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Year-End Facial Rejuvenation: Planning Your Treatments Before 2026

The end of the year presents a perfect opportunity to invest in yourself and refresh your appearance. Whether you’re considering surgical rejuvenation or non-invasive treatments, proper planning is essential to ensure you achieve your desired results on your preferred timeline.

At Awaken Aesthetics, we help you strategically plan your aesthetic journey so you can step into 2026 looking and feeling your best.

Surgical Options: Planning for Recovery

Surgical facial rejuvenation delivers dramatic, long-lasting results, but these procedures require adequate recovery time. If you’re hoping to look refreshed by the new year, understanding the timeline for each procedure is crucial.

Facelift

A facelift addresses sagging skin, deep creases, and loss of definition in the lower face and jawline. Most patients need approximately two to three weeks before they feel comfortable returning to social activities, though residual swelling can continue to improve for several months so you may prefer more time. 

For optimal results by early 2026, consider scheduling your procedure in late October or November. This timing allows you to recover during the quieter holiday season and emerge in the new year with rejuvenated confidence.

Eyelid Surgery

An eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, refreshes tired-looking eyes […]

By |November 1st, 2025|
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How to Refresh Your Look Before the Year Ends: Facelift, Neck Lift, and Laser Options

As the year draws to a close, many people find themselves reflecting on their appearance and considering ways to look as vibrant as they feel. If you’ve been contemplating an aesthetic refresh, now is the perfect time to explore your options. At Awaken Aesthetics, we specialize in transformative procedures that can help you step into the new year with renewed confidence.

The Power of Combined Facelift and Neck Lift

One of the most effective ways to achieve comprehensive facial rejuvenation is through a combined facelift and neck lift procedure. While many practices offer these treatments separately, we’ve found that performing them together creates the most harmonious and natural-looking results.

Why do these procedures work so well together? The face and neck are intimately connected, and aging affects both areas simultaneously. Jowls form along the jawline while the neck develops bands and loose skin. Addressing only the face or only the neck can create an imbalance, leaving tell-tale signs of treatment. By combining both procedures, we create a seamless transition from face to neck, ensuring your results look naturally refreshed rather than “done.”

During a combined facelift and neck lift, we address multiple concerns in a […]

By |October 15th, 2025|
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How the Pico Laser Removes Tattoos Faster and More Safely Than Traditional Methods

Tattoo removal technology has advanced significantly. Older laser methods often involved many sessions, discomfort, and risk of skin damage. The Pico laser represents a breakthrough by using ultra-fast pulses of energy to target tattoo ink more effectively. This approach improves results, speeds healing, and lowers the chance of side effects.

How Does Laser Tattoo Removal Work?

Laser tattoo removal targets the ink particles embedded beneath the skin using concentrated bursts of light energy. Traditional laser systems deliver longer pulses that heat and break the ink into larger fragments. After these treatments, your immune system gradually clears the ink from your body. 

While this method works, it often requires many sessions to remove all ink, especially with darker or multi-colored tattoos. The longer pulses also cause more heat in surrounding tissue, increasing the risk of skin irritation or scarring.

At Awaken Aesthetics, we offer a better option. The Pico laser improves this process by using extremely short pulses of energy lasting just trillionths of a second, known as picoseconds. These ultra-fast pulses create a photomechanical effect rather than simply heating the ink. 

This effect shatters tattoo pigment into much smaller […]

By |August 20th, 2025|
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Combining Eyelid Surgery with a Brow Lift or Laser: What You Should Know

Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery is one of the most effective ways to refresh the eye area by addressing sagging, drooping, or puffy lids. While eyelid surgery can be performed on its own, some people choose to combine it with other procedures to achieve more comprehensive results. 

What Does Eyelid Surgery or Blepharoplasty Treat?

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that improves the appearance of the upper or lower eyelids. It removes or repositions excess skin and fat to create a more youthful, rested look. 

Upper eyelid surgery corrects hooded lids and folds that can weigh down the eyes, while lower eyelid surgery reduces puffiness and smooths out under-eye bags.

