Plastic Rejuvenation Medical offers the male facelift for men who want a face that looks as sharp, rested, and confident as they feel. Our surgeons respect the strong angles and natural texture that define a masculine face, so the goal is never a new look. It is your look, refreshed. Every plan is tailored to your anatomy, your lifestyle, and the result you have in mind.
A male facelift is a surgical procedure that lifts and repositions sagging facial tissue, tightens the underlying support layer, and removes excess skin to restore a firmer contour along the cheeks, jawline, and neck. Our surgeons perform the SMAS plication facelift, a technique that folds and secures the deeper muscular layer of the face (the SMAS) so the lift comes from the foundation rather than from pulling skin alone.
For men, the procedure is planned with specific anatomy in mind. Male skin tends to be thicker, the beard area changes how incisions are placed, and the ideal outcome usually favors a defined, angular jaw over soft, rounded cheeks. Depending on your goals, a facelift can stand alone or be planned as a face and neck lift, a mini facelift, or a combination with eyelid surgery.
Understanding Male Facial Aging
Men often notice facial aging later than women, then feel it arrive all at once. Because male skin has more collagen and a richer blood supply, early changes can stay hidden for years. When they appear, they tend to be heavier and more noticeable.
What Changes Over Time
The result is a face that can look tired, stern, or older than your energy and drive suggest.
A facelift addresses aging at more than one level. Through carefully placed incisions, the surgeon accesses the SMAS layer, tightens it with sutures in a plication pattern, and redrapes the skin over the newly supported structure. Excess skin is trimmed and the incisions are closed with attention to the hairline and beard pattern.
Because the deeper layer carries the lift, the skin is not stretched tight. That distinction matters for men, who generally want to avoid any windswept or overdone appearance. Our surgeons use advanced methods intended to keep scarring minimal, and depending on your plan, the awake technique may allow you to stay conscious during surgery and avoid general anesthesia.
A well-executed male facelift is about how you carry yourself afterward. Patients often describe:
Rested, alert, and ready for the room.
A cleaner transition from jaw to neck that photographs well from every angle.
Because the deeper support layer is tightened, results are designed to age gracefully with you.
Your expression, texture, and identity stay intact.
In meetings, on camera, on dates, and in the mirror each morning.
Men come to us with a range of goals, but a few concerns appear again and again. These include deep nasolabial folds, jowls, neck laxity, sagging midface tissue that flattens the cheekbones, loose skin along the lower cheek, and an overall heaviness in the lower third of the face that can read as fatigue or frustration even when you feel neither.
Deep Nasolabial Folds
The nasolabial folds run from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth. As cheek tissue descends, it piles against these lines and deepens them, which can create a permanently serious expression. By repositioning the cheek tissue upward through the SMAS plication, a facelift reduces the weight pressing against the fold. Many men see a meaningful softening. Very deep creases may not disappear completely, and your surgeon will discuss realistic expectations for this area during planning.
Jowls and Neck Laxity
Jowls form when tissue slips below the jawline, breaking up what was once a straight, strong edge. Neck laxity often follows, with loose skin under the chin and a less defined angle between the jaw and neck. For many men, restoring jawline definition is the single most important reason to consider surgery. A face and neck lift tightens the lower face and neck together so the jawline reads as continuous and firm again. Men who are primarily focused on jaw contour may also ask about our jawline and Lux jawline options, and skin tightening can be discussed as part of a broader plan when appropriate.
You may be a strong candidate for a male facelift if you:
Notice jowls, neck laxity, or sagging cheeks that bother you.
Have skin that still retains some elasticity.
Are in good overall health and cleared for surgery.
Do not smoke, or are willing to stop before and after the procedure.
Want a natural, masculine refinement rather than a dramatic change.
Have realistic expectations about what surgery can accomplish.
Men with milder, early laxity may be better suited to a mini facelift, while those with significant lower face and neck changes often benefit most from a full face and neck lift. Desired outcomes depend significantly on realistic expectations, which is why an honest conversation with your surgeon comes first.
While every plan is individual, the surgical journey generally follows a clear sequence:
You are prepared for surgery under the anesthesia approach selected for your plan, which may include the awake technique or general anesthesia.
Incisions are placed around the ear and into the hairline, mapped to respect your sideburns and beard.
The deeper support layer is folded and secured to lift the cheeks, jowls, and neck.
Skin is smoothed over the new contour and the excess is removed.
Incisions are closed carefully to support discreet healing.
Your consultation is where your result begins to take shape. You will meet with a surgeon to talk through what you see in the mirror, what you want to change, and what matters most to you, whether that is your jawline, your neck, or your overall appearance.
Building Your Personal Plan
Your surgeon evaluates skin quality, bone structure, and the degree of laxity, then recommends the approach that fits: a mini facelift, a face-lift, or a face and neck lift, with or without eyelid surgery. A thorough examination of skin characteristics and tissue quality allows for precise planning. You will also discuss anesthesia options, recovery expectations, and how to prepare. Our team speaks Spanish, and you are welcome to bring every question you have.
Different degrees of aging call for different levels of correction. The approaches below are available at Plastic Rejuvenation Medical.
This is the foundation of our facelift work. The SMAS layer is tightened with sutures rather than extensively released, lifting the midface, jowls, and neck from beneath the skin for durable, natural support.
A mini facelift uses shorter incisions and focuses on the lower face and early jowling. It suits men who want a subtle refresh with a lighter recovery.
When the neck has lost definition along with the face, combining both areas in one surgery creates a cohesive result from cheekbone to collar.
