As we age, changes in facial appearance are among the most visible — and they can significantly affect how we feel. Dr. Susan Tan is double board-certified and offers the most natural-looking facelift Honolulu has available. Her exceptional surgical precision and patient-centered approach work beautifully together to restore your appearance without changing the way you look.
Advanced facelift techniques have transformed what's possible in facial rejuvenation — and Dr. Tan is ahead of the curve. As a fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon board-certified through the ABFPRS, her entire career has been concentrated in the face and neck. She has performed hundreds of facelifts over 17 years of practice — exclusively in this specialty.
A facelift is best when it restores your youthful appearance without changing the way you look. You want people to notice you look younger — without realizing you've seen a facial plastic surgeon. That is the standard Dr. Tan holds every result to.
What's most beneficial about Dr. Tan's approach is her personalized philosophy. She is caring, thorough, methodical, and precise — treating each patient as an individual. While a facelift addresses all facial aging concerns, she keeps the focus on your needs and priorities throughout the process.
Why Choose Dr. TanLiving in Oahu, the strong tropical sun can accelerate the natural aging process. A facelift addresses the structural changes that accumulate — not just the surface.
As facial muscles weaken and descend with age, the face loses definition. A facelift restores structural support to the midface and lower face.
Jowling is one of the most common aging concerns — and one of the most effectively addressed by facelift surgery. Dr. Tan restores a clean, defined jawline.
Descent of the midface creates a flattened, aged appearance. A facelift — particularly the deep plane approach — restores the natural cheek projection of youth.
The deep creases that run from nose to mouth become more fixed over time. Lifting the underlying tissue — not just the skin — addresses these most effectively.
Loose skin, excess fat, and visible platysmal bands in the neck are frequently addressed alongside a facelift — the most common combination Dr. Tan performs.
While blepharoplasty specifically addresses the eyelid area, combining it with a facelift addresses the full picture of facial aging — upper and lower together.
Dr. Tan offers patients options in advanced facelift surgical techniques. Modern facelifting improves your appearance without the pulled look of old-fashioned methods — because they consider underlying facial structure and restore it with longer-lasting results. No two patients are alike — you'll be carefully evaluated medically and aesthetically before a recommendation is made.
Deep plane facelifts are the most surgically advanced technique — tightening the face and neck by lifting vertically at the deepest structural layer. The deep plane approach addresses the SMAS, tackling wrinkles, loss of skin tone, and sagging jowls. Results appear natural, with no scarring, fewer irregularities, and greater longevity than skin-only techniques.
SMAS facelifts are popular and widely used because they lift both the surface skin and the underlying muscular layers simultaneously. The lift is vertical and avoids the worked-on look that patients want to avoid. Dr. Tan employs various SMAS techniques — each one takes years off the look of your face with fewer wrinkles, more youthful skin tone, and naturally tighter jowls.
Some patients — often younger — benefit from a mini facelift to address early signs of aging. It improves skin on the lower half of the face through tiny incisions near the ear, improving jaw definition and upper neck appearance. It may include liposuction and is often ideal for patients in their 40s and 50s. The improvements can be substantial despite the name.
The most comprehensive combination — addressing the lower face, jawline, and neck together. Dr. Tan's most frequent surgical combination, because the face and neck age as a unit and are most effectively rejuvenated together. Platysmal banding, neck laxity, and excess submental fat are all addressed in a single surgical session.
Anyone whose face shows signs of aging — sagging skin, wrinkles, loss of volume, or less jawline definition — can consider a facelift. To qualify, you should refrain from smoking, be healthy enough for elective surgery, and have realistic expectations.
Most patients seeking facelifts are in their 50s and 60s, but it varies by individual — some are in their 30s or 40s. Bodies age at different rates. The best way to find out what a facelift can do for you is to schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Tan.
Although a facelift is a surgical procedure underpinned by medical knowledge, success depends on a mastery of facial aesthetics. Dr. Tan uses state-of-the-art imaging technology and the most advanced methods to understand your face and deliver natural-looking results.
Request a ConsultationEntrusting something as important as your appearance to a surgeon is a significant decision. Dr. Tan is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon and is among the top-rated and most trusted facelift surgeons in Honolulu. Her skills, knowledge, and techniques are second to none.
A unique combination of experience, medical knowledge, and understanding of facial aesthetics sets Dr. Tan apart. She carefully views each patient's needs individually and strives to produce natural-looking results every time. Her dual board certifications represent a commitment to patient care and excellence.
It's always wise to have a comfort level with your surgeon — which is why Dr. Tan encourages patients to schedule an initial consultation. You'll meet her, get to know more about her approach, and learn about the facelift procedures available to you.
Selecting a facial plastic surgeon for your facelift involves your comfort level with the physician, their experience, board-certifications, and transparency with pricing.
Dr. Tan is double board-certified through the ABFPRS — the only board-certification in the United States that requires a dedicated facial plastic surgery fellowship as a prerequisite. She has performed hundreds of successful facelift procedures and practices with advanced techniques that produce natural-looking results every time.
Book a ConsultationCommon questions about facelift surgery with Dr. Tan. For questions specific to your anatomy and goals, the answer begins with a private consultation.
Every patient relationship begins with an honest, unhurried conversation with Dr. Tan personally — never with an assistant or a coordinator. She will examine your anatomy, explain your options, and tell you exactly what she recommends and why.