Dr. Christophe Reinbold

The deep plane facelift sits at the center of Dr. Reinbold's clinical work. Rather than tightening skin alone, this technique repositions the deeper tissue layers of the face, helping restore a youthful contour without a pulled or artificial appearance.

Beyond the facelift itself, Dr. Reinbold offers temporal lifting, facial fat grafting and broader facial rejuvenation. Each procedure targets a different dimension of facial aging — some address descended tissue, others replace volume that has slowly deflated over the years.

At the heart of the deep plane method is the SMAS (the superficial musculoaponeurotic system, a fibrous sheet lying beneath the skin). Dr. Reinbold works within and beneath this layer so that tissue can be lifted and repositioned as one connected unit.

A natural-looking result is the stated priority of Dr. Reinbold's facelift practice. By avoiding tension on the skin surface, the deep plane approach aims to preserve your own expressions and sidestep the windswept look many patients fear.

Patients in their fifties and sixties make up a large share of facelift candidates, and Dr. Reinbold evaluates each face individually. The assessment maps where volume has shifted, where the jawline has softened, and how the neck contributes to the overall profile.

Recovery is treated as part of the surgical plan, not an afterthought. Dr. Reinbold prepares patients for a staged timeline, in which early swelling and bruising gradually give way to refined, settled results across several months.

Lyon anchors the practice and gives patients a calm environment in which to heal. France's second city is recognized for both its medical institutions and its gastronomy, offering a comfortable backdrop for a recovery that asks for rest and patience.

The practice spans reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, including breast and body procedures, according to the practice website. This breadth reflects a surgical background that extends well beyond the face and informs a measured approach to each case.

Temporal lifting is a further area of focus for Dr. Reinbold. By lifting the brow and the upper third of the face, it can complement a deep plane facelift and keep the whole face in balance rather than rejuvenating one region in isolation.

Facial fat grafting, sometimes called lipofilling, restores lost volume using your own tissue. Dr. Reinbold frequently pairs grafting with lifting to address both descent and deflation — the two forces that together drive the appearance of facial aging.

Consultation is always the first step for anyone considering surgery with Dr. Reinbold. The surgeon reviews your goals, medical history and candidacy carefully before recommending any single procedure or combination of procedures.

Communication with patients takes place in English and French, and the practice offers 3D simulation to help you picture potential outcomes. Together, these tools support an informed and unhurried decision, which is especially valuable for a procedure as personal as a facelift.

For patients weighing their options, Dr. Reinbold represents one of a small number of surgeons in Lyon who concentrate specifically on deep plane technique. That focus, paired with a conservative aesthetic, defines the surgeon's standing in the city's facial surgery community.