Facelift & Neck Lift

Dr. Rodriguez-Feliz performs deep plane facelift and neck lift procedures designed to restore natural-looking facial youth through repositioning of the underlying facial soft tissue layers rather than skin tension alone. Specialising exclusively in facial surgery, his deep plane technique addresses jowling, mid-face descent, nasolabial folds, and neck laxity in a single procedure with results that carry a reputation for looking natural and lasting. Consultations are private and tailored to each patient's anatomy and aesthetic goals.

The deep plane facelift performed by Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Feliz at his Coral Gables, Miami practice represents a technically advanced approach to facial rejuvenation that goes significantly beyond the conventional SMAS facelift. The deep plane technique releases the retaining ligaments of the face — the zygomatic cutaneous ligaments, the mandibular cutaneous ligaments, and the masseteric cutaneous ligaments — allowing the entire musculo-aponeurotic and fatty unit to be advanced as a single composite flap. This ligamentous release means the repositioning is achieved without placing tension on the skin, resulting in a smoother, more natural appearance without the pulled or windswept look associated with older, tension-based lifting methods. Dr. Rodriguez-Feliz spent 15 years and more than 5,000 procedures refining this approach, developing the detailed preoperative anatomical assessment and intraoperative technique required to consistently achieve the hallmark deep plane result: restoration of the youthful mid-face volume, definition of the jawline and mandibular border, and elimination of jowling, all with a natural expression and preserved facial animation. During the consultation at his Coral Gables office, Dr. Rodriguez-Feliz evaluates the degree of ptosis across each facial zone — temporal, mid-face, lower face, and neck — along with skin quality, subcutaneous fat distribution, and the contribution of volume loss to the overall aged appearance. This assessment guides the extent of deep plane release, the planned flap vector, and whether fat transfer or concurrent procedures such as brow lift or blepharoplasty are indicated. Neck lift is commonly performed concurrently, addressing platysmal banding, submental adiposity, and cervical skin laxity to create continuity from the lower face through the neck. For international patients and medical tourists travelling to Miami from Latin America, Europe, or further afield, the practice offers a concierge Fly-In Program that coordinates pre-operative consultations, surgical scheduling, and post-operative accommodation support. The exclusive appointment-only model ensures privacy and full attention throughout the patient journey at this top-rated Coral Gables facial surgery practice.