Yes, our skilled surgeon focuses on enhancing your natural beauty without creating an overdone appearance. We want to restore youthful contours while maintaining harmony with your facial features, so you still look like yourself—just more refreshed.
Consultation Required?:
Yes
Treatment Length:
3 to 4 Hours
Downtime:
Up to 4 Weeks
Turn Back the Clock With a Lift
Tighten your skin, remove excess fat, and refine your jawline for a smoother, firmer look.
Aging, weight fluctuations, and genetics can contribute to sagging skin, excess fat, and loose muscles in the neck and jawline. At Gallery Plastic Surgery, our face and neck lift in Monterey helps restore youthful contours, creating a defined and rejuvenated appearance.
Advanced Facelift & Necklift Techniques for the Most Natural, Long-Lasting Results
We specialize in modern, precision facelift and necklift surgery that restores your natural beauty—not changes it. We utilize High-SMAS and Deep Plane facelift techniques—the same sophisticated methods performed by elite facial surgeons worldwide. These techniques reposition the deeper muscular layers (SMAS and platysma) rather than just tightening the tissue, creating results that are long-lasting, elegant, and remarkably natural.
Why Patients Choose Our Facelift Expertise
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Natural, Never Pulled Results
By lifting the deeper support structures, we restore youthful contours while preserving your unique facial expression. -
Comprehensive Neck Rejuvenation
Our approach addresses sagging, banding, and laxity from face to neck for a seamless, harmonious result. -
Customized Surgical Plan
Every face is different. Our plastic surgeons tailor each procedure based on bone structure, skin quality, and facial dynamics for balance and beauty that last. -
Refined Techniques, Minimal Downtime
With meticulous attention to detail and advanced recovery protocols, most patients experience smoother healing and lasting rejuvenation.
Reimagine Aging Gracefully
A truly great facelift is invisible—you simply look refreshed, rested, and confident. Whether you’re noticing jowls, neck laxity, or loss of definition, our advanced facelift and necklift techniques help you turn back the clock beautifully—without looking “done.”
Experience the art and science of natural facial rejuvenation.
Schedule your private consultation at Gallery Plastic Surgery today.
- Reduces sagging skin
- Smooths wrinkles
- Defines the jawline
- Contours neck
- Removes excess fat
- Tightens muscles
“Dr Wong is an artist and a compassionate surgeon who genuinely cares about her clients. All of the staff are incredibly professional and kind hearted.”
-Sadie S
The Face & Neck Lift Process
We use a surgical face and neck lift in Monterey to
the skin and underlying muscles, enhancing the jawline and neck definition. At Gallery Plastic Surgery, you’ll discover a
appearance with a
surgical plan tailored to your goals.
lift and tighten
Precise Surgical Techniques
The procedure involves carefully placed incisions behind the ears or under the chin to lift and reposition underlying tissues.
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Refreshed, Youthful Appearance
Results gradually improve as swelling subsides, revealing a smoother, firmer, and more youthful-looking neck and jawline.
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Personalized Consultation
Your surgeon at Gallery Plastic Surgery will assess your concerns, discuss your aesthetic goals, and create a tailored surgical plan.
Your Transformation Awaits
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Empowering you to make changes
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Dedicated to your progress
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Supportive of your journey
Frequently Asked Questions
Patients should expect mild swelling and bruising, which subside within the first 2 weeks. Most return to daily activities within 10 to 14 days, while strenuous exercise should wait for about 4 weeks. Our team provides detailed post-operative care instructions to ensure a smooth recovery.
Swelling and bruising typically subside within a few weeks, revealing noticeable improvements. Final results appear gradually over the next few months as the tissues settle into place. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and skincare routine helps to prolong the effects of your neck lift in Monterey.
Combinable Treatments
Facials
Facials are skincare treatments that cleanse, exfoliate, and nourish your skin for a healthier, more radiant look.
Double Chin Sculpting
For a more defined jawline, double chin sculpting uses nonsurgical techniques to reduce excess fat and firm the skin under the chin.
Fat Transfer
Fat transfer uses a patient’s own fat to restore volume, enhance features, or improve contours in another area of the body.
Meet the Team
At Gallery Plastic Surgery, our skilled team is dedicated to providing compassionate, expert care. From your initial consultation to post-procedure recovery, we ensure a comfortable and supportive experience.
Wendy Lamara, M.D. (Formerly Dr. Wendy Wong)
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Patty M
“The entire team are all very helpful and efficient. They made me feel super comfortable with my procedure. You will be in the best hands ever.”
“I didn't think it would be possible for any surgeon to give me results near to what I wanted, but Dr. Lamara surpassed my expectations, and I finally feel like myself.”
- Ivett O
Wendy Lamara, M.D. (Formerly Dr. Wendy Wong)
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Lamara is a board-certified plastic surgeon dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care with meticulous attention to detail. She believes that no two surgeries are the same, customizing each procedure with the same level of care and precision she would expect for herself as a patient.
She completed her rigorous 6-year ACGME-accredited residency training at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Southern California, where she gained extensive expertise in both aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. Throughout her training, she earned numerous awards for her academic excellence, research, and contributions to the field, including:
- Best Resident Paper Award (2016) – California Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Frank Rogers Academic Award (2013) – Loma Linda University Department of Plastic Surgery
- Resident of the Year (2011) – Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital Division of Pediatric Surgery
- 2nd Place, Poster Presentation (2010) – Loma Linda University Annual Postgraduate Convention (Resident/Fellow Division)
- 1st Place, Poster Presentation (2009) – American College of Physicians
- Plastic Surgery Internal Research Award (2008) – Loma Linda University School of Medicine
- Macpherson Society Research Scholarship (2006) – Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Dr. Lamara is an active member of The Aesthetic Society and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, demonstrating her commitment to the highest standards of safety, innovation, and patient care in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.
She specializes in body contouring, facelifts, and complex breast revision surgery, combining artistry with surgical expertise to achieve natural, beautiful results. With a deep understanding of what women need, she is committed to helping her patients feel confident and empowered.
Her practice is a safe, judgment-free space where patients feel heard, supported, and cared for throughout their transformation journey. Through her compassionate approach, Dr. Lamara uplifts and supports women, ensuring they feel confident and comfortable in their own skin.
