ZEAL CLINICS
Facelift
Restore Youthful Contours, Naturally
ZEAL CLINICS
Facelift
Restore Youthful Contours, Naturally
Facial aging affects everyone—but the right solution is never one-size-fits-all. At Zeal Plastic Surgery Clinic, Dr. Joe Baroud tailors each facial procedure to your unique features and goals, using advanced techniques to lift, tighten, and restore natural beauty—never an artificial look.
Facelift Procedures
Facelift techniques are highly customizable, offering solutions for both early and advanced signs of aging.
For those in their late 30s to early 50s with mild skin laxity and early jowls, a less invasive approach using smaller incisions can provide a subtle, refreshed look. This technique typically delivers natural results that last 5 to 7 years.
In cases of more significant aging—such as deeper folds, hollowing, and pronounced jowls—a more advanced method is used. This involves lifting the deeper facial layers, including the SMAS and underlying muscle, resulting in a more dramatic yet still natural rejuvenation that can last 10 to 15 years.
Regardless of the approach, most patients should plan for a downtime of approximately 2 weeks. Each facelift is tailored to the patient’s unique anatomy, goals, and lifestyle—ensuring balanced, long-lasting results.
For those in their late 30s to early 50s with mild skin laxity and early jowls, a less invasive approach using smaller incisions can provide a subtle, refreshed look. This technique typically delivers natural results that last 5 to 7 years.
In cases of more significant aging—such as deeper folds, hollowing, and pronounced jowls—a more advanced method is used. This involves lifting the deeper facial layers, including the SMAS and underlying muscle, resulting in a more dramatic yet still natural rejuvenation that can last 10 to 15 years.
Regardless of the approach, most patients should plan for a downtime of approximately 2 weeks. Each facelift is tailored to the patient’s unique anatomy, goals, and lifestyle—ensuring balanced, long-lasting results.
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This procedure is ideal for addressing:
- Sagging mid-face and cheeks
- Loss of jawline and neck definition
- Deep creases around the nose and mouth
- Jowls and loose skin along the lower face
- Tired or aged facial appearance
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You may benefit from a Facelift if you:
- Have visible signs of facial aging
- Desire long-term improvement instead of temporary solutions like fillers
- Are in good health and a non-smoker
- Have realistic expectations about surgical results
Zeal Approach to Facelifting
At Zeal Plastic Surgery Clinic, Dr. Joe Baroud uses a true deep-plane technique, going beneath the SMAS layer to reposition the entire facial structure. This method releases key retaining ligaments to allow full mobilization of the midface and jowl area. The result is a youthful lift without pulling or skin tightness.
For enhanced outcomes, the deep facelift may be combined with: Neck lift (to address platysma bands and loose skin), Fat grafting (to restore natural volume), Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), CO2 laser or Morpheus8 (for skin texture)
- Procedure Overview
- Anesthesia: General or local with sedation
- Duration: 2 to 5 hours (based on technique and combination with other procedures)
- Incisions: Hidden around the ears and hairline
- Hospital Stay: Outpatient or overnight stay depending on extent
- Stitch Removal: 7-10 days post-op
01 - Recovery & Aftercare
- Mini Facelift: Return to work in 5-7 days
- Deep Facelift: Recovery in 10-14 days
- Swelling and bruising subside gradually
- Post-op instructions include scar care, lymphatic drainage (if needed), and follow-up appointments
02 - Results & Longevity
- Mini Facelift: Subtle contouring with a long-lasting natural lift
- Deep Facelift: Structural rejuvenation, more structural and longer-lasting than the Mini Facelift
- Results evolve over 3-6 months as swelling resolves and tissues settle
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Depending on the technique, results can last from 5 to 15 years, with natural aging continuing gradually.
No. The goal is to rejuvenate, not alter your appearance. You’ll still look like yourself—just fresher, younger, and more defined.
Yes. Deep facelifts are often paired with neck lifts, eyelid surgery, or fat grafting for full facial harmony. Your plan will be customized during consultation.