Facelift (SMAS Rhytidectomy)

Surgical facelift performed by double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jeremy White using the SMAS technique with tumescent solution and tranexamic acid (TXA) to minimise bruising and intraoperative blood loss. Technique options include full facelift, mini facelift, deep plane, revision, and ethnic facelift. Addresses facial sagging, jowling, and loss of jawline definition. Consultation required for precise pricing at ARC Plastic Surgery Miami.

The facelift programme at ARC Plastic Surgery in Miami is led by Dr. Jeremy White, who holds dual board certifications in Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology/ENT and has been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2017. Dr. White's surgical facelift approach centres on the SMAS (superficial muscular aponeurotic system) technique — a method that repositions the structural layer beneath the skin rather than relying on superficial skin tension alone, producing more durable results and a more natural appearance than skin-only facelifts. To optimise intraoperative conditions and accelerate recovery, Dr. White uses tumescent solution (a dilute local anaesthetic and vasoconstrictive mixture infiltrated into the surgical field) combined with tranexamic acid (TXA), an antifibrinolytic agent that reduces intraoperative and postoperative bleeding and has been demonstrated in plastic surgery literature to reduce bruising and postoperative swelling. The technique menu at ARC spans full facelift, mini facelift, deep plane facelift, revision facelift for patients who have had prior surgery, and ethnic facelift tailored to non-European anatomical features. The deep plane approach dissects beneath the SMAS to release the retaining ligaments of the face, allowing more comprehensive repositioning of the mid-face and nasolabial region that is not achievable with standard SMAS techniques. A facelift at this clinic is suited to patients in their 40s through 70s presenting with mid-face volume descent, jowl formation, deepened nasolabial folds, and platysmal laxity. The clinic cites a national pricing range of $7,000–$50,000 reflecting variation in technique complexity and geographic market. Consultation with Dr. White is required to obtain a personalised quote.