I decided not to wait until my 50s or 60s to address my progressively aging face

I’m 43 years old and was unhappy with the signs of aging on my face, including noticeable hooding on my eyes, slight jowls, and sagging skin on my neck. I decided not to wait until my 50s or 60s to address my progressively aging face—I want to look and feel my best now. Initially, I was considering flying to California for Dr. Kao’s ponytail facelift, but I decided to stay closer to home. That turned out to be the best decision I could have made.

I underwent a microscopic brow lift with a preservation facelift, and I’m now one month post-op and feeling great. My neck looks amazing—more “snatched” than it was in my 20s! My eyes look more youthful, with the hooding gone, and my eyebrows are more arched and elevated. My jowls have disappeared. While I still have some swelling around my cheeks, all bruising and swelling in my neck and lower face has resolved.

With Dr. Barrera’s expertise, training, and experience with facelifts, I knew he was the perfect doctor to entrust with such an important procedure. I couldn’t be happier with my results and my entire experience with Dr. Barrera and his team. From the initial consultation to post-surgery follow-ups and lymphatic drainage massages, every step was handled with care and professionalism. Dr. Barrera took the time to listen to my concerns, answer all my questions, thoroughly explain the procedure, postoperative care and make me feel completely confident in my decision.

Even at just one month post-op, my face already looks natural and rejuvenated, and I’m extremely excited to see the final results. I am so grateful to Dr. Barrera, Dr. Minehart, Aesthetician Yazmin, Nurse Amanda and the entire office for their genuine care and support throughout my facelift journey.