While smoothness, volume and visible youthfulness were the main focus for a long time, the focus is now shifting to structure, proportion and authenticity. This change is also reflected in current reporting. A noteworthy article recently appeared in New York Magazine entitled “The Forever-35 Face – The face-lift is better than ever, and everybody wants one. Deep inside the uncanny world of the surgically ageless.
External editorial contribution from a US magazine
The article describes how modern facelifts aim less at obvious rejuvenation and more at a subtle reorganisation of the face: contours are refined, transitions harmonised and signs of ageing corrected in such a way that the result is barely recognisable as a surgical procedure. Techniques that do not focus on the surface but take into account the deeper anatomical structures of the face play a central role here – an approach that I myself have consistently pursued for many years and apply in my clinic.
The technology behind the ‘forever 35 face’
During an interview at the Congress of the German Society for Aesthetic Surgery, Der Spiegel asked me a key question. How is it possible that women in their sixties today can look as natural as women in their mid-thirties without appearing unnatural?
My answer was clear: the deep plane facelift.
From the perspective of facial surgery, the key to modern rejuvenation lies not in wrinkle injections alone, nor in volume enhancement, but in precise work on the deeper anatomical structures of the face.
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Deep plane facelift. Structure instead of tension
The deep plane facelift is not a classic skin tightening procedure. It is a technique in which sagging tissue layers are mobilised and repositioned in their natural anatomical unit. In particular, the lower half of the face and the neck can be gently lifted in this way without pulling on the skin.
The result is not smoothing in the classic sense, but rather a sculpting of the face. Contours appear clear again, transitions harmonious and proportions balanced. Many faces that are perceived as ageless today owe their naturalness to this very approach.
At the same time, this development shows how far aesthetic surgery has come today. Incisions are more precise, techniques are more refined and anatomical understanding has been significantly deepened. This allows results to be achieved that appear credible and lasting.
Why skin quality is crucial
As effective as a facelift is, it does not change the skin itself. A facelift repositions and tightens, but it does not improve skin structure or eliminate sun damage such as actinic keratoses.
In my opinion, the skin is therefore a central component of any comprehensive facial rejuvenation. Procedures such as phenol peels enable deep skin renewal. Depending on the findings, this can affect the entire face or specific areas such as the periorbital region or the skin under the eyes.
In combination with a facelift, this results in holistic facial rejuvenation. The facial structures appear fresh and natural, while the skin gains clarity, evenness and elasticity.
For me personally, the Forever 35 Face does not represent a fixed age, but rather a new aesthetic self-image. Today, modern facial rejuvenation means considering structure, proportion and skin quality together. Only this interplay enables results that appear timeless and do justice to the individual face.
Do you have any questions about facelifts? We are always happy to help.
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