ContourLift (A True Deep Plane Facelift)

In order to answer this question, the reader must understand the aging face and how it is rejuvenated without the telltale signs of a facelift. Aging does not only occur in our neck or jowls. Upper face, mid-face, jowls, and neck show signs of aging as we grow older. The Contourlift addresses all the structures from the hairline to the shoulders in a systematic, common sense method. Many facelifts only address the neck and jowls, some address the jowls only. The ContourLift is a comprehensive approach to simply bring back your youthful self without the pulled, unnatural look other facelift techniques may create.

In addition to addressing the entire face and neck, the ContourLift also addresses the skin. After all, if the skin has imperfections, it would take away from the results of a deep plane facelift. In Mission Viejo, CA, Dr. Bolourian offers Sciton Erbium laser treatment with every deep plane Contourlift facelift performed. The advantage of the Sciton Erbium laser is that it provides not only better results than CO2 laser, but the recovery is significantly shorter. We encourage you to read about Sciton laser technology on our website.

Yes, ContourLift is a composite deep-plane full facelift. A composite facelift means the skin and the SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic system) layers are lifted in one unit, the ligaments tethering the face and neck are released, and the structures responsible for aging are repositioned vertically without tension, creating a natural youthful look.

We have many patients in their mid to late 30s with early signs of aging who are good candidates for ContourLift surgery. Most patients are in their 40s through 80s. Many people think if you are younger, there is no need to perform a deep plane facelift. In fact, a deep plane facelift at a younger age (40s-early 50s) works very well and the longevity of the surgery carries on as a person transitions into older age.

Yes, oftentimes, facial fat grafting is performed in conjunction with ContourLift surgery. The purpose of facial fat grafting is not to simply fill the face with fat, but it is to augment areas that have been deflated due to aging or hereditary deficiencies. Dr. Bolourian will never overfill one's face to cause unnatural results. Other procedures to consider in conjunction with Contourlift are lip lift, upper and lower eyelids blepharoplasty, earlobe rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, otoplasty, laser skin resurfacing, and other adjuncts to complement the results of the ContourLift.

Many studies have shown that any facelift surgery may pose a risk of nerve damage. In experienced hands, motor nerve damage is rare, and deep plane facelifts including the Contourlift do not pose more risks than traditional SMAS facelifts.

Dr. Bolourian has been performing Facelift surgery for over 22 years with over 4000 facelifts under his belt. He created and perfected the ContourLift over 8 years ago and has performed over 1200 Contourlift surgeries.

In general, recovery after a ContourLift lasts about one to two weeks. The face will go through subtle changes over a few months, but you will be able to resume your normal social activities two weeks after ContourLift.

This question is often asked and the answer is forever. Yes, Forever! When one performs a deep plane face and neck lift, the results are permanent. That does not mean we don’t age, we do! But the expected results are a more youthful look for 10, 15, or 20 years after Contourlift. That does not mean that you will not or should not have another facelift, but you will naturally look better and younger than your actual age.

Although pain perception varies from person to person, most of our patients take prescription medications for one or two days, then they switch to regular Tylenol for another three to four days. Generally, facelift surgery is not a painful procedure.

We have had many patients who lost up to 45 lbs after their ContourLift surgery with no negative impact on the ContourLift results. Therefore, we can confidently advise our patients that it is safe to lose weight after the ContourLift.

The ContourLift is tailored to each individual. The cost of a ContourLift varies depending on the patient’s specific needs and the scope of the procedure. The price for the ContourLift ranges from mid $30,000 to mid $40,000.

We own our accredited surgery center and all of our surgeries are performed in our accredited, fully equipped facility in Mission Viejo, CA. Our Anesthesiologists are board-certified with at least ten years of experience in performing outpatient anesthesia. Dr. Bolourian has full privileges at MemorialCare Hospital.

We have worked tirelessly to create a safe and comfortable environment for our patients and our Operating Room is held to the same standards as hospital operating facilities.

After your surgery, you recover in our comfortable recovery room under the care of Dr. Bolourian along with our registered nurse. Once you have fully recovered from anesthesia, you will have the option to go home if you are local or you will go to one of our aftercare facilities for a day or two. Details will be discussed with you at the time when you schedule your surgery or at your consultation visit.