Ribeiro LF, De Freitas LR, Udoma-Udofa OC, Borges MS, de Oliveira TTC, Reginato PH, et al. · J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · Meta-Analysis · PMID 41936137

Neck lift and platysma Hematoma and hemostasis Brow and eyelid with facelift

2026

Finesse in Forehead Lifting-Asymmetric Ligament Release for Asymmetric Brow Ptosis

Bair H, Cheng TS, Ramesh S · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 41857163

Deep plane facelift Facial anatomy Brow and eyelid with facelift

2026

Implications of Dermatologic Disorders in Facial Cosmetic Surgery: A Systematic Review

Perez SM, Kennedy DJ, Ascher B, Tosti A, Landau M · Ann Plast Surg · Systematic Review · PMID 41848703

Fat grafting and volume Complications Lasers, peels and energy devices Brow and eyelid with facelift

2026

Earlobe Rotation for Prevention and Correction of Pixie Ear During Rhytidectomy in Asian Patients

Han CH · Aesthet Surg J · PMID 41810509

Deep plane facelift Complications

2026

Revision Neck Lift Surgery: A Systematic Review of Indications, Techniques, and Outcomes

Şibar S, Erdal AI, Genç G · Aesthetic Plast Surg · Systematic Review · PMID 41673281

Neck lift and platysma Deep neck: glands, fat, digastric Complications Outcomes and longevity Secondary and revision facelift

2026

Perfusion of the Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System and the Superficial Temporal Fascia During Facelift, as Assessed by Indocyanine Green Angiography

Lai C, Dong X, Zhao F, Guo X, Jin X · Aesthet Surg J · PMID 41610166

SMAS techniques

2026

V-Scar Lift: An Innovative Technique for Treating the Lower Third of the Face and the Upper Neck

Andreanidis G, Andreanidi I, Eustathiou G, Diamantopoulos P · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 41565864

SMAS techniques Short scar and MACS lift Neck lift and platysma Incisions and scars

2026

Evaluating Facelift Outcomes and Technique Trends in the United States

Pak KY, Salehi PP, Azizzadeh B · J Craniofac Surg · PMID 41251721

Deep plane facelift SMAS techniques Deep neck: glands, fat, digastric Facial nerve safety Fat grafting and volume Outcomes and longevity

2026

Anatomical Reassessment of the Mandibular Septum: Relationship with The Marginal Mandibular Nerve and Deep Structures of Lower Face

Yalçın C, Doğan AS, Tunalı S, Karamürsel S · Aesthet Surg J · PMID 42056850

Neck lift and platysma Facial anatomy Facial nerve safety

2026

Navigating the Intersection of Radiofrequency Microneedling and Surgical Facelifts: Scoping Review

Panlilio M, Bolen R, Martini O, Bonk A, Tedesco J · JMIR Dermatol · PMID 42044373

Lasers, peels and energy devices

2026

[Smile-guided facial rejuvenation: Contributions of orthodontic analysis to cosmetic surgery of the lower third of the face—Proposal for a decisionmaking algorithm]

Meningaud JP · Orthod Fr · PMID 42037297

Facelift technique, general

2026

Simulation-driven experiments resolve throttle pedal vibration issues

Liu X, Yan F, Li X, Zhao P, Cheng Y · Sci Rep · PMID 41986606

Training and education

2026

Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction for Idiopathic Buffalo Hump: Anatomical Considerations and Technical Implications

Kim J, Kim Y, Rha E, Shin J · J Clin Med · PMID 41977005

Facial anatomy Lasers, peels and energy devices

2026

Combined Dermis Spacer Graft, Lateral Canthopexy and Subperiosteal Midface Lifting in the Management of Lower Eyelid Retraction Secondary to Chronic Facial Nerve Palsy

Keilani C, Sahel JA, Nordmann JP, Boumendil J · J Maxillofac Oral Surg · PMID 41971473

Midface and subperiosteal lift Facial nerve safety Brow and eyelid with facelift

2026

Tragal Cartilage Contouring During Facelift Surgery: A Novel Technique for Prevention of Postoperative Tragal Distortion

Duncan NB, Brown K, Nakra T · Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 41972770

Incisions and scars

2026

Back External Quilting Suture in Massive Weight Loss Patients: A New Technique to Enhance Body Contouring

de Garcia de la Vega M, Scarabosio A, Tambasco D, Rousson E, Watier E, Lengelé B, et al. · Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open · PMID 41959937

Hematoma and hemostasis Weight loss and GLP-1

2026

The ARTIST Post-Market Study: Evaluating a High G' Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Injectable for Chin Combined With Midface HA Filler Treatments

