Advanced Open & Endoscopic Facelift & Deep Neck Lift: Techniques & Pearls

Friday, May 29, 2026

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM US PT

Location: Plastic Surgery Stage - Royal Ballroom 2

CE: 2

Session Chair/Co-Moderator(s)

Anthony Admire, MD, FACS

Plastic Surgeon
AdmireMD Plastic Surgery + Skin Clinic
Scottsdale, AZ
Ozan Sozer, MD

president
el paso cosmetic surgery
el paso, TX

Faculty(s)

Justin Cohen, MD

Facial Plastic Surgeon
Cohen Clinic for Plastic Surgery
MM

Marc Mani, MD
Ozan Sozer, MD

president
el paso cosmetic surgery
el paso, TX
Boris Ackerman, MD

Co-Director Orange County Aesthetic Fellowship
Orange County Aesthetic Fellowship
Newport Beach, California
Anthony Admire, MD, FACS

Plastic Surgeon
AdmireMD Plastic Surgery + Skin Clinic
Scottsdale, AZ

This session presents advanced techniques in open and endoscopic facelift and deep neck lift surgery, with a focus on precise anatomy, layered dissection, and technical refinements that enhance safety and longevity of aesthetic results. Emphasis is placed on deep plane elevation, comprehensive neck contouring, and the integration of adjunctive procedures to achieve balanced, natural facial rejuvenation. The session will also address operative decision-making with regard to prior non-invasive treatments and complex secondary anatomy.

What to Expect & Learning Objectives:

Understand advanced open and endoscopic facelift techniques, including deep plane access, ligament release, and composite flap elevation.
Review advanced deep neck lift strategies, including subplatysmal contouring, gland management, and platysma modification.
Analyze the impact of prior energy-based treatments and fillers on surgical planning, dissection planes, and outcomes.
Identify adjunctive surgical and perioperative techniques that optimize contour, longevity of results, and natural-looking rejuvenation.

Presentations:

10:30 AM - 10:35 AM US PT

Opening Remarks
10:35 AM - 10:50 AM US PT

Hybrid High SMAS - Extended Deep Plane Facelift
Faculty: Anthony Admire, MD, FACS – AdmireMD Plastic Surgery + Skin Clinic
10:50 AM - 11:05 AM US PT

Maximizing the Deep Plane Facelift - Advanced Maneuvers to Optimize Results and Consistency
Faculty: Justin Cohen, MD – Cohen Clinic for Plastic Surgery
11:05 AM - 11:20 AM US PT

Hybrid Facelift
Faculty: Ozan Sozer, MD – el paso cosmetic surgery
11:20 AM - 11:35 AM US PT

Systematic Approach to Deep Plane Facelift
Faculty: Boris M. Ackerman, MD – Orange County Aesthetic Fellowship
11:35 AM - 11:50 AM US PT

Scarless Lift: Endoscopic, en-bloc Composite Flap Face, Brow, and Neck Lift
Faculty: Marc Mani, MD
11:50 AM - 12:25 PM US PT

Panel Discussion / Audience Q&A
12:25 PM - 12:30 PM US PT

Closing Remarks