What is assessed
Skin quality, deep-tissue position, neck contour, facial volume, prior surgery, smoking and general health influence planning.
Discussing expectations
The discussion should cover features to preserve, acceptable recovery time and realistic changes, not only a desired photograph.
Editorial status
Medically reviewed by Dr Zulikhan Visaitova on 1 September 2026. This information does not replace an individual consultation.
Sources
- Khoury S et al. Deep plane versus SMAS faceliftDOI: 10.1007/s00266-025-05118-x