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Overview
Cost: $9,000-$16,500
Recovery: 7 days or longer
Anesthesia: Local or General
Look I Have
Facial Characteristics: Determine what areas of the face are bothering you
Anatomy
Upper Face: Forehead to upper eyes
Mid-Face: Lower eyes to lower cheek
Lower Face:Below cheek to jawline
Neck:: Chin to neck
Surgical Options
Technique: subcutaneous with or without fat suspension, SMAS
Incision Placement: around the ear, hairline, under the chin, etc.
Correction: jowls, wrinkles, nasolabial folds, etc.
Surgical Timeline
Outline of the surgical timeline including information at every stage of the healing process
Before & After Photos
See a large gallery of facelift before/after photos
Patient Testimonials
Read what actual patients say about their facelift experience
FAQ'S
How long is recovery
When can I go back to work
What are the risks/complications
Dr. Joseph T. Cruise, Newport Beach board-certified plastic surgeon, is a chin implant and lower facial rejuvenation specialist. In his years of experience, Joseph T Cruise, MD has found that providing patients with all the information they need to make the right cosmetic surgery decisions is crucial. Browsing his gallery of chin augmentation before and after pictures will let you see real results from people who had the same concerns as you. The decision to undergo chin surgery requires some consideration about the shape of your face and the specific results you want to achieve.
Cruise Plastic Surgery
Please see topics below related to chin implant:
- Chin Implant Overview
- Lower Face Rejuvenation
- Are You a Good Chin Surgery Candidate?
- Benefits of Chin Implant
- Joseph T Cruise, MD’s Chin Augmentation Philosophy
- Prior to Chin Surgery
- Chin Implant Anesthesia
- After Chin Surgery
- Recovery from Chin Implant
- Possible Chin Augmentation Complications
- Chin Implant Cost and Financing
- Chin Implant Before and After Pictures
Many of the patients Joseph T Cruise, MD sees at his Orange County office have the same concerns and questions about their facial rejuvenation. In these pages, Joseph T Cruise, MD addresses some of the most common patient questions, such as:
- How do I know if I need a chin implant?
How far should my chin project? What size or type of chin implant do I need? - What type of chin implant is best?
What is the difference between an anatomic chin implant and a square jaw chin implant? - What about the chin surgery incisions?
What is the difference between incisions made below the chin and those made in the mouth? What kind of scarring can I expect? - What are possible risks or complications?
What are some of the safety measures? What are some potential concerns? - What can I expect during recovery from a chin implant?
How long do patients take off work? What sort of swelling or bruising is normal? What should I do if I have concerns? - How affordable is chin implant surgery?
What sort of financing is available?
Overview of Chin Implant
People judge one another on their facial features. If one part of the face is out of proportion or not as finely formed as other parts, it can cause concerns about facial appearance. A chin that does not project proportionately to a person’s nose – a recessed chin – is known as a “weak” chin. Joseph T Cruise, MD, Orange County plastic surgeon, has seen hundreds of patients with concerns about the shape of their chin, and has helped them with choosing the right chin implant for their face shape.
Animated Chin Augmentation
Scroll over the image to see the effects of chin implant on recessed chin.
Chins that are described as “weak” can leave a person dissatisfied about the proportion of their facial features. Whether you are looking for only a chin implant, or to adjust several facial features with additional procedures such as a face lift or rhinoplasty, you can discuss your options with Joseph T Cruise, MD during your personal consultation. Together you will be able to figure out which chin implant and other facial rejuvenation procedures are right for you.
Example of Chin Incision. Larger Implants require an incision below the chin. Some implants can be inserted through the mouth without a visible incision.
Chin Implant Incisions
Chin augmentation is a routine procedure that Joseph T Cruise, MD has performed many times for patients in his Newport Beach . The results are very predictable, the surgery produces highly effective outcomes, and it requires very little recovery time.
A silicone chin implant is inserted through a small incision in the mouth and down onto the top of the chin. Implants can also be inserted through a small incision below the chin if the patient is also interested in having a neck lift procedure completed or simply if the chin implant is too large to go through the mouth. If you need a larger chin implant an incision under the chin may be the best method to insert it. You can discuss the types and placement of incisions at your consultation with Joseph T Cruise, MD, in his Orange County office.
