Facelift (SMAS & Deep Plane)

Dr. Rohrich performs deep-layer SMAS and deep plane facelift techniques at the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute to address facial ageing, jowls, and neck laxity. Procedure options include standard facelift, lower facelift with neck lift, and revision secondary facelift. Commonly combined with blepharoplasty, fat grafting, browlift, and laser resurfacing. Newsweek ranks Dr. Rohrich the #1 facelift surgeon in the United States.

The facelift programme at the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute is led by Dr. Rod J. Rohrich, whom Newsweek has named the top facelift surgeon in the US. With academic roots at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Rohrich brings rigorous technique and deep anatomical knowledge to every procedure. The institute offers several facelift approaches tailored to each patient's anatomy and degree of facial ageing. The Deep Layer or SMAS facelift repositions the underlying muscular layer (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) rather than simply tightening skin, producing longer-lasting and more natural results. The deep plane variant releases deeper facial ligaments, allowing for greater movement of midface and lower facial tissues. For patients experiencing recurrence after a prior facelift, revision surgery is available. The lower facelift combined with neck lift specifically targets jowling, loose neck skin, and platysmal banding in the neck — a common concern for patients in their 50s and 60s. Procedures are frequently combined on the same operative day with upper and lower eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), endoscopic browlift, fat grafting to restore volume, and fractional laser resurfacing to improve skin texture. Visible improvement is generally apparent within three weeks of surgery, while final results settle over six to twelve months. All procedures are performed at the accredited Dallas Day Surgery Center within the building, with optional post-operative recovery at the on-site Cloister facility, staffed around the clock by specialist post-surgical nurses. Patients across Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Frisco, and the broader DFW metroplex travel to this practice for its reputation in facial plastic surgery. International patients seeking care in the United States frequently cite Dr. Rohrich's academic credentials and conference leadership as key factors in their decision.