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James HooperFounder and Sole Creator of the Butterfly Facelift®
James Hooper is the founder and sole creator of the Butterfly Facelift® — a personalized, non-surgical facial and neck rejuvenation approach that combines multiple complementary technologies based on the individual needs of each client, without surgery, Botox, fillers, cosmetic injections or threads. Rather than relying on one machine or a standardized treatment, James developed the Butterfly Facelift® around the idea that different faces require different combinations of technologies.
30+ Years of Experience · 6,000+ Client Visits Since 2010 · Founder & Sole Creator of the Butterfly Facelift®
James Hooper is an aesthetic specialist. The 6,000+ figure represents appointments and client visits recorded internally by Newport Beach Skin Tightening since 2010. It does not represent 6,000 unique individuals.

Archival Video Note: This video was recorded several years ago. James Hooper now has more than 30 years of experience in wellness, aesthetics, and non-surgical rejuvenation.
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Hello, my name is Jim Hooper. I've been in the thanks business for over 20 years. We do everything here, non-invasive, non-surgical. Come on down and visit us. Let us give you a free consultation for the Butterfly Facelift, and you can honestly look 10 years younger. Don't wait to rejuvenate. Give us a call.
Meet the Founder
Meet James Hooper — Founder and Sole Creator of the Butterfly Facelift®
For more than 30 years, James has worked with advanced wellness, recovery and rejuvenation technologies. Today, he personally meets with clients who want to look lifted, rested and naturally refreshed—without Botox, fillers, cosmetic injections, threads or surgery.
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James Hooper is an aesthetic specialist. Treatment suitability, medical oversight and licensed-provider involvement are determined according to the service performed and applicable requirements. Individual experiences and results vary.
For more than 30 years, James has worked with advanced wellness, recovery and rejuvenation technologies alongside respected physicians, scientists and pioneers. He has completed more than 6,000 client visits since opening his private Costa Mesa studio in 2010. In 2026, the practice expanded with a Newport Beach Corporate Office & Facility, making Costa Mesa one of two Orange County locations.
James has a particular understanding of women in their 50s, 60s and 70s who are not trying to look 25 again. They want to look healthy, elegant, rested and confident at the age they are today — and they want someone who listens carefully and builds an approach around their face, skin, concerns and goals, not a standardized menu. That is the experience James has created at Newport Beach Skin Tightening: private, unhurried, honest and highly personalized, serving Newport Beach, Orange County and clients throughout Southern California.

Founder & Sole Creator
James’s Role Today
James Hooper personally conducts consultations, listens to each client’s aesthetic concerns and develops a customized rejuvenation plan using complementary technologies. James Hooper is an aesthetic specialist and the founder and sole creator of the Butterfly Facelift®. James Hooper is not a physician. Treatment suitability, medical oversight and licensed-provider involvement are determined according to the services performed, individual safety considerations and applicable requirements.
Training & Technology Experience
James has extensive hands-on experience working with aesthetic and wellness technologies. The manufacturer training programs he has completed are documented below.
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These certificates document completion of professional training programs. They are not medical degrees, professional licenses or endorsements. James Hooper is an aesthetic specialist.
Professional Experience
James's professional education was built inside working clinics, beside the doctors and scientists applying advanced treatments to real patients. The timeline below shows each chapter with dates, James's role and the supporting photographs and documentation that are available.
1995–2002 — Whitaker Wellness Institute, Newport Beach. Seven years at the institute, where James contributed to the planning and development of its hyperbaric facility and worked with advanced wellness technologies.
2002–2010 — The Ghaly Center, Torrance. Eight years working alongside Dr. Fouad Ghaly in anti-aging and regenerative wellness, including professional travels to Kuwait, China and Korea. It was during these years that James independently developed the Butterfly Facelift® concept.
2010–Present — Newport Beach Skin Tightening, Costa Mesa. James has focused on personalized non-surgical facial and neck rejuvenation, with more than 6,000 client visits recorded internally since 2010.
1995–2002 · 7 years
Whitaker Wellness Institute — Newport Beach, California
Contributed to the planning and development of the institute’s hyperbaric facility.
From the Archives

