Deep Plane Facelift in Beverly Hills, CA
A facelift reverses the unwanted changes of facial aging. Gravity pulls the skin, youthful fat, and underlying tissues downward, flattening the cheeks, hollowing the areas under the eyes, and creating jowls or a double chin. Loss of skin resilience contributes to this drooping effect as facial skin loosens and sags. Wrinkles, lines, and creases tend to form, making you look older than you feel.
A deep plane facelift corrects these signs of aging to give you a younger, fresher, and more attractive look. With modern facelift techniques, which begin by repositioning underlying tissues, the plastic surgery results are amazingly natural looking. People will notice that you look great—well-rested, beautiful, and young-looking—but won’t guess you’ve had surgery.
Daniel Golshani, MD, FACS performs deep plane facelift surgery in Beverly Hills to enhance the natural beauty of men’s and women’s faces and restore their youthful looks. Dr. Golshani is a double-board-certified plastic surgeon with deep expertise and extensive experience in cosmetic facial surgery. Dr. Golshani has earned international recognition for the beautiful, natural quality of his results and his innovations in surgical techniques. His caring focus on each patient begins with the initial consultation and carries through into their recovery and follow-up. Patients come to him from around the world for his surgical skills, his thoroughness in planning personalized treatments, and his holistic approach to improving patients’ lives.
To learn more about the transforming potential of a facelift with Dr. Golshani, contact us to reserve your private consultation.
What Is a Deep Plane Facelift?
A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is surgery to reverse common signs of aging. Early facelifts did this by tightening only the facial skin, sometimes creating an unnaturally stretched or “windswept look.” A modern deep plane or SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) facelift works with all the layers of facial tissue, addressing the underlying structural changes of facial aging. By raising and reattaching muscle tissue, a younger foundation is restored. Building on this, fat that has shifted downward is repositioned—to the cheeks or under the eyes, for example. Only as a final step is facial skin smoothed to erase wrinkles and lines, and excess tissue is removed. The result is a subtle and long-lasting transformation that brings out the unique beauty of each patient’s face without distorting their features.
Dr. Daniel Golshani, Your Beverly Hills Deep Plane Facelift Expert
Dr. Golshani is a double-board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who takes a highly customized approach to each facelift procedure. Every face is unique, and aging affects each face in unique ways. Dr. Golshani’s tremendous skills as a surgeon and deep understanding of facial anatomy allow him to tailor each treatment to create natural-looking plastic surgery results to bring out the best in each patient’s appearance.
You might consider a deep plane or SMAS facelift if you’re bothered by signs of facial aging such as:
- Wrinkles, lines, and creases below your eyes, in your cheeks, or around your nose and mouth
- Loose, sagging skin on the lower part of your face
- Jowls, a double chin, or other effects of excess fat in your jawline or under your chin
The positive changes made through a modern facelift can be truly transformative. In the hands of a skilled plastic surgeon like Dr. Golshani, a deep plane facelift can address these signs of facial aging, delivering a more youthful, radiant look. You’ll look better and feel better about yourself.
Facelift Approaches and Options
Depending on your needs, Dr. Golshani will recommend one of several surgical approaches. The choice depends on the degree of laxity in your facial skin, the extent of downward muscle and fat migration, and which parts of the face need correction.
Deep Plane Facelift
The deep plane or SMAS facelift describes the modern technique of lifting and reattaching facial muscles, transferring fat to create youthful contours, and subtly tightening and smoothing skin that has stretched, wrinkled, and sagged. In this approach, well-concealed incisions are made along the hairline and around the ears. Through these incisions, Dr. Golshani accesses the muscles and fat below the skin and gently tightens the lax skin. A deep plane facelift rejuvenates the face from below the eyes, through the cheeks, to the jawline.
Mid-Facelift or Cheek Lift
When the signs of facial aging are limited to the area from the corners of the eyes to the corners of the mouth, a mid-facelift or cheek lift may be the best approach. Incisions are made in the hairline and inside the mouth to smooth lines and creases around the eyes and mouth and improve the appearance of the cheeks, nose, and mouth.
Lower Facelift
When the signs of aging are concentrated in the lower part of the face, from the corners of the mouth to the jawline, a lower facelift may be the solution. The incisions for a lower facelift are usually around the ears and along the hairline to the temple. A lower facelift can eliminate jowls to give the jawline more definition and smooth nasolabial folds or smile lines, the creases that extend from the sides of the nose around the corners of the mouth
Mini Facelift
A mini facelift can be a good choice for younger patients who have moderate signs of facial aging but don’t have a problem with skin laxity. Two short incisions are made around the ears, through which muscles and fat can be repositioned. The small incisions don’t allow for the removal of excess skin, so the approach isn’t appropriate when skin tightening is required.
