As we age, all parts of our face start to sag as the skin starts losing its elasticity from loss of collagen and elastin; two important proteins in our skin. We also begin to lose volume not only from a loss of skin protein but also our fat begins to shrivel up and shrink in size.

A loss of these important subcutaneous (under skin) structures undermines our overlying skin, causing the sagging facial skin appearance that characterizes aging. Not all people age the same; some lose more volume than others while some have more vertical descending of their skin.

At Awaken Aesthetics, our surgeons have intensive subspecialty fellowship training in cosmetic surgery of the eyes and face that extends far past standard postgraduate surgical training. This is why Awaken Aesthetics surgeons were voted (Daily Breeze, BestofLA) one of the top Oculoplastic and cosmetic surgeons. Awaken Aesthetics has a global patient base, attracting patients from all over the country and internationally.

Oculoplastic surgeons have a background in eye surgery, arguably the most delicate of all surgeries as most procedures are performed under microscopes where micrometers of difference separates a disastrous outcome from an excellent result. The facelift procedure is the crème de la crème of plastic and cosmetic surgery. Every detail of the procedure can yield a different result. That is why it is critical to select a surgeon accustomed to such fine surgical details. It is also important to pick a surgeon who has an artistic eye as the facelift procedure truly is crafted and created.