One of the unique advantages of performing a deep plane facelift under local anesthesia is that I can evaluate your results in real time. During surgery, I'll have you gently reposition or turn your head so I can assess your jawline and facial contours the way they'll actually appear when you're upright. This allows me to fine tune the result based on natural positioning rather than relying on how the tissues look while you're completely asleep. When surgery is performed under general anesthesia, factors like positioning and the breathing tube can alter the natural appearance of the jawline and neck. I believe being able to assess these contours throughout the procedure helps me achieve a result that looks natural, balanced, and refreshed. Every detail matters when the goal is a facelift that doesn't look like you've had a facelift. Dr. Novis is a double board certified facial plastic surgeon in North Myrtle Beach, SC, specializing in deep plane face and neck lift procedures under ...