Rejuvenating Your Face

Our surgeons specialize in the deep plane face and neck lift technique that helps to produce dramatic results with a fresh, natural look. The effects of a deep plane facelift are long-lasting.  After their procedure with Houston facelift plastic surgeon Dr. Bob Basu or Dr. Taylor DeBusk, men and women often feel that they look years younger, more alert, and healthier.

They enjoy refined natural facial features, wrinkle reduction, and restored skin tone and texture for years to come. In developing a comprehensive facial rejuvenation plan, our surgeons will review the right surgical options for you, discussed non-surgical treatments to enhance surgical results, and also review medical grade skin care modalities to gracefully turn back the clock.

Benefits of a Facelift

Men and women often consider facelift surgery to reverse some of the most common and noticeable effects of aging on the face. A facelift can help you take years off your appearance by:

• Smoothing fine lines and wrinkles
• Lifting sagging skin
• Eliminating jowls
• Softening neck bands

If you are beginning to notice that your mid to lower face appears lined, wrinkled, and saggy and you desire a younger, more invigorated appearance, a facelift might be right for you.

Our Surgeons Use Advanced Techniques: The Deep Plane Facelift

The deep plane facelift is an outstanding procedure for achieving natural, long-lasting facelift results at any age. The key distinction from superficial skin lifts is the technique’s focus on the strength layer of the face—the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS). Instead of merely tightening loose skin, the deep plane facelift involves disconnecting the ligaments below the strength layer, allowing Dr. Basu or Dr. DeBusk to lift the SMAS and skin together as a unit. All the work is done on the deeper foundation layer of the face, and the skin gracefully glides as a unit with the deep plane work. 

This comprehensive work on the deeper layer of the face leads to more durable and aesthetically pleasing outcomes, effectively eliminating jowls and creating a defined, sharp jawline. Work on the deep plane also helps to create a crisp, flat neck. This technique reduces tension on incisions, resulting in better healing and less noticeable scars. Typically, the operation takes between 3 to 4 hours, and results can last from 5 to 15 years, depending on factors such as post-operative skincare treatments, UV protection, and lifestyle.

Learn more about the nuances of the deep plane facelift technique in our blog or podcast.

Listen to our Houston Plastic Surgery Podcast

Listen here to the Face and Neck Lift episode of Behind the Double Doors, our Houston plastic surgery podcast hosted by Dr. Bob Basu.

Who is a Candidate for a Facelift?

Healthy, non-smoking men and women from middle age onward who are concerned with wrinkles, sagging skin, and jowls on the lower face are likely good candidates for facelift surgery. Often, people who have lost a significant amount of weight may need a facelift to eliminate excess, sagging skin on the cheeks, jaws, and neck. Please note that to be considered as a candidate for facelift surgery, you must have a BMI of 40 or less.

People in their mid-40s with early signs of aging in the mid to lower face may opt for a “mini” or short-scar facelift, but shorter incisions produce more limited results. People in their 20s or 30s are generally better suited for nonsurgical facial rejuvenation options such as fillers and BOTOX® Cosmetic.

How Much Does a Facelift Cost in Houston?

Here in Houston, facelift costs can vary from $16,500 to $25,500, depending on the extent of correction. Another factor in the price is the credentialing and qualifications of your surgeon. The total cost of your procedure includes facility fees, anesthesia-related charges, and your pre- and post-op appointments.

At Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery, we offer special promotions for a variety of cosmetic procedures. We also offer plastic surgery financing options to help make your facelift work with your budget.

You may find providers offering “great deals” on a facelift in the Houston area, but exercise caution. Choosing the cheapest doctor—often an underqualified one—can put your health and your appearance at risk. Be sure that you choose a board-certified plastic surgeon with an excellent safety record, positive online reviews, and glowing patient testimonials. He or she should also specialize in facelift procedures and have an impressive before-and-after gallery.

Customizing Your Facelift

Whether your procedure is to be performed by plastic surgeon Dr. Basu or Dr. DeBusk, you will meet with your surgeon for a consultation to will discuss your concerns with you and explain the details of your Houston facelift surgery. They will take the time to understand the outcome that you want. There are a number of options to consider, including whether or not another facial procedure should be performed at the same time. Facelift surgery improves the lower two thirds of the face, and many people opt to combine procedures for a full-face rejuvenation.

