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Enhance Your Features, Renew Your Face

The face is the focal point of our appearance—and over time, it may no longer reflect how vibrant and confident we feel. A facelift remains one of the most powerful and enduring ways to restore youthful structure and definition, achieving results that non-surgical treatments simply cannot replicate. Today’s facelift techniques are more advanced and customizable than ever. At Tri Valley Plastic Surgery, each procedure is thoughtfully tailored to your unique anatomy and aesthetic goals—delivering elegant, transformative results that enhance your features while preserving what makes you, you.

Facelift Before & After

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Bay Area Experts in Facelifts

Tri Valley Plastic Surgery is a highly respected Bay Area practice renowned for expertise in facial aesthetics. Dr. Philip Wasicek, Double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, and Dr. Steven Williams, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon and President Emeritus of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons are leaders in the field of aesthetic surgery with decades of experience. Located in Dublin, California, we serve patients across the Walnut Creek–Dublin corridor—including Danville, Alamo, and San Ramon—who seek elevated care and refined, natural results.

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What Is a Facelift?

A facelift (rhytidectomy) is a surgical procedure designed to restore a more youthful, refreshed appearance by lifting and repositioning the skin, underlying tissues, and facial muscles.

Over time, factors such as aging, sun exposure, and gravity can lead to wrinkles, skin laxity, and volume changes—creating sagging along the cheeks, jawline, and neck. While a facelift cannot stop the aging process, it can dramatically improve facial contours, helping you look as vibrant as you feel.

 

  

What Types of Facelifts Are Available?

It's important to know–not all facelifts are the same. Facial aging affects each person differently, which is why there is no single procedure that is right for everyone.

Some patients with early signs of aging may benefit from a mini facelift, a more limited procedure that addresses mild jowling and early laxity along the jawline with a shorter recovery time. Others may require a facelift, which provides more comprehensive lifting and contouring of the lower face and neck.

Modern facelift techniques go far beyond simply tightening the skin. At Tri Valley Plastic Surgery, our surgeons perform advanced procedures that address the deeper structural layers of the face, including the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system)—a supportive layer beneath the skin’s fatty tissue. 

For patients seeking the most powerful and natural rejuvenation, the deep plane facelift has become the gold standard technique. Performing a deep plane facelift safely and effectively requires extensive training, precise anatomical knowledge, and significant surgical experience. 

Because of the technical complexity of working within the deeper planes of facial anatomy, relatively few surgeons routinely perform this advanced technique. When performed by a surgeon with specialized expertise, the deep plane facelift can produce beautifully natural, long-lasting results that avoid the tight or “pulled” appearance often associated with older facelift methods.

Dr. Wasicek is widely recognized for his expertise in the deep plane facelift technique. Deep plane facelifts more effectively lift and improve the middle third of the face compared to other facelift techniques. This includes lifting and replenishing volume of the cheeks, improving the appearance of nasolabial folds, and lifting sagging tissue around the jawline to address jowling.

At Tri Valley Plastic Surgery, our surgeons take the time to carefully understand what each patient hopes to achieve, and provide honest, individualized recommendations regarding the most appropriate procedure. Our priority is always the same: to deliver natural, refined results that restore youthful facial contours while preserving the unique character of your face.

Treating the Whole Face

Facial aging rarely occurs in just one area. Over time, the skin loses elasticity, deeper facial structures descend, and volume shifts. When only a single feature is addressed in isolation, the result can appear incomplete. At Tri Valley Plastic Surgery, we believe that the most natural and elegant outcomes come from evaluating the face as a whole. By carefully considering how the cheeks, jawline, neck, eyelids, and skin quality interact with one another, we can design a treatment plan that restores harmony and youthful balance.

In every case, our goal is not to change how you look—but to restore the natural contours and proportions that create a refreshed, youthful appearance, and avoid the tight or overcorrected appearance that can occur when aging is treated too narrowly.

