Esthetics Center Highlights Recovery Windows for Facial Surgery

Posted Sunday, September 27, 2026 9:15 am

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Esthetics Center Explains Why Facial Surgery Recovery Makes Early Fall Timing Important

EL DORADO HILLS, United States - September 27, 2026 /Esthetics Center/

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - With November and December events approaching, Esthetics Center is encouraging patients across Sacramento, Rocklin, and El Dorado Hills to schedule a consultation early this fall, whether they are considering facial plastic surgery or a non-surgical treatment.

Dr. Reginald Rice, double board-certified in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and otolaryngology (head and neck surgery), leads the practice alongside cosmetic nurse injectors, physician assistants, and aesthetic nurse practitioners. Dr. Rice has treated more than 12,000 patients across more than 25 years of practice and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.

Why Timing Matters Before the Holidays

Facial plastic surgery involves recovery time that varies by procedure and by patient, so beginning the process earlier in the fall allows more flexibility before a specific event or trip. Non-surgical treatments, including injectables and skin rejuvenation procedures, also develop results gradually and may require more than one visit to reach the intended outcome.

A Personalized, Medically Supervised Plan

Esthetics Center builds each treatment plan around an individual patient's goals and concerns within a medically supervised setting overseen by Dr. Rice. The practice's approach favors natural-looking improvements over dramatic change, and every recommendation accounts for the patient's own timeline and priorities.

A Founder's Perspective

"Every fall, patients ask us how soon they need to start to be ready for the holidays," said Dr. Reginald Rice, founder of Esthetics Center. "The honest answer is that it depends on what they're considering, which is exactly why we'd rather have that conversation in September than in November."

About Esthetics Center

Esthetics Center is a medical aesthetics practice offering facial plastic surgery, injectable treatments, skin rejuvenation, and professional skincare, with locations in Sacramento, Rocklin, and El Dorado Hills, California.

The practice is led by Dr. Reginald Rice, double board-certified in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and otolaryngology (head and neck surgery), a Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery with more than 25 years of experience and over 12,000 patients treated. The clinical team also includes cosmetic nurse injectors, physician assistants, and aesthetic nurse practitioners, providing care in a medically supervised setting. Learn more.