Justin Perez, MD

DeepPlane does not currently hold a confirmed board certification record for Dr. Justin Perez. That is a gap in our records, not a finding about the surgeon, and you can check any surgeon's standing directly with the American Board of Plastic Surgery or the American Board of Medical Specialties.

Years in practice and procedure volume are not on record with DeepPlane for Dr. Perez. Rather than estimate either, this profile focuses on what the practice offers and on the questions that matter most when you are weighing a deep plane facelift.

Face procedures listed on the practice website include facelift, mini facelift, deep plane neck lift, neck lift, brow lift and upper and lower blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery). The site also lists rhinoplasty, chin and cheek implants, facial fat transfer, lip lift and buccal fat removal.

Facial rejuvenation sits within a broader menu at the practice, which also lists breast procedures, body contouring and a dedicated section on plastic surgery for men. For patients focused on facial aging, that breadth means combination plans, such as a facelift with eyelid surgery, can be discussed with one team.

A deep plane facelift lifts tissue beneath the SMAS (the superficial musculoaponeurotic system, a fibrous layer under the skin and fat) rather than pulling on skin alone. Releasing and repositioning this deeper layer is intended to address jowls, midface descent and neck laxity with a natural, unpulled look.

The neck is often central to this work, and the practice lists a deep plane neck lift as a distinct procedure. Neck rejuvenation may involve the platysma (the thin sheet of muscle running from the jaw toward the collarbone), which can form visible bands as it loosens with age.

Recovery after a deep plane facelift typically follows a staged timeline. Swelling and bruising usually peak in the first week, light social activity tends to resume around weeks two to four, and the final result settles over three to six months.

Your own timeline will depend on your anatomy, any combined procedures and the post-operative plan Dr. Perez's team provides. Asking for that plan in writing at your consultation makes it easier to schedule time away from work and social commitments.

Los Angeles is a city where appearance, discretion and natural-looking results are closely intertwined, and DeepPlane lists 19 deep plane facelift surgeons there. The Brentwood location places the practice on the city's Westside, while the Pasadena office serves patients northeast of downtown in the San Gabriel Valley.

The practice website offers a Spanish-language version, and Dr. Justin Perez has spoken in a published interview marking Hispanic Heritage Month. For Spanish-speaking patients, it is worth asking in advance which members of the team can conduct consultations and aftercare in Spanish.

Dr. Perez maintains an Instagram presence under the handle dr.perezplasticsurgery. Instagram is common among Los Angeles surgeons, with 13 of the 19 DeepPlane lists in the city on the platform, but photos there are curated and should be one input among several.

Patients considering a rhytidectomy (the medical term for a facelift) with Dr. Perez can begin with a consultation at either location. Bring your questions about technique, anesthesia, facility accreditation and aftercare, and ask to see before-and-after photos of deep plane patients specifically.