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Posted by: Dr. Amir Dorafshar, M.D., FACS

Facelift neck lift facial rejuvenation Chicago, IL patients trust starts with an approach that targets the deeper structures of the face, not just the surface. Facial aging affects everyone differently, but the hallmarks are consistent: sagging skin, loss of jawline definition, deepening folds, and neck laxity. At Evolve Your Life in Chicago, IL, facelift surgery and neck lift procedures performed by Dr. Amir Dorafshar address these changes at their source for results that look refreshed and natural, not pulled. Patients travel from across the United States to our Chicago practice for this level of surgical expertise.

The Deep Plane Facelift and Neck Lift Approach

Dr. Dorafshar specializes in the Deep Plane Facelift (rhytidectomy), which targets the SMAS layer — the deeper muscular and connective tissue beneath the skin — rather than simply tightening the surface. This approach produces longer-lasting, more natural results than traditional techniques. It’s frequently combined with a neck lift to address the full lower face and neck as a unified system.

For patients seeking facial rejuvenation without surgery, Evolve Your Life also offers injectables, laser treatments, and skin care programs. A brow lift is another common complement to facelift surgery for upper face rejuvenation. Out-of-state patients often coordinate multiple treatments during a single visit to our Chicago, IL practice to maximize efficiency.

Book Your Facelift Consultation in Chicago, IL

To learn more, read our article Understanding the Benefits of Face and Neck Lifts. Book a consultation with Dr. Dorafshar at our Chicago, IL practice — welcoming patients from across the USA.

Amir Dorafshar, MD, FACS is a globally recognized, board-certified plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgeon specializing in aesthetic surgery, craniofacial reconstruction, microsurgery, and facial gender-affirming procedures.

He earned his medical degree from the University of Manchester, UK, and trained at UCLA, the University of Chicago, and Johns Hopkins Hospital. He previously held the Endowed Chair, Professorship, and Residency & Fellowship Program Director role at Rush University Medical Center.

A facial transplantation pioneer, he has co-authored 230+ peer-reviewed articles and co-edited major surgical textbooks. He is currently Chief of Plastic Surgery at OSF St. Francis Hospital and President & CEO of Evolve Your Life, Chicago.