Facelift in New Orleans
Rediscover Your Timeless Radiance
Rather than focusing on pulling the skin tight, modern techniques are guided by a deeper understanding of facial aging, including skin laxity and volume loss. Dr. Jules Walters emphasizes repositioning the underlying muscle and soft tissues to restore natural structure and harmony. While many people worry that facelift surgery will make them look tight or unnatural, modern techniques offer a completely different experience. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Walters is known for his mastery of the extended deep plane facelift technique, an advanced approach that re-suspends the deeper facial layers, including the cheeks, jawline, and neck, to achieve subtle but comprehensive rejuvenation.
At the MODERN, Dr. Walters brings deep knowledge of facial anatomy and a highly personalized approach to every patient and procedure. With his advanced techniques, patients enjoy long-lasting results that honor the unique character of their features. Schedule your consultation today to explore whether Dr. Walter’s extended deep plane facelift could be right for you.
Address Facial Aging Gracefully
One of the most sought-after surgeries at the MODERN Plastic Surgery & Medspa is the facelift. A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure that addresses visible signs of facial aging, such as sagging cheeks, jowls, and deep creases around the mouth and jawline. Dr. Walters exclusively performs the extended deep plane facelift, which goes beyond the skin to lift and reposition the deeper layers of tissue, including the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) and ligaments. Releasing key retaining ligaments allows for greater vertical lift and natural volume restoration, particularly in the midface, jawline, and neck.
Dr. Walters often performs facelift surgery in combination with deep neck contouring to restore graceful contours and a seamless transition from the face to the neck.
Dr. Walters is a highly trained and experienced surgeon who understands the complexity and delicate anatomy of a facelift procedure. The overall goal is to produce a natural appearance that’s subtle but still striking. Unlike traditional facelift techniques that simply tighten the skin, Dr. Walters’ deep plane approach reshapes the facial foundation itself, leading to smoother, more youthful contours that last significantly longer. It’s a powerful way to refresh your appearance while keeping your facial expressions and character fully intact.
Dr. Walters performs facelift surgeries with local anesthesia, IV sedation, or general anesthesia. The duration of the procedure depends on the invasiveness of the procedure and also if other surgeries were combined. Dr. Walters’ preferred facelift technique, the deep plane facelift, provides the longest-lasting, most natural-looking results.
Dr. Walters uses hidden incisions placed along the hairline and around the ears to release the facial ligaments and elevate the structures beneath the SMAS layer as a unit, restoring youthful volume and correcting deep folds. Once the deep lift is complete, the skin is gently redraped, and any excess is removed without pulling or distortion. It’s very common for some patients to include other facial cosmetic surgery procedures or non-surgical treatments, such as an eyelid lift, brow lift, or BOTOX and fillers to complement and enhance their final results. Dr. Walters will work with you to design a treatment plan that addresses your unique needs and goals. With every cosmetic surgical procedure, the primary goal is to produce a gorgeous and visually appealing result.
This procedure focuses on the structures beneath the skin and neck (platysma) muscle. By sculpting the submandibular glands and the deeper fat and muscles of the neck, Dr. Walters enhances jawline definition and creates a more sculpted, youthful neck profile. He often performs deep neck contouring in conjunction with facelift surgery for more extensive rejuvenation.
Reclaiming Youthful Contours
When considering a facelift New Orleans patients may find it can improve a variety of age-related changes, particularly in the mid-to-lower face, including:
Because the extended deep plane facelift lifts deeper tissue, it also restores natural fullness to the cheeks and smooths the transition from the face to the neck, creating a youthful and sculpted profile.
The Art of Impeccable Rejuvenation
Choosing a facelift at the MODERN offers a spectrum of benefits, supporting your journey to a more refreshed, confident, and timeless you:
Experience a gentle, natural lift in your mid-face area, restoring youthful volume and a refreshed contour. This subtle elevation helps alleviate the tired or hollow appearance that can develop with age, revealing a more vibrant central face.
A facelift meticulously redefines your jawline, eliminating jowls and creating a beautifully crisp line from ear to chin. It also significantly smooths deep creases and folds in the lower face, giving you a remarkably refreshed and refined appearance.
Thanks to our deep plane facelift approach, the rejuvenation extends seamlessly from your face to your neck. This comprehensive lift addresses both skin laxity and underlying muscle, creating a truly harmonious transition and an elegantly smooth neck contour that defies time.