Nikolis A, Rivers JK, Rosen N, Weinberg F, Prygova I, Bromée T · J Cosmet Dermatol · PMID 41919754

Midface and subperiosteal lift Fat grafting and volume

2026

Determining patients' price sensitivity and willingness to pay for aesthetic surgery: A contingent valuation study

Wang MJ, Matusko N, Rastegar A, Rohrich RJ, Cederna PS · J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · PMID 41812574

2026

A Novel Three-Step Collagen-Augmented Periorbital Comprehensive Treatment: Raise, Enhancement, and Depigmentation

Wu S, Jiang Y, Lian X, Liu K · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 41361147

Midface and subperiosteal lift Brow and eyelid with facelift

2026

Analysis in 3D of Hybrid Injectable Combining Hyaluronic Acid and Calcium Hydroxyapatite: Prospective Study

Queiroz TP, Lucatelli SR, Jellmayer JA, Dos Santos PL · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 41345305

Fat grafting and volume

2026

Research Hot Spots and Trends of Photoelectric Therapy in Facial Rejuvenation: A 20-Year Bibliometric Analysis Based on Web of Science

Guo L, Liang B, Xue Z, Song B · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 41331350

Lasers, peels and energy devices

2026

Anatomical Insights into Frontal Branch Preservation in Minimally Invasive Brow Lift Techniques: A Comparative Analysis of Anatomical Lift Prantl's Suture Suspension (ALPS) Versus Gliding Brow Lift (GBL)

Prantl L, Anker AM, Hamoshi L, Brébant V, Kehrer A, Klein SM, et al. · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 41286172

Facial anatomy Facial nerve safety Threads and nonsurgical lifting Brow and eyelid with facelift

2026

Assessment of the Possible Impacts of Collagen Biostimulators on Surgical Facelift

Avelar LET, Haddad A, de Lima Faria GE · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 41238848

Complications

2026

A Comparison of Brow Elevation and Complications: Endoscopic Versus Pretrichial Brow Lift

Garg N, Alnemri A, DeKloe J, Baldari A, Bheemreddy A, Agarwal A, et al. · Laryngoscope · PMID 41239801

Complications Brow and eyelid with facelift

2026

Stability of Hairline Lowering Using Small Footprint Soft Tissue Anchoring Devices

Abrahamson CW, Pracha H, Bromfield JA, Sidle DM, Wang JC · Laryngoscope · PMID 41117774

Outcomes and longevity Incisions and scars

2026

Demystifying Deep Layer Face-Lift Techniques: A Systematic Review of Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System Techniques

Schultz KP, Sherif R, Ganesh Kumar N, Stuzin JM, Rohrich RJ · Plast Reconstr Surg · Systematic Review · PMID 41100833

SMAS techniques

2026

Ethnic and Cultural Considerations in Male Rejuvenation

Moritz E, Asaria J · Facial Plast Surg · PMID 41061758

Male facelift

2026

Perceived Age Reduction After Rhytidoplasty: A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Three Surgical Techniques Using Human and AI Assessment

Baptista VS, Mussalem MGVB, Ferreira LM, Carvalho Junior JDC · Facial Plast Surg · Randomized Controlled Trial · PMID 41061760

SMAS techniques Outcomes and longevity

2026

Male Browlift

Rihani J · Facial Plast Surg · PMID 41022127

Male facelift Brow and eyelid with facelift

2026

Direct Neck Lift in Men

Velargo PA, Holtrop JC, Aukerman WD, Sohini VR · Facial Plast Surg · PMID 40992434

Neck lift and platysma Deep neck: glands, fat, digastric Male facelift

2026

Autologous Fat Grafting of the Face in Men

Nagappan L, Liao D, Bloom JD · Facial Plast Surg · PMID 40972865

Fat grafting and volume Male facelift

2026

Short Scar Male Neck Lift: A Minimally Invasive Option for Neck Contouring

Somenek MT · Facial Plast Surg · PMID 40962266

Short scar and MACS lift Neck lift and platysma Male facelift Incisions and scars Threads and nonsurgical lifting

2026

Deep Plane Technique for Male Facelift Surgery

Saadat DD, Sykes J · Facial Plast Surg · PMID 40889761

Deep plane facelift SMAS techniques Neck lift and platysma Deep neck: glands, fat, digastric Male facelift

2026

What I Do Now and What I Have Eliminated from My Facelifts: Proceedings of the 2025 ASPS Spring Meeting

Thomas C, Sergesketter AR, Shariati K, Nahai F, Zins J, Warren R, et al. · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 41914963

SMAS techniques

2026

Aging Face Rejuvenation: Guiding Anatomic and Scientific Concepts

Rohrich RJ, Novak M, Ganesh Kumar N · Aesthet Surg J · PMID 41843482

Facial anatomy

2026

Assessing Rigor in Facelift Research: A Scoping Review of 20 Years of Reported Outcomes in the United States

Hornick MM, Olsen TC, McCutchen AI, Deguchi AN, Foster ER, Voytik M, et al. · Aesthet Surg J · PMID 41843484

Outcomes and longevity

2026

Enhanced Healing and Outcomes With Human Dermal Fibroblast Exosomes: Case Series Combining Deep Helium Radiofrequency Plasma Skin Resurfacing, Facelifts, and Exosomes

Lacerna Kimbrell M · Aesthet Surg J · PMID 41800725

Outcomes and longevity Lasers, peels and energy devices

2026

Letter: "Crowdsourcing as a Tool to Compare and Evaluate Outcomes of Rhytidectomy Techniques"-Improving Objective Assessment of Aesthetic Improvements Within the Deep-Plane

Johnson JD, Salehi PP · Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med · PMID 41800731

Deep plane facelift Outcomes and longevity

2026

Response to Letter: "Crowdsourcing as a Tool to Compare and Evaluate Outcomes of Rhytidectomy Techniques: Improving Objective Assessment of Aesthetic Improvements Within the Deep-Plane," by Raymond W. et al

Eggerstedt M, Revenaugh PC · Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med · PMID 41800713

Deep plane facelift Outcomes and longevity

2026

Lifting Efficiency of Barbed Sutures for Potential Face Lifting Application: A Parametric Analysis

Su CY, Prajapati MJ, Lin JR, Jiang CP, Fang HW · J Cosmet Dermatol · PMID 41792036

Threads and nonsurgical lifting

2026

Artificial Intelligence-Based Assessment of the Impact of Thread Lifts on Perceived Age and Attractiveness in Women

Balel Y, Grillo R · Oral Maxillofac Surg · PMID 41781526

Outcomes and longevity Threads and nonsurgical lifting Imaging, measurement and AI

2026

Letter to the Editor: "How Does the Buccal Fat Pad Age and How Can it Be Managed in Facelift Surgery? A Scoping Review of the Literature and Our Proposed Algorithm"

Tamburello S, Innocenti A, Menichini G · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 41688578

Facelift technique, general

2026

Hybrid Poly-D,L-Lactic Acid and Autologous Fat Transfer for Forehead Augmentation

Lee HE, Wan J, Song JK, Rosellini I, Garson S, Cartier H, et al. · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 41588091

Fat grafting and volume Brow and eyelid with facelift

2026

Comparative Analysis of Collagen Induction in Sprague Dawley Rat Model Using Absorbable Threads for Facial Lifting and Rejuvenation

Le LTT, Giang NN, Trinh TT, Nga PT, Zhang XR, Jin YX, et al. · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 41436887

Threads and nonsurgical lifting

2026

Adjunct Perioral Phenol-Croton Oil Peel Shortens Philtrum Length in Patients Undergoing Primary Facelift

Janssen PL, Darras O, Fraiman E, Kragel MC, Mandelbaum M, Sinclair N, et al. · Aesthet Surg J · PMID 41433344

Lasers, peels and energy devices

2026

Comment to "Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Assisted Patient Education and Concerns Following Facelift Surgery: A Study on ChatGPT-4 and Gemini"

Caimi E, Vaccari S, Vinci V · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 41429969

Imaging, measurement and AI Training and education

2026

Comparative Effectiveness of Deep Plane and Extended Deep Plane Facelifts in Lower Facial Rejuvenation

Golparvaran S, Ziaee P, Aalizade A, Sazgar AA · Aesthet Surg J · Randomized Controlled Trial · PMID 41348089

Deep plane facelift Facial nerve safety

2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Assisted Patient Education and Concerns Following Facelift Surgery: A Study on ChatGPT-4 and Gemini

Almousa H, Alhajress R, Alabdulkareem A, Abaalkhail M, Obeid A, Fnais N, et al. · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 41148328

Imaging, measurement and AI Training and education

2026

Correction to: Endoscopic Deep Plane Facelift: A Classified Approach

· Aesthet Surg J · PMID 41144251

Deep plane facelift

2026

Propeller Modification of Tapia's Flap

Angrigiani C, Masia J, Peñaranda A, Rancati A, Felice F, Dip F, et al. · Aesthet Surg J · PMID 41129682

2026

Reconsidering the Biomechanical Basis of the V-Lift Technique with Calcium Hydroxyapatite

