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Elevating the Standard of Facial Rejuvenation

Aging gracefully doesn’t mean settling for a face that no longer reflects your inner vitality. The Preservation Deep Plane Facelift is the next generation in facial rejuvenation, refining the results of the deep plane approach while reducing trauma and recovery time. At our Newport Beach practice, Dr. Kevin Sadati—an award-winning facial plastic surgeon and national thought leader—delivers custom facelifts that elevate and preserve your unique beauty without the “done” look.

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What Is a Preservation Facelift?

A Preservation Facelift is a surgical facial rejuvenation technique that lifts the midface, lower face, and neck by repositioning deep structures beneath the skin while preserving the ligaments and soft tissue integrity that give the face its natural shape and movement. This approach avoids over-pulling the skin, instead gently supporting aging facial features from their foundation. Compared to older techniques, the Preservation Facelift prioritizes blood flow, minimizes trauma, and creates soft, elegant results.

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Comparing Techniques Traditional vs. Preservation Deep Plane

In traditional facelifts, surgeons often separated the skin from the deeper tissues and pulled it tight—a method that can result in tightness, pulled mouth, irregular contours, unnatural look, and scars. The Preservation Deep Plane Facelift improves results by limited skin elevation while releasing the deeper retaining facial ligaments in order to lift midface, lower face, and the neck in a vertical lift direction. Key differences include:

  • Skin Preservation: Traditional facelifts undermine large areas of skin. The Preservation technique minimizes skin dissection to maintain blood flow, reduce complications, and promote healing.
  • Natural Lift: The Preservation Lift goes beyond traditional horizontal skin tightening. Dr. Sadati carefully releases the deep retaining ligaments that anchor the SMAS to the underlying structures, then lifts it vertically. This advanced technique rejuvenates the face in a natural, balanced way—without placing tension on the skin.
  • Comprehensive yet Conservative: The Preservation Facelift treats the midface, lower face, and neck while protecting the facial fat pads and structural harmony.

This technique represents a synthesis of high SMAS and deep plane methodologies, offering the depth and longevity of advanced lifting, with the refined elegance of modern preservation principles.

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The Benefits of a Preservation Facelift

  • Preserves natural beauty: Maintain your facial identity while enhancing youthfulness.
  • Minimizes recovery: Less skin trauma means reduced swelling and quicker healing.
  • Reduces risks: There’s a lower chance of hematoma or skin necrosis due to preserved blood flow.
  • Lifts from within: Target deeper tissues for longer-lasting, structural rejuvenation.
  • Delivers natural contours: Avoid older techniques’ stretched or “windblown” look.
  • Improves multiple zones: Elevate the cheeks, define the jawline, and smooth the neck.

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Is the Preservation Facelift Right for Me?

Ideal candidates for a Preservation Facelift are in their 40s to 70s, with moderate to advanced signs of aging in the mid and lower face or neck. If you’ve had a prior facelift and seek a more natural revision, or if you’re seeking your first surgery but want to avoid the traditional “tight” appearance, this may be the right procedure for you. Dr. Sadati will assess your skin quality, bone structure, and goals to personalize your approach.

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Deep Plane Face & Neck Lift - One Year Later

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What to Expect The Preservation Facelift Process

  1. Consultation: Dr. Sadati will review your facial anatomy and aesthetic goals to determine candidacy and create a tailored plan.

  2. Anesthesia and Preparation: The procedure is performed under local anesthesia with twilight sedation—no general anesthesia required.

  3. Incisions: Small, discreet incisions are made around the ears and hairline.

  4. Deep Tissue Release: Ligaments beneath the SMAS layer are gently released and repositioned for a vertical lift.

  5. Skin Redraping: The skin is redraped without tension and excess trimmed, preserving a soft, natural drape.

  6. Recovery and Results: Most patients resume daily activities within 10–14 days. Final results evolve over 3–6 months and last over a decade.

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Why Choose Dr. Kevin Sadati?

Dr. Sadati is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon and ENT specialist with 22 years of experience and more than 5,000 face and neck lifts. Renowned for his surgical finesse and artistry, he is the creator of the award-winning Natural Facelift and a pioneer of the Preservation Deep Plane technique in Southern California.

He combines his medical mastery with a sculptor’s eye to ensure subtle, harmonious, and personalized results.

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Ready to explore a more advanced, natural way to rejuvenate your appearance? Schedule a private consultation with Dr. Kevin Sadati today to learn if a Preservation Deep Plane Facelift in Newport Beach suits you.

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