Facelift IN Beverly Hills
Deep-Plane & SMAS Facial Rejuvenation by Dr. Elie Ramly
A facelift should never look tight, pulled, or artificial. At Ramly Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, Dr. Elie Ramly performs deep-plane and advanced SMAS-based facelift techniques that restore your natural facial structure — not just your skin — for elegant, balanced, long-lasting results.
Your face should move naturally, photograph beautifully, and age gracefully.
This is quiet-luxury facial rejuvenation at the highest technical level.
What a Modern Facelift Corrects
Facial aging is structural. It involves changes in:
Deep fat pads
Retaining ligaments
SMAS and deep tissue support
Jawline definition
Midface descent
Loss of volume
Neck laxity and platysma changes
A facelift addresses these foundational elements — not just the surface — to restore youthful lift, clean jawline contour, and natural transitions.
Dr. Ramly’s Facelift Philosophy
Precision. Balance. Identity preservation.
Your facelift must look refined, harmonious, and unmistakably “you.”
No overfilling. No tension. No distortion.
Our guiding principles:
Natural movement
Soft, seamless transitions
Anatomically correct deep-layer elevation
No visible signs of pull or tightness
Balanced rejuvenation of face and neck
Fine, meticulous incision design
Restoration rather than change
This is the standard of modern Beverly Hills facelift surgery.
Deep-Plane Facelift vs. Traditional Facelift
Why Deep-Plane Is Often Superior
The deep-plane facelift works in the natural glide plane beneath the SMAS, lifting the entire facial unit as one cohesive structure.
Compared to traditional skin lifts or limited SMAS lifts, the deep-plane approach offers:
More natural results
Better lift of the midface and nasolabial folds
Longer-lasting outcomes
Less tension on the skin
Soft, fluid motion without stiffness
Minimal risk of “pulled look”
The result is a rejuvenated face that looks authentic, elegant, and beautifully balanced.
What Areas a Facelift Improves
A facelift can address:
Midface descent
Jowling
Loss of jawline definition
Deep nasolabial folds
Marionette lines
Lower face heaviness
Neck laxity (when paired with neck lift)
Facial deflation (when paired with fat grafting)
For many patients, the facelift is combined with a neck lift and/or fat grafting for the most complete, natural result.
Facelift + Neck Lift (Often Performed Together)
The face and neck age together — and rejuvenation should reflect that.
When both areas are addressed in harmony, the result is:
A clean cervicomental angle
A defined jawline
Smooth lower-face transitions
A cohesive, youthful profile
Most patients achieve the most elegant outcome when facelift and neck lift are paired.
Facelift + Fat Grafting
Volume loss significantly contributes to facial aging.
Strategic fat grafting restores:
Cheek shape
Under-eye support
Temple volume
Jawline contour
Overall youthful balance
Fat grafting provides soft, natural, long-lasting volume using your own cells.
This combination is especially powerful for patients with Ozempic/GLP-1–related facial deflation.
Ideal Candidates for a Facelift
You may be a candidate if you notice:
Jowling or lower-face heaviness
Loss of jawline definition
Loose skin or platysma banding
Midface descent
Deep folds around the mouth
Facial deflation or volume loss
Change in neck contour
A tired or aged appearance despite good skincare
You want results that look refreshed, balanced, and never overdone.
What Results You Can Expect
A properly executed facelift can provide:
A naturally lifted midface
A crisp, refined jawline
A smooth neck contour (with combined neck lift)
Improved cheek structure
Softer folds and lines
Restored youthful proportions
Subtle, elegant rejuvenation that enhances — not changes — your face
Most patients appear 10–15 years younger, without looking like they had “work done.”
Your Beverly Hills Facelift Experience
Comprehensive consultation with Dr. Ramly
Photography and deep-layer anatomic assessment
Personalized surgical plan
Accredited Beverly Hills surgical facility
Quiet-luxury care before, during, and after surgery
Natural results refined over weeks to months
Long-lasting outcomes that age gracefully
Patients consistently share that they “feel like themselves again — just refreshed, confident, and lifted.”
Recovery Timeline
Although recovery varies, most patients can expect:
Week 1: swelling, bruising, tightness
Week 2: significant improvement; many return to social settings
Weeks 3–6: refinement of contour and movement
Months 3–12: full maturation of results
There is minimal long-term discomfort; most recovery is social, not physical.
Why Choose Dr. Elie Ramly
Dr. Ramly is a Harvard-trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in:
Deep-plane facelift
Neck lift & deep-neck anatomy
Fat grafting & volume restoration
Facial rejuvenation after weight loss
Scar refinement and meticulous closure
His results are known for their believability, balance, restraint, and quiet luxury.
You are cared for with precision, discretion, and the highest level of aesthetic detail.
What Patients Say
Patients commonly tell us:
“I don’t want to look pulled — I just want my jawline back.”
“I want to look refreshed, younger, but still like myself.”
“My neck aged faster than my face.”
“Fillers stopped working and now things look heavier.”
“I want a clean, elegant, natural result.”
This is exactly what a modern deep-plane facelift achieves.
Facelift FAQs
What does a facelift specifically address?
A facelift is designed to improve jawline definition, jowling, midface descent, and laxity of the lower face and neck by repositioning deeper facial tissues rather than simply tightening the skin.
What type of facelift techniques do you use?
Dr. Ramly performs advanced deep-plane and SMAS-based facelift techniques, selected based on each patient’s anatomy, degree of aging, and aesthetic goals rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
How long do facelift results last?
A properly performed facelift can provide results that can last 10–15 years. While the natural aging process continues, addressing the deeper facial layers allows patients to age more gracefully over time.
Will a facelift make me look unnatural or “pulled”?
Modern facelift techniques focus on restoring natural facial balance, not creating a tight appearance. When performed correctly, patients look refreshed and rested—without obvious signs of surgery.
Is a facelift painful?
Most patients report mild tightness and swelling in the first few days rather than significant pain. Discomfort is typically well controlled with prescribed medications and improves steadily throughout the first week of recovery.
How much downtime should I expect after a facelift?
Bruising and swelling improve significantly within 10–14 days, and many patients feel comfortable appearing in public around that time. Subtle refinement continues over several weeks.
Will I have visible scars after a facelift?
Dr Ramly’s facelift incisions are carefully placed to be seamlessly hidden along and behind the natural contours of the ear and within the hair or hairline. Once healed, they are typically well concealed and difficult to detect.
Will I need drains after my facelift?
In some cases, small drains are placed temporarily to reduce fluid accumulation. When used, they are usually removed within 24 hours after surgery.
Can a facelift be combined with other facial procedures?
Yes. A facelift is often combined with procedures such as neck lift, eyelid surgery, brow lift, or fat grafting to achieve balanced, comprehensive facial rejuvenation when appropriate.
When will I see my final facelift result?
Early improvement is visible within the first few weeks, but final results continue to refine over 3–6 months as swelling resolves and tissues settle naturally.
How is a deep-plane OR MODERN SMAS facelift different from skin-only tightening?
By repositioning deeper facial structures and/or treating the SMAS layer using modern techniques depending on your anatomy and needs, Dr. Ramly’s personalized techniques allow the skin to redrape naturally without tension, significantly reducing any risk of an artificial or over-tightened appearance.
How do I know if a facelift is the right procedure for me?
Patients who are bothered by structural facial aging that cannot be adequately addressed with non-surgical treatments may be good candidates. A personalized consultation is essential to determine the most appropriate approach.
To learn whether a facelift is right for you, schedule a confidential consultation with Dr. Ramly in our Beverly Hills office.