Barrera P, Parsa K, Murray G · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 41116104

Facial anatomy Complications Imaging, measurement and AI

2026

Submandibular Gland Reduction in the Modern Necklift Surgery: A Systematic Literature Review

Shauly O, Dhawan R, Gould DJ · Aesthet Surg J · Systematic Review · PMID 41092483

Neck lift and platysma Deep neck: glands, fat, digastric Facial nerve safety Hematoma and hemostasis

2026

How Does the Buccal Fat Pad Age and How Can it Be Managed in Facelift Surgery? A Scoping Review of the Literature and Our Proposed Algorithm

Bellity P, Pechevy L, Carloni R · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 41083893

Facial anatomy

2026

Laser Resurfacing at the Time of Facelift Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Wen YE, Perez Rivera LR, Gursky AK, Lee WY, Oh C, Boyd CJ, et al. · Aesthet Surg J · Systematic Review · PMID 41063540

Smoking and skin flap Lasers, peels and energy devices

2026

Considerations for Cervical Rhytidectomy in Patients With Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Devices

Rosen SP, Buckingham H, Blackwell K, Frey H, Buckingham ED · Laryngoscope · PMID 40923568

Neck lift and platysma

2026

A comprehensive classification and depth analysis of the transverse facial artery based on cadaveric and radiological evidence

Ok F, Karip B, Korkmaz FT, Keleş P, Can TS, Yalçın M · Anat Sci Int · PMID 40911136

Facial anatomy

2026

The Use of Systemic Antibiotics for Prophylaxis in Veterinary Ophthalmic Surgery-A Practitioner Survey of Current Protocols

Shorrock R, Battersby I, Rushton J · Vet Ophthalmol · PMID 40883859

2026

Neck Lift After Nonsurgical Treatments: Fibrosis, Fat Loss, and Surgical Complexity

O'Daniel TG, Patton S · Aesthet Surg J · PMID 40712094

Neck lift and platysma Threads and nonsurgical lifting

2026

Comparison of Patient Reviews for Submental Liposuction and Kybella Using Deep Learning and Natural Language Processing: Is There a Superior Intervention for Submental Adiposity?

Fijany AJ, Boctor MJ, Humphrey JG, Montorfano L, Karagoz H, Gupta SC · Aesthet Surg J · PMID 40577594

Neck lift and platysma Imaging, measurement and AI

2026

Minimum Invasive Treatment for Patients with Dermoid Cyst with Facelift Procedure: Case Reports and Scoping Literature Review

Ohta N, Suzuki T, Noguchi N, Tateda Y, Shirotori A, Sato K, et al. · Tohoku J Exp Med · PMID 40010743

Incisions and scars

2026

Injectables and Facelifts: Can We Coexist? A Retrospective Chart Review Assessing Injectable Treatments Preceding and Following Rhytidectomy

Myers B, Firsowicz M, Kamrani P, Dayan S, Fabi S · J Cosmet Dermatol · PMID 41664552

Fat grafting and volume Complications

2026

3D Neck Lift: A Dynamic Approach to Submental Anatomy

Divaris M, Ohana S · Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open · PMID 41635725

Neck lift and platysma Deep neck: glands, fat, digastric Facial anatomy

2026

Buccal Fat Pad Modification in Aesthetic Facial Surgery

Wang LL, Azizzadeh B · Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am · PMID 41203330

2026

Endoscopic Brow Lifting: A 35-Year Experience and Lessons Learned

Cahill G, Gidumal S, Nabili V, Keller GS · Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am · PMID 41203333

Brow and eyelid with facelift

2026

Endoscopic Temporal Tunnel Approach for Brow, Midface, and Periocular Rejuvenation

Mani M · Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am · PMID 41203327

Midface and subperiosteal lift Brow and eyelid with facelift

2026

Enhancing Perioral Aesthetics: The Role of Orbicularis Oris Muscle Suspension in Deep Plane Lip Lifts

Talei B, Ziai H, Danielian A · Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am · PMID 41203329

Deep plane facelift

2026

Extended Deep Plane Facelift and Structural Neck Contouring: Technical Considerations for Comprehensive Surgical Facial Rejuvenation

VandeWater T, Azizzadeh B · Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am · PMID 41203321

Deep plane facelift Facial nerve safety

2026

Orbicularis Revectoring in the Deep Plane Facelift

Bray D · Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am · PMID 41203328

Deep plane facelift Brow and eyelid with facelift Imaging, measurement and AI

2026

Understanding The Forehead Through The Endo-Coronal Forehead Lift

Kamrava B, Li D, Gordon NA · Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am · PMID 41203334

