Face Lift Before & After Case 981

This patient came to Jay Xue, MD with two specific concerns: the appearance of her neck and the presence of jowling along her lower face.

The extended-SMAS facelift involves manipulating the superficial musculoaponeurotic system, the layer of muscle and connective tissue beneath the skin of the face and neck. Working at this deeper anatomical level allows the surgeon to reposition underlying facial structures, not only the overlying skin.

For those researching a face lift in Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, & Frisco, this case shows what the procedure can address: jowling and neck contour concerns that develop as the deeper facial tissues shift over time. In the after photos, the jawline appears more defined and the neck shows a cleaner, smoother contour compared to the before images. Soft tissue along the lower jaw sits higher, reducing the heaviness that was visible before surgery.