Our personalized facial rejuvenation plans may include:

  • Facelift
  • Neck Lift
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Brow lift

  • Rhinoplasty
  • Lip Lift
  • Liposuction
  • Buccal Fat Removal
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Fat Transfer
  • Ellacor
  • Skin Care Plans
  • Injectables and more
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About Dr. Wasicek

Dr. Philip Wasicek is a double board-certified plastic surgeon with a dedicated focus specializing in facial aesthetic surgery, with particular expertise in facelift techniques. His practice emphasizes natural, structurally based facial rejuvenation designed to restore youthful contours while preserving individual identity and facial expression.

Through extensive experience in facial procedures—including facelifts, neck lifts, rhinoplasty, and facial rejuvenation treatments—Dr. Wasicek applies a comprehensive approach that addresses both the underlying facial support structures and the overlying skin quality. This philosophy allows for refined, natural-looking outcomes that age gracefully over time.

By considering and addressing every component of facial aging, the best results can be achieved. Patients seeking facelift surgery often choose Dr. Wasicek for his focus on natural results, meticulous surgical technique, and individualized facial analysis, ensuring that each treatment plan is tailored to the patient’s anatomy, goals, and long-term aesthetic vision.

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About Dr. Williams

Dr. Steven Williams is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Past President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and founder of Tri Valley Plastic Surgery in Dublin, California. An alumnus of Dartmouth College and Yale School of Medicine, he is a nationally recognized leader whose influence spans clinical excellence, innovation, and advocacy within the specialty.

A pioneer for the greater agendas of plastic surgery with an unwavering commitment to patient safety and ethical standards, Dr. Williams is widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in plastic surgery today. His expertise is frequently sought by national media and industry leaders alike.

Beyond the operating room, Dr. Williams is deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of surgeons and expanding access and opportunity within the field. Patients and colleagues alike recognize him as a surgeon who blends technical mastery with a forward-looking vision for the field. 

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Reviews

Incredibly Empathetic And Attentive

Dr. Wasicek is a highly skilled surgeon (from both a restorative and aesthetic perspective) and incredibly clear in his communication of what can/cannot be expected. His incredibly empathetic and attentive manner is only rivaled by that of the other professionals and staff of Tri Valley. The results I experienced are subtle and natural, enhancing features in a way that aligned with my original look and structure.

Dr. Wasicek is truly an artist in the field of reconstructive surgery

His genuine compassion and dedication to his patients are evident in every step of the process. He approaches his work with a sincere passion that goes far beyond technical skill. He blends precision, artistry, and heartfelt care to achieve the best possible outcomes. From the first consultation to follow-up care, it’s clear that he treats each patient as a priority, listening attentively and ensuring every concern is addressed. His results speak for themselves, but what makes Dr. Wasicek truly exceptional is the way he makes his patients feel seen, heard, and cared for. I am deeply grateful for his expertise, artistry, and the love he puts into his work.

Dr. Williams and His Team of Professionals Are Superb.

They give kind and attentive service and most importantly, results that I love! I have had a tummy tuck, breast reductions and mini-facelift including liposuction and neck lift and I could not be happier. Dr. Williams also performed a tummy tuck and full facelift on my sister and she too looks fabulous.

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Facelift Surgeon Consultation for Patients in the Walnut Creek–Dublin Corridor

Establishing trust is the most important part of your surgery decision. From the moment you arrive for your facelift consultation, our goal is to understand your vision, answer your questions, and help you feel confident about every step of the process—it's a collaboration, not a sales pitch—and making you feel heard is our priority.

During your consultation, our doctors will:

  • Review your health history, anatomy, and skin quality
  • Discuss your goals, inspiration photos, and set realistic expectations
  • Provide a thorough explanation of your options and potential solutions
  • Outline surgical approaches tailored to you, including recovery time, scars, and safety
  • Share before-and-after images
  • Answer any questions you may have
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