Coastline Plastic Surgery

Coastline Plastic Surgery Facial plastic & reconstructive surgeon with an interest in rhinoplasty and facial aging surgery.

08/10/2026

Procedure breakdown. You don’t want to miss this one👆

08/09/2026

This is one of the most common questions I get.

Patients come in convinced that their neck is the problem because that's where they notice loose skin or fullness. But in many cases, the neck isn't the only area that's aging.

The face and neck age together.

As we get older, the cheeks, jawline, and surrounding tissues gradually descend. Over time, that tissue settles into the neck, which is why the neck often looks like it's aging first—even though the changes actually started higher up.

That's why an isolated neck lift isn't the right procedure for most patients.

If I only tighten the neck without addressing the face, I'm treating the symptom instead of the cause. The result can look unbalanced because the face and neck are no longer aging—or being rejuvenated—together.

There's also an important surgical reason.

The face and the neck are lifted in different directions. The face requires a more vertical lift, while the neck is lifted along a different vector. Trying to correct both by only treating the neck limits how much improvement you can achieve and can even create tension in areas where you don't want it.

The goal isn't to create a perfectly tight neck.

The goal is to create a natural result where your face, jawline, and neck all look refreshed and harmonious together.

That doesn't mean everyone needs a facelift.

Some patients truly are great candidates for an isolated neck lift. But that decision isn't based on what bothers you the most—it's based on your anatomy and what's actually causing the concern.

The best procedure is never the smallest procedure.

It's the procedure that gives you the most natural, balanced, and long-lasting result.

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📍 Coastline Plastic Surgery | Newport Beach, CA
📱 949.849.0336
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08/08/2026

I’ve noticed a lot of patients worry about “going under” more than anything. It’s completely understandable, but modern anesthesia is highly monitored by trained professionals whose sole focus is your safety throughout the procedure! So while I work, they are monitoring you and your vitals constantly.

08/07/2026

As a runner, I had to partake in this trend😅

08/02/2026

A lot of patients come into my office asking if they can just have a neck lift.

And the answer is...

It depends on your anatomy.

There isn't a single procedure that's right for everyone, which is why I never recommend treatment based on age alone or what worked for someone else.

The first step is understanding why your neck has changed.

Is it loose skin?
Is it muscle laxity?
Is there excess fat?
Or are deeper structures contributing to the fullness?

Those answers determine the best approach.

While a neck lift alone isn't the right solution for most patients, there are situations where it's exactly what's needed.

For patients—often in their 40s, 50s, and beyond—whose primary concern is skin laxity without significant facial aging, an isolated neck lift can produce beautiful, natural-looking results.

The goal is never to perform the biggest operation.

The goal is to perform the right operation for your anatomy.

That's why every consultation starts with a careful evaluation rather than a one-size-fits-all treatment plan.

🎧 Watch the full podcast on our YouTube channel to learn more.
📍 Coastline Plastic Surgery | Newport Beach, CA
📱 949.849.0336
Click link in bio!

07/31/2026

It’s Friday, but the work doesn’t stop. 👌🏻

People often say, “If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.” And they are so right.

Here’s a look at an average day in my life. No two days are ever exactly the same, and that’s one of the best parts of the job!

📍Coastline Plastic Surgery || Newport Beach
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07/26/2026

This is probably the biggest concern I hear from my male patients.

They don't want to look pulled.
They don't want to look different.
And they definitely don't want to look feminine.

They just want to look like a more refreshed version of themselves.

The approach to a male facelift is actually different than a female facelift because masculine and feminine facial aesthetics aren't the same.

A more feminine face is often characterized by softer contours and smoother transitions between different areas of the face.

A masculine face, on the other hand, is defined by strength.

That means preserving certain shadows, angles, and natural hollowness that create a more structured appearance. If you overfill or over-soften those transitions, the result can unintentionally feminize the face.

That's why every facelift should be customized—not just to the patient's anatomy, but also to their facial characteristics and aesthetic goals.

For my male patients, the goal is simple:
✔️ Restore the jawline.
✔️ Improve the neck.
✔️ Rejuvenate the face.
✔️ Keep the result natural and masculine.

The best compliment a male patient can receive isn't, "You look like you had surgery."

It's, "You look well-rested."

🎧 Watch the full podcast on our YouTube channel to learn more.
📍 Coastline Plastic Surgery | Newport Beach, CA
📱 949.849.0336
Click link in bio!

07/19/2026

When most people think about facial aging, they tend to focus on a single area.

"My cheeks look flatter."
"I've developed jowls."
"My jawline isn't as defined."

But the truth is, your face doesn't age one feature at a time—it ages as a whole.

That doesn't mean every area ages at the same rate. You may notice changes around your eyes before your neck, or your jawline before your cheeks. But all of these changes are connected.

That's why one of the first things I evaluate during a consultation is facial volume.

As we age, we naturally lose volume in different areas of the face. Those changes create sharper transitions between the temples, cheeks, jawline, and mouth, making the face appear more tired or aged.

This is also why procedures like buccal fat removal aren't appropriate for everyone. Removing volume without considering the face as a whole can actually accentuate signs of aging over time.

The goal isn't to recreate the face you had in your 20s.

It's to restore balance by softening those harsh transitions while preserving your natural features.

The best facial rejuvenation doesn't erase who you are—it helps you look like a healthier, more refreshed version of yourself.

🎧 Watch the full podcast on our YouTube channel to learn more.
📍 Coastline Plastic Surgery | Newport Beach, CA
📱 949.849.0336
Click link in bio!

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366 San Miguel Drive, Ste 309
Newport Beach, CA
92660

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