BOSTON - s4story -- As patients increasingly seek facial rejuvenation that leaves them looking refreshed rather than noticeably altered, Boston facial plastic surgeon Akshay Sanan, MD, FACS, is highlighting the deep plane facelift and neck lift, techniques that address deeper facial support structures rather than relying primarily on skin tightening. Specializing exclusively in the face and neck, Dr. Sanan has made deep plane surgery central to his approach.

A deep plane facelift and neck lift involve releasing retaining ligaments and repositioning deeper tissues, allowing the skin to redrape with less tension. This helps restore definition through the cheeks, jawline, lower face and neck while avoiding an overly tightened appearance.

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Dr. Sanan focuses on lifting vertically to restore natural contours while preserving recognizable facial features. He evaluates the midface, jawline and neck together, tailoring each surgical plan to the patient's anatomy and goals rather than following a standardized approach.

"When I perform a facelift, I don't want someone to look different; I want them to look like themselves at their best. Aging changes the underlying structure of the face and neck, so simply pulling the skin tighter doesn't address the problem. By working in the deep plane and repositioning the deeper tissues of the face and neck, I can restore youthful contours while preserving the patient's identity. To me, that is what modern facial rejuvenation should be," says Dr. Sanan.

For Boston-area patients considering facial rejuvenation, Dr. Sanan may recommend combining a deep plane facelift and neck lift with complementary procedures when appropriate, based on individual concerns and goals.

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Dr. Sanan is double board-certified in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. He completed fellowship training at Stanford University and served as a Clinical Instructor at Stanford University School of Medicine.

About Akshay Sanan, MD, FACS

Akshay Sanan, MD, FACS, is a double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing exclusively in cosmetic and reconstructive procedures of the face and neck. He leads Dr. Sanan Facial Plastic Surgery, with locations in Boston and Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. He is on faculty at Harvard Medical School with privileges at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. His expertise includes deep plane facelift and neck lift surgery, lip lifts, ultrasonic rhinoplasty and comprehensive facial rejuvenation. For more information, visit https://drsanan.com/