What is facelift?
Surgical lifting and tightening of the lower face and neck to reverse signs of aging.
What is facelift?
Surgical lifting and tightening of the lower face and neck to reverse signs of aging.
Also known as
- rhytidectomy
- smas lift
- deep plane facelift
Quick facts
Common reasons people choose this procedure
Approaches and motivations vary by surgeon and patient anatomy. Compare techniques and real outcomes on the main Facelift page.
Alternatives
Thread lift
Dissolvable threads under the skin. Modest, temporary lift (~12–18 months). Does not replace surgical lift in moderate-severe laxity.
Ultherapy / Sofwave (HIFU)
Focused ultrasound for non-surgical tightening. Subtle improvements in early laxity; not a facelift substitute.
Morpheus8 / RF microneedling
Skin tightening at the dermal level. Best for early, mild laxity — not for jowls or significant neck banding.
Deep plane facelift specifically
If you've researched 'deep plane,' this is what you want. Repositions facial tissue at the SMAS-platysma layer for natural, longer-lasting results.