Facelift
Understanding Facelift
Dr. Whitfield's approach to facial rejuvenation is rooted in restoring structure, not stretching skin. Using a deep-plane technique, the underlying facial muscles and connective tissue are repositioned to their youthful anatomical position, producing results that look rested rather than pulled.
Ideal Candidates- Moderate to significant jowling or midface descent
- Loss of definition along the jawline
- Deepened nasolabial folds and marionette lines
- Patients seeking a long-lasting, natural result
Deep-plane facelift performed under twilight anesthesia, typically combined with a lateral brow lift or eyelid refinement for a harmonized result.
RecoveryMost patients return to social activity within 14 days. Residual swelling refines over 3 to 6 months, with results lasting 10 to 15 years.
Frequently Asked QuestionsWill I look 'done'?
No. The deep-plane technique repositions tissue along its natural vector, avoiding the wind-swept appearance associated with skin-only lifts.
Can this be combined with other procedures?
Yes. Facelift is frequently paired with eyelid surgery, neck lift, or fat grafting during the same operative session.
How long do results last?
A decade or more, as the deeper structural correction ages more gracefully than skin-only approaches.