In a recent ABC News and Nightline feature, world-renowned facial plastic surgeon Dr. Babak Azizzadeh discusses the transformative power of the deep plane facelift—a procedure gaining popularity for its ability to make patients look naturally youthful, as if they were “forever 35.”
Unlike traditional facelift techniques that focus on tightening the skin, the deep plane facelift works beneath the surface. Dr. Azizzadeh explains that this advanced approach repositions the deeper layers of facial tissue and fat pads, restoring natural contours and movement rather than creating a pulled or overdone appearance. The result is a refreshed, balanced, and authentically youthful look that lasts.
During the interview, Dr. Azizzadeh also addresses the growing shift in public perception surrounding facial rejuvenation. Once a topic shrouded in secrecy, plastic surgery is becoming more openly discussed—especially as celebrities and public figures share their personal experiences. This new transparency is helping to remove the stigma once associated with facelifts, encouraging people to view facial surgery as a form of self-care and confidence-building rather than vanity.
As Dr. Azizzadeh notes, achieving results that look natural yet transformative requires both artistry and surgical precision—qualities that have earned him recognition as one of the world’s leading experts in facial rejuvenation and deep plane facelift techniques.
Watch the full ABC News & Nightline segment featuring Dr. Babak Azizzadeh to learn how this innovative procedure is redefining what it means to age gracefully and look “forever 35: