At Maan Plastic Surgery, Dr. Maan offers the in-office facelift, also known as the awake facelift, to address sagging skin, facial lines, and a softened jawline. Performed under local anesthesia, this approach restores youthful contours with greater comfort, quicker recovery, and natural results tailored to your unique features.
Lift your facial skin without going under
An in-office facelift, also called an awake facelift, is a surgical procedure performed under local anesthesia to lift and tighten the lower face and neck. By addressing sagging skin, jowls, and facial laxity, it restores youthful definition while maintaining expressiveness. With the deep plane technique, the deeper support layers are released and lifted for comprehensive, natural rejuvenation. Unlike a traditional facelift, this option avoids general anesthesia and allows for a smoother recovery. Dr. Maan customizes this surgical procedure to refresh your appearance with precision and lasting, natural-looking results.
In-office facelift corrects:
- Sagging skin along the lower face
- Jowls that soften the jawline
- Loose skin and banding in the neck
- Deep facial folds and creases
- Loss of youthful facial definition
Your in-office facelift session
During your in-office facelift session, Dr. Maan begins by numbing the treatment area with local anesthesia, sometimes combined with light oral sedation for added comfort. Once the skin is prepared, he makes short, carefully placed incisions hidden along the hairline near the temples and continuing around the natural curves of the ear. Through these incisions, Dr. Maan gains access to the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) and performs a deep plane release, working beneath the SMAS to mobilize the deeper facial layers and ligaments that provide long-lasting structural support.
He then repositions and tightens the deeper plane with precise suturing techniques, restoring lift to the midface, jawline, and neck. Excess skin is trimmed, and the remaining skin is re-draped to create smoother, more youthful contours without tension or an over-pulled look. The incisions are closed to promote subtle, natural results. You can leave the office the same day with noticeable yet refined rejuvenation.
Advantages of awake facelift:
- Reduced risks compared to general anesthesia
- Shorter recovery time
- Less bruising, swelling, and blood loss
- Ability to return home the same day
- Safe option for patients with medical conditions
- Enhanced comfort with local anesthesia and light sedation
- Avoid paying any surgery center facility and anesthesia fees
Your journey to recovery: side effects & downtime
After your awake facelift, you can expect some bruising, swelling, and mild discomfort in the treated areas. These side effects are temporary and usually improve significantly within the first week. Dr. Maan will provide you with detailed aftercare instructions, including how to care for your incisions, manage swelling, and protect your results as you heal. Most patients find that over-the-counter pain medication, along with rest, is sufficient to ease any discomfort.
You will typically have sutures removed within a week, and many people feel comfortable returning to work and light daily activities around the same time. However, it’s important to avoid strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and direct sun exposure for four to five weeks. While visible improvements appear quickly, your final results continue to refine as swelling resolves over several months, leaving you with smoother contours and a refreshed, natural appearance.
Schedule your consultation with Dr. Maan
Dr. Maan is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with advanced fellowship training in aesthetic surgery at the renowned Marten Clinic and extensive residency experience at Stanford. With a background in regenerative medicine research and a commitment to natural, lasting results, he brings precision and innovation to every procedure. If you’re ready to explore how the in-office facelift, also known as the awake facelift, using a deep plane approach, can rejuvenate your appearance, schedule your personal consultation with Dr. Maan today.
