Category Archives: Facelift

Endoscopic vs. Deep-Plane Facelift: Which Technique Is Right for You?

Posted on September 26, 2025 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Facial aging is highly individualized, and modern facelift techniques are tailored to address specific anatomical changes. Two commonly performed approaches are the endoscopic facelift and the deep-plane facelift. Understanding the differences between these procedures can help patients and surgeons select … Continue reading →

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Endoscopic Facelift & the “Ponytail” Lift — Evidence-Based Overview, Indications, Outcomes, and Recovery

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Meta title: Endoscopic facelift vs. Ponytail lift — techniques, outcomes, and evidenceMeta description: A scientific review of endoscopic facelifting and the “ponytail” lift: mechanisms, indications, complication profiles, recovery timelines, and references for surgeons and informed patients. Introduction Minimally invasive facelifting … Continue reading →

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Mini Facelifts and Neck Lifts – How are they different from traditional facelifts?

Posted on April 25, 2025 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Contemporary patients increasingly seek plastic surgery and cosmetic medical treatments that offer the maximal effectiveness and benefit with the least amount of downtime and without any tell-tale signs of intervention. This landscape creates a situation that has made mini facelifts … Continue reading →

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Ultherapy PRIME®: A Non-Invasive Approach to Skin Lifting and Tightening

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Abstract Ultherapy PRIME® is an advanced, non-invasive treatment that builds upon the core technology of microfocused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V). It offers a non-invasive, non-surgical solution for individuals seeking improvement in skin laxity, particularly in the face and neck. By … Continue reading →

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How long does neck lift last?

Posted on April 22, 2024 by admin

The aging process is continual, and a neck lift is a surgical procedure to address and improve some of the signs of aging along the neckline and jawline. Typically the results of a neck lift will last ten to fifteen … Continue reading →

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What is a facelift? How long does a facelift usually last?

Posted on April 9, 2024 by admin

Facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a common facial plastic surgery procedure performed to address the signs of aging by repositioning ptotic and sagging tissue, removing excess skin and facial fat, while restoring volume to deficient areas. The overall effect is a … Continue reading →

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What is a deep-plane facelift? How is it different from a SMAS facelift?

Posted on February 14, 2024 by admin

During a traditional SMAS facelift, the skin and subcutaneous tissue is elevated from an incision designed around the ear in a single layer. The layer deep to the skin and subcutaneous fat is the SMAS, or superficial musculo-aponeurotic system, a … Continue reading →

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Where are the scars for a deep-plane facelift? How much downtime is there for a facelift?

Posted on February 13, 2024 by admin

The beauty of a well-designed and well-performed deep-plane facelift is that the result is youthful and natural, and the scar is virtually undetectable. The incision is hidden in the temporal hair tuft, along the back of the tragus, and in … Continue reading →

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Who is the best rhinoplasty surgeon in the world? Best Plastic Surgeon in Beverly Hills?

Posted on February 3, 2024 by admin

Any attempt at definitively and objectively determine who is the single best plastic surgeon, or rhinoplasty surgeon for that matter, is an endeavor fraught with subjectivity and destined for failure. Unlike other surgical specialities where outcomes and quality of treatment … Continue reading →

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Safe Anesthesia for Rhinoplasty

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

The way to ensure the safety of any surgical procedure, especially an elective cosmetic one, is to make sure you have an appropriate medical clearance and/or cardiology clearance, and that your surgeon operates at an AAAHC accredited surgery center with … Continue reading →

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