Facelift

Dr. Robert Schwartz performs six distinct facelift techniques from his Dallas practice, allowing treatment to be precisely matched to each patient's anatomy and degree of facial aging. The SMAS facelift addresses jowls and neck laxity as the most comprehensive option; the Mini and QuickLift offer limited-incision alternatives with shorter recovery; the MACS technique suits mild to moderate aging; and the Deep Plane facelift addresses advanced facial descent. A Midface Lift targets cheekbone volume loss and under-eye hollowing. All procedures are performed as outpatient surgery with return to work typically within seven to ten days.

Dr. Robert Schwartz Plastic Surgery Dallas offers one of the broadest facelift technique portfolios available in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, enabling each patient to receive a procedure precisely calibrated to their degree of facial aging, anatomical structure, recovery tolerance, and aesthetic priorities. The SMAS facelift — the practice's most commonly performed technique — addresses the superficial musculoaponeurotic system directly, repositioning the underlying muscle and fibrous layers rather than relying solely on skin tension, which produces more durable and natural-looking results while minimising the risk of the distorted or 'pulled' appearance associated with older skin-only techniques. It is ideally suited for patients with jowling, neck laxity, and descent of the lower face and jawline. The Mini or Short-Scar Facelift uses limited periauricular incisions to achieve targeted improvement in the lower face with reduced downtime of approximately one to two weeks, making it a strong option for patients seeking visible rejuvenation without the commitment of a full facelift recovery. The QuickLift uses internal suture technology to provide moderate lifting of the mid and lower face while avoiding lengthy incisions. The MACS (Minimal Access Cranial Suspension) facelift employs purse-string sutures placed through small temporal and periauricular incisions to suspend ptotic tissues in patients with mild to moderate aging. For the most advanced degree of facial descent — particularly patients with deep nasolabial folds, malar descent, and significant jowling — the Deep Plane facelift releases and repositions the deeper anatomical layers directly, delivering the most comprehensive rejuvenation at the cost of a longer recovery period. The Midface Lift specifically targets the malar fat pad and infraorbital hollowing that give a tired or hollowed appearance to the cheekbone and under-eye region. Incisions across all facelift techniques are placed to be concealed within the natural contours of the hairline and ear, with outcomes typically showing 75% of final results visible at one month and 90% at two months. Ideal candidates are generally between 40 and 60 years of age, non-smokers, and have a BMI at or below 30, though the practice treats appropriate patients outside this range on a case-by-case basis. All facelift procedures at the Dallas office are performed as outpatient surgery under general anaesthesia or sedation, with return to desk work expected within seven to ten days and resumption of exercise at three weeks.