Because eyelid surgery focuses on the eyelids themselves, it is the most effective way to correct loose, sagging eyelid skin that obscures the natural eyelid crease or creates a tired appearance.

Combining Eyelid Surgery with a Brow Lift

A brow lift raises the eyebrows and smooths the forehead, which can enhance the results of eyelid surgery. Drooping brows can worsen the appearance of hooded lids, and lifting them can open up the eye area even further.

By |August 10th, 2025|
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Am I Too Young (or Too Old) for Eyelid Surgery? Age Considerations Explained

While age is often associated with drooping lids or under-eye bags, it is not the only factor that determines whether you are a good candidate for eyelid surgery. Genetics, lifestyle habits, and overall eyelid anatomy also play a significant role. Understanding these factors can help you determine the right time for eyelid surgery.

What is Eyelid Surgery or Blepharoplasty?

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that removes or repositions excess skin and fat from the upper or lower eyelids. It tightens the delicate tissue surrounding the eyes, creating a more open and youthful appearance. 

Upper eyelid surgery addresses hooded or sagging lids, while lower eyelid surgery reduces puffiness and smooths under-eye bags.

This procedure is often performed on its own, but can also be combined with other facial procedures for a more comprehensive result.

What Does Eyelid Surgery Treat?

Eyelid surgery is designed to correct a range of concerns, including:

  • Drooping or hooded upper lids that can interfere with vision
  • Puffy fat deposits above or beneath the eyes
  • Loose or stretched eyelid skin […]
By |August 1st, 2025|
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Upper vs. Lower Eyelid Surgery: What’s the Difference and Which Do You Need?

Over time, the thin skin around the eyes can stretch and droop, and fat pads can shift, leading to issues like puffiness, under-eye bags, and sagging lids. 

Eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty corrects these concerns by carefully removing or repositioning excess skin and fat. Depending on your needs, it can be performed on the upper lids, lower lids, or both.

What is Eyelid Surgery or Blepharoplasty?

Blepharoplasty is a highly customizable surgical procedure designed to refresh the eyes and restore a more youthful appearance. 

  • Upper eyelid surgery addresses sagging or hooded lids that can obscure the natural eyelid crease or, in some cases, affect peripheral vision. 
  • Lower eyelid surgery focuses on under-eye puffiness, fat deposits, and loose skin that create shadows or wrinkles.

The procedure involves removing or repositioning fat, tightening muscles, and trimming excess skin as needed. The result is smoother, firmer contours around the eyes and a brighter, more rested look.

Upper vs. Lower Eyelid Surgery: What’s the Difference?

Upper eyelid surgery focuses solely on the tissue above the eyes. A small incision is made along the natural crease of the […]

By |July 20th, 2025|
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HELIX CO2 Laser, Sofwave™, and Oligio: Comparing Three Advanced Anti-Aging Treatments

Choosing the right anti-aging treatment can feel overwhelming with so many advanced options available. HELIX CO2 Laser, Sofwave™, and Oligio are three effective technologies that rejuvenate skin in different ways. 

Each treatment targets visible signs of aging, such as wrinkles, skin laxity, and uneven texture, but the approach and results vary. Understanding their differences can help you decide which is best for your goals.

How to Find the Right Anti-Aging Treatment

When deciding on an anti-aging treatment, it is important to consider your skin concerns, desired results, and how much downtime you can accommodate.

  • HELIX CO2 Laser uses fractional CO2 laser energy to resurface the skin and address more significant wrinkles, sun damage, and uneven pigmentation.
  • Sofwave™ uses advanced ultrasound energy to stimulate collagen production deep in the skin without damaging the surface.
  • Oligio is a radiofrequency-based treatment designed to tighten loose skin and improve elasticity by gently heating the deeper layers of tissue.

The right choice often depends on whether you want more dramatic resurfacing, non-invasive collagen stimulation, or firming without recovery time.