Hybrid Facelift
Different deep plane facelift techniques can be combined to address the unique concerns of patients. A hybrid facelift is the term for these combined approaches. In a hybrid facelift, Dr. Golshani uses shorter incisions than he would for a typical deep plane facelift, and makes changes precisely calibrated to lift, sculpt, trim, and add volume where necessary to rejuvenate and bring out the best in the patient’s facial appearance.
Meet Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
Daniel Golshani, MD
Dr. Golshani is a double board-certified plastic surgeon who is committed to enhancing your natural beauty. With a focus on balance, harmony, and symmetry, he is passionate about making aesthetic goals a reality at his Beverly Hills practice. We are not only dedicated to your personal cosmetic beauty, but also to ensuring your health, safety, and comfort.
Combining a Face Lift with Other Procedures
A facelift reverses signs of aging in the middle and lower parts of your face—from below your eyes to your jawline and under your chin. By itself, a facelift is a wonderfully transformative procedure, but it doesn’t address loose skin, dropping, or lines and creases in your neck, eyelids, brows, or forehead. For a more comprehensive facial rejuvenation, many of our Beverly Hills patients combine a facelift with a neck lift, brow lift, or eyelid surgery. Dr. Golshani is a true expert at customizing a series of procedures to help you look naturally younger and refreshed.
A facelift can also be combined with non-surgical treatments, such as laser treatments and chemical peels, to improve skin quality and eliminate areas of discoloration, such as sun or age spots, freckles, or acne scars. Other non-surgical options include Botox® to address wrinkles, dermal fillers to enhance contours, and chemical peels to resurface the skin.
“Making the choice to have facelift surgery was easily one of the best decisions I’ve made, thanks to Dr. Golshani.”
Planning Your Los Angeles Facelift
A facelift is a highly customized procedure that must be carefully planned and expertly performed to enhance and not distort your natural appearance. Your consultation with Dr. Golshani is a critical step in planning your successful facelift. A patient coordinator will meet with you briefly before Dr. Golshani joins the consultation and will stay in the room to take notes on what is discussed and decided. Dr. Golshani will ask questions to understand your goals for treatment and gather your medical history. He will then examine you to assess the quality of your facial skin, the underlying bone and cartilage structure, and the extent to which facial fat has shifted downward. Based on what you tell Dr. Golshani about your goals and what he learns from the examination, he will recommend an approach to the surgery. He will explain what you can expect throughout the process, how to prepare for surgery and care for yourself afterward, your likely outcome, and your risks.
Dr. Golshani will answer any questions you may have about the surgery, and the patient coordinator will meet with you afterward to answer all of your non-surgical questions. It’s Dr. Golshani’s goal to ensure you have the necessary information to make an informed decision about your procedure and you understand your role in preparing yourself and caring for yourself afterward.
Are You a Good Candidate for a Facelift?
During your consultation, Dr. Golshani will inform you of whether you are a good candidate for a facelift, and if so, what approach he recommends.
You are probably a good candidate for a facelift if you:
- are bothered by the signs of aging in your face, from below your eyes down to your jawline — signs such as loose skin, wrinkles, creases, jowls, or a double chin
- are in good overall health
- do not smoke, or can quit smoking for six weeks before and after the surgery
The ideal candidate for any plastic surgery procedure, including a facelift, has realistic expectations for the outcome of the surgery and is aware of the risks.
How to Prepare for Facelift Surgery
Dr. Golshani will provide specific instructions on how to prepare for your surgery. These may include measures to take in the weeks before surgery, such as stopping smoking and fortifying your health, and short-term measures, such as discontinuing certain medications and avoiding herbal supplements in the days just before your procedure.
Dr. Golshani will also provide an overview of how you can prepare your home, have what you need on hand, and fill prescriptions.
What to Expect on the Day of Your Los Angeles Deep Plane Facelift Procedure
Deep plane facelift surgery is performed on an outpatient basis, using general anesthesia. As with all our surgeries, it is performed in our state-of-the-art surgical center, the Rexford Surgical Institute, which is in our building on the same floor as our office.
Depending on the approach used, incisions will be made around your ears, along your hairline, or both. Through these incisions, Dr. Golshani will reposition facial muscles and fat, smooth the skin of your face, and remove excess skin and fat. The procedure usually takes about two or three hours, depending on the extent of the procedure.
You’ll be released after the anesthesia has worn off and you are fully alert. You can go home with a trusted friend or family member to drive you.
What to Expect After Your Facelift Surgery
You should plan to rest at home for the first week after surgery. We recommend that you have someone you trust stay with you for the first two or three days to assist you. You can expect swelling and bruising in the first few days. Keeping your head elevated and applying ice helps minimize swelling and promotes healing. Any discomfort you experience can be managed with pain medication. Dr. Golshani will provide thorough instructions on how to care for yourself as you recover and when to return for follow-up visits.
You’ll be able to resume light activity in about a week. Most patients take 10 days to two weeks off from work, to allow swelling and bruising to subside. You may need more time off if your job involves physical exertion. After about six weeks, you can begin to resume more strenuous activities.
