Tansavatdi Facial Plastic Surgery

Tansavatdi Facial Plastic Surgery Deep Plane Facelift Expert. It’s Your Face. You’re Worth It. Excellence. Vitality. Undetectable. Welcome to Tansavatdi Facial Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Kristina Tansavatdi is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon specializing in face and neck procedures out of her office in Ventura County, California. "I was able to see how my work could affect people's lives. I saw patients come in with more self-confidence, they felt better about themselves, and it showed. That's when I realized my work could serve a higher purpose." To learn more about Dr. Tansavatdi and her dedication to creating positive change, visit us at our website at www.facesbydrt.com or call us at 805.243.0640.

03/04/2026

✨Diane’s Facelift Journey✨

Diane is not your typical facelift story.

She came because she felt like the mirror wasn’t reflecting the vitality she felt inside. She is active. She swims competitively. She shows up fully in her life. For a long time, she didn’t share her age publicly because of the assumptions people make.

Today, she chose to reveal it.

She is 80.

And she decided to have surgery not to become someone new - but to align her outer appearance with the spirit she has always carried.

🧠 Age alone does not determine candidacy for facelift surgery. Overall health, activity level, tissue and skin quality, personal goals and outcome expectations matter far more. Some patients in their later decades are healthier and more vibrant - Diane was this exception.

My goal with surgery is not to erase age - it is to help women reclaim themselves so that their outside reflects how they feel inside. Diane didn’t want to look “done.” She wanted to recognize herself again. And when she walks into the room now, she beams even more.

Diane, the way you have shown up for other women with genuine care is incredibly special. Sharing your entire experience so openly takes courage, and you’ve given others comfort, reassurance and encouragement simply by being willing to tell your story. Your heart shines just as brightly as your outcome, and I feel so lucky to know you! You look incredible 🔥. Thank you for being you. ❤️

What She Got Done:
✅ Deep Plane Facelift (Secondary)
✅ Deep Neck Lift (Secondary)
✅ Tricophytic Brow Lift
✅ Hairline Lowering
✅ Upper Blepharoplasty (Revision)
✅ Lower Blepharoplasty (Revision)
✅ Facial Fat Transfer
✅ Fat Transfer to Hands
She did at a later date:
✅ CO2 Laser Resurfacing
✅ Lip Lift

📍 Book your consultation
📞 805-243-0640
📩 info@facesbydrt.com
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📍 2835 Townsgate Rd, Suite 100, Westlake Village, CA 91361

Individual results and experience may vary.

✨What the Ponytail Academy Means to Me✨There are moments in your career that quietly change you. The Ponytail Academy wa...
02/26/2026

✨What the Ponytail Academy Means to Me✨

There are moments in your career that quietly change you. The Ponytail Academy was one of those moments for me.

Watching Dr. Kao operate live, what stood out wasn’t just technical precision - it was persistence. If a suture wasn’t perfect, he redid it. If something could be better, he took the extra time. Excellence was never rushed.

That kind of consistency doesn’t come from talent alone. It comes from decades of refining, questioning, and refusing to settle.

His advancement of the endoscopic midface approach is a reflection of that persistence. Addressing the midface through an endoscopic deep plane technique - placing sutures closer to the corner of the mouth - is technically demanding. The level of difficulty - and he leaned into it.

Because lifting the midface well required it.

That commitment to improving outcomes, even when the path is harder, is what moves our field forward.

I am incredibly grateful for his willingness to share over 25 years of hard-earned experience. Knowledge like that is built through resilience, effort, and countless hours in the operating room.

Behind every surgeon is a lineage. We stand on the shoulders of those who came before us.

My goal is to honor that legacy - to continue refining endoscopic deep plane facelift surgery, to contribute thoughtfully, and to raise the bar for our patients.

Grateful. Inspired. And committed to doing the work. 🔥

Kristina Tansavatdi

02/25/2026

✨ Diane’s Facelift Journey - Healing Is Not a Solo Journey ✨

One of the unexpected highlights of Diane’s recovery wasn’t just how she was healing - it was who she was healing with.

