Can a full deep plane face and neck lift really be performed under local anesthesia? Absolutely. I’ve spent the last decade developing and refining my technique to perform a full deep plane face and neck lift under local anesthesia with oral sedation. My recently published study examined 142 consecutive patients, evaluating surgical outcomes, complication rates, and overall safety. What did we find? Complication rates were not significantly different from published rates for deep plane facelifts performed under IV sedation or general anesthesia. This research is an exciting milestone for me and an important step toward demonstrating the safety and viability of performing comprehensive deep plane facelifts under local anesthesia. Read my published study: academic.oup.com/asjopenforum/article/doi/10.1093/asjof/ojag156/8767575 Dr. Novis is a double board certified facial plastic surgeon in North Myrtle Beach, SC. Patients travel from across the country for her signature CURR...