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A facelift, also known as a rhytidectomy, is a highly customizable procedure designed to treat sagging skin, deep creases, and a noticeable loss of facial definition caused by gravity, sun exposure, or the natural aging process. This cosmetic face surgery reverses these effects by repostioning and tightening the facial tissues, removing excess and sagging skin, and redefining the contour in the cheeks, jawline, and neck.
Our team of expert plastic surgeons in Fort Lauderdale, Dr. Brandon Elnekaveh, Dr. Rohan Policherl, and Dr. John Pinnella, uses modern techniques that go beyond skin-level tightening. They work beneath the surface, repositioning the underlying SMAS layer (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) to ensure results that are not only more natural but longer-lasting.
At South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery, we are commited in creating facelift surgical plans tailored to your needs, goals, lifestyle, and aesthetic preference to achieve a powerful rejuvenation or a more conservative facial refresh.
At the South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery, our facelift surgeries are performed by our team of expert surgeons, including Dr. John Pinnella. Dr. Pinnella is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, known for his precision and extensive experience that allow him to deliver the most natural and long-lasting facelift results.
Our team performs facelift surgeries at our center located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, providing aesthetic care for patients all around the country, including areas like Miami, Boca Raton, and Palm Beach, including patients who travel internationally seeking the best and most advanced technology in cosmetic care.
At the South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery, we understand that every patient comes with different concerns, aesthetic goals, anatomy, and lifestyles. This becomes the main reason why we’re committed to creating a customized facelift approach to every patient.
Our team of expert surgeons will examine and evaluate you through a consultation, and whether you’re seeking to lift or remove sagging skin, redefine your jawline, or restore a youthful volume and facial structure, our team uses precision-based techniques delivering exceptionally natural results that feel unique to you.
Facelift surgery in Fort Lauderdale at the South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery starts at $3,999 (Surgeon and anesthesia fee not included). Your coordinator will provide your custom final price, which varies depending on the extent of your surgery and if you’re combining any other procedure like rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, or a brow lift.
We believe that your dream cosmetic procedure should feel accessible. This is why your consultant will walk you through our options for flexible financing options through third-party companies with easy and quick application. Our staff is here to guide you from start to finish to ensure a smooth process and help you make an informed decision.

Para signos avanzados de envejecimiento en la parte media de la cara, la línea de la mandíbula y el cuello. Las incisiones pueden comenzar en la línea del cabello en o por encima de la sien se extienden hacia abajo alrededor de la parte frontal de la oreja y detrás de la parte inferior de la oreja a continuación, de nuevo detrás de la oreja y en la línea del cabello.

This is an ideal approach for those patients experiencing mild to moderate signs of aging or sagging skin; patients are usually in their 40s and 50s. Incisions are placed right below or at the temple and extend below and behind the ear to achieve a subtle lift.

This technique is focused on loose skin at the jawline, below the chin, and the neck area. This type of procedure can improve the look of a double chin, vertical banding, or turkey neck. Incisions are placed near the earlobe and extend below and behind the ear; it blends with the hairline and the natural creases of the back of the neck.

Many patients are not ready yet to commit to surgery, and thread lifts are the ideal non-surgical approach. The absorbable barbed sutures are placed under the skin and used to pull the tissue into position. These absorbable threads stimulate collagen production over time.
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Rellene nuestro formulario de consulta virtual en línea para que podamos obtener más información sobre usted y sus necesidades específicas. Asegúrese de incluir cualquier duda o pregunta que tenga para nuestro personal o cirujanos. También existe la opción de adjuntar fotos para que el cirujano las revise cuando evalúe su caso.
En la mayoría de los casos, el asesor de atención al paciente asignado le enviará una propuesta por correo electrónico en un plazo de 24 horas a partir del envío de la solicitud. Este le mostrará un desglose de los precios, lo que está incluido y los siguientes pasos para seguir adelante con la cirugía. También podrá ponerse en contacto con su asesor si tiene alguna pregunta o duda sobre su cirugía de lifting facial.
Para seguir adelante con su cirugía de lifting facial, el cirujano debe evaluar su rostro y sus objetivos específicos. Los pacientes pueden enviar fotos incluyendo múltiples ángulos (frontal, ambos perfiles, y la cabeza titulada hacia atrás) junto con comentarios acerca de sus objetivos y preocupaciones, o pueden programar una videollamada a su conveniencia para reunirse virtualmente con el cirujano. Ofrecemos consultas virtuales con el Dr. Robert Cucin, el Dr. John Pinnella, el Dr. Brandon Elnekaveh, y el Dr. Rohan Policherla. También ofrecemos consultas en persona con un depósito de $ 500 que va hacia el costo total de su cirugía de estiramiento facial.
Después de su consulta, ya sea enviando fotos, por videollamada o en persona, el cirujano creará un plan quirúrgico y le aprobará como candidato para la cirugía de lifting facial. El cirujano también podría sugerirle otro procedimiento. Su asesor de atención al paciente se pondrá en contacto con usted para confirmar la aprobación del cirujano y responder a cualquier pregunta que pueda tener.