After surgery, my facelift patients spend time in our own hyperbaric chamber as part of their recovery protocol. Many women assume they’ll want to be alone during this phase. Diane felt the opposite.

Being in the chamber with other women at different stages of healing created something powerful - perspective and support. Some were a few days ahead. Some were earlier in the process. They compared recovery, shared how they were doing, and reassured each other in real time.

🧠 Hyperbaric oxygen therapy increases oxygen delivery to healing tissues, which can support overall recovery after surgery. Just as important, recovery in a shared environment reduces anxiety. Seeing other women healing, progressing day by day, and supporting one another creates community and confidence. Healing improves when patients feel safe, informed, and not alone.

Diane described being in the hyperbaric chamber as energizing, encouraging, and uplifting.

Surgery changes the structure of the face - but the journey afterward is strengthened by our community of strong and supportive women.

What She Got Done:
✅ Deep Plane Facelift (Secondary)
✅ Deep Neck Lift (Secondary)
✅ Tricophytic Brow Lift
✅ Hairline Lowering
✅ Upper Blepharoplasty (Revision)
✅ Lower Blepharoplasty (Revision)
✅ Facial Fat Transfer
✅ Fat Transfer to Hands

Diane, thank you for showing others that facelift recovery can be a shared experience, and the journey is better with great support. 🤍

📍 Book your consultation
📞 805-243-0640
📩 info@facesbydrt.com
📲 DM/Comment for Cost and Candidacy Info
📺 YT:
📍 2835 Townsgate Rd, Suite 100, Westlake Village, CA 91361

Individual results and experience may vary.

✨ 3 Ways to Improve Neck Skin ✨When patients tell me they’re bothered by loose neck skin, the first thing I assess is wh...
02/24/2026

✨ 3 Ways to Improve Neck Skin ✨

When patients tell me they’re bothered by loose neck skin, the first thing I assess is why it’s happening.

Is it muscle?
Is it thinning skin?
Is it collagen loss?

Because improving the skin in the neck isn’t one-size-fits-all. Here are three non-surgical options that target different causes of neck aging.

1️⃣ Botox (The Nefertiti Lift)

As we age, the platysma muscle separates into vertical bands. When it contracts, it pulls downward on the jawline.

Strategic Botox (neuromodulator) relaxes that downward pull, softening neck bands.

Best for:
• Early neck banding
• Pre + post-surgical maintenance

Results typically last 3 to 4 months.

2️⃣ Microneedling

Neck skin is thinner and more prone to crepey texture than facial skin.

Microneedling creates controlled micro-injuries in the skin, stimulating collagen and elastin production.

Best for:

• Early maintenance of the skin before and after surgery

Treatment plan: 3 to 6 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart.

3️⃣ Sofwave

Sofwave uses ultrasound energy stimulating collagen without breaking the skin. Like any treatments, choose your provider wisely.

Best for:

• Most skin types

• Patients wanting collagen stimulation without downtime

Results build gradually over 12+ weeks, with annual maintenance.

🧠 Neck aging happens at multiple levels - muscle, skin thickness, and collagen support. The most effective treatment depends on what is actually causing the laxity. Sometimes, a combination of treatments is needed. Early changes can often be managed non-surgically. More laxity may require structural surgical correction.

Every neck ages differently. The key is understanding the cause before choosing the treatment.

📍 Book your consultation
📞 805-243-0640
📩 info@facesbydrt.com
📲 DM/Comment for Cost and Candidacy Info
📺 YT:
📍 2835 Townsgate Rd, Suite 100, Westlake Village, CA 91361

Individual results and experience may vary. This is for information purposes only. Consult with your provider on what is best for you.

02/20/2026

✨ Diane’s Facelift Journey - 1 Week Update ✨

Seven days ago, Diane underwent a revision facelift and a full facial rejuvenation - with multiple procedures combined all at once to address her upper and lower face.

What stands out most? She has had virtually no pain. She took minimal medication and was up walking early in recovery. Movement matters. Gentle activity improves circulation, reduces swelling, and supports faster tissue recovery when done appropriately.

