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Facelifts & Facelift Incisions

Types of Facelifts & Facelift Incisions — Dr. Kailash Narasimhan, Tampa Bay & St. Petersburg, FL

Facelift Surgery With Natural, Elegant Results

As one of Tampa Bay’s leading facelift specialists, Dr. Kailash Narasimhan offers advanced facial rejuvenation techniques designed to restore youthful contours while preserving natural facial expression. His facelift approach focuses on deep structural support, minimal tension on the skin, and the smallest, most concealed incisions possible.

Patients throughout St. Petersburg, Tampa, Clearwater, and the Tampa Bay area trust Dr. Narasimhan for his artistry, precision, and reputation for natural-looking, long-lasting results.

What Is a Facelift?

A facelift (rhytidectomy) lifts and tightens sagging facial tissues to improve jowls, wrinkles, loose skin, and loss of jawline definition. Modern facelift techniques address deeper structures such as the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) to achieve results that look refreshed—not overdone.

Types of Facelifts Offered by Dr. Narasimhan

1. Deep Plane Facelift

Best for: Advanced facial aging, significant jowling, deep nasolabial folds, heavy midface descent.

The deep plane facelift is considered the gold standard in facial rejuvenation. Dr. Narasimhan lifts and repositions the deeper facial layers beneath the SMAS, allowing more dramatic, natural, and long-lasting results.

Benefits:

  • Most natural rejuvenation of the midface and jawline
  • Longer-lasting outcomes
  • Ideal for patients in their 40s–70s

2. SMAS Facelift

Best for: Moderate jowling, sagging cheeks, early-to-moderate facial aging.

The SMAS facelift tightens the layer under the skin that provides facial structure. This technique enhances the cheeks, jawline, and lower face without overly tightening the surface skin.

Benefits:

  • Reliable, proven technique
  • Improves midface and lower face
  • Natural results with balanced lift

3. Mini Facelift (“Weekend Facelift”)

Best for: Mild sagging in younger patients (typically 40s to early 50s).

A mini facelift uses shorter incisions and focuses primarily on the jowls and jawline.

Benefits:

  • Shorter recovery
  • Smaller incisions
  • Ideal for early aging changes

4. Neck Lift (Often Combined With Facelift)

Best for: Neck banding, loose neck skin, “turkey neck,” or heavy jawline.

A neck lift tightens underlying muscle bands and removes loose skin to refine the neck and achieve a sharper jawline. Dr. Narasimhan often combines this with a facelift for complete lower face rejuvenation.

Facelift Incisions Explained

Dr. Narasimhan designs facelift incisions to remain discreet and virtually unnoticeable once healed. Incision placement depends on the facelift type and the patient’s facial anatomy.

Standard Facelift Incision

Typically used in deep plane and SMAS facelifts.

Incisions are placed:

  • Along the hairline at the temples
  • Around the natural contours of the ear
  • Hidden behind the ear
  • Extending subtly into the posterior hairline if needed

Why It Works: These locations blend incisions into natural facial creases, making them extremely hard to detect.

Mini Facelift Incision

Shorter, limited incisions that begin in front of the ear and may extend slightly behind it.

Best Features:

  • Minimal scarring
  • Faster healing
  • Less invasive approach

Neck Lift Incision

Neck lift incisions typically include:

  • A small incision under the chin
  • Additional incisions behind the ears when combined with a facelift

These incisions allow Dr. Narasimhan to tighten the platysma muscles and remove excess neck skin for a defined, youthful neckline.

Why Choose Dr. Kailash Narasimhan for Your Facelift?

  • Dual-trained in plastic and reconstructive surgery
  • Uses natural, deep-structure techniques to avoid a pulled look
  • Extensive before-and-after gallery with consistent, elegant outcomes
  • Customized treatment plans for each patient’s anatomy
  • Offers IV sedation or general anesthesia for patient comfort

Recovery After a Facelift

Typical recovery timeline:

  • 1 week: Bruising and swelling improve
  • 2 weeks: Most patients resume work
  • 4–6 weeks: Exercise permitted
  • 3–6 months: Final refinement and scar maturation

Dr. Narasimhan provides personalized post-operative care protocols to ensure a smooth recovery.

Before & After Facelift Results

(Insert gallery section) Showcase real patient transformations demonstrating improvement in jawline definition, midface volume, neck contour, and overall youthfulness.

Financing & Payment Options

Dr. Narasimhan’s Tampa Bay practice offers:

  • CareCredit
  • PatientFi
  • Customized payment plans based on treatment needs

Schedule a Facelift Consultation in Tampa Bay

If you're considering a facelift in St. Petersburg, Tampa, or the Tampa Bay area, meet with Dr. Kailash Narasimhan to discuss your options and design a personalized rejuvenation plan.

Call: 727-289-7119 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Website: narasimhanplasticsurgery.com