Brow and eyelid with facelift

2026

Prospective Study of Three-Dimensional Bi-directional Barbed Threads for Midface and Nasolabial Fold Rejuvenation

Park BY · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 41145860

Midface and subperiosteal lift Threads and nonsurgical lifting Imaging, measurement and AI

2026

Glidelift: No Visible Scar Approach to Periorbital Rejuvenation

Sozer O, Ersan M, Cakmakoglu C, Kachare MD, Sibar S · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 41062668

Midface and subperiosteal lift Incisions and scars Brow and eyelid with facelift

2026

Transplantation Treatment for Glabellar Frown Lines Using Autologous Fascial Adipose Tissue

Long X, Li Z · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 41057605

2026

Five-Year Trends in Facial Thread-Lift Practice: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Analysis of 106,639 Cases by Age Group and Thread Material

Okumura K, Tamura T, Funakoshi Y, Teranishi H · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 41053478

Threads and nonsurgical lifting

2026

Adverse Events in Nonsurgical Facial Aesthetic Procedures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Cruz VMS, Sousa-Neto SS, Pedroso CM, Pérez-de-Oliveira ME, Normando AGC, Bezerra HKF, et al. · Oral Dis · Systematic Review · PMID 41047572

Fat grafting and volume Complications Threads and nonsurgical lifting

2026

Harnessing the Bidirectional Feature of the Frontalis Muscle: The Super-High Injection Technique

Wu L, Ma H, Li B, Xu Y, You J, Wang T · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 40983743

Brow and eyelid with facelift

2026

Step-by-Step Guide to Hematoma Prevention After Rhytidectomy: Lessons Learned from 40 Years of Experience

Lazzeri Domar N, Botti G, Botti C · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 40973835

SMAS techniques Hematoma and hemostasis

2026

The Facial Muscle Chain Concept in Forehead Line Treatment

Yi KH, Wan J, Song JK, Cartier H · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 40944729

Brow and eyelid with facelift

2026

Short-Term Outcomes of Endoscopic Brow Lifting Without Depressor Resection

Liu RH, Kim M, Lindsay RW · Laryngoscope · PMID 40820940

Midface and subperiosteal lift Outcomes and longevity Brow and eyelid with facelift Imaging, measurement and AI

2026

Assessment of Malar Feminization: A Prospective Comparative Pilot Study

Rosatti F, Coiante E, La Padula S, Eyraud Q, Zabbia G, Toia F, et al. · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 40674754

2026

The Footplates Reposition Technique for Improving Tip Stability, Balancing Columellar-Labial Junction, and Upper Lip Lifting

Ramos HHA, Nakamura F, Loureiro RSC, Kozelinski J, Freire L, Toriumi DM · Facial Plast Surg · PMID 40527483

2026

Denervation Neck Lift: An Updated Rhytidectomy Technique and Prospective Follow-Up of 80 Patients

Criollo-Lamilla G, Trévidic T, Imanilov A, Trévidic P · Facial Plast Surg · PMID 40456286

Neck lift and platysma

2026

The Outcome of 3 Various Reconstructive Procedures After Permanent Filler Removal and Deep Plane Face Lift

Ghoraba SM · Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open · PMID 41858711

Deep plane facelift Fat grafting and volume Outcomes and longevity

2026

Comparison of Deep SMAS Lift and MACS in Facelift: A Meta-Analysis

Pandkhahi A, Zare N, Karimi AM, Ghafouriansamedanimashhad A, Karimi H, Alexander A, et al. · Medicina (Kaunas) · Meta-Analysis · PMID 41597398

Deep plane facelift SMAS techniques Short scar and MACS lift Complications

2026

"TOTAL SMAS: A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO COMPREHENSIVE FACIAL REJUVENATION"

Pascali M, Savani L, Gratteri M, Rubolino S, Marchese G, Pascali F, et al. · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 41604337

Deep plane facelift SMAS techniques Neck lift and platysma Brow and eyelid with facelift

2026

Muscles of the Lower Lip: Functional Anatomy, Innervation Patterns, and Nerve Injury Prevention

Har-Shai L, Johansen CF, Bhatia SS, Rozen SM · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 41568933

Deep plane facelift Neck lift and platysma Facial anatomy Facial nerve safety

2026

Recent advances in single-port robotic thyroidectomy: evolution, techniques, and clinical outcomes

Kim JK, Kim DW, Ryu JS, Kang S, Kim EJ, Kang SW, et al. · Ann Surg Treat Res · PMID 41541291

Facial anatomy Outcomes and longevity Threads and nonsurgical lifting

2026

Mechanics-informed fabric actuators with aligned fiber crossings

Zhang H, Shea H · Sci Adv · PMID 41544170

2026

Polydioxanone (PDO) Thread Lift for Face: A Novel Anatomical Approach

Yu AY, Pu LLQ · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 41534851

Neck lift and platysma Facial anatomy Threads and nonsurgical lifting

2026

How Does Injecting Filler Into Facial Ligaments Result in Facial Lifting?