At one week, this is still early healing. Her numbness is already improving, and her swelling and bruising will continue to settle.

🧠 Facelift recovery can surprise patients. While swelling and tightness are normal especially in the first two weeks, true surgical pain is often minimal. Early movement like walking, proper nutrition, and following post-operative instructions closely can significantly improve overall recovery trajectory.

At one week, we’re not looking for perfection. We’re looking for healthy healing, and Diane is right on track.

What She Got Done:
✅ Deep Plane Facelift (Secondary)
✅ Deep Neck Lift (Secondary)
✅ Tricophytic Brow Lift
✅ Hairline Lowering
✅ Upper Blepharoplasty (Revision)
✅ Lower Blepharoplasty (Revision)
✅ Facial Fat Transfer
✅ Fat Transfer to Hands

Everyone’s recovery is different. Diane, thank you for trusting the process and showing others what early healing can look like. :white_heart:

📍Book your consultation
📞 805-243-0640
📩 info@facesbydrt.com
📲 DM/Comment for Cost and Candidacy Info
📺 YT:
📍2835 Townsgate Rd, Suite 100, Westlake Village, CA 91361

Individual results and experience may vary.

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02/19/2026

✨ Diane’s Facelift Journey - When Refinement Requires Precision✨

Diane had previous facelift several years ago, along with fat transfer, CO2 laser, and multiple eyelid surgeries. Over time, she began noticing renewed sagging in her lower face, lines around her mouth, neck bands, and heaviness around her brows and eyes. She is in great health and is very active. She swims competitively, loves to hike and play pickleball. Diane wanted some improvement with the sagging and lines. She wants look as vibrant as she feels.

Revision surgery is not simply repeating what was done before. It requires a careful evaluation of prior scars and a thorough understanding of what was was done. I also study what the face was like prior to any surgery and study how the face has aged since the first procedure.

For Diane, I recommended a secondary Deep Plane Facelift and Neck Lift to restore structural support and redefine her jawline and take care care of excess skin in the neck.

In her upper face, I planned a brow lift with hairline lowering, revision upper and lower eyelid surgery, and fat transfer to rebalance the eyes and soften contour changes that naturally occur over time. I also recommended CO2 laser at a later time, along with a conservative lip lift.

🧠 Revision or secondary facelift surgery is more complex than a primary lift. Scar tissue, unique anatomy, and having had previous procedures and nonsurgical treatments like filler require a customized plan. The goal is not to make someone look dramatically different - it is to restore harmony, while preserving natural expression and recognize the limits of what surgery can do.

Every face ages differently. Every prior surgery leaves a footprint. A successful revision respects both.

Diane, thank you for sharing and trusting me with this next chapter! ❤️

📍 Book your consultation with Dr. Tansavatdi today:
📞 805-243-0640
📩 info@facesbydrt.com
📲 DM/Comment for Cost and Candidacy Info
📺 YT:
📍 2835 Townsgate Rd, Suite 100, Westlake Village, CA 91361
Individual results and experience may vary.

02/16/2026

✨ Traveling for Your Facelift? Here’s Exactly How My Virtual Consultation Works ✨

If you’re considering a Facelift but live out of town, here’s how I structure the process so you feel informed before ever booking a flight.

First, you send photos. I personally review them and provide preliminary recommendations based on your anatomy and goals. My coordinator then shares those preliminary recommendations and a cost range so you have an idea before you commit to scheduling a consultation appointment.

Next, we meet over video for forty minutes to an hour. I want to personally hear from you and understand your goals, recovery timeline, medical history, and expectations. Every surgical plan must be built around you and your lifestyle - not just the photos.

Finally, I always finalize your plan in person at least two days before surgery. I need to feel the tissues and assess movement directly. That in-person evaluation is critical.

🧠 A virtual consultation is a planning step - not the final surgical decision. While photos guide initial recommendations, the in-person examination determines my final plan. If you’re traveling for surgery, my role is to make the process structured, transparent, and personalized from start to finish. We also have an amazing team to support you every step of the way.

