A facelift at Avante Plastic Surgery rejuvenates visible signs of aging by addressing sagging skin, deep facial folds, jowls, and neck laxity. Under the expertise of Dr. Ahmadi, our board-certified plastic surgeon, you receive a tailored plan to restore definition, balance, and confidence to your facial appearance.
About
Facial aging involves gradual changes in the skin, fat, muscles, and connective tissues. You may notice deeper nasolabial folds, jowling along the jawline, laxity in the neck, and descent of the midface as underlying support structures weaken. Volume shifts, thinning skin, and reduced collagen all contribute to an appearance that feels less reflective of your natural vitality.
A facelift lifts and repositions these deeper facial layers, particularly the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system), to restore structure rather than simply tightening the skin. At Avante Plastic Surgery, the technique is tailored to your facial anatomy, addressing the cheeks, jawline, and neck in a harmonious way. By elevating and securing the underlying tissues, a facelift creates a refined contour that looks refreshed, balanced, and true to you.
Benefits
A facelift provides a strategic, anatomically focused approach to reversing deeper signs of aging by restoring support to the underlying facial structures. This approach provides comprehensive, natural-looking improvements that simple skin tightening cannot achieve. Benefits include:
- Smoother definition along the jawline and lower face
- Reduced jowling and heaviness through tissue repositioning
- Improved neck contour with tighter, more supported underlying structures
- Softened nasolabial folds and marionette lines
- Lifted midface with restored cheek projection
- Longer-lasting rejuvenation compared to non-surgical treatments
Consultation
During your facelift consultation, Dr. Ahmadi thoroughly evaluates your facial anatomy, including skin elasticity, fat distribution, muscle tone, and ligament support. You’ll discuss the areas that concern you, such as jowling, neck laxity, or deep folds, and review how aging has affected each structural layer. Photographs may be taken to help map out your ideal treatment plan.
You’ll also learn the differences between facelift techniques, why one approach may suit you better than another, and what results you can realistically expect. Dr. Ahmadi will review your medical history, assess your candidacy, and explain the procedure steps, recovery timelines, and preparation instructions. By the end, you’ll have a clear roadmap tailored to your goals.
Candidates
A facelift is best suited for individuals seeking meaningful, structural rejuvenation rather than surface-level improvement. If you’re noticing deeper changes in facial support and are ready for a long-lasting solution, you may be a strong candidate. Ideal candidates typically include those who meet the following criteria:
- You have sagging skin, jowling, or a softening jawline
- You see midface descent, deep folds, or early neck laxity that affects overall facial balance
- You want results that look natural, proportional, and aligned with your existing facial anatomy
- You maintain realistic expectations about what surgery can and cannot accomplish
- You are in generally good health without uncontrolled medical conditions
- You do not smoke, or you are willing to stop for the required pre- and post-operative period
- You are medically cleared for anesthesia and surgical procedures after appropriate evaluation
Procedure
Before surgery begins, you are marked in precise zones that correspond to the ligaments, fat pads, and muscle layers responsible for facial descent. Once under anesthesia, Dr. Ahmadi creates fine incisions around the ear’s natural curves and sometimes under the chin. He then lifts the skin just enough to access the SMAS or deep plane layer, where the supporting fibrous tissues and muscle fascia live. These structures are released from tight anchoring points, repositioned upward, and secured to more youthful vectors of support.
Next, he fine-tunes the fat compartments around the cheeks, jawline, and upper neck to restore overall balance. If you have vertical neck bands, they are corrected by tightening or suturing the platysma muscle. Only after the deeper architecture is rebuilt is the skin redraped and trimmed without pulling. This ensures long-lasting improvements that look smooth and natural.
Types
Traditional Facelift
A traditional facelift addresses moderate to significant aging of the midface, jawline, and neck by lifting the skin and repositioning the deeper SMAS layer. This tightens lax tissues, removes excess skin, and restores structural support. It offers the most comprehensive correction for individuals experiencing pronounced jowling, neck banding, and volume descent.
Revision Facelift
A revision facelift is performed when previous facelift results have faded or when earlier techniques did not achieve the desired outcome. This approach requires advanced surgical precision to work around existing scar tissue, adjust tight or overcorrected areas, and restore natural balance while preserving your unique facial character.
Mini Facelift
A mini facelift focuses on early to moderate aging along the lower face. Through shorter incisions and targeted SMAS tightening, it refines the jawline and reduces mild jowling without addressing deeper neck laxity. This less invasive option offers shorter recovery while still providing meaningful improvement for patients who do not yet need a full facelift.
Lower Facelift
A lower facelift targets aging specific to the jawline, jowls, and upper neck. By tightening the SMAS and repositioning descended tissues in this region, it sharpens the jawline and smooths lower-face heaviness. It is ideal for patients whose primary concerns are loss of definition and early neck laxity rather than midface descent.
SMAS Facelift
A SMAS facelift lifts and repositions the superficial musculoaponeurotic system, the key structural layer that supports the face. By focusing on this deeper foundation rather than pulling the skin alone, the technique produces natural movement and long-lasting improvement. It refines the cheeks, jawline, and neck with balanced, anatomically driven results.
Deep Plane Facelift
A deep plane facelift elevates the SMAS and deeper retaining ligaments as a single unit, releasing tension points that contribute to facial heaviness and folds. This method allows more powerful correction of the midface, nasolabial folds, and jowls while preserving a soft, unpulled appearance. It achieves significant yet natural-looking rejuvenation with excellent longevity.
Recovery
In the first week, you can expect swelling, bruising, tightness, and mild numbness around the cheeks, ears, and neck. Most patients feel the greatest fullness within the first 72 hours, with bruising typically improving by days 7 to 10. You must wear a supportive dressing for the first 24 to 48 hours, followed by a compression garment. Sutures are usually removed after about one week, and most patients feel comfortable returning to light activities within 10 to 14 days. During the recovery period, you’ll need to keep your head elevated, avoid bending or heavy lifting for at least two weeks, and follow all incision-care instructions to support smooth healing. You may experience temporary firmness or tingling as deeper tissues settle. Dr. Ahmadi closely monitors your progress at scheduled visits to ensure your recovery stays on track.
Results
You’ll start to see early improvements once swelling decreases, typically within two to three weeks, with your facial contours becoming more defined over the following months. By three to six months, your final outcome is usually visible as the deeper tissues fully settle. With healthy habits and proper skincare, your facelift results can last 10 to 15 years and maintain a naturally refreshed appearance that continues to age gracefully over time.
Why Clients Love Us
I Would Definitely Recommend Dr. Ahmadi!
He is awesome! Never hesitates to answer all of your questions. And the staff is also very nice and always has a smile on their face…
-J.C.
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They were wonderful and very attentive and compassionate to my needs. I appreciate the time and patience they had with me, and they made me feel very welcome and at ease. Dr. Ahmadi was the best…
-R.C
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They are all so sweet, helpful and knowledgeable. Dr. Ahmadi is wonderful; He never rushes you and listens closely to your concerns.
-C.P.
Contact
A facelift is an investment in restoring structure, not just smoothing the surface. If you’re ready for a surgical plan guided by Dr. Ahmadi, our board-certified plastic surgeon known for his meticulous, anatomy-driven techniques, we invite you to take the next step. Call Avante Plastic Surgery at (281) 265-2639 or request your consultation online. Our team is here to guide you toward naturally refined rejuvenation.
