If you want to restore a youthful appearance in the face, a deep plane facelift generates a stunning improvement. The “after” photos reveal sweeping jawlines, youthfully high cheekbones—all completely natural-looking. But the first question that every Philadelphia patient asks is this: what’s the difference between a deep plane facelift and a SMAS (traditional) facelift? Keep […]
Men are a growing percentage of facelift patients, and male celebrities, such as fashion designer Marc Jacobs, as well as men across the U.S. are regularly choosing facelift surgery to restore a more youthful appearance. However, not all facelift surgeons understand how the procedure should be modified to preserve a manly appearance. Here, Philadelphia double […]
All surgical facelifts are intended to take years off of your appearance by tightening the muscles and tissue along the jawline, cheeks, and neck—though they differ in technique and cosmetic outcomes. The key difference in a deep plane facelift is that the underlying facial musculature is also treated. This technique provides more support for the […]
To help you understand how you can get ideal facelift results, we’re going to dive into the nuances of the subject. We’ll clarify what exactly is included in a surgical facelift procedure, the advanced techniques you should seek out, and finally explain what finishing procedures can be added to achieve the natural-looking results you desire. […]
Double-board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Brannon Claytor and his aesthetic skincare team are sought after for the natural-looking results they achieve for their patients. One of their primary areas of expertise is treating facial aging. Today, we’re diving into alternatives to a full facelift procedure. This is part two of our two-part series on facelift […]
Dr. Brannon Claytor, a double-board certified Philadelphia-area plastic surgeon, is known for his high level of expertise in facelift surgery and achieving natural-looking results for his patients. He loves answering questions about facelifts, from the fundamental to the very nuanced. We’ve compiled answers to the most common questions for you here. This is part one […]
Thread lifts have been making a comeback in the last few years. It’s easy to see why. This creative technique designed to refresh the appearance of the face doesn’t require surgery or anesthetic and there is virtually no downtime. These are the finer points of having very fine threads inserted beneath the skin. However many […]
Aging changes the skin in three distinct ways. These include volume loss, textural irregularities, and laxity. Historically, facial aging has been corrected with facelift surgery. More recently, though, a number of non-surgical techniques have been developed to smooth, lift, and tighten the skin. In our Main Line plastic surgery practice, we offer patients several options […]
At Claytor Noone Plastic Surgery, our primary objective in each situation is to understand a patient’s concerns and desired outcome from prospective treatment. The approach that is taken to rejuvenate the face or body (or both) always caters to the individual, which means we personalize techniques based on preferences, needs, and the condition of the […]
Aging affects the face in a number of ways. First, we may notice a few lines around our eyes when we laugh. Over time, creases may develop around the mouth and small pockets of skin may droop from the jawline. Even with excellent skin care, the internal biological changes that occur in the body eventually […]