Let me know what questions you have!

📍 Book your consultation with Dr. Tansavatdi today: 📞 805-243-0640
📩 info@facesbydrt.com
📲 DM/Comment for Cost and Candidacy Info
📺 YT:
📍 2835 Townsgate Rd, Suite 100, Westlake Village, CA 91361

Individual results and experience may vary.

02/12/2026

Tammy’s Facelift Journey ✨ When Confidence Comes Full Circle

At 52, Tammy told me she used to put her hands up to cover her neck. She was bothered by her neck wattle for some time. She got to a point where she didn’t feel like her reflection matched how she felt inside.

Tammy chose surgery for herself. Not for trends. Not for anyone else. To feel aligned again.

Six months later, she shared with me something personal. At her son’s wedding, her mother walked right past her. When Tammy hugged her and said hello, her mom stepped back and said, “I didn’t know that was you. You’re so beautiful.”

That moment wasn’t about looking different. It was about standing confidently in a room without hiding.

Stories like Tammy’s fuel everything I do. Not because of vanity or perfection, but because helping a woman feel authentically herself again can change how she moves through her life.

Tammy, thank you for trusting me and for openly sharing your story. You look incredible! ❤️

👀 Watch Tammy’s full journey and recovery in my Highlights.

✅ What She Had Done:
• Deep Plane Facelift
• Deep Neck Lift
• Deep Neck Contouring
• Temporal Brow Lift
• Facial Fat Transfer
• Lower Blepharoplasty
• Mentoplasty (Chin Surgery)

📍 Book your consultation with Dr. Tansavatdi today:
📞 805-243-0640
📩 info@facesbydrt.com
📲 DM/Comment for Cost and Candidacy Info
📺 YT:
📍 2835 Townsgate Rd, Suite 100, Westlake Village, CA 91361

Individual results and experience may vary.

02/09/2026

✨ How to Know If You Have Good Skin Quality✨

When I evaluate skin quality, I look at two key factors.

1️⃣ Thickness
Skin thickness comes from healthy collagen in the dermis and the fibrofatty layer just beneath the skin. This layer provides blood supply and acts as the connection between the skin and the deeper structures I lift during surgery. Thicker, healthier skin holds a lift more easily and requires less tension to look natural.

2️⃣ Elasticity
Elasticity is how well your skin snaps back. You can test this yourself by gently pinching the skin on your cheek or neck and letting go. If it rebounds quickly, elasticity is good. If it lingers before returning, elasticity is reduced - and it does change how I plan and discuss expectations and maintenance.

🧠 The good news is that skin quality can often be improved long before surgery. Start early because it takes time. Retinoids, sun protection, and collagen-stimulating treatments can strengthen the skin and improve the overall outcome of surgery.

Let me know what questions you have about skin care treatments and maintenance!

📍 Book your consultation with Dr. Tansavatdi today:
📞 805-243-0640
📩 info@facesbydrt.com
📲 DM/Comment for Cost and Candidacy Info
📺 YT:
📍 2835 Townsgate Rd, Suite 100, Westlake Village, CA 91361
Individual results and experience may vary.

02/04/2026

✨ 1 Month After Her Facelift & Incisions Update - Gina’s Journey✨

At one month post-op, Gina has reached an important milestone in facelift recovery - the point where many patients suddenly realize just how far they’ve come. In the first couple of weeks, changes happen quickly as swelling comes down and bruising fades. Then healing can feel slower for a bit. After the second week, progress feels slower and subtle day to day. The two sides of the face do not heal at exactly the same rate. Most patients feel presentable in 4 to 6 weeks.

Gina’s incisions are what I expect at this stage. Some areas are already fading nicely, while others still show mild pinkness or puffiness, especially behind the ears and under the chin.

Gina noticed that her eyes look more open, her lashes are visible, and the heaviness that made her stop wearing eye makeup is gone. Her jawline and neck look smoother and more defined.

