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August 26, 2026 | Facelift, Facelift Incisions, Mini-Facelift

Mini Deep Plane Facelift vs. Extended Deep Plane Facelift: Which One Do I Need?

Dr. Sean Delaney, Facial Plastic Surgeon One of the common questions I hear from patients considering facelift surgery is whether they need a mini deep-plane facelift or an extended deep-plane facelift. The word “mini” can be misleading. In cosmetic surgery, it is sometimes used to describe a limited skin-tightening procedure that produces a smaller correction […]

August 26, 2026 | Facelift

What Makes a Facelift Look Natural?

Dr. Sean Delaney, Facial Plastic Surgeon When patients tell me they want a “natural” facelift, they usually mean several things at once. They want to look younger and more refreshed, but most importantly, they still want to look like themselves. They do not want friends, family members, or coworkers to immediately recognize that they have […]

August 25, 2026 | Facelift

What Does a Deep Plane Facelift Actually Improve?

Dr. Sean Delaney, Facial Plastic Surgeon “Deep plane facelift” has become one of the most widely used—and sometimes misused—terms in facial plastic surgery. Patients may assume that it is simply a more aggressive facelift or that it automatically lifts every part of the face. In reality, the term describes the tissue plane in which the […]

August 22, 2026 | Uncategorized

Facelift vs. Neck Lift: Which Do I Need?

Dr. Sean Delaney, Facial Plastic Surgeon One of the most common questions I hear from patients interested in improving their jawline and neck is: “Do I really need a facelift, or can I just have a neck lift?” The answer depends less on your age and more on where the laxity is located and what […]

August 22, 2026 | Rhinoplasty, Rhinoplasty Recovery

How Long Does Rhinoplasty Swelling Last? A Month-by-Month Timeline

Dr. Sean Delaney, Facial Plastic Surgeon One of the most common questions I hear from rhinoplasty patients is: “How long will my nose be swollen?” The short answer is that most of the noticeable swelling improves relatively quickly, but the last bit of swelling—particularly in the nasal tip—can take a year or longer to completely […]

August 21, 2026 | Facelift

What Is the Best Age for a Facelift? 40s vs. 50s vs. 60s vs. 70s

Dr. Sean Delaney, Facial Plastic Surgeon One of the most common questions I am asked during a facelift consultation is, “What is the best age to get a facelift?” My answer is that there really isn’t one. I don’t believe someone suddenly becomes “old enough” for a facelift when they turn 50, 60, or any […]

August 21, 2026 | Facelift, Facial fat transfer

Why Does Facial Fat Grafting Cause So Much Swelling?

Dr. Sean Delaney, Facial Plastic Surgeon Facial fat grafting is one of my favorite techniques for restoring volume that has been lost with aging. It uses a patient’s own fat to restore areas such as the cheeks, temples, under-eye region, and other areas of the face. I frequently combine fat grafting with facelift surgery because […]

August 19, 2026 | Facelift

Deep Plane Facelift vs. SMAS Facelift: What’s the Difference?

Dr. Sean Delaney, Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon If you are researching facelift surgery, you have probably encountered terms such as SMAS facelift, deep plane facelift, extended deep plane facelift, and preservation facelift. It can quickly become confusing, particularly because two surgeons may use the same term to describe operations that are actually quite different. […]

August 19, 2026 | Revision Facelift

What Is the Recovery Process for a Revision Facelift?

A revision facelift can address persistent or recurrent concerns after a previous facelift while preserving the positive aspects of your original result. Whether your goal is to improve an area that was not fully corrected, address changes that developed during healing, or treat recurrent signs of aging, revision surgery requires an individualized approach. Patients considering […]

August 17, 2026 | Liposuction

Is Liposuction Painful?

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One of the biggest misconceptions about liposuction is that it’s a painful procedure. In reality, most liposuction patients say the recovery is far less uncomfortable and much more manageable than they expected. While you can expect some soreness, swelling, and bruising after your liposuction procedure, modern anesthesia and pain management techniques help keep any discomfort […]

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