Una vez que esté listo para seguir adelante, puede dejar un depósito de $ 500 usando una tarjeta de crédito, dinero en efectivo, o uno de nuestros socios de financiación de confianza. Este depósito se destina al coste total de su cirugía. Los depósitos no son reembolsables, pero permanecen como un crédito del centro por un período de un año.
Después de dejar su depósito, usted está listo para programar su cirugía. Nuestro supervisor de programación se pondrá en contacto con usted y elegirá las fechas para sus citas preoperatorias y quirúrgicas que más le convengan. Si usted no está listo para programar de inmediato, háganoslo saber cuándo ponerse en contacto y estaremos encantados de seguir en un momento posterior.
Obtenga una consulta gratuita sobre lifting facial. Introduzca sus datos a continuación y uno de nuestros coordinadores se pondrá en contacto con usted para iniciar el proceso de consulta.
30 - 1 día antes de la intervención
Día de la cirugía
1 día postoperatorio
1 semana postoperatoria
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2-12 meses postoperatorio
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Lifting facial y de cuello
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Cirugía de cara, cuello y ojos
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Así que han pasado 4 días desde la cirugía, y sintiéndome mejor día a día. Ya estoy viendo los cambios y no puedo esperar a ver cómo será el próximo mes. Quiero expresar muchas gracias al increíble personal quirúrgico y postoperatorio también. Todos me trataron con cariño, comprensión y compasión. Increíble al Dr. Pinella. ¡GRACIAS!
Lifting medio facial y de cuello
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Recientemente me sometí a un lifting facial realizado por el Dr. Pinnella, y no podría estar más contenta con la experiencia y los resultados.
**Por qué elegí a este cirujano**
Sus muchos años de experiencia y sus excelentes credenciales me dieron confianza en su pericia.
Las impresionantes fotos del antes y el después del sitio web mostraban unos resultados naturales y bellos, que le diferenciaban de otras opciones.
Durante nuestra consulta preoperatoria, fue minucioso, atento y escuchó de verdad mis preocupaciones y preferencias, lo que me hizo sentir tranquila y comprendida.
**Experiencia quirúrgica y resultados**
Llevo sólo tres días de postoperatorio y los resultados ya superan mis expectativas: las mejoras son hermosas y de aspecto natural.
Veo que su habilidad y atención al detalle son extraordinarias. Recomiendo encarecidamente el Dr. Pinnella a cualquiera que esté considerando la cirugía estética facial; su profesionalismo, experiencia y enfoque centrado en el paciente realmente lo distinguen. Gracias, Dr. Pinnella, por su atención excepcional y por ayudarme a verme y sentirme lo mejor posible.
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Lifting facial
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¡Doctor increíble! ¡Vi el Dr. Pinnella, que tiene 45 años de experiencia - simplemente increíble - habla con usted, se toma su tiempo, responde a las preguntas, hizo mi estiramiento facial, estiramiento de cuello y estiramiento de cejas! ¡Me encanto!
Cara, cuello, cejas
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Lifting facial y de cuello
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Minilifting facial
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Lifting facial y de cuello
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Lifting facial y de cuello
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Brandon Elnekaveh, MD es un cirujano plástico y reconstructivo especializado en cirugía estética.
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Rohan Policherla, MD es un cirujano plástico y reconstructivo especializado en cirugía estética.
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John Pinnella, MD es un cirujano plástico y reconstructivo especializado en cirugía estética.
La técnica de Lifting Facial SMAS o Plicatura SMAS es la más utilizada en el Centro de Cirugía Estética del Sur de Florida por los excelentes resultados que puede proporcionar y los mínimos riesgos que presenta en comparación con otras técnicas, como el lifting facial plano profundo. Para entender esta técnica, primero debemos definir la capa SMAS, sentado justo debajo de la piel el Sistema Aponeurótico Muscular Superficial o SMAS incluye el tejido conectivo y los músculos de la cara.
Debajo de la capa SMAS se encuentra otra capa de fascia que protege las estructuras nerviosas faciales. Por lo tanto, al mantener el plano quirúrgico dentro de la capa SMAS, se reduce el riesgo de dañar los nervios. La plicatura del SMAS permite obtener unos resultados espectaculares en el lifting facial y de cuello al levantar y reposicionar el tejido conjuntivo y los músculos de la cara sin dañar las estructuras nerviosas subyacentes.
A brow or forehead lift is designed to reduce the appearance of wrinkles of the forehead, correct brow position and asymmetry, and improve hooding over upper eyelids. Incisions are strategically placed at the hairline but can also be made at the top of the head to deliver discreet results.
Many patients experience the loss of fat, reducing facial volume, contour, and a generally youthful appearance. Facial fat grafting focuses on using your own fat and, with high-precision techniques, grafting it back into the face to restore volume loss and asymmetry.
Blepharoplasty or eyelid lifts are ideal for patients who are looking to address loose or excess skin around the upper and/or lower eyelids. Incisions are placed near the lash line to ensure discreet and optimal healing, as well as allowing your surgeon to remove the fatty deposits or bags below the eyelids.
