Dr. Brian Shafa, FACS

Membership in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) also appears on DeepPlane's record. ASPS is a major professional body for plastic surgeons in the United States. ISAPS brings together aesthetic surgeons from many countries.

The practice website at brianshafa.com groups its procedures into face, breast, body, men's and non-surgical categories. Facial options listed there include facelift, neck lift, eyelid surgery, brow lift, facial fat transfer, lip lift, rhinoplasty and neck liposuction.

Deep plane facelift is the focus of this profile, because DeepPlane.com is a directory dedicated to that procedure. A deep plane facelift is a form of rhytidectomy (the medical term for a facelift). It works beneath the SMAS (the layer of muscle and connective tissue under the skin) instead of only tightening the skin.

Tissue repositioning is the central idea behind the deep plane approach. The surgeon releases the deeper layers and lifts them together instead of pulling on the surface. The aim is facial rejuvenation that looks rested, not stretched. Ask Dr. Shafa directly which facelift technique would suit your own anatomy.

The practice also lists complementary facial treatments. The website names XERF, CO2 laser resurfacing, Morpheus8, microneedling with PRP, BOTOX and fillers. Some patients combine these with surgery to improve skin texture and tone as part of a broader plan for facial aging.

The practice website includes a page titled A Personal Approach, which reflects how the practice presents itself. In practice, a personal approach usually means a consultation that starts with your goals and examines your facial structure. It also means explaining which options are realistic before anyone agrees on a surgical plan.

Women in their 50s and 60s make up much of the audience for deep plane facelift surgery. At this stage, facial aging often shows as jowls, deeper nasolabial folds and a softer jawline and neck. These changes sit in the deeper layers, so skin-only lifts may not fully correct them.

Recovery is a practical concern for every facelift patient, so planning starts early. Swelling and bruising usually peak in the first two weeks. Many patients return to light social activity around weeks three to four, and final results typically settle over three to six months.

Beverly Hills gives patients access to many plastic surgeons, private surgical facilities and hotels suited to recovery. DeepPlane's data lists 61 deep plane facelift surgeons in Beverly Hills. In a market this size, comparing credentials, technique and communication style matters as much as location.

The practice website has a dedicated page for out-of-town patients. Whether the practice accepts international patients is not on DeepPlane's record. If you are traveling from abroad, ask the office directly about scheduling, follow-up visits and how long to stay in Los Angeles after surgery.

Dr. Shafa also posts on Instagram as @drbrianshafa. Social media can show a surgeon's communication style and the procedures they discuss. Read it alongside formal credentials and an in-person or virtual consultation.

If you are considering a deep plane facelift with Dr. Brian Shafa, this profile is a starting point. The sections below cover surgical methodology, credentials, travel to Beverly Hills, recovery, cost factors and how to prepare for a consultation.