Here’s what she underwent:
✅ Deep Plane Facelift
✅ Deep Neck Lift
✅ Deep Neck Contouring
✅ Endoscopic Brow Lift
✅ Upper Blepharoplasty
✅ Lower Blepharoplasty

🧠 Around 4 to 6 weeks, swelling is still present, but it’s softer. Incisions are healing and less noticeable for most. This is often when patients feel comfortable being out socially again, even though refinement continues for many months. Healing isn’t linear - it comes in phases.

Gina, thank you for sharing this part of your recovery so honestly. ❤️

Follow her journey in my Highlights and Stories.

📍 Book your consultation with Dr. Tansavatdi today:
📞 805-243-0640
📩 info@facesbydrt.com
📲 DM/Comment for Cost and Candidacy Info
📺 YT:
📍2835 Townsgate Rd, Suite 100, Westlake Village, CA 91361

Individual results and experience may vary.

✨ 5 Things That Make a Real Difference After a Facelift ✨A facelift doesn’t end when surgery is over. What you do after ...
02/02/2026

✨ 5 Things That Make a Real Difference After a Facelift ✨

A facelift doesn’t end when surgery is over. What you do after matters.

These are the five foundations I emphasize with every patient because they affect healing, swelling, and your overall recovery.

1️⃣ Daily walking improves circulation, reduces clot risk, and helps lymphatic drainage, which impacts facial swelling.

2️⃣ Sleeping on your back.

3️⃣ Protein intake provides the building blocks for tissue repair.

4️⃣ Hydration supports blood flow, lymphatic efficiency, and cellular repair.

5️⃣ Strong support matters more than most people expect. Practical help and emotional support helps to reduce stress, and lower stress supports better recovery.

Healing isn’t linear, and everyone recovers at a different pace - and following these principles consistently helps the body do what it’s designed to do.

📍 Book your consultation with Dr. Tansavatdi today:
📞 805-243-0640
📩 info@facesbydrt.com
📲 DM/Comment for Cost and Candidacy Info
📺 YT:
📍 2835 Townsgate Rd, Suite 100, Westlake Village, CA 91361

Individual results and experience may vary. This video is for informational purposes only. Consult with our own provider in order to determine what is best for you.

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01/29/2026

✨ Facial Plastic Surgery in 2026 - What’s Continuing to Evolve✨

I’ve been watching this industry evolve for over two decades, and 2026 is shaping up to be a real turning point - not because of a new device or trend, but because patients are finally asking better questions.

Here are the three biggest shifts I’m seeing.
1️⃣ Facelifts are no longer a “last resort”
Facelifts are having a moment - and not just with older patients. I’m seeing more women in their 40s, early 50s, and even late 30s who view surgery as a way to address structural changes earlier, before heaviness and more aging changes set in. There’s far less stigma now, and more understanding that lifting structure early can preserve natural features rather than change them.

2️⃣ Filler use continues to decline - by choice.
This isn’t because filler is bad. It’s because patients are realizing filler can’t solve everything. Many women are coming in to dissolve filler after feeling heavier or less like themselves. Instead of chasing volume, patients are shifting toward structural solutions like lifting, repositioning tissue, or using fat transfer when appropriate.

3️⃣ Skin quality is becoming the standard, not the add-on.
Surgery alone can’t fix unhealthy skin. More patients now understand that great outcomes depend on skin health just as much as structure. Retinoids, resurfacing, lasers, and collagen-stimulating treatments are becoming baseline care - not extras - alongside surgery.

🧠 The future isn’t about choosing surgery or non-surgical treatments. It’s about combining the right tools at the right time: structure for lift, volume where it’s needed, and skin quality to support it all. Better education leads to informed decisions and better outcomes.

Patients are more informed than ever - and that’s exactly where this field is headed.

📍 Book your consultation with Dr. Tansavatdi today:
📞 805-243-0640
📩 info@facesbydrt.com
📲 DM/Comment for Cost and Candidacy Info
📺 YT:
📍 2835 Townsgate Rd, Suite 100, Westlake Village, CA 91361

Individual results and experience may vary.

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Westlake Village, CA
91361

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