Your Next Step Toward Timeless Refinement
Men and women who are suitable for facelift surgery should be physically healthy, nonsmokers, and have realistic expectations for their results. Facelifts help those who are frustrated by drooping skin, lines, and wrinkles on the face, whether it be the face as a whole or on the upper, mid, or lower face. Depending on your unique goals and desired outcome, a facelift can target one or more areas.
It’s important to note that age doesn’t always define the time in life to have a facelift treatment. There are countless aspects and factors, and also numerous lift techniques, depending on the patient’s cosmetic concerns. The lifting technique chosen will be different for patients who are between 30 and 40 years old versus those who are older, such as 60 or 70 years old. The condition of the skin is one of the key elements in the decision-making process.
*Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
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This patient underwent a facelift with fat grafting, as well as an endoscopic browlift and upper and lower blepharoplasty. All areas of her face were addressed to give the most natural aesthetic result.
Procedure(s): Brow Lift, Facelift, Blepharoplasty
Provider: Dr. Jules Walters
Dr. Walters performed a facelift with upper and lower blepharoplasty, as well as fat grafting to the face to achieve natural results giving her a more youthful appearance.
Procedure(s): Fat Transfer, Blepharoplasty, Facelift
Provider: Dr. Jules Walters
What To Expect After Your Facelift
Following your surgery, there will be bruising and swelling, slight to moderate pain, and soreness, which can be relieved by pain medication. These side effects may be more pronounced in the early stages of recovery with deep plane facelifts and deep neck contouring.
Many patients feel and look better after several weeks. You can expect a more glowing look with fewer lines and less sagging. Overall, the face will appear lifted and younger-looking.
Our care for you continues long after you leave the office. Your recovery experience includes:
The Right Facelift for You
Cosmetic facial surgery can turn back the hands of time for your face and give you a glowing appearance. At our practice in New Orleans facelift surgery is meant to elegantly and seamlessly help take you through each decade looking natural.
While some improvement is noticeable almost immediately, your results will continue to refine as swelling fades over the first few weeks. Most patients reach a soft, natural final result around 3 months post-op, with continued improvements in scar maturation for up to a year. Because the extended deep plane facelift addresses the structural layers of the face, the results are durable and age gracefully over time, often lasting 10 to 15 years. You’ll enjoy a rejuvenated jawline, restored cheek volume, and a smoother, more defined facial silhouette that looks entirely your own.
When exploring facial plastic surgery, understanding the different techniques is critical. Board-certified plastic surgeons utilize various approaches to address the signs of aging, and the right procedure depends entirely on your unique anatomy and how much sagging skin or loose skin you have.
Many patients naturally worry about visible scarring after head and neck surgery. Because Dr. Walters focuses on meticulous precision during his surgical procedures, he uses highly discreet incisions.
Typically, facelift incisions begin hidden within the hairline at the temples, curve naturally around the natural contours of the ear, and extend discreetly into the lower scalp behind the ear. During the healing process, these thin lines fade significantly. Proper post-operative care during the first week and throughout your recovery process ensures the skin will heal beautifully, allowing you to wear your hair up without hesitation.
Significant weight loss (whether achieved through lifestyle changes or GLP-1 medications) often accelerates the appearance of natural aging. This rapid loss of facial fat leaves behind excess skin and a deflated, hollowed appearance often referred to in the media as "Ozempic Face."
To successfully reverse signs of this specific type of volume loss, facial plastic techniques have to go beyond a standard facelift. We must surgically remove excess skin and address the heavy, loose skin hanging along the jawline and neck. To restore youthful facial volume, Dr. Walters frequently combines facelift surgery with a fat transfer. By harvesting excess fat from another area of the body and transferring it to the face, we strategically replace the lost facial fat to recreate a vibrant, structural contour.
A facelift effectively addresses the mid and lower face, but a neck lift is often the missing piece for a fully refined profile. A neck lift specifically targets the neck, removing excess fat, tightening the underlying muscles (platysma), and eliminating sagging skin.
Most patients choose to combine a facelift and a neck lift because aging rarely stops at the jawline. While a standalone neck lift is an option for a specific good candidate, a facelift paired directly with a neck lift delivers the most harmonious natural results. If you struggle with a double chin or a severe turkey neck, a neck lift is paramount. Performing these two procedures simultaneously ensures that the skin tension and contours of the face and neck match perfectly. We also frequently perform a neck lift alongside other procedures like eyelid surgery (to address heavy lower eyelids) for comprehensive rejuvenation.
