Dr. Andrew Frankel, FACS

DeepPlane's record lists the surgeon as board-certified by ABFPRS (the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery). Separately, the practice's own materials present the surgeon as Andrew S. Frankel, M.D., F.A.C.S., a designation that refers to Fellowship in the American College of Surgeons.

More than 25 years of practice place Dr. Frankel above the Beverly Hills average of 23 years among the 61 deep plane facelift surgeons in DeepPlane's directory. That span of time covers major shifts in facelift technique, including the broader move from skin-only lifts toward deeper, structural approaches.

Deep plane facelift is one of three core focus areas on Dr. Frankel's DeepPlane profile, alongside broader facial rejuvenation and rhinoplasty. The practice website also lists neck lift, midface lift, brow lift, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), lip lift and jawline contouring, as well as non-surgical options such as dermal fillers and laser skin treatment.

Rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty hold a prominent place in the surgeon's public profile. A published practice biography describes Dr. Frankel as a facial plastic surgeon specializing in rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty — work that demands close attention to facial proportion, which also matters in facelift planning.

The deep plane facelift lifts the face beneath the SMAS (the superficial musculoaponeurotic system, a firm layer of tissue under the skin and fat). Rather than pulling skin tight, the technique releases and repositions the deeper tissues that descend with facial aging, which can address the jowls, midface and neck together.

The practice's stated philosophy is summed up in its own tagline: 'Still You, Only Improved.' Its website frames cosmetic surgery as revealing a refined version of the patient rather than changing an entire appearance, and notes that even subtle changes can support a greater sense of confidence.

Timing is one of the questions the practice addresses publicly, including in a blog post on the ideal age for a facelift. In general, surgeons weigh skin quality, the degree of jowling and neck laxity, overall health and personal goals — rather than age alone — when recommending a deep plane rhytidectomy.

Women in their fifties and sixties often consider a deep plane facelift when lower-face and neck changes no longer respond well to fillers or skin treatments. For these patients, Dr. Frankel's combined focus on facelift surgery and facial rejuvenation means surgical and non-surgical options can be discussed in a single consultation.

Recovery after a deep plane facelift typically follows a staged timeline. Most patients expect visible swelling and bruising in the first one to two weeks, a return to light social activity around weeks three to four, and a settled, natural-looking result over three to six months. Individual timelines vary and are reviewed at consultation.

Dr. Frankel has appeared in several media settings, according to the practice's media page. Listed appearances include an interview with KCRW, a feature on Aedit, and an episode of the SurgeonAgent podcast recorded at Lasky Clinic.

Patients can follow Dr. Frankel's work on Instagram at @drandrewfrankel. In Beverly Hills, 55 of the 61 deep plane facelift surgeons in DeepPlane's directory maintain an Instagram presence, so a social profile is common here and is most useful as one piece of a broader research process.

The practice website includes a section for out-of-town patients, along with patient care information and forms. Patients considering a deep plane facelift in Beverly Hills can use this DeepPlane.com profile to compare credentials, review the surgeon's focus areas and request a consultation.