Some procedures that may be combined with a facelift to maximize results include:

• Neck lift: For those with excess fat or skin in the neck area, a neck lift may be combined with a facelift for an overall improvement of the facial profile.
• Eyelid surgery: If sagging, excess, or puffy skin around the eyes is a concern, eyelid surgery can complement a facelift to create a more energized and alert look.
• Double chin treatment: There are a variety of double chin treatment options that can be combined with face surgery to further reduce jowls and improve the chin and jawline contours.
• Fat grafting: This is commonly incorporated into facelift procedures to restore the natural, youthful shape of the cheeks.
• Laser skin rejuvenation: These treatments for nonsurgical skin tightening, resurfacing, and anti-aging may give even more comprehensive results when combined with your facelift.

Our surgeons will work with you to determine a surgical plan that best suits your needs to create the results that you hope for.

Your Facelift Surgery

During your facelift surgery, your surgeon makes well-concealed incisions in front of and behind the ear in natural folds and creases. The extent of these incisions will depend on the extent of correction.

Full facelift

Most people with significant signs of aging in the lower face are best served with a traditional facelift. This involves an incision that starts in front of the ear (sideburn area) then curves along the junction of the earlobe and face, behind the ear and into the hairline.

Through these incisions, he makes adjustments to strengthen and tighten the underlying foundation structures of the face, called the SMAS. This is an important part of creating a natural looking, long-lasting facelift result. The procedure also lifts and re-drapes the overlying skin and removes any excess. This is done carefully and subtly to avoid a tight or pulled appearance.

Short Scar or “Mini” Facelift

For individuals who want to correct mild to moderate sagging of the cheeks and jaw line, incisions can be shorter. In many cases, the tradeoff for a slightly shorter scar is a more limited, shorter-lasting result. Individuals with wrinkles, jowls, and excess, sagging skin are better suited to a traditional facelift. Your surgeon will work with you to determine whether a limited incision facelift is right for you.

Our facelift plastic surgeons takes great care to create the most natural-appearing results possible from every facelift. Patients look like younger, refreshed versions of themselves, not someone who has “had work done.”

About Facelift Scars

Concerns about scarring should not dictate the facelift approach you choose. Both of our plastic surgeons are very meticulous about the placement and closure of the incisions, resulting in minimized scars that will fade over time. They will work with you to ensure that your facelift achieves the results that you want, and that scars are undetectable once healed. You will be able to wear your hair up or very short without anyone knowing that you’ve had surgery.

Your Recovery & Results

Following your facelift procedure, your surgeon will provide detailed recovery instructions. You may be sent home with bandages to help to reduce swelling and bruising, but these symptoms typically diminish within the first week after surgery. Most people can expect to return to their normal activity level within the next few days, although it’s recommended that they refrain from very strenuous exercise or heavy lifting for 2 to 3 weeks post-op.

After recovery, your results should appear smooth, natural, and refreshed. Many men and women often say that those in their social circles are unable to tell that they’ve even had facial plastic surgery.

Schedule your consultation with our expert plastic surgeons

The results of your surgery are the direct result of the experience, skills, and artistry of your plastic surgeon. Our caring surgeons are experts in facelift surgery in Houston, TX. Dr. Bob Basu, the visionary behind Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery, and facial plastic surgeon Dr. Taylor DeBusk possess an extensive knowledge of facial anatomy and physiology. They utilize their expertise, deep understanding of facial anatomy, and precision in surgery to refresh and elevate your facial aesthetics.

Each facelift procedure is customized to suit your unique needs, and your surgeon will ensure that you are well-informed about the procedure’s specifics and how to facilitate a swift recovery and attain optimal results. Beyond facelifts, our plastic surgeons also offer a comprehensive range of facial rejuvenation procedures, including rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, brow lift, hairline advancement, ear surgery, lip lift, and more.

Our practice has two locations for your convenience, in both Cypress and the Galleria and Uptown Houston area.

To find out why so many people in the Houston area choose Dr. Basu for their facelift procedures, request a consultation using our online form, or call or text our office at (713) 799-2278 to schedule your appointment.

Areas served:

• Uptown Houston
• Cypress