Tri Valley Plastic Surgery

Have a chevron scar & considering a Mommy Makeover? 👀

A previous abdominal scar doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t have a tummy tuck, but it can affect how your surgery needs to be planned.

A chevron scar can change the blood supply to the abdominal skin, which is an important consideration when performing a tummy tuck. Your surgeon will need to evaluate the location of your scar, your anatomy, and your surgical history to determine the safest approach for you.

Dr. Steven Williams explains what patients with a chevron scar should know before moving forward with a Mommy Makeover.

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Is there an age limit for a facelift? 👀

The answer isn’t as simple as a number.

When considering a facelift, your overall health, activity level, anatomy, and where you are in life can all play a role in determining whether surgery may be appropriate for you.

Think of retirement in three phases: your go-go years, when you’re active and traveling; your slow-go years, when your pace may naturally change; and eventually, your no-go years, when mobility and health considerations may become more limiting.

The goal isn’t to focus on a specific age. It’s about understanding whether you’re at a point in life where you can safely undergo surgery and fully enjoy your results.

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What exactly is a “preservation” deep plane facelift? 👀

A preservation deep plane facelift is a technique that works within the deeper facial plane while preserving more of the face’s natural tissue and structure, rather than extensively undermining the skin.

But every face is different. Your anatomy, facial tissues, and aesthetic goals all play a role in determining which surgical approach may be right for you.

⚠️ This is an important topic to discuss with your plastic surgeon during your consultation. Ask which facelift technique they recommend for you and why.

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Pregnancy changed your core. Now what? 🧐

After pregnancy, some women experience abdominal muscle separation, also known as diastasis recti.

If you’re experiencing this, you may wonder: Can exercise bring the muscles back together?

Exercise and physical therapy can help strengthen your abdominal muscles and improve core function. However, when the muscles remain separated, exercise cannot physically bring them back together.

In these cases, surgical repair, typically performed as part of a tummy tuck, is the option that can directly repair and tighten the separated abdominal muscles.

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We’re answering some of your most common plastic surgery questions, one at a time. And yes, we had to address this one…

Is the BBL trend dying?

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Would 70–80% improvement feel like a successful facelift result to you? 👇

When considering surgery, it’s natural to have a list of things you’d like to change or enhance. The key is understanding which concerns can be addressed and how they can work together to create a balanced, natural-looking result.

That’s why an individualized consultation is so important. Your priorities and unique facial anatomy help shape the approach that’s right for you.

The “Release” Behind a Deep Plane Facelift ✨

A deep plane facelift works beneath the skin to carefully release key ligaments that hold facial tissues in place. This allows the tissues of the cheeks, jawline, and neck to move more freely.

The ligaments around the cheekbone and in the neck are two important areas surgeons may release when performing a “full release.”

Understanding what happens beneath the skin can help you better understand the technique behind your facelift.