Facelift & Deep Plane Facelift

RENATA Facial Cosmetic Surgery in Brooklyn, New York offers facelift procedures performed by Dr. Renata Khelemsky, a fellowship-trained double board-certified facial cosmetic surgeon. Three facelift techniques are available — the Short Scar Mini Lift, SMAS Lift, and advanced Deep Plane Facelift — tailored to each patient's degree of facial aging and anatomical needs. The deep plane technique releases both the SMAS and facial ligaments to elevate the cheeks, jawline, and neck comprehensively, delivering natural and longer-lasting results. Patients are typically presentable within three weeks and reach full recovery around six weeks post-procedure.

RENATA Facial Cosmetic Surgery in DUMBO, Brooklyn is distinguished by its surgical depth and specialisation in facial rejuvenation. Dr. Renata Khelemsky, who earned her MD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed a three-year facial plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship in Florida, performs all facelift procedures personally. Three distinct surgical approaches are offered to match varying levels of facial aging and patient goals. The Short Scar Mini Lift is a less-invasive option suited to patients with early jowling and mild skin laxity who prefer a shorter incision pattern and faster recovery. The SMAS Lift addresses the superficial musculoaponeurotic system — the fibromuscular layer beneath the skin — allowing the surgeon to redrape both the skin and the underlying soft tissue in the midface and neck simultaneously, producing a more durable and natural-looking result than a simple skin-only lift. The Deep Plane Facelift represents the most advanced technique available at the practice, extending the dissection deeper to release the key retaining ligaments of the face including the zygomatic and masseteric ligaments. By mobilising the SMAS and these ligaments together as a single composite flap, the deep plane approach repositions the descended fat compartments and soft tissue of the midface vertically rather than merely pulling the skin laterally. The result is a more complete rejuvenation of the cheeks, nasolabial folds, jawline, and neck, with results that are both more natural in appearance and longer-lasting compared to more superficial techniques. Facelift surgery at RENATA is performed under general anesthesia with post-operative monitoring included. Brooklyn and Manhattan patients interested in a facelift consultation with Dr. Khelemsky can expect a thorough discussion of their anatomy, technique options, recovery timeline, and realistic outcome expectations. Out-of-town patients are accommodated with dedicated pre- and post-operative support.