What Is a Facelift?

A facelift is a surgical procedure that lifts and tightens the facial tissues to reduce sagging and restore a more youthful contour in the lower two-thirds of the face. Unlike a mini facelift, which focuses on the jawline and chin, a traditional facelift tightens sagging skin in the mid-face area, including the cheeks and nasolabial folds. As a facelift expert, Dr. Roy uses deep plane facelift techniques that lift and reposition tissue and muscle below the skin’s surface to address sagging skin, jowls, and deep folds. He often combines it with a neck lift to tighten loose skin and muscle bands under the chin to restore a more youthful definition.

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Before & After Facelift Case 1081 View 1 View in Los Gatos & San Jose, CA
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A late 50’s female was concerned about heavy jowling in her lower face and age-related changes around her eyes. She underwent a lower face and neck lift, endoscopic browlift, upper and lower blepharoplasty, and facial fat transfer. She was pleased with the improved laxity in her lower neck and the reduction in the hooding of her eyes. Most impor... Read More
Before & After Facelift Case 1002 View 1 View in Los Gatos & San Jose, CA
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This late 60’s female, with a history of a previous mini-lift by another plastic surgeon 6 years prior, came to see us interested in a “tuck-up” procedure. Still incredibly active and working in retail, she felt that her prominent jowls, neck skin laxity, and eye bags were aging her significantly compared to her colleagues and peers. She was ver... Read More
Before & After Facelift Case 1025 View 1 View in Los Gatos & San Jose, CA
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This mid 50’s female presented for concerns related to neck skin laxity and prominent jowling. Having taken very good care of her skin and volume needs in her face, she realized that her neck was aging at an accelerated rate compared to her face and that non-surgical intervention were not working quite as well. Her dermatologist had recommended... Read More
Before & After Facelift Case 1055 View 1 View in Los Gatos & San Jose, CA
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This is a patient in her late 50s who over a short period of time became increasingly aware of progressive lower facial skin laxity, jowling, deep marionette lines, and crepey skin on the neck. She was also not happy with how long and thin her upper lip appeared in pictures. Wanting a longer-lasting approach to address her concerns, she sought D... Read More
Before & After Facelift Case 1056 View 1 View in Los Gatos & San Jose, CA
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This early 60’s female was concerned with age-related changes in her lower face and neck. She had only ever tried Botox before and was particularly concerned about puffiness under her eyes. After undergoing a lower face and neck lift, she saw significant improvement in her lower face laxity and jowling, resulting in a more youthful and refreshed... Read More
Before & After Facelift Case 1075 View 1 View in Los Gatos & San Jose, CA
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This early 50’s female was concerned with wrinkles around her mouth, marionette lines, and deflated lips. To address these concerns, she underwent a lower face and neck lift with cervical liposuction, upper and lower blepharoplasty. She was happy with the improved jawline definition, neck laxity, and the softening of lines around her mouth, resu... Read More
Before & After Facelift Case 1001 View 1 View in Los Gatos & San Jose, CA
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This is a patient in her late 50s who prior to meeting Dr. Sudeep Roy was frequently being treated with Sculptra to help improve lost volume in her face as well as improve surface wrinkles especially deep marionette lines created from prominent skin laxity and jowling in the lower face. She had also developed banding in the neck and very trouble... Read More
Before & After Facelift Case 1005 View 1 View in Los Gatos & San Jose, CA
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This late 40’s female came to us to discuss management of the lower face and neck. She had always been somewhat self-conscious of lack of definition between the chin and neck, and as she got older, noticed progressively worsening jowling and a fading jawline. Although she was anxious about the prospect of surgery, she was reassured after viewing... Read More

Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.

What Is a Deep Plane Facelift?

A deep plane facelift is an advanced surgical technique that repositions the deeper facial muscles and ligaments beneath the fibrous SMAS layer of tissue and muscle, providing more natural, longer-lasting rejuvenation than a traditional facelift. Dr. Roy specializes in the extended preservation-style deep plane facelift at our Los Gatos practice.  

This technique is ideal for patients with more advanced signs of aging, and it’s particularly effective in rejuvenating the midface and jawline. Because Dr. Roy works in the deeper tissue planes, there is less tension on the skin, which means faster healing and minimal visible scarring.

Dr. Sudeep Roy
Dr. Sudeep Roy
Double Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Roy’s personable bedside manner inspires the confidence and trust of our facial plastic surgery patients. A graduate of Stanford University, Dr. Roy completed a rigorous 5-year residency focused exclusively on facial plastic surgery and fellowship training with the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS).

Meet Dr. Sudeep Roy
Facial Plastic Surgeon
Double Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Your Facelift & Neck Lift Options

Every face tells a story—and at RefinedMD, we make sure yours reflects vitality and confidence. Dr. Roy offers:

  • Deep Plane Facelift: A sophisticated approach to lifting and resuspending the underlying facial structures for a more comprehensive and natural result.
  • SMAS Facelift: Younger patients with less severe sagging may be good candidates for a SMAS facelift, which also creates natural-looking results.
  • Mini Facelift: Best for early signs of aging with shorter incisions and recovery time.
  • Neck Lift: Tightens skin and muscle under the chin and along the neck to restore definition.

During your consultation, Dr. Roy assesses your anatomy, goals, and lifestyle to recommend the best surgical approach for you.

Renuvion® J-Plasma

A Renuvion (formerly J-Plasma) treatment is a less-invasive alternative for facial rejuvenation. Loose, sagging skin on and around the neck can now be treated with a minimally invasive procedure that uses a single incision and has a much shorter downtime than a neck lift or facelift.

Complementary Treatments

Facelift patients can often benefit by combining procedures to maximize results and address multiple concerns at once. Some of the most effective treatments to combine with a facelift include:

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How Long Is Facelift Recovery?

Facelift recovery typically takes about 2 to 3 weeks for most swelling and bruising to subside, with continued refinement over several months. Recovery is one of the most common concerns for patients considering a facelift.

While experiences vary, patients generally recover along the following timeline:

  • Day of surgery: Return home under the supervision of an adult friend or family member. 
  • 7 days: Sutures are removed. Noticeable improvement. 
  • 7 to 10 days: Most patients feel ready to resume their normal daily activities. At this point, most bruising and swelling will have decreased. 
  • 2 weeks: Resume low-impact activities. 
  • 3 weeks: Return to intense fitness regimens.
  • 6 to 12 weeks: Full results are visible.

How Much Does a Facelift Cost in the South Bay?

The cost of a facelift depends on the extent of the procedure, the technique used, the training and experience of the plastic surgeon, and several other factors. When you come to RefinedMD in Los Gatos for a facelift consultation with Dr. Roy, we’ll provide a detailed price quote that you can review before scheduling your surgery.

Rapid Recovery Protocols

Comfort and rapid recovery are central to Dr. Roy’s technique. His advanced protocol integrates regenerative medicine to reduce inflammation and promote healing.

  • Fibrin glue seals tissues and limits bruising without the need for drains.
  • Lightweight postoperative care eliminates heavy compression dressings.
  • IV hydration therapy replenishes nutrients and supports tissue recovery.
  • Peptide therapy and hyperbaric oxygen sessions enhance circulation and oxygenation for faster healing.

Most patients resume light activities within days, with visible swelling and redness improving steadily during the first week.

Request Your Consultation Today

Are you ready to rediscover a refreshed, refined, and more youthful you? Request a consultation with Dr. Roy to discuss your facelift options and learn why people from San Jose, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Cupertino, and throughout the Bay Area trust him to create natural-looking results. Or call us at (408) 688-2082 to schedule an appointment.

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