How Dr. Claytor Performs a Vertical Facelift
You may have heard of the trending “vertical” face and neck lift, a marketing term for a combination of the most advanced approaches to addressing facial descent and aging. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. R. Brannon Claytor performs vertical facelifts using the deep plane facelift; when appropriate, he will also incorporate other techniques and procedures to achieve naturally refreshed facial rejuvenation results.
The vertical facelift technique
A deep plane technique facelift releases the retaining ligaments to lift and reposition the SMAS and skin as one, creating a more natural looking and lasting result. Adding complementary procedures can further enhance your appearance. Dr. Claytor will work carefully with you to understand your goals and tailor a plan that may include any of the following options:
- Lower face rejuvenation to tighten loose skin, raise tissues vertically, and create a beautiful, natural jawline with a deep plane face & neck lift
- Upper face rejuvenation to create balanced and comprehensive results, i.e. with a brow lift, eyelid lift, or non-surgical Botox®-type injectables
- Volume restoration to add fullness and soften wrinkles with facial fat grafting
- Lip enhancement with a surgical lip lift or lip filler, as needed
- Skin resurfacing to address imperfections like fine lines, thin skin, or dark spots, i.e. with laser or combined BLT skin tightening
While certain techniques are worthy of the buzz they generate, remember that you are truly unique, so don’t go into a consultation set on a trending procedure. Instead, work with a plastic surgeon who asks, first and foremost, about your appearance wishes and concerns. In your consultation, Dr. Claytor will be happy to discuss your needs, share before and after photos, and tailor a procedure plan to achieve the results you envision.
Why Dr. Claytor’s deep plane facelift is the same as a vertical facelift
Vertical facelifts employ the deep plane lifting technique that Dr. Claytor uses for every facelift at his Philadelphia plastic surgery practice. While some cosmetic surgeons may say that the “vertical” technique involves certain steps, such as skin resurfacing or fat grafting, these steps may not be appropriate in all cases. Rather, they are considerations that Dr. Claytor makes when tailoring each patient’s unique rejuvenation plan.
Vertical facelifts employ the deep plane lifting technique that Dr. Claytor uses for every facelift at his Philadelphia plastic surgery practice.
In sum, Dr. Claytor’s tailored approach to each patient yields the vertical facelift without a prescriptive, cookie-cutter approach—he will focus instead on a customized approach, with all modern surgical options available to you.
*Individual results may vary.
What anesthesia will I have for a vertical facelift?
In most cases, Dr. Claytor performs facelifts under local anesthesia with oral sedation. This helps to shorten your surgical recovery time, because, without undergoing general anesthesia, your body will be less impacted and you will feel like yourself again much sooner.
Where can I learn more about the deep plane facelift?
To learn more, visit our deep plane facelift page, where you read answers to frequently asked questions and watch Dr. Claytor’s descriptive video demonstration of his deep plane technique for face and neck.
We also have comprehensive guides to other complementary anti-aging procedures:
- Brow lift
- Eyelid lift
- Lip lift
- Facial fat grafting
- MyEllevate non-invasive neck lift
- Med spa treatments and procedures, including injectables and laser treatments
When you are ready, we invite you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Claytor by calling 610-527-4833 or filling out our online contact form. We look forward to helping you look the way you feel!
