As we age, our skin begins to lose elasticity, facial fat diminishes, and gravity takes its toll. While non-surgical treatments like dermal fillers and Botox® can offer temporary improvement, there comes a time when a more comprehensive solution is needed. That’s when many people begin to consider a facelift — one of the most effective ways to rejuvenate the face and restore a youthful appearance.
At VISAGE Clinic in Toronto, Dr. Marc DuPéré, a Royal College-certified plastic surgeon, specializes in advanced facelift techniques (Deep Plane technique, SMAS manipulation and anchoring, Short-scar and M.A.C.S. technique, to name a few) tailored to your unique facial structure and aesthetic goals. Whether you’re just beginning to explore your options or are ready to take the next step, a facelift may be the transformative solution you’re looking for.
What Can a Facelift Do?
A facelift (also known as a rhytidectomy) offers significant and long-lasting improvements by:
- Lifting sagging cheeks and jowls
- Smoothing deep lines around the mouth and nose
- Tightening loose skin on the lower face and neck
- Repairing, repositioning and anchoring underlying facial muscles
- Restoring youthful contours and facial harmony
Unlike temporary injectables, facelift surgery addresses both the surface skin and deeper tissues for a more natural and long-lasting result.
Are You a Good Candidate?
You may be a candidate for a facelift if you are:
- Noticing loose, sagging facial skin, sagging cheeks and sagging eyebrows
- Annoyed by the appearance of the so-called “chicken neck” or “turkey neck”
- Bothered by jowls or an undefined jawline
- Seeing deep creases along the nasolabial folds
- Experiencing a downturned mouth or tired appearance
- In good health and seeking long-term facial rejuvenation
Dr. DuPéré also evaluates your overall facial anatomy, sometimes recommending additional procedures such as a neck lift, brow lift, lip lift, facial micro fat grafting, laser skin resurfacing or eyelid surgery to enhance your results and achieve balance throughout your facial profile.
Introducing the Ponytail Facelift
One of the most exciting and less invasive facelift options offered by Dr. DuPéré is the Ponytail Facelift — a technique named for its ability to simulate the youthful “lifted” look you get when your hair is pulled back in a ponytail.
Benefits of the Ponytail Facelift:
- Minimal scarring, typically hidden within the hairline
- Shorter recovery time than traditional facelifts
- Targets early signs of aging in the midface and brow
- Creates a naturally refreshed, elevated look
- Ideal for younger patients in their 30s to 40s, or those not ready for a full facelift, or those with early signs of aging
While not suited for more advanced aging or heavy neck sagging, the Ponytail Facelift is an excellent choice for younger patients or those looking to refresh their appearance without the downtime of a full facelift.
Dr. DuPéré’s Facelift Techniques
Dr. DuPéré offers a full range of surgical facelift options, choosing the right technique based on your facial anatomy, skin condition, and aesthetic goals:
- Deep plane facelift: this is the best and most efficient, longer-lasting and most natural technique performed today, where lifting the deep muscle layer (SMAS) does most of the lifting and rejuvenating work, while skin excision is done with no tension, assuring a natural result, very thin and hard-to-see incisions, no earlobe pulling down and no unnatural horizontal lines in the cheek and outside the eye area.
- Classic Periauricular Facelift – Involves incisions around the ears and into the scalp for more comprehensive lifting
- Short-scar “New York” Facelift – A less invasive option with reduced recovery time, but with the important muscle lifting and anchoring
- SMAS Lift – Tightens both skin and deeper connective tissue (SMAS layer) for longer-lasting results
- MACS Lift – A Belgian “vertical lift” technique offering minimal access and faster recovery
- Ponytail Facelift – For youthful patients or those seeking a subtle, refreshed look
- Mini–facelift – The true mini-facelift is a much smaller procedure with mini downtime and mini results. Usually a skin excision only, under local anesthesia, without the very important muscle pull in the other techniques. Dr DuPéré reserves this technique for much older patients who have had 1-2 or 3 facelifts in the past and who are no longer a candidate for a longer procedure due to advanced age or medical condition(s). It is more a “perk-me up” and “feel good” small procedure.
Each procedure is customized with precision to ensure discreet incisions and natural-looking results — never overdone or “pulled.”
Restoring Youthful Volume with Fat Grafting
In addition to lifting and tightening, Dr. DuPéré often incorporates fat grafting into facelift surgery to restore the volume that naturally fades with age. Using fat harvested from your own body, he can enhance areas like:
- Cheeks
- Temples
- Jawline
- Lips
- Nasolabial folds
This not only adds fullness but also improves skin quality over time.
Enhancing Your Results with Complementary Procedures
To complete your rejuvenation, Dr. DuPéré may recommend combining your facelift with other treatments such as:
- Eyelid surgery for tired or puffy eyes
- Brow lift to lift drooping brows and smooth forehead lines
- Chin implant for better jawline definition
- Earlobe rejuvenation to match your youthful appearance
- Laser skin resurfacing for improved texture and tone
- Upper lip lift (such techniques as bullhorn, Italian, seagull, corner lip lifts) to restore a shorter, fuller and more youthful upper lip and a full attractive dental show when smiling.
By addressing all aspects of facial aging, he helps you achieve a more balanced and harmonious result.
Why Choose Dr. Marc DuPéré?
Dr. DuPéré trained under internationally renowned facial experts in Paris, Los Angeles, and New York. His skill, artistry, and attention to detail make him one of Toronto’s most respected facial plastic surgeons. Every patient benefits from his personalized approach, extensive experience, and commitment to natural-looking facial harmony.
Is a Facelift Right for You?
If you’re ready to restore your youthful contours and gain lasting confidence, a facelift with Dr. Marc DuPéré could be your ideal solution. Whether you’re curious about the Ponytail Facelift or the Deep P lane facelift, or need a more comprehensive rejuvenation, we invite you to take the next step.
Schedule a consultation at VISAGE Clinic in Toronto by calling (416) 929-9800 or contacting us online today.