Hong GW, Swift A, Corrêa MC, Liang BC, Yi KH · J Craniofac Surg · PMID 41532639

SMAS techniques Facial anatomy Fat grafting and volume

2026

Dual-Frequency Non-invasive Monopolar Radiofrequency for Periorbital Tightening: Introduction of Novel Small Treatment Tips

Erlich G, Dahan E, Skorochod R, Wolf Y · Cureus · PMID 41523730

SMAS techniques Lasers, peels and energy devices Brow and eyelid with facelift

2026

Tranexamic Acid in Cutaneous Oncologic and Cosmetic Surgery: A Comprehensive Narrative Review

Balado-Simó P, Gomez-Martinez S, Morgado-Carrasco D · Actas Dermosifiliogr · PMID 41344611

Hematoma and hemostasis Brow and eyelid with facelift

2026

Evaluating the Long-term Effects of Microfocused Ultrasound on Facial Tightening Using Quantitative Instruments: Efficacy and Safety

Li X, Xie G, Yang Z, Li S, Liao X, Lu J, et al. · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 40931143

Outcomes and longevity Lasers, peels and energy devices Imaging, measurement and AI

2026

Use of Ancillary Procedures in Combination with the MACS-Lift for Facial Rejuvenation: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Sommar P, Law J, Ongena J, Verpaele A, Tonnard P · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 40906287

Short scar and MACS lift Neck lift and platysma

2026

Epidemiological and Economic Factors in Facelift Surgery in the USA: A Retrospective Multi-center Analysis

Knoedler L, Lellouch AG, Aguglia R, Sadati K, Knoedler S, Kehrer A, et al. · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 40897962

Facelift technique, general

2026

Evaluating the Time of Maximal Vasoconstrictive Effect of Epinephrine in Facelift Surgery

Tarabishy S, Meyers A, Kragel MC, Janssen PL, Zins JE · Aesthet Surg J · PMID 40692271

Facelift technique, general

2026

Management of Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Therapy in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: A Literature Review

Taraschi F, Botti C, Botti G · Aesthetic Plast Surg · Systematic Review · PMID 40461841

Hematoma and hemostasis

2026

Improving Accessibility to Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Patient Resources Using Artificial Intelligence: A Pilot Study in Patient Education Materials

Shaari AL, Bhalla SR, Salehi PP · Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med · PMID 40241315

Imaging, measurement and AI Training and education

2026

Anatomy-Driven Aesthetic Design for Facial Contouring in Northeast Asian Females: A Conceptual Framework and Case Report

Kwon S · Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol · PMID 42751284

Facial anatomy Fat grafting and volume Imaging, measurement and AI

2026

[Modern approaches to facelifting: a comparative analysis of SMAS and Deep Plane techniques]

Ermoshchenkova MV, Glebova KA, Kibishev KI, Orlova AA · Khirurgiia (Mosk) · PMID 42615658

Deep plane facelift SMAS techniques

2026

Uniform Treatment Protocol With Hybrid Stromal Vascular Fraction and Platelet-Rich Plasma on Micro-Fat Grafting With Facelifting: A Preliminary Retrospective 3D Vectra Observational Study

Sasaki G · Aesthet Surg J Open Forum · PMID 42582686

Neck lift and platysma Fat grafting and volume

2026

Novel Minimally Invasive Mastoid Sling for a Nonsurgical Neck Lift: A Combination of Liposuction, Thermal Energy, and Suture Suspension for Neck Rejuvenation

Claytor RB, Fuentes PM, Tolan G, Lowe L · Aesthet Surg J Open Forum · PMID 42529611

Neck lift and platysma Anesthesia and recovery Threads and nonsurgical lifting

2026

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Role of Open Platysmaplasty in Facelift and Necklift Surgery: Comparative Outcomes of Closed- vs Open-Neck Rejuvenation With Liposuction Using FACE-Q Scales

Fiore G, Naderi N, Reed B, Laird LA, Das-Gupta R · Aesthet Surg J Open Forum · PMID 42500364

Neck lift and platysma Outcomes and longevity

2026

Anatomical Variations and Surgical Implications of the Cervical Branch of the Facial Nerve: A Systematic Review

