Facial Rejuvenation

Facial rejuvenation, or surgical treatment of the aging face, is a continuum of treatments that can each take years off your perceived age. The human brain is wired to pay more attention to faces than any other aspect of the body. That is why facial rejuvenation is the most effective means of appearing younger to others for both women and men.

An ideal esthetic outcome helps balance and rejuvenate your appearance by targeting the most age-affected portions of your face and neck.

Why Choose Dr. Pourtaheri

Dr. Pourtaheri is a specialist in facial plastic surgery. He meticulously evaluates your face and plans a customized procedure to help you achieve a natural, refreshed look.
Dr. Pourtaheri’s philosophy is that great results should look natural for you, be unique to your tastes, be achievable with your anatomy, and last a long time.
Dr. Pourtaheri performs extensive 2-D and 3-D photography to analyze your face and neck from every angle. He uses presurgical planning to make your surgery safer, faster, more symmetric, and more accurate.
Dr. Pourtaheri completed some of the most extensive training available in plastic surgery of the face from recognized experts in the field. Through his six years of plastic surgery residency, Dr. Pourtaheri trained with one of the top facial plastic surgeons in the world, Dr. Bahman Guyuron. He learned sophisticated techniques to analyze the face, scientifically create a patient-specific plan, and deliver long-lasting results.
Dr. Pourtaheri also completed a craniofacial fellowship and understands how to correct every layer of the face, all the way down to your bones. Knowing the anatomy makes the procedures safer and more effective.
Dr. Pourtaheri has given numerous national and international presentations, published two textbook chapters on facial plastic surgery, and has written several articles on facial surgeries published in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Now is the time to take the next step and see the difference facial rejuvenation can make for you. Please contact us online or call 415-523-5235 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Pourtaheri.

Schedule a Consultation

Please contact us online or call (415) 523-5235 to schedule a surgical consultation with Dr. Pourtaheri.

Summary

Service Type

Facial Rejuvenation

Provider Name

Dr. Navid Pourtaheri,

Area

San Francisco Bay Area

Description

San Francisco plastic surgeon Dr. Navid Pourtaheri specializes in facial procedures including facelift, eyelid surgery, brow lift and neck lift.

Facial Rejuvenation Procedures

Facelift: A facelift can dramatically improve your appearance and restore a youthfulness you haven’t seen in the mirror in many years.
Neck Lift & Neck Liposuction: Often combined with a facelift, these procedures help to achieve a more defined jawline.
Brow Lift: Sagging skin and wrinkles on the upper portion of the face can be addressed with a brow lift to create a smoother look.
Eyelid Surgery: Also known as blepharoplasty, upper and/or lower eyelid surgery can help you look much more refreshed and vibrant.
Other Facial Procedures: Learn more about facial fat grafting, chin & cheek enhancement, lip enhancement and CO2 laser / deep chemical peels.

It can help if you bring images of your face at younger ages to help us understand your goals for age reversal. It is better to use photos of yourself for discussing your goals instead of using photos of others.

Timing Your Facial Rejuvenation Journey

Facial rejuvenation procedures are commonly performed after the first signs of aging have occurred to the face – typically after age 30. Certain factors contribute to the speed at which your face ages. Genetics, muscle tone, smoking, and sun exposure can all lead to accelerated facial aging. We cannot change our genetics, but we can take an important step toward a healthier and more youthful appearance through excellent skin care. Our team has experience in providing you with a personalized skin care regimen unique to your skin type and lifestyle. Feel free to ask us about skin care during your visit.

Beyond skin care, minor procedures can help along the way. Working with a knowledgeable plastic surgeon at the first signs of aging (wrinkles, loose skin, age spots) can delay the process and potentially avoid the need for more aggressive procedures later in life. In younger patients, less work is needed to create a refreshed natural look since the skin tends to be healthier, more elastic, and fuller. In older patients, the skin has less elasticity and fullness with more permanent wrinkles, and may require deeper, more aggressive and costly procedures to achieve a more youthful appearance.