Types of chin implants
Most chin implants are silicone, but some are made from polyethylene or other materials. Joseph T Cruise, MD, Newport Beach plastic surgeon, uses silicone implants exclusively, because of their soft, firm texture that is ideal for facial rejuvenation. He uses a precise placement procedure that still allows for adjustment of the implant in the future if necessary.
Chin implants come in different shapes. The three most common are:
- 1. Anatomic Chin Implant
- 2. Extended Anatomic Chin Implant
- 3. Mild Square Jaw Implant
Central Anatomic Chin Implant. Useful for enhancing chin projection and creating more elegant, triangular facial appearance.
The Central Anatomic Chin Implant
The Central Anatomic Chin Implant projects the central chin and enhances the triangular, ideal look of a person’s face. Its small size makes it easy to insert through incisions in a patient’s mouth, and patients typically swell very little during recovery.
Extended Anatomic Chin Implant. Useful for enhancing chin projection and creating a more defined jaw line as well as more triangular appearance to the face.
The Extended Anatomic Chin Implant
An Extended Anatomic Chin Implant is similar to a central implant, but has extensions along the jaw line. This implant fills a person’s jaw line and widens and projects a person’s chin. The reshaping of the jaw line helps patients achieve the triangular, elegant facial shape many people desire.
Square Jaw Chin Implant. Useful for creating a more masculine, authoritative chin in addition to enhancing chin projection.
The Mild Square Jaw Chin Implant
The Square Jaw Chin Implant has an extension up the jaw line that is wide and creates a squared look to a person’s chin. Square jaws are often considered the ideal male jaw line, and are interpreted as authoritative and powerful.
Many people find the results of their chin implant satisfy the concerns they had with the proportion of their facial features. Chin augmentation can significantly affect the contour and profile of a person’s face by balancing proportion with a person’s nose. Joseph T Cruise, MD’s before and after chin implant photos show the changes to his patient’s faces, both from the front and side views, so you can see the dramatic difference.
Results of Chin Implant
Some people experience a condition called “retrognathia” where their jaw is recessed. In this case, the surgery required to correct the condition is more extensive than the plastic surgery Joseph T Cruise, MD performs. Discuss your condition at your consultation with Joseph T Cruise, MD to determine whether a chin implant will address your concerns, or if you require medical surgical procedures.
For a more dramatic enhancement, patients often discuss their options for neck lift in addition to chin augmentation.
In Orange County, CA, one of the best plastic surgeons - with impeccable credentials, extensive experience, and a number of testimonials that speak to his results - Dr. Joseph T. Cruise works with patients who are looking for the best service and outcomes from their cosmetic surgery. His extensive gallery of before and after pictures of chin implants lets you see for yourself the results his patients achieve after chin surgery.
As a facial rejuvenation specialist, including chin augmentation and other lower face rejuvenation procedures, Joseph T Cruise, MD knows what procedures work to help patients achieve the look they want. Because each face is different, he meets with each patient in his Newport Beach location in order to properly address the concerns and needs of each to help them truly make the changes they want and have the face they desire.
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Facelift Overview
Definition
Facelift is a cosmetic procedure that address the signs of facial aging.
Characteristics
Aged appearance resulting from sagging skin, wrinkles, and volume loss.
Common Complaints
Facelift Before/After Examples
Surgery Information
Anesthesia: Local or general
Facility: In-office or accredited outpatient surgical facility
Recovery: Back to work 5-7 days, longer if job is strenuous or requires physical activity
Cost: The price of a face lift varies depending on what needs to be done, whether it is a mini face lift or full face lift, and whether a neck lift is needed at the same time or not, as well as the anesthesia used (local vs. general). Typically, the cost varies from $9,000 to $16,500. Many times patients add-on additional procedures such as: upper/lower eyelids, fat transfer, temple lift, neck lift, etc.