Tired, heavy eyes can undercut an otherwise refreshed face. Upper and lower eyelid surgery can be paired with a facelift so the eyes and lower face look equally rested.
Recovery is a period of patience, and our team supports you from your first consultation through full recovery. Swelling and bruising are normal in the first days and fade gradually. Many men find that a full beard or a few days of stubble helps camouflage early healing around the incisions.
Our procedures aim for minimal recovery time, and if you are traveling to us, several hotels are available nearby for your stay after surgery. Your surgeon will give you a recovery plan specific to your procedure and anesthesia approach.
Every man heals at his own pace, but a typical progression looks like this:
Swelling and bruising are most noticeable. Rest is the priority.
Visible swelling eases and many men return to desk work and social plans.
Most activity resumes as your surgeon clears you, including exercise.
Residual swelling resolves, the contour settles, and incision lines continue to fade.
Your surgeon will tailor this timeline to your procedure and check your progress at each follow-up.
Following your surgeon’s instructions closely protects your result. General guidance often includes:
Keep your head elevated while resting and sleeping to help manage swelling.
Avoid strenuous activity, heavy lifting, and intense workouts until you are cleared.
Care for your incisions exactly as directed and keep all follow-up appointments.
Hold off on shaving near incisions until your surgeon approves it, then shave gently.
Avoid smoking and nicotine, which can impair healing.
Protect your skin from the sun as incisions mature.
Call the office with any questions or concerns during recovery.
The best compliment after a male facelift is “You look great. Were you on vacation?” That outcome comes from a philosophy shared across our surgical team: natural, balanced results that prioritize patient comfort.
Preserving Masculine Features
Men’s faces carry strength in the jaw, chin, and brow. Our surgeons lift without feminizing, keep the cheeks from looking overly full or round, and protect the natural position of sideburns and beard lines.
Respecting Your Expression
Because the SMAS layer does the lifting, the skin is not pulled tight. Your smile, your scowl, and every expression in between remain authentically yours.
A male facelift in Los Angeles, CA typically ranges from $8,000 to $16,000, depending on whether your plan calls for a mini facelift, a full facelift, or a combined face and neck lift with eyelid surgery. Pricing varies by provider, anatomy, and treatment plan, so your final quote is confirmed after your evaluation. Financing options are available; our team can review them with you at your consultation. Schedule a visit to receive a personalized quote.
Choosing a surgeon for your face is personal. Here is what sets our practice apart:
A dedicated focus on facelifts: Our practice specializes in complete neck and facelifts, with the SMAS plication facelift at the center of our approach.
The awake option: For appropriate patients and plans, the awake technique allows you to stay conscious during surgery and avoid general anesthesia.
Experienced surgeons: Our surgeons are board certified. Dr. Andrew Jarminski brings over three decades of experience in surgical and non-surgical procedures and is a Certified Trainer of Renuvion. Dr. Maria M. Diaz, a UCLA graduate, specializes in facial rejuvenation. Dr. Andrew Ordon, a plastic surgeon recognized by Castle Connolly, brings extensive expertise in aesthetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery.
Plans built around you: Treatment plans are tailored uniquely to each patient, never pulled from a template.
Support through recovery: Continuous care from your first consultation through full recovery.
We speak your language: Hablamos Español.
Real results to review: A gallery of patient transformations is available on our website, and you can view our surgeons’ work on Instagram.
Incisions are placed along natural contours around the ear and within the hairline, planned with your beard and sideburns in mind. Our surgeons use advanced methods to keep scarring minimal, and incisions continue to fade over the following months.
Some patients are candidates for the awake technique, which avoids general anesthesia. Other plans, such as certain face and neck procedures, are performed under general anesthesia. Your surgeon will recommend the safest approach for your goals.
A mini facelift focuses on the lower face and early jowls with shorter incisions. A full facelift or face and neck lift addresses more significant laxity across the cheeks, jawline, and neck.
Yes. Many men pair a face and neck lift with upper and lower eyelid surgery for a balanced, rested appearance from the eyes to the neck.
That is the goal. Our approach lifts the deeper support layer instead of stretching the skin, preserving your masculine features and natural expressions.
Many men return to desk work within two to three weeks, though timing varies. Physically demanding jobs and workouts usually wait until your surgeon clears you.
Facelift results are designed to be long-lasting because the deeper support structures are tightened. Your face will continue to age naturally, but from a refreshed starting point.
You have built a life with intention. Your reflection should reflect that. Schedule your consultation with Plastic Rejuvenation Medical and discover how a male facelift can help you look as strong and confident as you feel.
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Dr. Andrew Ordon
Dr. Andrew Ordon is an Emmy® nominated co-host of the award-winning talk show The Doctors. For over three decades, Dr. Ordon has been an acclaimed surgeon in private practice of aesthetics, plastic, and reconstructive surgery. He is consistently recognized as a top doctor by Castle-Connolly, a trusted source for premiere doctors in the United States.
Dr. Andrew Jarminski
Dr. David Henry
Dr. David Feldmar
Dr. Dennis Alwen
dr. Maria M. Diaz
Dr. Maria Diaz is a fellowship trained cosmetic surgeon. She is board certified, a diplomat of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and is devoted to helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals. A UCLA School of Medicine graduate, Dr. Diaz pursued her passion through a surgical residency and an intensive Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship specializing in facial, body, breast, post-weight loss, mommy makeovers, cosmetic gynecology, and non-surgical treatments.
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