A facelift is one of the most transformative procedures in facial plastic surgery — and in the hands of the right surgeon, the results look completely natural. Dr. Yael Halaas has performed more than 1,500 facelifts, 1,000 using the Local Lift technique, over her 20+ year career in New York City, making her one of the most experienced facelift surgeons in the country.
Facelift Techniques Dr. Halaas Performs
Not all facelifts are the same. Dr. Halaas tailors her approach to each patient's anatomy, degree of laxity, and aesthetic goals, offering several techniques:
- Traditional Facelift — Addresses the face and neck comprehensively, lifting the SMAS layer (the muscle and connective tissue beneath the skin) for long-lasting, natural results.
- Deep Plane Facelift (general anesthesia)— The most advanced facelift technique, releasing and repositioning deeper facial structures for patients with significant laxity or midface descent. A Deep Plane lift requires more comprehensive structural repositioning, and will yield results for approximately 10-15 years.
- Local Lift (local anesthesia) — A targeted, trademarked, less invasive option for patients with early-stage laxity who are not yet candidates for a full facelift, and want a shorter recovery time. A Local Lift will yield results for approximately 5-8 years.
- Mid-Facelift — Focused specifically on the cheek and midface area, restoring volume position without addressing the full face and neck.
For all facelift patients, Dr. Halaas' protocol for continued maintenance is a bespoke treatment plan for the individual patient, this ensures longer lasting results. Our detail oriented execution and use of cutting edge technology, such as laser for incisions, topical exosomes for improved healing, pre and post emface for facial muscle rehabilitation, makes all the difference. During a consultation, Dr. Halaas will evaluate which approach — or combination of approaches — will achieve the most natural, harmonious outcome for each individual patient.
