RefinedMD
800 Pollard Road, Building A
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Phone: (408) 688-2082
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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.
“I cannot say enough about Dr. Roy and his team…Dr. Roy is a true artist – – not just a great surgeon. He knew exactly what needed to be done to make my outward appearance look the age my heart and mind think I am.”
LRS64, 5-Star RealSelf review
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
A facelift and neck lift may be appropriate for healthy adults who want to address visible aging in the cheeks, jawline, and neck. While facelift surgery is commonly performed for patients in their 50s and 60s, age alone does not determine candidacy. Depending on your skin quality, facial anatomy, genetics, and degree of aging, a facelift can be appropriate at almost any adult age.
Common concerns that may make you a good candidate include:
The best candidates are generally in good health, have realistic expectations, and want longer-lasting improvement than nonsurgical treatments can provide.
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
Every face tells a story—and at RefinedMD, we make sure yours reflects vitality and confidence. Dr. Roy offers:
During your consultation, Dr. Roy assesses your anatomy, goals, and lifestyle to recommend the best surgical approach for you.
Dr. Roy’s belief that the neck is the most critical and most undertreated element of facial aging inspired him to become an expert in the deep structural neck lift technique. It is a procedure he performs consistently, distinguishing him even among surgeons who specialize in deep plane facelifts. Rather than treating only superficial tissues, Dr. Roy addresses the glands, muscles, and deep fat compartments that can prevent a standard facelift or neck lift from creating optimal definition. This demanding approach requires extensive knowledge of deep neck anatomy and a high degree of technical precision. Dr. Roy’s expertise attracts patients from across California and the country, and he has contributed to the academic literature by authoring a published book chapter on the management of difficult neck cases.
Dr. Roy has also helped advance how deep structural neck lifts are performed. He pioneered a drainless technique using fibrin glue and was an early adopter of CoolSeal® technology, which allows him to precisely address glandular and muscular structures while minimizing thermal injury, bleeding, and the risk of salivary leaks. One of the first facial plastic surgeons to incorporate CoolSeal into deep neck surgery, Dr. Roy now educates other surgeons on its clinical application.
“The deep structural neck lift is not something that even most deep plane facelift surgeons perform on a regular basis. It requires more time, more risk tolerance, and a level of anatomical comfort that takes years to develop. But the results I’m able to accomplish in the neck are simply not achievable any other way.”
—Dr. Sudeep Roy
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.
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:
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. As incisions heal, scars will initially appear slightly raised and more noticeable. They will soften and flatten during the next several months.
While experiences vary, patients generally recover along the following timeline:
The cost of a facelift depends on the extent of the procedure, the technique used, the plastic surgeon’s training and experience, 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.
Dr. Roy pairs meticulous surgical technique with a comprehensive postoperative plan designed to control swelling and bruising, support tissue healing, and make the early recovery period easier for patients.
Patients are typically able to begin light activity within a few days. Swelling, bruising, and redness generally diminish during the first week, with continued improvement as healing advances.
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Reviewed for clinical accuracy by a RefinedMD Medical Editor on September 7th, 2026.
