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Preparation begins the moment you book. Consultations at Plastic Rejuvenation Medical are complimentary and can be completed in person or virtually.
After scheduling, you’ll receive an invitation to our patient portal to complete your medical history, surgical history, family history, and provide a list of current medications. Medical clearance confirming healthy bloodwork is required before surgery.
Expect swelling and bruising during the first week – this is normal and peaks around days two to four. A compression garment or dressing supports the new contour and reduces swelling, and pain medication is prescribed to manage discomfort.
Most patients feel comfortable returning to desk work and light activity within 1-2 weeks. Bruising typically fades by weeks two to three. Strenuous exercise is generally resumed around four to six weeks, per your surgeon’s clearance.
Patients who choose the awake technique often report a smoother, faster early recovery without the grogginess of general anesthesia.
Avoid heavy lifting, bending, straining, and vigorous exercise early on.
Initial improvement is visible once swelling subsides, with refinement continuing over 3-6 months as tissues settle and incision lines mature. The result is a cleaner jawline and a neck that looks naturally rejuvenated.
Results are long-lasting – commonly 10 to 15 years. Surgery cannot stop aging, but it resets your starting point, and patients who protect their skin from sun damage, maintain a stable weight, and avoid smoking preserve their results the longest.
As the neck ages alongside the face, many patients combine procedures for balanced, harmonious results:
Combining procedures often means one recovery period instead of several.
You may be a strong candidate if you:
Candidacy is confirmed during consultation. An in-person exam allows the most precise assessment of your skin characteristics and tissue quality – though virtual consultations are available to start the conversation.
Results are long-lasting, typically enduring 10 to 15 years. Genetics, lifestyle, and skincare all influence longevity.
Incisions are placed behind the ears and in natural creases beneath the chin. Our surgeons use advanced methods to ensure minimal scarring, and lines continue to fade over the first year.
For many patients, yes. The “awake” local anesthesia technique avoids general anesthesia entirely. Your surgeon will confirm whether you’re a candidate.
Most patients return to desk work and non-strenuous activity within one to two weeks. Full recovery, with swelling resolved and final results visible, takes several months.
No. A neck lift targets the neck and jawline; a facelift addresses the mid-face and jowls. Many patients combine both.
Yes – monthly plans with no upfront cost, affordable rates, generous credit limits, and instant pre-qualification.
Yes. Complimentary, in-person or virtual.
Dr. Andrew Ordon
Dr. Andrew Ordon is an Emmy® nominated co-host of the award-winning talk show The Doctors. For over three decades, Dr. Ordon has been an acclaimed surgeon in private practice of aesthetics, plastic, and reconstructive surgery. He is consistently recognized as a top doctor by Castle-Connolly, a trusted source for premiere doctors in the United States.
Dr. Andrew Jarminski
Dr. David Henry
Dr. David Feldmar
Dr. Dennis Alwen
dr. Maria M. Diaz
Dr. Maria Diaz is a fellowship trained cosmetic surgeon. She is board certified, a diplomat of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and is devoted to helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals. A UCLA School of Medicine graduate, Dr. Diaz pursued her passion through a surgical residency and an intensive Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship specializing in facial, body, breast, post-weight loss, mommy makeovers, cosmetic gynecology, and non-surgical treatments.
dr. Maria M. Diaz
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