Facelift — Deep Plane & SMAS

Dr. Wolf performs deep plane, SMAS, and mini facelifts to address facial laxity, jowling, and neck sagging. Procedures are carried out under general anaesthesia and typically take three to six hours, with most patients returning to normal activities within two to four weeks. The practice offers transparent, all-in fee structures that include facility and anaesthesia costs.

Facelift surgery at Dr. Carlos Wolf's Miami practice spans the full spectrum of rhytidectomy techniques — from minimally invasive mini facelifts suited to early laxity, to comprehensive deep plane procedures that address the deeper facial musculature for longer-lasting results. Dr. Wolf's training in head and neck surgery at Tulane University and his fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery provide the anatomical foundation required for deep plane dissection, which lifts the face at the musculoaponeurotic level rather than simply redistributing skin tension. The SMAS facelift repositions the underlying superficial musculoaponeurotic system, addressing mid-face descent, jowling, and early neck looseness. The deep plane facelift goes further, releasing deeper ligamentous attachments for a more comprehensive and natural-looking rejuvenation — ideal for patients with significant facial volume descent or prominent nasolabial folds. A mini facelift is available for patients with mild to moderate laxity who prefer a shorter recovery and a more limited incision pattern. All facelift procedures are performed in an accredited facility affiliated with Baptist Hospital of Miami. The practice quotes an all-in fee model that incorporates facility and anaesthesia costs, a notable differentiator among South Florida plastic surgeons that removes surprise billing. Recovery typically involves two weeks away from most activities, with a full month before strenuous exercise is resumed. Aggregate cost estimates from claims data place facelift procedures at approximately $15,600 in the Miami market. Financing via Cherry is available. Dr. Wolf also combines facelifts with brow lifts, eyelid surgery, or neck lifts for patients seeking comprehensive facial rejuvenation in a single surgical session.