Comparing Three […]

By |July 10th, 2025|
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The Science Behind Sofwave™: How Ultrasound Technology Rejuvenates Skin

As we age, collagen production naturally slows down, leading to fine lines, sagging, and an overall loss of skin firmness. Non-invasive treatments like Sofwave™ can help reverse these changes without surgery or downtime. 

Using next-generation ultrasound technology, Sofwave™ targets the deeper layers of the skin to stimulate new collagen growth and deliver a smoother, more youthful appearance.

What is Sofwave™ Used For?

Sofwave™ is designed to lift and tighten skin on the face and neck while improving fine lines and wrinkles. It can also address mild laxity on the brows and jawline, making it a versatile solution for those who want a refreshed look without invasive procedures. 

Sofwave™ is especially popular among individuals who notice early signs of aging and want to prevent further collagen loss.

Unlike treatments that remove the top layer of skin, Sofwave™ works below the surface. This makes it safe for all skin types and suitable for year-round use. Whether you are looking for subtle lifting or want to maintain the results of other aesthetic treatments, Sofwave™ can be an excellent option.

The Science Behind Sofwave™: How Ultrasound Technology Rejuvenates Skin

Sofwave™ uses […]

By |July 1st, 2025|
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How Long Does Dysport® Last?

Lines and wrinkles are some of the most annoying signs of aging, especially when they make you look tired or even angry. Women and men around the world choose to smooth their expression lines with injectable treatments like Dysport®. Like its relatives, this treatment gives you a relaxed, refreshed appearance without surgery.  

What is Dysport®?

When you respond to the world with a facial expression, muscles under your skin pull it into a new position. Over time, this repetitive tugging and creasing leads to lines and wrinkles, especially around the forehead, brows, and eyes. 

Dysport® is an injectable treatment that relaxes these muscles, providing a smoother, rejuvenated look. While not as famous as the related Botox®, it may offer a better choice for some people. View More Patient Results

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What is Dysport®?

When you respond to the world with a facial expression, muscles under your skin pull it into a new position. Over time, this repetitive tugging and creasing leads to lines and wrinkles, especially around the forehead, brows, and eyes. 

Dysport® […]

By |November 20th, 2024|
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Upper vs. Lower Blepharoplasty: Which is Right for Me?

As your delicate eyelid skin ages and loses collagen, your eyes can start to look tired or droopy, and you can start to notice puffiness and undereye bags. Blepharoplasty or an eyelid lift is the most effective way to restore your smooth, rejuvenated eyelids and energized look. What type of blepharoplasty you need depends on the concerns you want to address. 

What is Blepharoplasty or an Eyelid Lift?

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure used to restore a firm, youthful appearance to your eye area. An eyelid lift on the upper lids is called an upper blepharoplasty, while on the lower lids, it is called a lower blepharoplasty. While you can have one or the other, many people have concerns in both areas, including wrinkles, eye bags, and drooping skin that hides your eyes and can even get in the way of your vision.   View More Patient Results

*Individual Results May Vary

Upper vs. Lower Blepharoplasty: Which is Right for Me?

During your consultation, your surgeon will review the areas you want to address and which option will best accomplish those goals. 

Upper Blepharoplasty

By |November 10th, 2024|
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What Are Exosomes and What Do They Treat?

As science continues to innovate new skin rejuvenation treatments, it often turns to the human body’s natural healing abilities. Your body already produces all the compounds it needs to optimize your healing. Exosomes, tiny delivery mechanisms that travel between cells, can deliver a powerful combination of factors that speed healing and boost your skin’s response to other treatments.  View More Patient Results

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What are Exosomes and What Do They Treat?

Your cells often need to exchange proteins, amino acids, and messenger signals with each other. To do this, they use exosomes. These tiny packages are made of cellular membranes and can contain a range of healing and restorative factors. 

Exosomes are often derived from stem cells, but they only contain the cell’s protein and amino acid products and no living material, making them safe for almost anyone to use. 

The primary use of exosomes is to speed healing and improve results after other treatments. Exosomes cannot pass through the outer barrier of dead skin cells, so they need another treatment to open channels that let them […]

By |November 1st, 2024|
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What Is an Endoscopic Brow Lift?

