Facelift & Neck Lift

Dr. Jacob Sedgh performs facelift surgery (rhytidectomy) to address the hallmarks of facial ageing including jowling, deep nasolabial folds, loss of mid-face volume, neck banding, and skin laxity. Procedures involve repositioning the underlying facial tissues (SMAS layer) and removing excess skin for a naturally rejuvenated, non-pulled result. Mini facelift and mid facelift options are available for patients with earlier-stage laxity. Neck lift and neck liposuction are frequently combined for comprehensive lower-face and jawline refinement. Male facelift options are also offered. Recovery involves suture removal at week one, with most swelling resolving within two to three weeks.

Facelift surgery at Sedgh Plastic Surgery, located on Sunset Boulevard near the Beverly Hills border, is performed as a rhytidectomy — a procedure that addresses the structural causes of mid-face, jowl, and neck ageing rather than simply tightening skin at the surface. Dr. Jacob Sedgh's approach focuses on repositioning the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS), the fibromuscular layer beneath the skin that descends and loses structural cohesion over time, producing the jowls, deepened nasolabial folds, and lower-face heaviness characteristic of facial ageing. By suspending the SMAS in a more youthful position — rather than relying solely on skin tension — the facelift achieves a durable, three-dimensional restoration that avoids the overly tight or 'windswept' appearance associated with purely skin-based lifts. The practice offers several facelift variants calibrated to each patient's anatomy and the degree of ageing present. A full facelift addresses the mid-face, jowls, and lower face; a mini facelift (minimal-access cranial suspension lift) uses shorter incisions and is suited to patients with earlier jowling and less skin excess; and a mid facelift concentrates correction on the cheek and nasolabial zone. Male facelift procedures are adapted for male anatomy and hairline patterns, with particular attention to incision placement that preserves natural beard distribution. Revision facelift is available for patients with unsatisfactory prior results. Neck lift and neck liposuction are commonly combined with facelift to address platysmal banding, submental fat, and skin laxity below the mandible — the combination produces a cohesive jawline-to-neck contour that a facelift alone cannot fully achieve. Procedures lasting up to six hours may be performed when facelift is combined with neck lift and blepharoplasty in the same anaesthetic session. For patients seeking a non-surgical option before committing to a surgical facelift, a liquid facelift using dermal fillers and neuromodulators is also available at the practice. In the Beverly Hills and Los Angeles market, patients travelling domestically or internationally for a facelift by a specialist facial plastic surgeon represent a significant segment. Dr. Sedgh offers virtual consultations for non-local patients, and the West Hollywood location is readily accessible from LAX, Hollywood, and the Westside. Financing options including CareCredit, Cherry, and PatientFi are available to help patients manage cost over time.