James Hooper with a nurse colleague during his years at the Whitaker Wellness Institute in Newport Beach, California, 1995. 
James Hooper getting things ready before assisting a physician at the Whitaker Wellness Institute in Newport Beach, California, 2000. 2002–2010 · 8 years
The Ghaly Center — Torrance, California
Worked alongside Dr. Fouad Ghaly in anti-aging and regenerative wellness.
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From the Archives

James Hooper with Dr. Fouad Ghaly and international visitors who traveled from outside the country for the Butterfly Facelift® at the Ghaly Center in Torrance, California, January 15, 2007. In this archival recording from James Hooper’s years at the Ghaly Center, James is behind the camera and is heard asking Dr. Fouad Ghaly about the Butterfly Facelift®. Dr. Ghaly responds by describing the non-invasive facial rejuvenation procedure being performed. James does not appear on camera. - On camera: Dr. Fouad Ghaly
- Behind the camera: James Hooper
- Location: Identified by James Hooper as the Ghaly Center in Torrance, California
- Recording date: Unknown
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James Hooper, speaking from behind the camera
“What are you doing with this patient?”
Dr. Fouad Ghaly
“We're doing a Butterfly Facelift, which is a non-invasive, but nonetheless it's very effective for lifting up the face, renewing the skin lining, which is called the epithelium, and bringing it to a younger, younger age, and the patient will glow and has no lines and firm skin, everything like that. So she will walk out of here just phenomenal.”
During the Ghaly Center Years
International Professional Experience — Kuwait, China and Korea
Accompanied Dr. Ghaly on professional trips to Kuwait, China and Korea, and co-developed a Korean skincare line.
During the Ghaly Center Years
Creation of the Butterfly Facelift®
Independently developed the Butterfly Facelift® concept—complementary rejuvenation technologies in one customized experience.
Butterfly Facelift® documented by 2007
Archival photographs and video from James’s years at the Ghaly Center document the Butterfly Facelift® being discussed and performed during this period.
2010
Newport Beach Skin Tightening — Costa Mesa, California
Opened his own Costa Mesa studio with the Butterfly Facelift® as its foundation.
December 15, 2016
Advanced Growth Factor and Microneedling Training
Completed the AQ Skin Solutions Growth Factor Training and Microneedling Procedure program.
October 6, 2019
Ultherapy® Training
Completed Ultherapy® training through Merz Aesthetics.
2026
Newport Beach Corporate Office & Facility
Newport Beach Skin Tightening expanded its physical presence with a Newport Beach Corporate Office & Facility at 895 Dove Street, Suite 300, Newport Beach, California.
Today
6,000+ Internally Recorded Client Visits
James continues to personally consult with clients seeking private, personalized non-surgical facial rejuvenation — with more than 6,000 client visits recorded internally since 2010.
Why James Created the Butterfly Facelift®
Over the years, James met countless women who wanted to look rested and refreshed but were afraid of looking frozen, overfilled or unlike themselves. He also saw how often aesthetic treatments were selected by device rather than by the individual — yet faces do not age identically. That led him to a better question: not “Which machine should I use?” but “What does this woman’s face actually need?” That philosophy remains the basis of every Butterfly Facelift® consultation today.
The answer became the Butterfly Facelift® — built around a simple principle: facial rejuvenation should be personalized. Rather than depending on a single device, it combines complementary technologies — including Apollo TriPollar RF, Cavitation, Ultherapy, Microneedling and Red Light Therapy — selected and sequenced for each client's skin, facial structure, concerns and goals. The Mini Butterfly Facelift® combines four technologies, the Butterfly Facelift® six, and the Signature Butterfly Facelift® may incorporate up to seven technologies within one personalized treatment plan. Learn how each step works on the full Butterfly Facelift® page.
James's Treatment Philosophy
James believes aesthetic treatment should enhance a person's natural appearance rather than make everyone look the same. His approach emphasizes facial balance, skin quality, tightening, firming and natural-looking rejuvenation — always tailored to the individual, never changing the features that make someone uniquely themselves.
James Today
Today, James focuses on personalized non-surgical facial and neck rejuvenation and continues to refine the Butterfly Facelift® treatment protocol based on his experience working with clients and advanced aesthetic technologies. You can see documented results in the Before & After gallery, hear directly from clients on the Video Testimonials page, or book a complimentary consultation to meet James in person.
Professional History and Documentation
The materials below support the history described on this page—including the photographs, certificates and archival video shown above. None of these items is a medical credential or endorsement.
View the Supporting Documentation
AQ Skin Solutions Growth Factor and Microneedling Training Certificate (2016)
Training certificate issued by AQ Skin Solutions for completing the Growth Factor Training and Microneedling Procedure program on December 15, 2016.
Merz Aesthetics Ultherapy® Certificate of Completion (2019)
Training completion certificate issued by Merz Aesthetics.
Whitaker Wellness Institute photographs (1995–2002)
Dated archival photographs, shown in the timeline above.
Ghaly Center photographs (2002–2010)
Dated archival photographs, shown in the timeline above.
Visit the Official Ghaly Center Website
Provided for identification and background information about the Ghaly Center. The center’s current website does not independently verify James Hooper’s role, dates of association or the historical claims presented on this page.
Archival Dr. Fouad Ghaly Video — Recording Date Unknown
Dr. Fouad Ghaly appears on camera discussing the Butterfly Facelift® during a treatment. James Hooper, who is holding the camera, is heard asking Dr. Ghaly about the procedure. James identifies the recording as having been made at the Ghaly Center during his years there.
Client-visit records (6,000+ since 2010)
Based on internal business records kept by Newport Beach Skin Tightening.
Published Features & Media History
James Hooper and his work have appeared in published features covering wellness, aesthetics and non-surgical rejuvenation. The links below lead to the original third-party publications.

