Modern facelift techniques create more natural-looking, longer-lasting results than procedures performed decades ago. By repositioning the deeper facial tissues rather than simply tightening the skin, today’s facelift procedures address sagging in the cheeks, jawline, and neck while preserving natural facial expression. Research suggests that patients continue to look younger than they did before surgery, even years after their procedure.
What Are the Newest Facelift Techniques?
Modern approaches, such as SMAS and deep plane facelift techniques, focus on deeper facial tissues rather than simply tightening the skin. One of the most important advances is addressing the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS), a layer of tissue beneath the skin that helps support the face. By repositioning the SMAS and restoring lost facial volume when appropriate, surgeons can create more natural-looking, longer-lasting results.
Why Natural-Looking Facelift Results Last Longer
A study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery found that facelift patients continued to look younger than they did before surgery more than 5 years after their procedures, despite normal aging. The findings support what many plastic surgeons observe in practice: Modern facelift techniques that address the deeper facial tissues and restore lost facial volume with fat transfer tend to produce more natural-looking, longer-lasting results than older skin-only approaches.
By repositioning underlying facial structures rather than simply tightening the skin, today’s facelift procedures create results that age more naturally over time.
Do Modern Facelifts Include the Neck?
In many cases, yes. A facelift primarily addresses the lower two-thirds of the face, including the cheeks, jawline, and jowls, and it is often combined with a neck lift to improve loose skin and muscle banding beneath the chin. Treating the face and neck together can create a smoother jawline and a more natural transition between the two, contributing to a more youthful overall appearance.
Considering a Facelift?
The best way to learn whether a facelift is right for you is through a personalized consultation. Contact the Parker Center today to discuss your goals or call us at (201) 967-1212 to schedule your appointment.
This post was originally published in 2013 and updated in 2026.
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