Bogari A, AlFadhil L, Alqarni KS, Fnais N, Jomah M · Aesthet Surg J Open Forum · PMID 42483742

Neck lift and platysma Deep neck: glands, fat, digastric Facial anatomy Facial nerve safety

2026

All About Clonidine and Its Role in Preventing Hematoma Following Aesthetic Facial Surgery: A Narrative Review With Practical Guidance

Mobasser DC, Kerendi AN, Nahai F · Aesthet Surg J Open Forum · PMID 42434376

Neck lift and platysma Hematoma and hemostasis

2026

Geographic and Socioeconomic Variation in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Pricing Across the United States: A State-Level Analysis of Income, Gross Domestic Product, and Real Economic Burden

Güler I, Grieb G, Kraus A, Stelling H · Aesthet Surg J Open Forum · PMID 42422340

2026

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Facial Aesthetic Surgery: A Systematic Review

Colceriu AA, Ifteni PI, Rogozea L, Leașu FG, Stuckler D · Aesthet Surg J Open Forum · PMID 42422339

Imaging, measurement and AI

2026

Functional and Aesthetic Considerations for Selective Facial Neurectomy with Simultaneous Deep Plane Facelift and Structural Neck Contouring for Facial Paralysis with Synkinesis

Lu RJ, Hsue V, Thuman J, Azizzadeh B · Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med · PMID 42417279

Deep plane facelift

2026

Invited Commentary on: Lu et al.'s "Functional and Aesthetic Considerations for Selective Facial Neurectomy with Simultaneous Deep Plane Facelift and Structural Neck Contouring for Facial Paralysis with Synkinesis"

Yver CM, Hadlock TA · Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med · PMID 42417282

Deep plane facelift

2026

Wamkpah NS, Pepper JP · Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med · PMID 42417277

Deep plane facelift

2026

Wrinkles in Time: Uncovering the Early History of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery (1850-1890)

Zhang Y, Soares DJ · Aesthet Surg J Open Forum · PMID 42358659

History of the facelift

2026

Effects of Polyrevitalising Solution Injections Combined With Facelift Surgery on Facial Scar Healing and Skin Quality: A Split-Face Pilot Study

Piovano L, Vinci F, Fanian F · Aesthet Surg J Open Forum · PMID 42137254

Incisions and scars

2026

Safety Profile of Submandibular Gland Reduction and Parotid-Tail Minimal Shaving in Deep Neck Lifting: A 341-Patient East Asian Series

Lee I, Kim S, Lee Y, Kim J · Aesthet Surg J Open Forum · PMID 42137253

Neck lift and platysma Deep neck: glands, fat, digastric Facial nerve safety

2026

Partial Submandibular Gland Resection in Deep Neck Surgery: An Assessment of Safety Using the LigaSure Exact Dissector

Afrooz PN, Carter NB · Aesthet Surg J Open Forum · PMID 42022460

Neck lift and platysma Deep neck: glands, fat, digastric Hematoma and hemostasis

2026

Redefining Neck Rejuvenation: The Novel Hyoid-to-Mastoid Crevasse Neo-Ligament and OnderKaak Angle in Deep Plane Neck Lift

Claytor RB, Fuentes PM, Tolan G · Aesthet Surg J Open Forum · PMID 42022468

Deep plane facelift Neck lift and platysma Deep neck: glands, fat, digastric Facial anatomy

2026

Sialendoscopy as treatment of face aesthetic surgery complications: technical note

Melo GM, Romero RD, Rosano M, Vieira JG, Neves MC · Braz J Otorhinolaryngol · PMID 41996846

Deep neck: glands, fat, digastric Facial nerve safety Complications

2026

A meta-analysis of complications of thread lifting

Zhou X, Zhuang S · Front Surg · PMID 41988336

Complications Threads and nonsurgical lifting

2026

Facelift Randomized Controlled Trials Compliance With CONSORT Checklist: A Systematic Review

Yousif YF, Jamel WA, Perez H R, Farooq O, Balcı EB, de la Torre V, et al. · Aesthet Surg J Open Forum · PMID 41847318

Facelift technique, general

2026

Invited Commentary on: "Thirty Years of Deep Plane Facelifts: Characterizing Outcomes and Longevity," by Levin and Frankel

Marcus BC · Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med · PMID 41808413

Deep plane facelift Outcomes and longevity

2026

Thirty Years of Deep Plane Facelifts: Characterizing Outcomes and Longevity

Levin M, Frankel A · Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med · PMID 41749415

