Facial Rejuvenation

Reflecting the breakthrough advances in facelift surgery over the recent decades, a deep plane facelift is particularly effective for patients seeking transformative rejuvenation without a “pulled” or overly tightened look. The deep plane facelift is a technically sophisticated surgical procedure designed to address signs of aging by elevating and repositioning the deeper facial structures — not just the skin. With a philosophy of preservation, Dr. Luck performs an extended deep plane facelift with as few disruptions to the facial architecture as possible. This approach helps to optimize your surgical outcomes while minimizing your downtime.

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A deep neck lift rejuvenates the neck by addressing the foundational structures beneath the skin, including the platysma muscle, digastric muscles, deep fat, and submandibular glands. By lifting and recontouring the neck at a deeper anatomical level, patients tend to experience less bruising and swelling and can often avoid drains. Dr. Luck’s unique approach maintains a healthy layer of superficial neck fat while working within the deeper neck tissues to ensure a smoother, more youthful neck profile with enhanced definition along the jawline and under the chin.

By releasing and repositioning the deeper tissues, a deep neck lift achieves natural-looking results with improved longevity. A deep plane neck lift can be an ideal solution for patients with neck laxity, muscle banding, or excess fat, particularly when combined with a deep plane facelift for comprehensive facial harmony.

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Commonly known as an “in-office facelift,” a Selfie Lift^™ can be an excellent solution for patients looking for a speedy return to work. The Selfie Lift^™ is a minimally invasive facial rejuvenation procedure designed for patients seeking subtle enhancement with minimal downtime. Tailored to address early signs of aging while slimming the lower face and neck, the Selfie Lift^™ combines techniques including neck liposuction, lip filler, lip lift, and/or buccal fat reduction to achieve a well-sculpted contour and definition — particularly in areas that are most noticeable in close-up photos. As a personalized treatment plan comprised by in-office procedures, a Selfie Lift^™ can be ideal for younger patients with minimal skin sagging who are not yet ready for full surgical intervention. A Selfie Lift^™ offers a refreshed, camera-ready appearance with a quick trip to our office and minimal downtime.

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Facial feminization surgery encompasses a range of surgical procedures designed to soften one’s facial features and create a more traditionally feminine appearance. Performed in a series of one to three stages, Dr. Luck’s highly individualized approach may include techniques in all areas of the face and neck. In the lower face and neck, procedures to narrow the chin and/or mandible, reduce the Adam’s Apple, and shorten the length of the upper lip may be included, among other modifications. In the midface, Dr. Luck uses custom cheek implants to feminize the face, and can perform a rhinoplasty to achieve a smaller, more defined nose. Canthoplasty, or “cat eye” surgery, may also be incorporated, if desired, to achieve a feminine tilt to the outer corners of the eyes. Orbital reshaping, forehead reduction and setback, brow lifting, and hairline lowering are all techniques Dr. Luck employs to feminize the upper facial region.

After providing a menu of surgical techniques/modifications, Dr. Luck guides each patient through the options that would be of most benefit. Each procedure is meticulously planned and personalized to harmonize and feminize facial proportions while enhancing personal identity. Facial feminization surgery can play an essential role in gender affirmation, enhancing confidence and comfort in one’s appearance. Dr. Luck’s focus is on achieving a balanced transformation that aligns the patient’s external features with their inner sense of self.

A brow lift is a powerful yet understated procedure that strategically addresses aging in the brow by repositioning weakened or descended musculature and providing a more youthful and harmonious look to the upper face. With age, the brow can descend and contribute to a heavy or tired appearance, often creating deep furrows between the eyebrows or overhanging skin in the upper eyelid region. Dr. Luck utilizes advanced techniques—often through hidden incisions behind the hairline—to subtly elevate the brow while smoothing forehead wrinkles and lifting excess skin. His approach prioritizes facial balance and natural results, enhancing the upper face without looking overcorrected. A brow lift can be particularly effective when paired with eyelid surgery to rejuvenate the entire upper third of the face.