At Awaken Aesthetics, you have a wide range of options for smoothing and firming your forehead and brow area. While nonsurgical treatments can help, drooping brows and deep forehead wrinkles can benefit from a surgical procedure like a brow lift. An endoscopic brow lift is a minimally invasive version of this procedure that uses only a few small incisions. 

What is an Endoscopic Brow Lift?

A brow lift or forehead lift can be performed in many ways. Many people prefer an endoscopic brow lift due to its minimal downtime and effective results. This procedure addresses loose forehead skin, sagging brows, and tired-looking or hooded eyes. 

An endoscope is a tiny camera, and during the endoscopic brow lift, this camera is inserted through a few small incisions hidden in the hairline. It allows your surgeon to use small tools and minimally invasive techniques to lift and tighten your brows and forehead skin.  View More Patient Results

*Individual Results May Vary

What are the Benefits of an Endoscopic Brow Lift?

While not the answer for everyone, an endoscopic brow lift […]

By |October 22nd, 2024|
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How Much Does a Deep Plane Facelift​ Cost?

Signs of aging start small, but over time they will progress to loose skin, wrinkles, and loss of definition. A deep plane facelift effectively restores your naturally youthful features while avoiding the over-tightened look that can occur with less in-depth procedures. It allows you not only to look but feel like your younger, more energized self. View More Patient Results

*Individual Results May Vary

What is a Deep Plane Facelift (Rhytidectomy)?

A traditional facelift or rhytidectomy focuses primarily on the skin and is most effective for addressing the lower part of the face. During this procedure, a surgeon uses incisions to lift and smooth the skin. 

What makes a deep plane facelift different is the way your Awaken Aesthetics surgeon also lifts and tightens the deeper structures of your face, including the connective layers, muscle, and fat. This type of facelift effectively restores firmness and definition to the mid-face and lower face. It usually includes a neck lift to address loose neck skin and jowls.

How Much Does a Deep Plane Facelift Cost?

A deep plane facelift is […]

By |October 10th, 2024|
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What is Facial Fat Grafting?

While many people associate wrinkles and loose skin with aging, one of the factors that can make you look older is the loss of facial volume. Areas like the cheeks and under the eyes can develop a hollow appearance over time. Facial fat grafting is a long-lasting way to restore this lost volume using your own body fat, providing a refreshed, youthful look. 

What is Facial Fat Grafting?

One paradox of aging is the accumulation of unwanted body fat while losing facial fat and volume. Facial fat grafting is a form of fat transfer that collects fat from an area where you have more than you want, then processes it and transfers it to the places you need it most. 

Along with restoring lost volume, fat transfer can also add fat to enhance or augment areas like the chin, cheekbones, and jawline. It can be used almost anywhere dermal fillers can, but with longer-lasting results. View More Patient Results

*Individual Results May Vary

How Does Facial Fat Grafting Work?

You will usually receive local anesthesia or IV sedation to […]

By |October 1st, 2024|
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Why You Should See a Facial Plastic Surgeon for Your Face Procedure

If you find yourself looking in the mirror and considering a plastic surgery face procedure, one of the most important steps is to consult with the right surgeon. While many surgeons perform cosmetic procedures, not all of them are properly credentialed facial plastic surgeons. Dr. Eric Ahn is an experienced plastic surgeon who focuses on both cosmetic and reconstructive facial procedures. 

What is a Facial Plastic Surgeon?

The term “plastic surgery” covers a wide range of face procedures. While some are cosmetic and performed to enhance features, others are reconstructive and performed to correct the effects of an injury, medical condition, or concern present from birth. A facial plastic surgeon is a surgical specialist with extensive training in face procedures. Because they specialize in this area, they have more experience and training than a more general surgeon.

Why You Should See a Facial Plastic Surgeon for Your Face Procedure

When you consider facial plastic surgery, you are preparing to invest in your future self. We recommend researching your surgeon to determine whether they are qualified to perform your face procedure and whether they […]

By |July 1st, 2024|
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