Face

Facial Rejuvenation

Surgical options designed to refresh the eyes, brow, lips, face, and neck while preserving individual character.

Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)

Refresh tired-looking eyes by addressing upper-lid hooding or lower-lid puffiness.

Blepharoplasty reshapes the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both by carefully removing or repositioning selected skin, muscle, and fat.

The goal is a more rested appearance that remains natural to the face. In some patients, excess upper-lid skin also affects peripheral vision.

Who it may help

Adults bothered by drooping upper lids, persistent under-eye bags, or eyelid contours that make them look tired may be candidates. Overall health, eye health, skin quality, and expectations are considered during consultation.

What it entails

The procedure is tailored to the upper lids, lower lids, or both and is commonly performed with anesthesia in an accredited surgical setting. Operative time varies with the areas treated and whether a brow lift or facelift is included.

Recovery

Bruising and swelling are expected early and often improve substantially over one to two weeks. Incisions continue to soften and mature over several months; timing varies by patient and procedure extent.

Brow Lift (Forehead Lift)

Elevate a descended brow and create a more rested, open expression.

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A brow lift repositions tissues of the forehead and brow to address heaviness above the eyes, horizontal forehead lines, and frown lines between the brows.

Options range from endoscopic techniques using smaller incisions to more traditional approaches. The choice depends on anatomy, hairline, skin quality, and goals.

Who it may help

Candidates often notice a low or sagging brow, heaviness around the upper eyelids, or forehead lines that remain at rest. A consultation distinguishes brow descent from eyelid skin excess.

What it entails

A brow lift is performed with anesthesia in an accredited surgical setting. Technique and duration vary, particularly when it is paired with eyelid surgery or another facial procedure.

Recovery

Swelling, bruising, and temporary forehead tightness are common. Many patients resume routine social activities in roughly one to two weeks, while healing and sensation continue to evolve.

Face Lift (Rhytidectomy)

Improve sagging, jowls, and deeper folds while maintaining a natural facial identity.

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A facelift addresses moderate to advanced facial aging by repositioning underlying tissues and redraping the skin of the mid-face and jawline.

Planning focuses on natural balance—not a tight or over-pulled appearance. Neck lift or eyelid surgery may be considered when those areas contribute to the overall concern.

Who it may help

Healthy adults with facial laxity, jowls, or deeper folds who have realistic expectations may be candidates. Skin quality, bone structure, medical history, and smoking status all influence planning.

What it entails

Facelift surgery is generally performed with anesthesia in an accredited surgical setting. The technique and duration depend on the tissues involved and whether complementary procedures are included.

Recovery

Swelling and bruising are most noticeable early. Many patients plan two to three weeks away from public-facing activities, although residual swelling and incision maturation continue longer.

Lip Augmentation

Refine lip volume, shape, definition, or symmetry with a personalized approach.

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Lip augmentation can use hyaluronic-acid fillers for a nonsurgical option or fat-transfer and surgical techniques for selected patients.

Treatment is planned around facial proportions and may address naturally thin lips, age-related volume loss, or asymmetry without obscuring normal expression.

Who it may help

Adults seeking a measured change in lip volume or shape may be candidates. Product history, anatomy, prior treatment, and the desired degree and duration of change guide the recommendation.

What it entails

Injectable treatment is performed in the office with topical or local numbing and typically takes less than an hour. Fat-transfer or surgical options require a different setting and a more involved plan.

Recovery

Temporary swelling, tenderness, and bruising can follow injections and often ease over several days. Surgical or fat-transfer recovery is longer, and final volume may take time to settle.

Neck Lift

Create a smoother transition from the jawline to the neck by addressing loose skin and muscle bands.

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A neck lift treats selected causes of neck aging, including excess skin, visible muscle bands, and fullness beneath the jaw.

It may be performed alone or with a facelift when facial jowling and neck laxity are part of the same pattern.

Who it may help

Candidates commonly have loose neck skin, jowls, or prominent neck bands and are healthy enough for surgery. Skin elasticity and the source of fullness affect what can reasonably improve.

What it entails

Surgery is performed with anesthesia in an accredited setting. Incisions and operative time depend on whether skin, muscle, fat, or a combination is addressed.

Recovery

Bruising, swelling, and tightness are expected in the first days. Many patients allow about two weeks for early recovery, while contour and scars continue settling for months.

Individual results vary. All procedures carry risks, which Dr. DeLong will review during consultation. This content is educational and not medical advice.

Discuss your goals with Dr. DeLong.

A consultation is the right place to review options, risks, recovery, and what may be appropriate for you.

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