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Blepharoplasty, colloquially known as eyelid surgery, restores a smooth contour and vibrancy to the eyes — one of the first areas to exhibit obvious signs of facial aging. As skin begins to lose elasticity and fat pads shift, the upper eyelids may become hooded while bagginess, dark shadows, or sagging can develop beneath the eyes. Dr. Luck performs upper and lower eyelid surgery with precision, removing excess skin and repositioning underlying tissues to help you look more rested and alert without altering your natural characteristics. If puffy or aging eyelids are detracting from your appearance, blepharoplasty can dynamically refresh the eye area without sacrificing the authentic character of your face.

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For all of the limitations of injectable filler products, fat grafting can provide a solution. Fat transfer to the face offers a natural method of restoring depleted volume in aging or thinning features by using your body’s own fat to rejuvenate areas of facial hollowing or contour loss. Commonly harvested from the abdomen, hips, or thighs through liposuction, the fat is purified and precisely injected into areas such as the cheeks, temples, jawline, or under-eyes. Dr. Luck performs fat grafting to smooth contour irregularities and combat age-related volume loss while enhancing skin quality over time. Unlike synthetic fillers, fat grafting offers long-term volume retention and regenerative benefits due to the presence of stem cells within the transferred fat. Fat transfer is often performed in tandem with facelift surgery or as a standalone procedure to restore full, youthful contours.

A lip lift is an in-office procedure that shortens the distance between the nose and the upper lip, restoring youthful definition and enhancing the natural curvature of the lips. Over time, the upper lip may lengthen and thin, creating an aged or less expressive appearance. Dr. Luck’s approach to lip lift surgery focuses on subtle elevation of the lip’s vermilion border to increase visible “pink show,” improve tooth visibility at rest, and refine lip shape and proportion. With discreet incisions placed at the base of the nose, this procedure can provide the illusion of a natural plump to the lips without the need for filler, offering long-lasting, elegant results.

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Whether due to genetics, aging, or prolonged earring wear, stretched or disproportionate earlobes can detract from overall facial harmony. Earlobe reduction is a subtle yet impactful in-office procedure designed to reshape elongated or stretched earlobes for a more balanced appearance. Dr. Luck performs earlobe reduction in-office using carefully placed incisions, preserving the natural shape of the earlobes while removing excess tissue. The result is a more proportionate look that complements your overall features. This quick, low-downtime surgery can also be combined with earlobe repair or other procedures for a comprehensive outcome.

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CO2 laser resurfacing is a transformative treatment that uses fractional laser energy to renew the skin and dramatically improve tone, texture, and clarity. By delivering controlled heat deep into the dermis, the CO2 laser stimulates collagen production while precisely removing damaged surface layers. This process reveals smoother, firmer skin and effectively treats fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, sun damage, and enlarged pores, among other aesthetic concerns. Dr. Luck often recommends CO2 laser resurfacing as a standalone non-surgical treatment or as a complement to facial plastic surgery. With customized settings and expert application, the CO2 laser can deliver profound improvements in skin quality.

At our Minneapolis practice, Dr. Luck performs skin resurfacing with the state-of-the-art DEKA Tetra CO2 laser — a highly customizable machine capable of improving fine lines, skin pigmentation, acne scarring, age spots, and other skin-related imperfections. Whether your concerns can be addressed with a more gentle CoolPeel^® treatment or require deeper treatment with our DEKA Tetra CO2 laser, Dr. Luck can help you achieve a healthier and more toned complexion in as little as one treatment session.

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CoolPeel^® is a popular CO2 laser treatment performed in our med spa to improve skin texture, tone, and overall brightness without the extended recovery time traditionally associated with laser skin resurfacing. Using a controlled, high-energy pulse delivered with minimal heat, CoolPeel^® removes damaged superficial skin cells while stimulating new collagen just beneath the surface. This approach softens fine lines, reduces the appearance of enlarged pores, smooths roughness, and enhances clarity with only a day or two of mild redness. CoolPeel^® focuses on the skin’s outermost layers and avoids unnecessary thermal injury, making it a reliable option for patients who want gentle and visible improvement with little to no downtime. Plus, unlike traditional CO2 laser treatments which are only safe for lighter skin complexions, CoolPeel^® can be performed on patients of all skin complexions.

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