Facelift & neck lift
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Deep plane facelift and neck lift surgery allows for an undetectable restoration of facial structures so that you can feel and look more like yourself. Dr. Anghel is specialized in this procedure and it is her most frequently done operation. She uses a preservation technique to minimize downtime and maximize natural yet powerful results.
Facelift & neck lift at a glance
Overview
Face and Neck lift surgery is done to improve the jowls, nasolabial folds, and neck area. The deep plane technique offers superior lift without a wind-swept appearance. The scars are nearly undetectable and hidden around the ears and under the chin.
This surgery resets the clock on facial aging. It is commonly done in patients starting with their 50s through later in life. Massive weight loss patients (like those who have used GLP1 medications) benefit from this surgery and often require fat grafting as an adjunct.
Recovery
Most patients are able to return to social activity or work after 10-14 days after face and necklift surgery.
Patients are uncomfortable for the first several weeks with a feeling of tightness in the face and neck. The majority of patients are able to manage their pain with over the counter medications and avoid narcotics.
Dr. Anghel will ask you to avoid rigorous activity during the first 4 weeks after surgery, long walks and gentle stretching is encouraged.
Results
Face and Necklift surgery results are immediately noticeable.
Swelling peaks on day 2 or 3 after surgery. Most commonly. bruising subsides by 1-2 weeks. And swelling is 80% improved at 2 weeks after surgery. By 1 month after surgery, 90% of swelling is gone. And at 3 months 95% of the swelling is gone.
Scars start off as pink thin lines and fade to thin white lines. Healing is complete at 1 year after surgery.
Types of face lift and necklift
This surgery is for patients with excellent skin quality and no skin excess under the neck. It is done to improve the contour under the chin and improve the jawline. It can be combined with placement of a chin implant. Most candidate patients are under the age of 40.
Isolated deep neck lift
This surgery is for patients with moderate to significant face and neck laxity, skin excess and desire an improvement in the under chin area. A preservation technique is used to minimize downtime and provide the most powerful improvement.
Full deep plane face lift & necklift
This surgery is for patients with minimal jowling and neck laxity. Using a deep plane technique the deeper structures of the face are limited to reset the clock on facial aging well into the future.
Mini facelift
Deep plane facelift and neck lift, lip lift, brow lift, fat grafting, and laser resurfacing after weight loss
Deep plane neck lift, chin implant, and rhinoplasty
Deep plane facelift and neck lift, upper blepharoplasty, and brow pexy
Deep plane facelift and neck lift after weight loss
Deep plane facelift and neck lift, fat grafting, and laser resurfacing
Deep plane facelift and neck lift after weight loss
Deep plane facelift and neck lift
Deep plane facelift and neck after weight loss
“I can’t tell you how much I appreciated Dr. Anghel’s care and surgical skill for my face lift. Before the procedure I didn’t recognize the face in the mirror. And now I do. Thank you Dr. Anghel.”
“I feel like myself again. When I looked in the mirror before my deep plane face lift, my eyes immediately went to the loose skin on my neck. Now I look in the mirror, and I am no longer drawn to the effects of age and bad genes. I have full confidence in Dr. Anghel.”
“I had Dr Anghel perform a deep plain face & neck lift in December of 2024. I am so happy with the results! She was professional and patient and helped me understand the entire process. There were many pre and post appointments and she was an excellent communicator. I had the surgery early in December and didn’t miss a single holiday get together. I posed for professional business shots 8 wks later. The pain/discomfort were minimal. Amazing difference in the before & after!!
Thank You Dr Anghel!!”
“Dr. Anghel is a fantastic surgeon; not only is she very skilled and a true professional, she is also so kind and caring. She recommended a deep plane neck lift to address my genetic double chin, and at first I was a little hesitant because I thought I would just need some lipo. She explained her reasoning extremely well and was open with sharing the results of her previous patients with me.
I ended up doing the surgery in January 2025, and the entire experience was so pleasant! She made sure to address any questions I had, and made sure I was comfortable during my early recovery. I had zero complications and healed perfectly, which I attribute to her skill. I feel so refreshed and more like myself! I highly recommend her to anyone seeking some kind of improvement in their appearance. I have included my before and after photos 3 months after my surgery, and I am now around 6 months post-op and still looking and feeling great! If you’re looking for a skilled plastic surgeon, Dr. Anghel will take great care of you!”
“I saw Dr. Anghel for a deep plane face and neck lift, CO2 lasering and fat grafting. It isn’t often you can find a doctor who has a great bedside manner, truly loves their work and is skilled at their craft. I never had a doubt that I would have great results. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome and I’m so glad that I was able to find Dr. Anghel.”
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Avoid blood thinning medications and nicotine. Discuss your surgery with your support person so they are ready to help the first 24-48 hours after surgery. We can arrange for hired help, if requested.
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You can combine eyelid surgery, fat grafting, lip lift, ablative laser skin resurfacing.
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Patients report that they feel well informed and cared for from the consultation through their recovery. They feel like ample time is given to answer all their questions. Read more about patients’ experiences here.
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Healthy patients who desire an improvement in their face and neck are good candidates for deep plane face and neck lift. Patients can have unfavorable anatomy and desire an improvement earlier in life in their 30s or more commonly in their 50s. Patients should be within 15 pounds of their ideal goal weight prior to surgery.
Patients are required to be nicotine free 4 weeks before and 4 weeks after surgery.
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Bleeding, infection, delayed healing, scarring, nerve dysfunction, cosmetic dissatisfaction, and anesthesia complications.
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For isolated necklift surgery: underneath the chin and in some cases around the ear lobe.
For face and neck lift surgery: underneath the chin and around the ears into the occipital hairline.