Canthopexy is often combined with a blepharoplasty; it is designed to improve the shape of the outer corner of the lower eyelid. This technique is ideal for patients who are looking to tighten the tendon that runs along the lower eyelid.
Direct neck lift is ideal for those who are dealing with extensive skin laxity or vertical banding along the neck. The incision is placed vertically down the neck to allow your surgeon to tighten the muscles and the tissue, delivering proportionate and balanced results.
Chin augmentation focuses on adding more volume, size, and projection of the chin with the use of an implant. Patients experience improvements in the jawline and overall facial proportions. An implant is placed on the existing facial bone, and the incision is made inside the mouth or the chin, making it almost fully invisible.
Submental liposuction involves the removal of excess fat right beneath the chin using liposuction techniques. Your surgeon redefines your jawline and eliminates the look of a double chin with the use of a small cannula.
A facelift, also known as a rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic procedure designed to lift and tighten the facial tissues for those patients who are dealing with sagging skin, deep creases, and loose skin around the jawline and mid-area of the face. Our surgeons use the SMAS technique to target the underlying muscles and tissues to ensure a long-lasting result beyond simple skin tightening.
Ideal candidates are patients who are overall healthy and are dealing with moderate to advanced signs of aging in the lower face and neck. Ideal patients often have good skin elasticity, a good bone structure, and realistic expectations.
A full facelift is designed for those patients who experience moderate sagging and have significant skin laxity. This procedure targets multiple areas, including the midface, jawline, and neck. A mini facelift focuses on early signs of aging or mild skin laxity due to sun exposure, delivering subtle rejuvenation.
A facelift takes around 3-6 hours, and it all depends on the surgical technique chosen by your surgeon and whether it is combined with other procedures. This surgery is performed under general anesthesia to ensure the patient’s comfort and safety.
Most patients experienced swelling, bruising, and tightness around the treated area during the first week. Your surgeon may clear you within 7-10 days to return to light activities and resume your work schedule. Patients who are at their one-month mark start seeing a more visible contour while swelling keeps subsiding. Final results are visible around the 6-8 month mark.
Facelifts can last around 7-10 years, and depending on your skin quality, genetics, lifestyle habits, and skin exposure, your facelift results can be impacted. It is important to know that minor touch-ups will be needed due to the normal aging process. Limiting sun exposure and the use of skincare can help you extend your results even longer.
No, it is important to choose a surgeon who understands your anatomy and uses high-precision techniques like the SMAS to not change your natural structure. Modern facelift techniques focus on repositioning deep facial structure for a soft and natural lift.
Para mejorar los resultados generales, el lifting facial suele combinarse con:
At the South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery, facelift procedures start at $3,999 (anesthesia and surgeon fees not included). Your coordinator will provide your final custom price once your surgery plan is created by your surgeon. Pricing will vary based on the extent of your surgery, chosen technique, and whether you’re combining your procedure with any other surgery.
Most patients who decide to get a facelift procedure are between the ages of 45 and 60, when skin laxity and deeper wrinkles become more visible. However, patients who choose a mini-facelift are in their late 30s or early 40s and experience mild sagging due to sun exposure or hormonal changes.
Initial swelling will subside within 2-3 weeks, allowing you to have a better visual of your final results. However, final swelling will continue to heal around the 3-6 months mark, and are able to see final results within the 6-12 months.
El lifting facial se considera muy seguro cuando lo realiza un cirujano plástico experimentado y certificado. Dicho esto, como con cualquier procedimiento quirúrgico, las complicaciones potenciales pueden incluir:
Nuestro equipo quirúrgico toma todas las precauciones para minimizar estos riesgos y le proporcionará instrucciones pre y postoperatorias detalladas para garantizar una recuperación lo más segura y satisfactoria posible.
While a facelift rejuvenates the lower face by tightening sagging skin, refining the jawline, and lifting the cheeks, a neck lift focuses specifically on the neck and under-chin area. Many patients combine both procedures for a seamless, natural transition between the face and neck. A facelift alone can smooth jowls and deep creases, but pairing it with a neck lift helps eliminate banding, fullness, or lax skin below the jawline. Together, they create a balanced, youthful contour from every angle.
Most patients can safely return to wearing makeup about 10 to 14 days after surgery, once incisions are closed and initial swelling has subsided. It’s important to use clean brushes and gentle, non-comedogenic products to avoid irritation while your skin continues to heal. During the first few weeks, you may want to focus on lightweight, breathable formulas to let the skin recover naturally. Your surgeon will give you personalized guidance on when and how to reintroduce cosmetics safely for the smoothest healing and best results.
Absolutely — facelifts for men are becoming increasingly popular among patients who want to maintain a defined, youthful appearance while preserving masculine features. The technique is customized to enhance natural contours of the jawline, chin, and neck without creating a pulled or overdone look. Male facelift patients often seek a more refreshed, strong, and confident appearance that aligns with their lifestyle and career goals. At South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery, our surgeons specialize in tailoring facelift procedures for both men and women, ensuring results that look natural and authentic.
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