Although aging is a continuous process, when facial rejuvenation is performed, the effects are permanent. For example, taking 10 years off your appearance with a procedure at age 40, means that at age 60 you may still look 10 years younger (closer to 50).

If you have any questions about your eligibility for a procedure, please request a consultation.

Facial Rejuvenation FAQ

There are few things that are more personal than the decision to undergo plastic surgery of the face. Dr. Pourtaheri encourages all of his patients to learn all they can before having a facial rejuvenation procedure. We are ready to answer your questions any time. You may want to review this list of commonly asked questions to prepare you for a consultation with Dr. Pourtaheri in person.

How Do I Know Which Procedures I Need?
You may look in the mirror and say to yourself “I need a facelift” or “I should get eyelid surgery?” What you’re really saying is you’ve spotted an area of your face that you would like to improve. During your consultation, Dr. Pourtaheri will talk with you about your areas of concern and offer suggestions on what can be done to achieve your goals. He has the skill to evaluate your entire face and advise on which procedures will help you look like a more refreshed version of yourself.

How Will I Know What I Will Look Like After Surgery?
While there is no way to guarantee exactly how you will look after surgery, the key to getting satisfying results is having a frank and thorough discussion with Dr. Pourtaheri about what you expect. That way, he can apply his rigorous planning process to achieving the expected surgical outcome. Dr. Pourtaheri also can perform 2D and 3D modeling during your consultation to help you imagine the results and have a discussion about the plan.

Can You Fix My Nose Too?
Yes. In fact, Dr. Pourtaheri specializes in nose surgery for both esthetic and functional concerns. And he understands that certain changes to the nose can give you a younger and more refreshed look, which is valuable for patients seeking to rejuvenate their appearance. For a satisfying result, this procedure requires a highly skilled plastic surgeon with a deep understanding of nasal anatomy. Rhinoplasty has one of the highest revision rates of all plastic surgery procedures. Choosing a surgeon with extensive experience in nose surgery is the best way to avoid having a nose surgery redo.

What’s the Best Age for Facial Surgery?
People often worry if they are too young or too old to have a facial plastic surgery procedure. The truth is that as long as you are in good health and you have reasonable expectations about what the surgery can achieve, there is a wide acceptable age range for people who can benefit from facial plastic surgery. For some, a neck lift or eyelid surgery in their 40’s makes sense, while for others, a facelift in their 50’s can provide a fresh new look.

What Type of Anesthesia Is Used?
For most facial plastic surgery procedures, Dr. Pourtaheri’s anesthesiologist will use general anesthesia so you will be safely sedated and not remember any part of the procedure or feel discomfort while the surgery is performed. Certain techniques like providing more intravenous anesthesia, as opposed to gases, and certain other medications can improve your recovery from anesthesia. Patients are closely monitored during and after surgery to ensure safety and comfort.

I Want to Avoid Surgery. What Are My Options?
You’re in good company, and frankly there are a large number of highly effective non-surgical esthetic options on the market today. Dr. Pourtaheri has carefully evaluated and hand-selected the treatments and devices that are most effective in reducing signs of aging and improving facial appearance. His non-surgical treatments include BOTOX® Cosmetic, injectable fillers, KYBELLA®, facials, chemical peels, radiofrequency microneedling, laser skin rejuvenation, and more. With so many options, Dr. Pourtaheri will be able to advise you on the best treatments to look refreshed without surgery or anesthesia.

Can I Have Facial Surgery and Body Contouring at the Same Time?
Generally speaking, this is possible. Dr. Pourtaheri may perform facial and body procedures together as part of a mommy makeover, to help men and women who have achieved significant weight loss, or for people who want to refresh the look of their face and slim their body contour. Certain procedures, such as facial fat grafting, actually require donor fat cells from another part of the body, so having liposuction at the same time has its benefits. Dr. Pourtaheri can advise you on what procedures can be safely combined with one another from a procedure length and recovery standpoint.

Facial Rejuvenation

Why Choose Dr. Pourtaheri