Facial volume
If an area has lost volume, I may use the patient's own fat to restore it subtly.
FACELIFT · GUADALAJARA, MEXICO
Facelift in Guadalajara, Mexico using the extended SMAS lift technique.
I use the extended SMAS lift technique during a facelift to reposition the deeper tissues of the cheeks, define the jawline, and treat the neck. When needed, I add fat to areas that have lost volume. The goal is a more rested appearance without changing recognizable facial features.
REAL PATIENT RESULTFace and neck · 30 days
Photos published with permission. Every result is individual and does not guarantee a specific outcome.
PATIENT EXPERIENCES
What my patients say.
FROM RESULT TO SURGICAL PLAN
These photographs show one patient's result. During your consultation, I determine which areas of your face should be treated.
01 CHEEKS02 JAWLINE03 NECK
PLANNING · PRECISION · FOLLOW-UPMY SURGICAL APPROACH
I treat the cheeks, jawline, and neck without relying only on tension placed on the skin.
During your consultation, I assess cheek support, jawline definition, the neck, and the areas that have lost volume. Not every area needs treatment; some are better left untouched.
Deep tissue layer
I assess how far the tissues of the cheeks and jawline have descended before deciding how much repositioning is appropriate.
Jawline
I assess jawline definition and its continuity with the neck.
Neck and platysma
I evaluate skin, superficial and deep fat, and the platysma bands as part of the same plan.
TECHNIQUE, SAFETY, AND RECOVERY
An extended SMAS lift technique works at a deeper level; it is not simply about tightening the skin.
During your consultation, I explain which of these steps your case requires and which it does not.
Extended SMAS lift technique
With the extended SMAS lift technique, I reposition the deeper support layer of the cheeks and jawline instead of relying only on skin tension.
What I treat in the neck
When needed, I remove superficial and deep neck fat and bring the platysma together with internal sutures to improve the contour.
Fat in the neck and face
In many cases, I combine the facelift with neck liposuction and place fat in facial areas that have lost volume.
Individualized incisions
Incisions pass in front of, around, and behind the ear and continue into the hairline. Their exact design depends on the patient's anatomy and plan.
Surgery and anesthesia
Surgery lasts approximately 3 hours. The anesthesiologist administers deep sedation and provides continuous monitoring; local anesthesia is also used in the surgical area. Patients usually do not feel or remember the procedure.
Hospital stay and recovery
I prefer patients to stay one night at Hospital Innovare. Most return to office work in 1–2 weeks, and I recommend waiting 2 months before returning to exercise.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions I often answer before a facelift.
How much does a facelift cost in Guadalajara?
The estimated quote is USD $5,000–$9,600. The final amount depends on the extent of neck treatment, fat grafting, complexity, and any combined procedures.
What is included in the estimated quote?
It includes medical team fees, operating-room expenses, hospitalization, and one overnight stay at Hospital Innovare. Your consultation confirms which components your case requires.
What areas does an extended SMAS lift technique treat?
It treats the cheeks, jawline, and neck as one unit. When needed, I add superficial and deep neck fat removal and platysma plication.
Where are the incisions placed?
They are placed in front of the ear, around it, and behind it, continuing toward the hairline. In selected cases the design extends upward or along the hairline.
How long is the recovery?
Plan on 1–2 weeks before returning to office work. Exercise usually resumes around 2 months.
How long should an international patient stay in Guadalajara?
I recommend staying 10–15 days so I can monitor the early recovery and complete the initial follow-up visits.
What does follow-up look like?
I see patients several times per week during the first 2 weeks, weekly during the next 2 weeks, and monthly after the first month.
Will the result change the way I look?
My goal is to create a refreshed appearance without distorting the patient's individual features. I reposition deeper tissues and restore volume subtly while preserving facial identity.
PERSONALIZED CONSULTATION
During your consultation, I review the changes you want and what is possible in your case.
I will explain which areas I recommend treating, which I prefer to preserve, and what result I consider realistic for your anatomy.
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