Facelift

Facelift (rhytidectomy) performed by board-certified Northwestern University plastic surgeons at the Streeterville campus to address jowling, mid-face descent, deep nasolabial folds, and neck laxity. The procedure repositions the SMAS layer and re-drapes skin through incisions placed at the hairline and around the ear. Local sedation or general anesthesia with an approximately 24-hour hospital stay for more extensive cases. Neck lifts, brow lifts, and blepharoplasty are frequently combined in the same surgical session.

Dr. Alexander Sobel performs facelift and neck lift surgery from the practice's AAAHC-accredited surgical suite in Bellevue, WA. The procedure addresses gravitational laxity across the lower face, jowl, and neck through strategically placed incisions that follow natural skin creases around the ear, with repositioning of the underlying SMAS layer to restore youthful facial contour and jawline definition. Cheeks, jawline, and neck are addressed simultaneously, with optional fat grafting for volume restoration. Neck lift as a standalone procedure is also available. Most Seattle-area patients experience social downtime of approximately two weeks.

Northwest Face and Body offers a full range of facelift procedures performed by board-certified surgeons with over 30 years of experience each. Options include the standard SMAS facelift, deep plane facelift, mini facelift, midface lift, and neck lift. The standard procedure takes one to two hours and recovery ranges from three to five days. Deep plane surgery takes two to four hours with five to ten days recovery. Published pricing starts at $6,900 for the mini facelift.

SMAS, deep plane, and endoscopic facelift techniques performed by facial specialist Dr. David Santos (4,000+ facelifts) and Dr. Craig Jonov at Seattle Plastic Surgery Center. Procedures run 2–3 hours under local or general anesthesia. Mini facelift option from $6,995 for early jowling and mild skin laxity. Standard facelift from $7,995 with Dr. Santos. The JCAHO-accredited facility offers multiple surgical approaches to match the degree of facial aging and patient goals.

Dr. Craig Jonov performs facelifts at Seattle Plastic Surgery Center using local anesthesia and general anesthesia options tailored to each patient. Procedures range from mini and midface lifts through deep plane and extended facelifts, addressing skin laxity, jowling, and facial contour loss. Male facelifts and revision cases are also performed. Surgery typically lasts two to four hours with recovery spanning two to four weeks. Financing through Alphaeon Credit and CareCredit is available.

Dr. Portuese performs full and mini facelifts at his Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center in Seattle's First Hill. The full facelift uses SMAS deep muscle repositioning with incisions at the ears and hairline to address jowls, facial laxity, and neck loosening. Full facelift is priced at $19,600 all-inclusive; mini facelift from $10,250. Neck liposuction is incorporated as appropriate. Surgery takes approximately three hours under general anesthesia, with drains for 48 hours and suture removal at four days.

Perimeter Plastic Surgery performs full SMAS facelifts, neck lifts, mid-face lifts, and mini facelifts under general anesthesia or IV sedation. Surgery takes 2–3 hours and sutures are removed at 5–10 days. Patients typically return to work within two weeks and achieve full recovery around six weeks. Results are designed to last 8–10 years.

Nazarian Plastic Surgery Beverly Hills performs standard facelifts, deep plane facelifts, mini facelifts, neck lifts, and brow lifts to address facial ageing with long-lasting, natural-looking results. The standard facelift repositions facial fat, tightens underlying muscles, and removes excess skin, with optional fat grafting for volume restoration at the cheeks and under-eyes. The deep plane technique releases and repositions the SMAS layer and deeper facial muscles for more comprehensive rejuvenation suited to advanced facial ageing. Recovery typically allows non-strenuous activities within two weeks, with results lasting 10 or more years.

Dr. Jacono performs multiple facelift variants — including his patented M.A.D.E. (Minimal Access Deep Plane Extended) mini facelift, Extended Deep Plane, SMAS, Ponytail, Short Scar, Asian, Male, and Revision facelifts. Procedures are performed under local or twilight sedation in the on-site AAAASF-certified surgical suite. The technique repositions underlying facial muscles and redistributes fat without relying solely on skin tension, delivering results that can last 10–15 years with return to daily activity within one to two weeks.

Dr. Roy David performs the La Jolla Lift® — his proprietary extended deep-plane facelift technique — at his Sorrento Mesa practice in San Diego. The full procedure addresses gravitational descent of the lower face, jowls, and neck, while the mini La Jolla Lift® uses twilight sedation with no general anaesthesia and takes approximately 120 minutes, targeting patients with earlier-stage facial laxity. Both techniques reposition the underlying SMAS layer to restore a natural, rested appearance without a windswept look. The procedure was featured on the TV show The Doctors.

RENATA Facial Cosmetic Surgery in Brooklyn, New York offers facelift procedures performed by Dr. Renata Khelemsky, a fellowship-trained double board-certified facial cosmetic surgeon. Three facelift techniques are available — the Short Scar Mini Lift, SMAS Lift, and advanced Deep Plane Facelift — tailored to each patient's degree of facial aging and anatomical needs. The deep plane technique releases both the SMAS and facial ligaments to elevate the cheeks, jawline, and neck comprehensively, delivering natural and longer-lasting results. Patients are typically presentable within three weeks and reach full recovery around six weeks post-procedure.

Sound Plastic Surgery in Seattle's University District performs facelift surgery using the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) technique, with full, short-scar, and mini facelift options available depending on the degree of facial laxity and the patient's recovery preferences. Procedures address jowling, neck laxity, and descent of the facial soft tissue. Approximate social recovery is two weeks. Neck lift surgery is frequently combined with facelift in the same operative session. Browlift and eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) can also be added to create a comprehensive facial rejuvenation. All procedures are performed in the practice's accredited on-site surgery center.

Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown performs facelift surgery with techniques refined over 30+ years of practice, addressing gravitational descent and soft tissue laxity across the lower face, jowl, and neck. As a triple board-certified surgeon — Facial Plastic Surgery, Body Cosmetic Surgery, and Head and Neck Surgery — Dr. Mandell-Brown brings a uniquely comprehensive understanding of facial anatomy to every procedure. Techniques span full facelift, mini-facelift, and brow lift, with adjunct procedures including neck lift, fat transfer, and eyelid surgery available in the same operative session for patients seeking comprehensive facial rejuvenation.

Facelift surgery performed by double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. James M. Nachbar at Scottsdale Plastic Surgery. Dr. Nachbar offers the deep-plane facelift for men and women to address facial sagging, jowling, and deep nasolabial folds with durable, natural results. The practice's all-inclusive ballpark price is $16,600, covering surgeon, anaesthesia, and facility fees. Recovery is typically four to six weeks. Over 30 years of practice in Scottsdale, AZ.

Dr. Jacob Sedgh performs facelift surgery (rhytidectomy) to address the hallmarks of facial ageing including jowling, deep nasolabial folds, loss of mid-face volume, neck banding, and skin laxity. Procedures involve repositioning the underlying facial tissues (SMAS layer) and removing excess skin for a naturally rejuvenated, non-pulled result. Mini facelift and mid facelift options are available for patients with earlier-stage laxity. Neck lift and neck liposuction are frequently combined for comprehensive lower-face and jawline refinement. Male facelift options are also offered. Recovery involves suture removal at week one, with most swelling resolving within two to three weeks.

SMAS and deep plane facelift surgery performed by double board-certified Dr. Steven J. Pearlman at his Upper East Side NYC practice. Techniques available include deep plane, standard SMAS, short-flap mini facelift, neck lift, and male facelift. Energy devices such as FaceTite RF and Morpheus8 RF microneedling can be combined for enhanced skin tightening. Procedures typically run three to five hours and are performed under general anesthesia with two weeks of expected recovery before returning to work.

Dr. Rady Rahban performs deep plane and mini facelift procedures at his Beverly Hills practice to address jowling, loss of jawline definition, sagging cheeks, and neck laxity. The deep plane technique elevates the SMAS layer — muscle and overlying tissue as one composite unit — for a more natural and durable result with less tension on the skin. The mini facelift uses shorter incisions for early-stage laxity with faster recovery. Non-surgical liquid facelift using fillers and neuromodulators is also available. Most patients return to social activities within one to three weeks.

Portland Plastic Surgery Group performs facelift surgery (traditional and MACS technique) from $22,500 and neck lift from $19,400, both all-inclusive of all professional and facility fees plus CosmetAssure complication insurance. Additional facial surgical procedures include brow lift from $7,910, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), forehead reduction, lip lift, lip reduction, and ear surgery (otoplasty). Procedures are performed by four board-certified plastic surgeons at the Pearl District practice, using a consult-first model to determine the most appropriate technique for each patient.

The Swan Center offers full facelift and MACS mini-lift procedures to address cheek, mid-face, jawline, and neck laxity. The full facelift targets deeper facial compartments including the SMAS layer for lasting jawline and neck rejuvenation. The MACS-Lift (mini-lift) is a shorter procedure with reduced recovery time, suited to patients with early jowling and mid-face descent. Results associated with lasting five to ten years. Full facelift from $23,000.

Comprehensive facelift surgery including the proprietary SculptLift™ technique, deep plane facelift, traditional facelift, mini lift, endoscopic brow lift, and AccuLift laser-assisted lipolysis. All procedures performed under MAC (twilight) sedation at the AAAHC-accredited surgical centre. Starting at $29,950 all-inclusive. Approximately two weeks recovery. Dr. Rousso has over 30 years of facelift expertise and is a former AAFPRS President.

Facelift surgery at Pacific Plastic Surgery Group in San Francisco addresses mid-face, lower-face, and neck laxity through incisions placed along the hairline and behind the ears. Dr. Edward P. Miranda — board-certified, FACS, and a Castle Connolly Top Doctor — rearranges underlying facial tissue, removes excess skin, and can combine optional neck liposuction. Mini facelift targets the lower face; full facelift treats mid-face and neck. Recovery involves approximately one week of limited activity and one month before strenuous exercise, with final results emerging over one to two months. Results typically last a decade or more.

Dr. Rapaport's facelift addresses sagging skin, volume loss, and tissue laxity across the mid- and lower face, jawline, jowls, and neck. The procedure uses IV sedation (twilight anesthesia), strategic peri-auricular incisions, targeted liposuction, and deep tissue lifting to restore youthful facial architecture. It is frequently combined with an eyelid lift or brow lift for comprehensive rejuvenation. Results typically last 7–10 years, with a return-to-work timeline of approximately two weeks.

PROFILES Beverly Hills offers a proprietary Hybrid Facelift blending traditional and mini facelift techniques with volume enhancement for natural, lasting rejuvenation. Additional options include mini facelift, revision facelift, necklift, and browlift, all performed at the AAAHC-accredited West Hollywood surgery center by two double board-certified facial plastic surgeons.

Dr. Sieber performs high SMAS and SMAS plication facelift techniques targeting jowls, mid-face descent, and neck laxity, with results lasting five to ten years. The practice also offers neck lift, blepharoplasty (upper and lower eyelid surgery), brow lift, chin augmentation, and facial fat grafting. Procedures are frequently combined to address multiple facial zones in a single recovery.