Every surgery carries inherent risk, but choosing a highly qualified provider is the best way to mitigate those risks. As a double board-certified and fellowship-trained expert, Dr. Walters prioritizes patient comfort and safety above all else.
A facelift is a major surgical procedure generally performed under deep IV sedation or general anesthesia. Standard expectations during the recovery process include temporary swelling, bruising, and numbness around the head and neck. Serious complications are rare when the surgery is performed by experts in an accredited facility. Following all provided post-operative instructions ensures that you heal safely and are ready to return to normal activities quickly. Patients return to light desk work usually within two weeks.
The cost of a facelift in New Orleans varies depending on the complexity of the facelift procedure and if you choose to incorporate other procedures, such as a neck lift or eyelid surgery. Combining two procedures into one operation optimizes your facility and anesthesia fees.
During your consultation, our team provides a transparent, itemized breakdown of all fees. We ensure patients in New Orleans and the surrounding Orleans area fully understand their investment. Correcting sun damage, deep wrinkles, and severe signs of aging is a true investment in your confidence and long-term aesthetic goals.
Your Best You Begins Here
Dr. Jules Walters, a board-certified plastic surgeon with specialized craniofacial training, is renowned for his mastery of the deep plane facelift, a technique that few truly perform with such precision and artistry. His philosophy, "Always do the right thing for the patient," means he genuinely listens, offers honest, ethical recommendations, and prioritizes your well-being over all else.
Our entire team provides the finest personal service within a sophisticated, supportive environment. We are committed to empowering your journey, ensuring comfort and privacy at every touchpoint. If you would like to learn more one-on-one with Dr. Walters, please request a consultation online or call our New Orleans, LA, plastic surgery practice at (504) 517-6200
Dr. Walters draws from his exceptional training, experience, and skill to create beautiful, natural-looking results. He is board certified in both plastic surgery and general surgery, and completed extensive training in both aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery.
His memberships include:
His credentials, integrity, and patient-centered approach make him one of the best-rated plastic surgeons in New Orleans.
A deep plane facelift is an advanced surgical technique where Dr. Walters lifts and repositions the deeper foundational layers of the face, including muscles and connective tissue, rather than just the skin. This provides a more natural, comprehensive, and longer-lasting lift, avoiding a "pulled" look often associated with older techniques.
Absolutely. A facelift is frequently combined with a neck lift for seamless lower face and neck rejuvenation. It can also be combined with eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) or a brow lift for a more comprehensive facial refresh, ensuring harmonious results.
No, Dr. Walters' philosophy and expertise focus on creating natural-looking results that enhance your unique features and restore a more youthful version of yourself. The goal is to make you look rested, refreshed, and revitalized, not fundamentally altered.
While non-surgical treatments like Botox, dermal fillers, or Morpheus8 can offer temporary improvements for mild signs of aging, they cannot achieve the significant lifting and skin removal that a surgical facelift can. A consultation will help determine the best approach for your specific concerns.
Individuals with significant uncontrolled medical conditions that would make surgery unsafe, such as poor wound healing, severe heart disease, or poorly managed diabetes, are typically not candidates. Similarly, those who smoke heavily or cannot discontinue certain medications (like blood thinners) before surgery may face increased risks. It's also important that patients have realistic expectations about the results, understanding that a facelift enhances your natural features rather than creating a completely new appearance.
Most patients can resume light walking within a few days to promote healthy circulation, but strenuous exercise and heavy lifting must be avoided for four to six weeks. Dr. Walters will provide personalized clearance to safely reintroduce your full workout routine based on your healing progress.
Swelling and bruising typically peak within the first three to five days and noticeably subside after the first two weeks. While you will likely feel comfortable returning to normal social activities within two to three weeks, minor residual swelling can take a few months to completely resolve.
You can typically resume driving seven to 10 days after your procedure. However, you must be completely off all prescription pain medications and have full, comfortable mobility in your neck to safely operate a vehicle.
Yes, particularly with the extended deep plane technique. By lifting the underlying foundational muscle and tissue rather than simply pulling the skin, Dr. Walters naturally smooths out deep creases around the nose and mouth without creating a tight or "pulled" look.
It depends entirely on your unique anatomy, skin elasticity, and aesthetic goals. While most patients pursue facelift surgery in their late 40s to 60s, the ideal time is simply when non-surgical treatments no longer provide the structural lift and rejuvenation you desire.
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