9 Types of Facelift Techniques

True facelifts involve both lifting and removing sagging skin to provide a rejuvenated, youthful appearance that lasts. This approach creates natural-looking results by elevating deeper facial tissues, offering comprehensive facial and neck transformation.
Best for: Those seeking long-term, full-face improvement.

The mini facelift targets early signs of aging, focusing on the jawline and neck. It offers a more subtle lift with incisions discreetly placed around the ears, creating a youthful contour without extensive surgery.
Best for: Individuals in their 30s or 40s experiencing initial signs of sagging.

Shown in image: Before & After mini facelift of 45 year old female by Konstantin Vasyukevich, MD.

The MACS (Minimal Access Cranial Suspension) facelift is a modified mini facelift with incisions around the temple and ears. This technique minimizes scarring while lifting sagging skin, offering a balance between enhancement and minimal invasiveness.
Best for: Those looking for subtle but longer-lasting facial rejuvenation.

This approach, named for the submuscular aponeurotic system (SMAS) layer, lifts the deeper structural tissue of the face to produce long-lasting support and natural outcomes. Many facelift types use this technique to enhance durability.
Best for: Anyone seeking both aesthetic and structural facial support.

The full facelift offers an extensive lift that covers the face and neck, addressing deeper facial structures and multiple areas of sagging. It is designed for those wanting transformative results.
Best for: People seeking an all-encompassing approach for significant aging correction.

This advanced technique targets deeper layers of facial tissue, releasing ligaments to achieve a youthful look with minimal skin disruption. The deep-plane facelift highly effective and typically results in a faster recovery than a full facelift.
Best for: Those looking for significant lift and contour with a moderate recovery time.

The endoscopic facelift elevates the cheeks with minimal invasion, creating a refreshed midface contour. Although it does not address broader facial aging, it’s ideal for enhancing the cheeks’ shape.
Best for: Individuals wanting subtle lift focused on cheek definition.

The thread lift elevates skin using specially designed threads, creating a quick, temporary lift. With no skin removal, this non-surgical option suits those seeking minimal downtime but the effect is short-lived.
Best for: People wanting a temporary, non-surgical lift.

Using fillers instead of lifting, non-surgical rejuvenation techniques improve volume, creating a youthful contour without altering skin tightness. This is effective for camouflaging early aging signs. Best for: Anyone seeking facial volume and contour enhancement without surgery.

Konstantin Vasyukevich, MD, one of New York's premier facial plastic surgeons, can help you achieve natural, youthful results with his advanced facelift techniques. With a solid reputation built on precision and artistry, Dr. Konstantin’s double board certification and years of experience bring a unique level of expertise to every procedure. Join the many patients who trust Dr. Konstantin to rejuvenate their look with care and innovation.