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Patients across Central Oregon and the Pacific Northwest choose Alpenaura for a thoughtful, individualized approach to facial rejuvenation.As we age, the structural support of the face weakens, fat shifts and deflates, and skin loses elasticity. The result is jowling along the jawline, a softening of the neckline, deepening folds around the mouth, and a generally tired or heavier appearance.
A facelift directly addresses these structural changes by repositioning the deep tissues of the cheek, jawline, and neck, then redraping the skin without tension. The goal is to look like a more rested, refreshed version of yourself, not a different person.
Good candidates are generally healthy adults, usually in their late forties through seventies, who have noticeable jowling, neck laxity, or midface descent and want a long-lasting solution. Non-smokers tend to heal best, and patients with realistic expectations and good overall health are ideal. Many patients combine a facelift with eyelid surgery, a brow lift, fat grafting, or skin resurfacing to address the upper face and skin quality at the same time.
Bend and Central Oregon are home to an active, outdoor-oriented population. Years of sun exposure on the slopes, the rivers, and the trails of the Pacific Northwest can accelerate visible aging, and many patients reach a point where injectables and skincare are no longer enough. A facelift provides a definitive, long-lasting improvement that other treatments cannot match. Patients often come to Dr. Carboy because they want a result that looks like them on a great day, not an obviously operated-on face.
Facelift surgery is performed under general anesthesia or deep sedation, and most patients go home the same day or stay one night for observation. Incisions are placed within the hairline and along the natural contours of the ear, where they heal as discreet, well-camouflaged lines. Bruising and swelling peak in the first few days and largely resolve over two to three weeks. Most patients return to social activities at around two to three weeks and feel comfortable in public photographs by six weeks. The final, settled result continues to refine over several months.
From the Surgeon
Dr. Jourdan Carboy, MD explains her approach to facelift and neck lift surgery — why modern facial rejuvenation should never look pulled or windblown, how she lifts the deeper structural muscle layers, and how every surgery is custom-tailored to your unique bone structure.
Dr. Carboy will discuss the most appropriate timing during your consultation.
Facelift surgery is performed under general anesthesia or deep sedation, and most patients go home the same day or stay one night for observation.
Bruising and swelling peak in the first few days and largely resolve over two to three weeks.
The final, settled result continues to refine over several months.
The average procedure time varies based on your personalized treatment plan and the complexity of the procedure performed
Most patients are able to return to light daily activities within a short recovery period while healing continues gradually over time
Your follow-up appointments are designed to monitor healing, support, recovery, and ensure your results continue progressing naturally.
The location of your procedure is determined vary based on your personalized needs and the complexity of the procedure performed
We understand that choosing a procedure is a deeply personal decision. Here are answers to some of the most common questions about treatment, recovery, results, and the overall Alpenaura experience.
There is no single right age. Most patients are in their late forties to seventies, but the right time depends on your anatomy, goals, and how much laxity has developed. Dr. Carboy will discuss the most appropriate timing during your consultation.
A modern, deep-plane facelift typically produces results that last ten to fifteen years or more. The face will continue to age naturally, but most patients always look younger than they would have without surgery.
Not when performed with modern techniques. Dr. Carboy lifts the deeper tissues and redrapes the skin without tension, which avoids the stretched or windswept look associated with older surgical methods. The goal is a refreshed, natural appearance.
Most patients return to social activities in two to three weeks. Bruising and swelling resolve over several weeks, and final results continue to refine for several months. Many patients in Central Oregon plan their surgery during the off-season to allow time to recover privately.
Incisions are designed to follow the natural contours of the ear and hairline so that scars are well-camouflaged. Once healed, they are typically very difficult to detect, even with hair pulled back.
Yes. Many patients combine a facelift with eyelid surgery, a brow lift, fat grafting, or skin resurfacing to fully rejuvenate the face. Dr. Carboy will recommend the safest and most effective combination during your consultation at Alpenaura Plastic Surgery.
Upper eyelid surgery to create a brighter, more open, and naturally refreshed eye appearance.
Otoplasty reshapes and repositions the ears for a more balanced and natural appearance.
A refined brow lift to elevate the upper face and create a more open, refreshed expression.
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