Natural results by Dr. Tim Neavin
Most facelifts age poorly because they only tighten skin. Dr. Neavin lifts and repositions the deep muscular layer underneath — the SMAS — so your results look natural from day one and hold their shape for years, not months.
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There are two ways to do a facelift. The first pulls the skin tighter and hopes for the best. It works for a year, maybe two, before gravity wins and the skin stretches again. That’s why so many facelifts end up looking “done” — the skin is pulled, but the underlying structure never moved.
Dr. Neavin’s approach works on the layer that actually matters: the SMAS — the deep muscular and fascial system beneath the skin. By lifting and repositioning this structural layer, the face moves as a unit. The jawline sharpens. The jowls disappear. The neck tightens. And because the deep tissues are holding the result — not stretched skin — the outcome lasts a decade or longer.
When the structure is right, the skin simply redrapes over it naturally. No tension lines. No windswept look. No one can tell. That’s the difference between a facelift that ages well and one that announces itself.
Lifts the deep muscular layer as a single unit; the foundation for results that hold their shape for a decade or more.
Replaces volume lost to aging using your own fat, restoring cheek fullness and softening hollows without implants.
Incisions follow your hairline and the natural contours around the ear, virtually invisible once healed.
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After “I was nervous about looking ‘done,’ but Dr. Neavin completely put my mind at ease. He listened to exactly what I wanted and delivered results that look so natural, my friends just say I look rested and refreshed. I wish I had done this years ago.”— Facelift Patient
“From the consultation to recovery, Dr. Neavin and his team made me feel comfortable every step of the way. I’m six months post-op now and I can’t stop looking in the mirror. I finally see the me I remember.”— Facelift Patient
Dr. Neavin has performed thousands of facelifts over 20+ years, and his patients consistently say the same thing: they finally look like themselves again.
Trained under world-renowned Beverly Hills surgeons, he built his facelift practice around one principle — the deep structure has to move, not just the skin. His SMAS technique lifts the muscular foundation of the face and repositions it, then uses fat transfer to restore the volume that aging takes away. The skin follows naturally. No pulling. No tension. No telltale signs.
Recognized as a Top 10 Plastic Surgeon in California by Castle Connolly, Dr. Neavin is as direct as he is skilled. He’ll tell you what will work, what won’t, and deliver exactly what he promises.
Most patients return to light daily activities within two weeks. Swelling and bruising are most noticeable in the first 7–10 days and can be managed with medication and elevation. By week three to four, most people feel comfortable in social and professional settings. Final results settle in over three to six months as tissues heal and the deep structures fully stabilize.
The best facelift candidates are adults in their 40s through 60s experiencing visible jowling, deep nasolabial folds, sagging cheeks, or neck laxity that fillers and Botox can no longer adequately address. Good overall health and realistic expectations are important. During your consultation, Dr. Neavin will evaluate your facial structure and recommend whether a full facelift, mini facelift, or combined procedure is the right fit.
Your investment depends on the technique Dr. Neavin recommends and whether you combine your facelift with complementary procedures like a neck lift, brow lift, or fat transfer. You’ll receive a personalized quote during your consultation. Financing options are available for qualified candidates.
That depends entirely on technique. A facelift that only pulls skin will eventually look tight and unnatural. Dr. Neavin’s SMAS approach lifts the deep tissue layer, allowing the skin to redrape without tension. The result is a face that looks refreshed and rested, not pulled or windswept. His patients routinely say that people notice they look great but can’t pinpoint what changed.
A well-performed SMAS facelift typically lasts a decade or more. While aging continues naturally, you’ll always look younger than you would have without the procedure. Proper skincare and sun protection help preserve your results long-term.
A mini facelift uses smaller incisions and targets a specific area, usually early jowling and mild laxity along the jawline. It’s ideal for patients in their 40s with early signs of aging. A full facelift addresses the entire lower two-thirds of the face plus the neck, and involves deeper tissue work for more dramatic, longer-lasting results. Dr. Neavin will recommend the right approach for your anatomy during your consultation.
Yes, and most patients do. Common combinations include a neck lift for complete lower face and neck rejuvenation, a brow lift for forehead lines and sagging eyebrows, fat transfer to restore volume in the cheeks and temples, and eyelid surgery for a fully refreshed appearance. Combining procedures means one recovery period instead of multiple.
Incisions are placed within the natural contours of your face — along the hairline, around the front of the ear, and behind the earlobe. Once healed, they’re virtually invisible. Dr. Neavin places incisions with precision specifically so you can wear your hair up or back without concern.
A facelift dramatically reduces deeper wrinkles, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and sagging. It won’t eliminate every fine line, those are better addressed with complementary treatments like Botox, fillers, or laser resurfacing, which can be discussed during your consultation.
Schedule your private facelift consultation with Dr. Neavin.