Orange Coast Magazine — 2021James Hooper Featured
James Hooper appeared in Orange Coast Magazine in 2021 in connection with his professional work in wellness and non-surgical rejuvenation.
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Woman’s Journal — Historical Butterfly Facelift® FeatureJames Hooper and the Butterfly Facelift® Featured
Woman’s Journal published “The Secret to Youthful Beauty: The Butterfly Facelift,” a branded-content feature on James Hooper and the Butterfly Facelift® under his former company name. The article predates the current Newport Beach Skin Tightening brand and documents the history of James and the procedure he created.
Read the Original Woman’s Journal Article →
Published branded content. This historical feature documents James Hooper and the Butterfly Facelift® under his former company name. It does not constitute a medical endorsement.
Published features and media coverage do not constitute a medical endorsement.
What Clients Say About James
Verbatim reviews from our official Google and Yelp profiles.
jasmine davis
June 2026
I can’t say enough good things about Newport Beach Skin Tightening and James hooper. As a professional model, my career is built on my appearance, so I’m extremely selective about who I trust with my face. Before choosing James, I booked consultations with several other providers because I always believe in doing my research and shopping around. Every consultation started the same way: people would tell me how great my skin looked. While I appreciated the compliment, they weren’t really seeing the subtle concerns I was noticing. James was different. Before I even told him what bothered me, he had me sit in front of a mirror and carefully study my face with him. It felt like watching an artist analyze a canvas. He pointed out every concern I had noticed, plus a few areas I hadn’t even considered that could benefit from preventative treatment in the future. What impressed me most was his eye for detail and his commitment to natural results. I’ve never had fillers or Botox, and preserving my natural appearance is incredibly important to me. James understood that immediately and created a plan that enhanced my features without changing what makes me look like me. I had my procedure done yesterday, and today I woke up with virtually no redness and no obvious signs that I had anything done. I even went out in public and saw friends who had no idea I had a procedure. Instead, they simply commented that my skin looked amazing, healthy, and glowing. That’s exactly what I wanted. James has a rare combination of technical skill, artistry, and honesty. He focuses on long-term results, prevention, and natural beauty rather than chasing trends. I’ve also seen some of his before-and-after transformations on other clients, and the results are incredibly impressive while still looking natural. If you’re looking for someone who truly understands facial aesthetics and can help you look refreshed, youthful, and naturally beautiful without looking overdone, I highly recommend James hooper and Newport Beach Skin Tightening. A true artist, and someone I’m incredibly grateful to have found.