Cruise Plastic Surgery accepts the following forms of payment:
- Check
- All major credit cards
- Cash
- Financing: Prosper Lending, Care Credit, Alphaeon Credit
The Look You Have
The interactive diagram below was created by Joseph T Cruise, MD to help you identify what you don't like about your face now. This provides both you and Joseph T Cruise, MD a clear visual of what is bothering you and will help him formulate a customized treatment plan to address your concerns.
Click the images below to select your concerns in each category. If you would like to submit the form for review, one of Joseph T Cruise, MD's patient care coordinators will review your selections and contact you to discuss further. You can also click TLIW in PDF format to print for your own use.
Common complaints of facial aging
Anatomy of the Face
It is important to understand the anatomy of the face and how it changes during the aging process. Joseph T Cruise, MD addresses the face in four quadrants. View each section below to see what procedures are available to treat the most common issues of facial aging.
Surgical Options
Joseph T Cruise, MD will work with you to determine the best surgical plan to obtain your desired result. He will take into consideration the "Look You Have" and the "Look You Want."
Joseph T Cruise, MD addresses all facelift patients individually with a customized approach to evaluating the face. His custom facelift section outlines the specific effects of a number of common facial rejuvenation procedures including: Upper and lower eyelids, brow lift, fat transfer, neck lift and chin implants.
Learn about the most common Facelift Methods and Incision Types
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A youthful face will be quickly revealed at the hands of a skillful plastic surgeon. Joseph T Cruise, MD understands that patients do not want to look “operated on,” and this is a key consideration of his when performing any type of cosmetic surgery. He is conscious to ensure that any scarring is minimal, all results are natural looking, and that his patients recover from their facelift procedures as quickly and easily as possible. His staff excels at aiding patients through their recovery process, and the Cruise Plastic Surgery proprietary patient management program provides patients a one-of-a-kind support system. Patients can also utilize this network to contact Joseph T Cruise, MD or the staff 24 hrs per day for any questions or concerns
Surgical & Recovery Timeline
Joseph T Cruise, MD has found that when patients have access to pictures they better understand the healing process and what to expect. This allows patients to assess whether the effects they are experiencing after their face or neck lift are typical, and they can quickly discuss any concerns with a staff member at Cruise Plastic Surgery.
After Facelift Surgery Instructions
Recovery Timeline - The male and female recovery timelines below demonstrate what to expect at each stage of the healing process.
Facelift Before & After Photos
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Patient Testimonials
When considering facelift surgery it can be very helpful to hear from others who have already had it done. Real Self, the number one online resource for learning about elective cosmetic procedures, is a great resource. You can even talk to others to get answers to your questions, receive emotional support, as well as get tips and advice.
FAQ
What types of facelifts are there?
The three most common types of facelift techniques are a subcutaneous facelift, subcutaneous with fat suspension, and SAMS.
While many people are familiar with the terms mini-facelift, lower facelift, and facelift, what truly defines the type of facelift being performed is the specific technique being used.
Read more here: https://orangecountycosmeticsurgery.com/face-lift/face-lift-methods/
Liquid facelift or surgical facelift?
Dermal fillers can be used to improve facial aging by filling in lines/folds and restoring volume. This is referred to as a "liquid facelift."
A liquid facelift can provide satisfactory results, but may be cost prohibitive if a significant amount of filler is needed. The treatment must also be repeated approximately every 6-18 months depending on the filler used.
A liquid facelift can restore lost volume and provide a very subtle lifting effect, along with minimizing folds and lines. It will not address jowling or neck banding. If too much filler is used to try and correct all of the issues, it can back-firreate a puffy appearance.
Will soft tissue fillers or a fat transfer achieve the results I want, or is a face lift necessary?
How do I know if I need a facelift?
Determining when the best time is to have a facelift is dependent on how much the signs of facial aging are bothering you. If you find that you avoid looking in the mirror or no longer want to have pictures taken, these are signs it may be time to consider a facelift to restore a more youthful appearance.
We believe earlier prevention is best, because less surgery is needed and results are not as obvious to others. We have a fair number of patients who elect to have facelift surgery in their 40's when they begin to notice neck banding, nasolabial folds, and jowling. In addition, when less surgery is needed, local anesthesia may be an alternative to general anesthesia.
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