4D Facelift
In Houston
The 4D Facelift directly targets each cause of facial aging to achieve smooth, rejuvenated skin that appears natural and unoperated.
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Facelift Before & Afters
What is the 4D Facelift?
The 4D Facelift is a facelift specifically developed by facelift expert, Dr. Raghu Athre. Our Houston 4D Facelift procedure addresses the three categories of facial aging:
- Sagging tissue
- Loss of volume
- Loss of skin elasticity and poor texture
As we all age, all three of these factors affect our faces. The signs of this include:
- Crepe-like skin and laxity of the lower eyelids
- Fine lines and wrinkles of the face and neck
- Drooping of the midface and jowls, leading to jowl formation, fullness in the cheeks rather than over the cheekbone, and laxity/looseness in the neck
- Hollows at the temples, and under eye area
- Falling of the midface fat pad
- Laxity along the jawline
- Laxity in the neck
- Increase in cheek volume with decreased cheek definition
Most patients incorrectly think that a facelift by itself will correct all aging related issues in the face. A facelift’s primary role is to lift sagging tissues. By properly lifting tissues with a deep plane facelift, you will see some improvements in the other two categories: loss of volume, and loss of skin elasticity and texture. However, if volume loss is severe or skin aging is severe, additional procedures are necessary.
This image depicts severe sagging of tissues with deepened nasolabial folds; moderate to severe loss of volume in tear trough, temples, and prejowl sulcus; and moderate to severe skin damage likely due to sun exposure. The woman in the image will be helped with a deep plane facelift. But, her additional aging related issues will not be repaired with solely a lift.
The 4D Facelift technique is designed to take a holistic view of the face and achieve comprehensive full facial rejuvenation that addresses all of these concerns. The 4D Facelift was designed after 10 years of research to comprehensively address facial aging, by Dr. Raghu Athre in Houston, Texas. With blending of techniques, Dr. Athre has now been offering the 4D Facelift under local anesthesia. Patients have traveled from all the surrounding states, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Europe and the Middle East to Houston to have their 4D Facelift performed by Dr. Athre.
4D Facelift Process
The 4D Facelift incorporates the following advanced techniques:
Deep Plane Facelift
The deep plane facelift is the cornerstone of the 4D Facelift. This technique lifts and repositions the deeper layers of the face, targeting the mid-face, cheekbones, and jawline for a natural, youthful appearance. By addressing the underlying structures rather than just the skin, this approach provides long-lasting results. The Athré extended deep plane facelift eliminates jowls, restores the natural heart shape of the face, and softens smile lines for a rejuvenated look.
Deep Plane Neck Lift
A deep plane neck lift complements the facelift by sculpting a sharp, defined neckline. This technique tightens and repositions tissues in the neck, eliminating sagging skin and restoring a smooth, youthful contour. The combination of the deep plane facelift and neck lift ensures a seamless transition from the face to the neck, enhancing overall harmony.
Structural Fat Transfer
Structural fat transfer replenishes lost volume in areas such as the temples, cheeks, and lower eyelids. Using your own fat, this technique restores the soft, full appearance of a youthful face. Beyond volumization, the fat transfer provides additional benefits:
- Natural and Biocompatible: Since it's your own tissue, there's no risk of an inflammatory reaction.
- Long-Lasting Results: Fat transfer offers a permanent solution to volume loss.
- Regenerative Properties: Fat contains stem cells that promote tissue regeneration, boosting collagen and elastin production.
Regenerative Stem Cell Protocol
The regenerative stem cell protocol is a game-changer in anti-aging. This innovative addition uses stem cell technology to enhance skin quality and rejuvenate the face at a cellular level. By promoting collagen and elastin production, this step dramatically improves skin texture, elasticity, and tone, effectively "turning back the clock."
4D Facelift Recovery and Results
Initial bruising and swelling should go down after a few days, and patients should return for a post-op assessment after about a week. Patients are generally back to work after 2 weeks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A 4D facelift ranges in price depending on anatomy and any concurrent procedures, such as blepharoplasty, that might be done at the same time. The 4D Facelift costs approximately $25000.
A 4D Facelift addresses all three main parts of facial aging, including ptosis (facial drooping), loss of volume, and loss of elasticity and thickness of the skin. A regular facelift addresses only the facial ptosis, while a 4D Facelift includes a traditional facelift, but also includes volume replenishment and a resurfacing procedure. A basic resurfacing procedure is a TCA chemical peel. More in-depth resurfacing procedures include CO2 or Erbium laser resurfacing.
When we age, we lose collagen and elastin not only in our skin, but in the suspensory ligaments of the face. This leads to ptosis or falling of the facial tissues. This is most noticeable along the jawline and in the neck. At the same time, we lose soft tissue and bone volume, which is most noticeable in the temples and in the under-eye region. Finally, the skin itself thins and loses its elasticity, thickness, and bounce-back. A 4D Facelift addresses all three of these issues.
The best age for a 4D Facelift candidate is dependent on the anatomy of the patient and the severity of aging effects on the skin.
Most patients are able to return to work in 12 to 14 days after a 4D Facelift procedure.
Every 4D Facelift is customized. The 4D lift by Athre is merely a name to start the conversation that full facial rejuvenation is not one size fits all. First, additional procedures can be added such as a blepharoplasty, or a brow lift if necessary.
Second, each of the procedures in the above categories can be modified. For example, if a patient only needs a RT Mini Facelift, that specific patient’s 4D Facelift will be done with an RT Lift for the lifting component. Similarly, the resurfacing portion of the surgical procedure is also customizable based on patient’s anatomy, patient’s needs, and the amount of facial aging.
Dr. Athre is Houston’s Facial Rejuvenation expert. His engineering background, and keen surgical skills have allowed him to create a procedure designed for full face rejuvenation, while still allowing it to be done under local anesthesia comfortably and safely.
Client Testimonial
“…It’s been three months since I’ve had my facelift and neck surgery and I would just like to let everyone know how pleased I am with my results… I have absolutely no regrets in doing this procedure. I feel so much better about myself and just have a better outlook on everything because my self-esteem feels much better.”