Tana Sadighi
July 2026
After having rhinoplasty five years ago, I still had some fullness/fat left around my nose that bothered me. James did ultrasonic cavitation to reduce the excess fat and improve the contour. I am very happy by the results. My nose looks more refined and tighter. I love how he corrected my nose surgery and fixed the details. He explained the process thoroughly and made me feel comfortable throughout the visit. What I appreciate most about James is his professionalism, attention to detail and honesty. He takes the time to answer every question, explain each step of the process, and make sure you feel informed and comfortable throughout your treatment. It’s rare to find someone who combines so much knowledge and vast experience with such genuine care for their patients. I can tell he truly loves helping people feel more confident. I’m so thankful I found him and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for someone they can trust with their face.
Renee Earnest
May 2026
As a very discerning mother of a child who was a professional athlete, I have attended many social events and high-profile gatherings where looking polished, elegant, and sophisticated is important. Because of that, I am extremely selective about who I trust with my appearance. Jim Hooper exceeded all of my expectations. He was able to achieve beautiful, natural-looking facial results that were classy, refined, and never overdone. His attention to detail, professionalism, and artistic eye truly set him apart. I felt refreshed, confident, and like the very best version of myself. What impressed me even more was the exceptional value for the level of service and results he provides. It is rare to find someone who combines talent, integrity, and affordability so seamlessly. I would highly recommend Jim Hooper to anyone seeking elegant, tasteful, and expertly done facial enhancements. He is truly outstanding.
Reviews describe individual client experiences. Results and experiences vary. Review text is reproduced from the original source and reflects the reviewer’s own wording.
Clients Share Their Experiences
Real clients share why they chose Newport Beach Skin Tightening and how they felt about their experience.
Individual experiences vary.
Client, 72, Shares Her Butterfly Facelift Reaction
A 72-year-old client shares her personal reaction to her Butterfly Facelift and how it compared with her expectations.
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Why are you here today? I came to this wonderful place for the butterfly facelift. It's beyond my expectations. It's a non-invasive facelift that's very inexpensive, that is unbelievable, and he is a miracle worker. I could not be happier. And this is just the beginning. It's going to get better in a few months, if you can believe that. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Come here. And how old are you? 72, but I'm not telling most people. Okay, thank you.
Neck Lift Mirror Reaction
A client walks to the mirror after a non-surgical neck treatment and shares her immediate personal reaction to her tightened neckline.
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I want you to walk over to the mirror and look at your face. And what do you see? I look like I'm ten years younger. Be real truthful and don't lie. No, no, no, because earlier, like what I told you earlier, I was like so disappointed. But now, yeah. But of course, I look like I'm ten years younger.
A Client Who Works as a Dermatology Physician Assistant Shares Her Experience
A client who identifies herself as a physician assistant working in dermatology shares her personal Butterfly Facelift experience and immediate reaction. Her comments reflect her individual experience and do not constitute a medical endorsement.
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I just had the butterfly facelift. I am a physician assistant, I work in dermatology, and my skin feels amazing, and I absolutely love it, and I want to do another one. Did I inject you with anything? No, no injections. Okay, you look great. Thank you.
Treatment clarification: The client is referring to cosmetic injections. No Botox, filler or other cosmetic injection was used.
These testimonials describe individual client experiences. They do not guarantee that another client will receive the same outcome.
James Hooper’s Personal Philosophy
“I don’t believe in making people look artificial. My goal is to help every client look naturally younger, refreshed and confident while still looking like themselves.”
James Hooper, Founder of Newport Beach Skin Tightening

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3151 Airway Ave, Bldg K106Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Serving Newport Beach and Orange County
A consultation does not guarantee candidacy or results. Individual experiences vary.
James Hooper is an aesthetic specialist. The 6,000+ figure represents client visits recorded internally since 2010. Individual experiences vary.