Deep plane facelift Outcomes and longevity

2026

Redefining the Direct Brow Lift: The Key Role of Raising the ROOF

Murdock N, Bair H, Burkat C, Morgenstern KE · Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 41738837

Brow and eyelid with facelift

2026

Response by Hadid et al to "Hemostatic Nets in Facelifts: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Postoperative Complications and Patient Outcomes" by Caimi et al

Hadid K, Bohler F, Chaiyasate K · Aesthet Surg J Open Forum · PMID 41704431

Hematoma and hemostasis Complications Outcomes and longevity

2026

Anatomical layer analysis for safe thread insertion using micro-CT and ultrasonography: enhancing precision in facial thread-lifting procedures

Yi KH, Lee HJ, Lee JH · Front Med (Lausanne) · PMID 41684922

SMAS techniques Facial anatomy Threads and nonsurgical lifting

2026

Letter: The Great Tranexamic Acid Debate, In Reply to: "Tranexamic Acid in Rhytidectomy: A Split-Face Multi-Institutional Study" by Klimczak et al

Salehi PP, Yalamanchili S, Talei B · Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med · PMID 41652830

Hematoma and hemostasis

2026

Response to Letter: "The Great Tranexamic Acid Debate, In Reply to: Tranexamic Acid in Rhytidectomy: A Split-Face Multi-Institutional Study"

Abraham MT, Perkins S, Rousso DE, Hamilton M, Klimczak JA, Hu S · Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med · PMID 41652833

Hematoma and hemostasis

2026

Functional Anatomy-Based Filler Injection for Lifting: What Is New?

Hong GW, Yi KH · J Craniofac Surg · PMID 41649186

Facial anatomy Fat grafting and volume

2026

ChatGPT-4o as a Tool for Patient Education in Plastic Surgery

Mangal R, Prasad S, Dahl V, Desai A, Wu S, Thaller S · J Craniofac Surg · PMID 41603902

Imaging, measurement and AI Training and education

2026

Superficial Temporal Artery Pseudoaneurysm Following Facial Thread-Lift: A Rare Complication

Li H, Zhang S, Cao W, Dai T, Sheng L, Yu Z, et al. · J Craniofac Surg · PMID 41468260

Complications Threads and nonsurgical lifting

2026

Patient-Reported Outcomes of Anterior Digastric Myectomy in Deep Plane Facelift and Neck Lift Surgery

Gray AJ, Starkman SJ · Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med · PMID 41283798

Deep plane facelift Neck lift and platysma Deep neck: glands, fat, digastric Outcomes and longevity

2026

Impact of Facial Surgery Scars on Quality-of-Life: Perspectives of East Asian and White Patients

Garg SP, Wan R, Reddy NK, Shah KV, Adam TH, Ellis MF, et al. · J Craniofac Surg · PMID 41263428

Incisions and scars

2026

Periorbital Changes Following Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Use: A Retrospective Cohort Study of Oculofacial Complications and Interventions

Saffari PS, Davila N, Pradeep T, Wong B, Lee WW · Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 41251628

Complications Brow and eyelid with facelift Weight loss and GLP-1

2026

Protection of Facial Angiosomes; Technique Modification to Maintain Vascular Supply and Lower Complications in Face and Neck Lift

Langsdon P, Alsanea M · Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med · PMID 41218811

Neck lift and platysma Complications

2026

Prevention of Hematoma in Patients Undergoing Facelift (Rhytidectomy): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Azzi JL, Hadian A, Zabihi-Pour D, Omar Y, Urichuk M, Maas C, et al. · Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med · Systematic Review · PMID 41203255

Hematoma and hemostasis

2026

Long-Term Brow Lift Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Karanfilian T, Zong AM, Delbourgo Patton C, Gupta L, Barmettler A · Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg · Systematic Review · PMID 40788666

Outcomes and longevity Brow and eyelid with facelift

2026

Evaluating the Quality of Rhytidectomy-Related Content Posted on Social Media: Facelift Patient Information on TikTok

Szymczak A, Park AC, Benjamin A, Eggerstedt M, Meleca JB, Sidle DM, et al. · Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med · PMID 40474785

Facelift technique, general

2026

Facelift Photo Quality on Social Media: Prevalence of Potentially Misleading Before-and-After Images

Mehta MP, Eskandari S, Long WE, Neptune N, Sethna AB, Chou DW · Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med · PMID 40351156

Facelift technique, general

2026

Postoperative Edema Following Rhytidectomy: A New System for Quantifying Lymphedema after Facelift

Lawrence A, Oliver J, Ovaitt A, Bowman L, Connell R, Humphrey CD, et al. · Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med · PMID 40336162

Facelift technique, general

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