Your plastic surgery results will be visible once the initial swelling resolves, and they will gradually improve over the following weeks. You’ll look great after two or three months.
Schedule Your Facelift Surgery Consultation in Beverly Hills
Contact us today to schedule a private consultation with Dr. Golshani to learn how a deep plane facelift can help restore your youthful appearance.
Facelift Surgery FAQs -Beverly Hills, CA
When preparing for a facelift consultation, it’s essential to gather I nformation about your medical history, current medications, and desired outcomes. Additionally, bring along any questions and photos of your ideal to discuss with Dr. Golshani and his surgical coordinators. Additionally, its always important to be open about your expectations and concerns.
Before your facelift surgery, follow Dr. Golshani’s pre-operative instructions carefully, which will include fasting before the procedure, avoiding certain medications that can increase bleeding risk, and arranging for transportation to and from the surgical facility. It is also important to make sure that you have a comfortable recovery area at home with necessary supplies following your facelift procedure.
The improvements made with a facelift last for years. Your face will continue to age naturally, but you’ll always look younger than you would have without the surgery. You can extend the results and slow the effects of aging by maintaining a stable weight and taking good care of your skin, especially by protecting it from excessive exposure to the sun. If, after a few years, you’re bothered by the effects of aging, you might choose to have a refresher facelift. Nonsurgical treatments can also complement the improvements made with a facelift.
There is no right age for facelift surgery. Timing depends on the changes to your face over time and your readiness for surgery. The surgery is simpler and results last longer for younger patients (in their early 40s, for example) because of the elasticity and resilience of younger skin. But we have had facelift patients in their 70s and 80s who have been delighted with their results. A one-on-one consultation is the best way to determine if you are a good candidate.
Only a surgical facelift can make the comprehensive and long-lasting enhancements to an aging face you see in the before and after pictures on this site. That’s not to say that everyone who’s bothered by the signs of aging needs a facelift. Positive improvements can be made with non-surgical and minimally invasive treatment. Options include chemical peels, microdermabrasion, laser skin resurfacing, dermal fillers, Botox®, and endoscopic procedures. We can combine a customized series of non-surgical treatments to give you a personalized minimally invasive facelift.
The duration of a facelift procedure can vary depending on the extent of the surgery and the particular techniques used by Dr. Golshani. On average, a traditional facelift may take several hours, while a mini-facelift may have shorter operating times.
Typically, a traditional facelift is a more comprehensive procedure that addresses sagging skin, muscle laxity, and excess fat in the face and neck area. In contrast, a mini-facelift, also known as a limited incision facelift, focuses on targeting specific signs of aging in a more limited area with a shorter recovery time and less dramatic results.
A non-surgical facelift typically involves minimally invasive treatments like injectables, laser therapy, or skin tightening procedures to improve facial contours and reduce signs of aging without surgery. In comparison, a traditional facelift is a surgical procedure that involves lifting and repositioning facial tissues for more significant and long-lasting results.
To prolong facelift results, maintain a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet, regular exercise, and proper skincare routine. Protect your skin from sun exposure, avoid smoking, and follow Dr. Golshani’s post-operative instructions for optimal healing and long-term outcomes.
Swelling, bruising, and initial healing after a facelift may vary, but most of our patients feel comfortable going out in public within 1-2 weeks after surgery. Additionally, makeup can help conceal any residual bruising or redness during the early stages of recovery.
Strenuous exercise and activities should be avoided for several weeks after a facelift to allow for proper healing and minimize the risk of complications. Dr. Golshani and his surgical team will provide guidelines on when you can gradually resume physical activities based on your individual recovery progress.
Generally speaking, the timing of returning to work after a facelift depends on the extent of the surgery, individual healing process, and the nature of your job. Most patients can expect to return to work within 1-2 weeks, but it may vary for each person.
Smoking can have detrimental effects on the healing process and outcomes of a facelift. It is advisable to quit smoking before undergoing a facelift to reduce the risk of complications, improve circulation, and promote optimal wound healing. If you are a smoker, being transparent with Dr. Golshani is incredibly important so that, together, you can come up with the best course of action prior to your facelilft surgery.
A deep plane facelift is a surgical technique that involves lifting and repositioning deeper facial tissues, specifically the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system). This technique can provide more significant and longer-lasting results compared to a traditional facelift by addressing sagging tissues in a more comprehensive manner. Dr. Golshani is incredibly skilled and experienced with performing deep plan facelifts and uses this technique very often.
On the other hand, a hybrid facelift combines surgical and non-surgical techniques to address facial rejuvenation tailored to each patient. This approach may involve a combination of facelift surgery with injectables, laser treatments, or other minimally invasive procedures to enhance facial contours and address multiple signs of aging. Consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon, such as Dr. Golshani, can help you determine the most suitable facelift approach based on your goals and anatomy.
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