Subperiosteal Facelift
A deep lift at the level of the bone, used mainly for the midface and orbit — a more specialised, less common technique.
What is subperiosteal facelift?
The subperiosteal facelift is the deepest of all lifting planes: the surgeon lifts the soft tissues at the level of the periosteum, the membrane covering the facial bones, and repositions the entire soft-tissue envelope of the midface upward. It is a more specialised technique used mainly to elevate the cheeks and support the orbit (eye socket) region, often endoscopically.
Who is it best for?
It is used selectively, often in younger patients with midface descent or in reconstructive and skeletal cases, rather than as a routine ageing-face lift. Swelling can be more pronounced and prolonged than with SMAS techniques. It is offered by relatively few surgeons.