Dr. Shervin Naderi, FACS

Dr. Naderi calls his approach the Architectural Lift because he views facial rejuvenation much like restoring a structure: the goal is not simply to tighten the surface, but to understand and address the deeper changes that have occurred with aging. The Architectural Lift is centered around a deep plane facelift and comprehensive neck rejuvenation, customized to each patient’s anatomy. Dr. Naderi evaluates the underlying facial support, descended tissues, retaining ligaments, platysma, deeper neck structures, facial volume, eyelids, brows, and skin quality to create an individualized surgical plan. When appropriate, the Architectural Lift may incorporate deep neck contouring, fat grafting, eyelid surgery, brow lifting, and skin resurfacing. Each component addresses a different aspect of facial aging, allowing the face and neck to be rejuvenated as a whole rather than as isolated areas. Much like an architect respects the original character of a structure, Dr. Naderi’s goal is to preserve the features that make each patient recognizable and unique. The objective of the Architectural Lift is significant, balanced rejuvenation without creating an appearance that looks tight, pulled, or obviously surgical.

Dr. Naderi believes patients should be given a realistic understanding of facelift recovery rather than an overly optimistic timeline. Although most patients are comfortable and functioning relatively quickly, swelling, bruising, tightness, numbness, and changes in facial appearance are normal parts of the healing process and improve gradually. He generally encourages patients to think of recovery in stages rather than focusing on a single day when they will be “healed.” Patients may feel ready to resume normal daily activities before they feel completely comfortable attending an important social event or being photographed. Subtle swelling and tissue changes can continue to improve for weeks to months as the face settles and the final result develops. Dr. Naderi also emphasizes that recovery is part of the operation itself. Careful postoperative follow-up, patience, and allowing the tissues adequate time to heal are just as important as the surgery. His goal is not the fastest possible recovery, but the safest recovery and the best long-term result.

A good candidate is someone who is healthy, has realistic expectations, and has enough facial and neck aging to actually benefit from surgery. Dr. Naderi does not believe there is a specific age when someone should have a facelift. Some patients are ready in their 40s, while others may not need one until their 60s or later. What matters is the anatomy, not the age. Most importantly, Dr. Naderi believes there needs to be enough of a problem to justify having an operation. If he doesn't think a facelift will make a meaningful difference, he will tell the patient to wait.

Dr. Naderi believes in being transparent about the cost of surgery. Facelift pricing varies because every patient does not need the same operation. Some patients may need an isolated deep plane facelift, while others benefit from additional neck work, eyelid surgery, fat grafting, brow lifting, or skin resurfacing. His philosophy is to recommend what he believes will create the best result—not to add procedures simply to increase the cost of surgery. Patients are given clear pricing based on their individual surgical plan so they can make an informed decision without pressure.