For Yolanda Deep, working in the aesthetics industry for over a decade gave her firsthand insight into the subtle, natural results of a deep plane facelift and necklift. Yet, it wasn’t until her 49th birthday that she decided to take the plunge herself. “I kept seeing the incredible transformations and realized this was the right treatment for me,” she shares. Choosing Palo Alto, CA facial plastic surgeons David Lieberman, MD, and Sachin Parikh, MD, Deep says she was able to address aging changes that skin care alone couldn’t fix—her mid-face, jowls and neck. The result? A refreshed, youthful look that still feels authentically her.
Deep credits her deep plane facelift surgery for giving her a sense of freedom. “It’s been the best decision for me because it’s not about what others see—it’s about how I feel,” she said. “I don’t think about the crinkles in my neck or the sagging in my cheeks anymore.” Drs. Lieberman and Parikh explain the deep plane facelift procedure works by repositioning tissue that has descended over time, creating results that are undetectable in person. “Our goal is always to help patients look like the best version of themselves without it being obvious they’ve had surgery,” says Dr. Lieberman.
Now, more than two years post-surgery, she reflects on the transformative power of her decision. “My family didn’t even notice until I told them,” she laughs. “It’s amazing how natural it looks.” She notes that the meticulous care of having two surgeons in the room made all the difference. “You have two people making sure everything is perfect, and it shows,” she says. The experience not only restored her confidence but also allowed her to focus on what matters most in life. “It’s given me [the] headspace to focus on eating well, working out and spending time with my son,” she says. “I just feel like myself, but better.”
