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As we age, gravity naturally affects the face and neck—causing sagging, volume loss, and changes in facial contours. If you're looking to refresh your appearance without sacrificing a natural look, at our Newport Beach clinic, we offer vertical facelift with sophistication and harmony. This technique lifts the face in an upward direction, helping restore youthful balance without that overly tight or “pulled” appearance.

Unlike traditional facelifts that pull the skin sideways, the vertical facelift gently repositions facial tissues upward, maintaining your natural expressions and facial structure. Dr. Kevin Sadati is a trusted expert in this approach. He combines the deep plane facelift—which lifts the deeper layers of muscle and fat for longer-lasting results—with an endoscopic temporal brow lift to subtly elevate the outer brow. The result? A refreshed, harmonious look that enhances your features without leaving obvious signs of surgery.

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What Is a Vertical Facelift?

A vertical facelift is a modern evolution of the traditional deep plane facelift. While traditional facelifts tend to pull tissues horizontally toward the ears, often creating tightness and distortion, a vertical facelift lifts facial tissues upward, mirroring the direction in which facial tissues originally descend with age. This approach addresses aging from multiple angles by:

  • Lifting the SMAS layer and deep ligaments of the face
  • Repositioning the malar fat pad and midface tissue
  • Incorporating a temporal brow lift for upper facial elevation
  • Using fat grafting to restore volume lost in the cheeks and temples

By targeting the full face, including the midface, jawline, and neck, the vertical facelift helps reshape the face into a more youthful, heart-shaped silhouette with smoother transitions and enhanced harmony.

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What Can a Vertical Facelift Improve?

  • Midface sagging: A vertical facelift lifts the cheeks and restores youthful contours.
  • Deep nasolabial folds: It softens the lines around the nose and mouth.
  • Jowls: It firms the jawline and defines lower facial contours.
  • Neck laxity: It tightens loose skin and muscle banding in the neck.
  • Drooping brows: It elevates the outer brow with a subtle, integrated brow lift.
  • Facial volume loss: It restores lost volume with natural fat grafting.
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Vertical Facelift vs. Traditional Facelift

Traditional facelift techniques often emphasize horizontal tension, focusing on pulling loose skin back. While effective in the short term, this approach can distort facial features and produce less natural results. The vertical facelift provides key advantages:

  • Lift direction: It elevates tissues rather than pulling them sideways.
  • Comprehensive approach: It lifts the midface, lower face, neck, and brows simultaneously.
  • Natural outcomes: It preserves soft tissue architecture and avoids a pulled or “windblown” look.
  • Durability: It delivers results that often last a decade or longer.
  • Improved contours: It repositions deeper structures for smoother, more harmonious facial balance.

What to Expect The Vertical Facelift Process

Pre-operative planning

 Based on your goals, Dr. Sadati will design a personalized plan that may include fat grafting and a temporal brow lift.

Incision placement

This procedure is performed under twilight sedation, with Dr. Sadati creating incisions along the hairline and around the ears to conceal scarring.

Deep tissue repositioning

The SMAS layer, deep ligaments, and malar fat pads are lifted vertically and secured for long-lasting support.

Volume restoration

Fat grafting may be used to replenish deflated areas, such as the cheeks or temples.

Closure and dressing

The incisions are closed with fine sutures, and the area is bandaged for initial healing.

Recovery

Most patients resume light activities within 10–14 days. Swelling resolves over several weeks, with final results visible in 3–6 months.

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Why Choose Dr. Kevin Sadati?

Dr. Kevin Sadati is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon with 22 years of experience and over 5,000 facial rejuvenation procedures to his name. Known for his pioneering techniques and artistic background as a sculptor and painter, Dr. Sadati has become a leading name in natural-looking facelifts. His vertical facelift method combines deep-plane lifting with modern refinements to deliver elegant, age-defying results that reflect your inner vitality.

Schedule Your Vertical Facelift Consultation Today

Let Dr. Sadati help you rediscover your most radiant self. Schedule your consultation for a vertical facelift in Newport Beach now.

Vertical Facelift Frequently Asked Questions

Is a vertical facelift permanent?

While no surgery can stop aging entirely, the results of a vertical facelift typically last 10 years or more, especially when paired with a healthy lifestyle and skincare regimen.

Will I look overdone?

No. This technique is designed to preserve natural beauty while lifting the deeper facial tissues vertically, avoiding the tight or unnatural appearance of outdated facelifts.

Is this better than a traditional facelift?

For many patients, yes. The vertical lift addresses more layers of tissue and provides more comprehensive results, especially in the midface and brow.

How much downtime is required?

Most patients take 1–2 weeks off from work or social engagements, though full recovery can take several months as swelling subsides.

Is the neck included in a vertical facelift?

Yes. Dr. Sadati’s vertical facelift typically includes neck rejuvenation for comprehensive lower face and neck contouring.

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