Facelift (SMAS & Deep Plane)

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.

Pearlman Aesthetic Surgery offers a full spectrum of facelift procedures for facial rejuvenation at its Midtown New York City office. Dr. Steven J. Pearlman, double board-certified in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, tailors technique to each patient's anatomy and goals. The deep plane facelift — the most comprehensive surgical option — releases retaining ligaments at the deep plane to reposition the underlying SMAS and facial fat compartments, producing natural and long-lasting repositioning of the midface and jowl rather than simply tightening skin. The standard SMAS facelift modifies the same layer with less extensive ligament release, making it suitable for moderate facial laxity. The short-flap mini facelift targets early jowling and neck skin laxity with shorter incisions and reduced recovery time from the entry price point of $20,000. Male facelift technique adjusts incision placement to preserve natural hairline patterns and beard distribution. Neck lift can be performed in isolation or as a component of any facelift procedure. The practice routinely combines facelift surgery with energy-based technologies — FaceTite RF-assisted lipolysis for submental and lower facial fat contouring, and Morpheus8 fractional RF microneedling for skin resurfacing and dermal tightening — to maximise composite results. Surgical planning employs advanced imaging to model outcomes before the operating room. Procedures run three to five hours under general anesthesia with Dr. Maria Moreno, the practice's dedicated outpatient anesthesia specialist. Patients typically return to work within one to two weeks and see the majority of swelling resolved at four to six weeks. Full results are associated with maturing over three to six months as residual oedema clears and collagen remodelling completes.