Facelift (Rhytidectomy)

Advanced Facial Rejuvenation with Dr. Puyana

Facial Rejuvenation Designed to Restore Structure, Not Just Smooth Skin

A facelift is not about changing who you are — it’s about restoring what time has gradually shifted. As the face ages, volume descends, deeper support structures loosen, and skin alone can no longer compensate for these changes.

Modern facelift surgery focuses on repositioning facial anatomy, not simply tightening skin.

At Puyana 

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Dr. Salomon Puyana offers multiple advanced facelift techniques, carefully selected based on facial structure, degree of aging, and desired outcome. Each procedure is further enhanced with targeted technologies and adjunct treatments to achieve balanced, refreshed, and durable results.

What Is a Facelift (Rhytidectomy)?

A facelift, medically known as rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure that addresses:

  • Facial sagging in the cheeks and jawline

  • Loss of definition along the neck and lower face

  • Deep folds and contour changes caused by aging

Rather than focusing solely on the skin, a modern facelift repositions deeper facial layers to restore youthful structure and contour. Dr. Salomon Puyana customizes each facelift to respect facial proportions and preserve natural expression.

Why Choose a Facelift?

Patients choose facelift surgery to:

  • Restore definition to the jawline and midface
  • Improve facial balance and contour
  • Address sagging that non-surgical treatments cannot correct
  • Achieve long-lasting rejuvenation

A facelift provides structural improvement that injectables and skin treatments alone cannot replicate.

Deep Plane vs. SMAS Facelift

Dr. Salomon Puyana offers multiple facelift techniques, selecting the approach that best fits the patient’s anatomy and goals.

  • Deep Plane Facelift

    The deep plane facelift addresses deeper facial layers, allowing the midface, cheeks, and jawline to be repositioned as a unit. This technique is ideal for patients with more advanced facial descent and offers powerful, long-lasting rejuvenation with smooth, natural transitions.

  • SMAS Facelift

    The SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) facelift focuses on tightening and repositioning the supportive facial layer beneath the skin. It is well suited for patients with moderate aging changes who want refined improvement with excellent longevity.

The deep plane facelift addresses deeper facial layers, allowing the midface, cheeks, and jawline to be repositioned as a unit. This technique is ideal for patients with more advanced facial descent and offers powerful, long-lasting rejuvenation with smooth, natural transitions.

The SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) facelift focuses on tightening and repositioning the supportive facial layer beneath the skin. It is well suited for patients with moderate aging changes who want refined improvement with excellent longevity.

Dr. Puyana determines the most appropriate technique during consultation, based on facial structure and aging pattern.

Facelift Enhanced with Advanced Adjunct Technologies

A facelift can be further refined by combining surgical lifting with targeted enhancements, including:

  • Fat grafting to restore volume and soften transitions

  • Laser treatments to improve skin tone and texture

  • Microneedling to stimulate collagen and refine skin quality
  • Skin-tightening technologies to enhance firmness and longevity

These adjuncts allow Dr. Puyana to address structure, volume, and skin quality in a single, coordinated plan.

Facelift:A Higher Standard of Care

Facial surgery requires precision, restraint, and deep anatomical knowledge.

  • Dr. Salomon Puyana prioritizes:
  • Respect for facial anatomy and expression
  • Conservative, controlled tissue handling
  • Balanced rejuvenation across face and neck
  • Adequate surgical time with no shortcuts

Facelift surgery is performed in our fully accredited surgical facility, and patients return home the same day.

What to Expect Before, During, & After Surgery

  • Pre-Surgery Planning

    Dr. Salomon Puyana conducts a detailed facial analysis and designs a personalized surgical plan, including technique selection and adjunct treatments.

  • Procedure Day

    Facelift surgery is performed in our fully accredited surgical facility using advanced techniques tailored to your anatomy. Patients return home the same day.

  • Recovery

    Swelling and bruising gradually subside over several weeks. Facial contours continue to refine as tissues settle, with long-term improvement becoming increasingly apparent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Facelift

1. How long does a facelift last?

Results are long-lasting and age naturally over time.

2. Will I look like myself?

Yes. The goal is restoration, not alteration.

3. Are scars visible?

Incisions are carefully placed to remain discreet.

4. Is a facelift painful?

Discomfort is manageable and temporary.

5. Can a facelift be combined with other procedures?

Yes, commonly with fat grafting or skin treatments.

6. When will I see final results?

Refinement continues over several months.

7. Is a facelift only for older patients?

No. It depends on facial aging, not age alone.

8. Will my face look tight or pulled?

No. Modern techniques focus on structure, not skin tension.

9. How long is recovery?

Most patients resume social activities within a few weeks.

10. Am I a good candidate?

A consultation is required to determine suitability.

Why Choose Puyana Plastic Surgery?

  • Multiple Advanced Facelift Techniques

     

  • Customized Facial Planning

     

  • Adjunct Technologies for Comprehensive Rejuvenation

     

  • Fully Accredited Surgical Facility

     

  • Detail-Focused, Unrushed Surgery

Dr. Salomon Puyana is trusted by patients seeking refined,technically advanced facial rejuvenation.

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Crafting the Most Beautiful Version of You.

A facelift is not about reversing time — it’s about restoring structure, balance, and confidence with intention. With Dr. Puyana’s expertise and comprehensive approach, facial rejuvenation is designed to look refreshed, refined, and authentically you.

Schedule your private consultation with Dr. Salomon Puyana and explore a facelift plan built around precision, longevity, and natural facial harmony.