Deep Plane Facelift

Dr Afrooz offers a full range of facelift techniques — deep plane, lower, mid, mini, and male facelift — with the deep plane approach designed to deliver results lasting 15 or more years. Procedures take three to five hours under general anaesthesia, with initial recovery of one to two weeks and a return to work at three to four weeks. Financing through CareCredit is available.

Dr Paul Afrooz's facelift programme in Coral Gables, Miami, centres on the deep plane facelift — a technique that addresses the deeper structural layers of the face rather than simply tightening skin. This approach repositions the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) and underlying facial fat compartments, producing a more natural and longer-lasting result than a standard skin-only lift. Dr Afrooz cites outcomes lasting 15 or more years with this method. The clinic offers six facelift variants to match different anatomy and goals: the comprehensive deep plane facelift for full facial rejuvenation, a lower facelift targeting jowls and jawline, a mid-facelift to restore volume in the cheek region, a mini facelift for earlier-stage laxity, a revision facelift for patients who have had a prior procedure, and a male facelift tailored to the male facial structure. Ideal candidates are typically aged 40 to 70 with noticeable sagging skin, jowl formation, or loss of jawline definition. Procedures are performed under general anaesthesia and take three to five hours. The initial healing period is one to two weeks, with most patients returning to work at three to four weeks. Full final results, including resolution of residual swelling, emerge at approximately one year. Dr Afrooz has published more than 55 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on facelift and neck lift techniques and lectures internationally on facial rejuvenation. He has been named to Newsweek's America's Best Plastic Surgeons list and the National Academy of Plastic Surgeons Top 10 for 2025. He trained at Cornell University, Chicago Medical School, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and completed a fellowship at the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute. The clinic accepts CareCredit and major credit cards, and the $250 consultation fee is credited toward any booked procedure. Virtual consultations are available for out-of-town and international patients considering travel to South Florida.