Dr. Arya Namin

The practice's website describes a surgical training path that began with residency in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. That specialty covers the anatomy of the head and neck in depth, including the nerves, glands and muscle layers that a facelift surgeon must work around safely.

After residency, Dr. Namin completed a fellowship under Dr. Yadranko Ducic in Dallas–Fort Worth, according to the practice's own account. Fellowship training is a focused period spent operating alongside an established surgeon in a narrow field, in this case facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.

DeepPlane's record lists Dr. Namin as a member of AAFPRS (the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery). The practice's website also lists the post-nominal FACS, which stands for Fellow of the American College of Surgeons — a designation you can confirm directly with the College.

Deep plane facelift is the rejuvenation procedure at the heart of the practice's cosmetic facial work. Unlike a skin-only lift, a deep plane rhytidectomy (the medical term for a facelift) releases and lifts the deeper SMAS layer (the sheet of muscle and connective tissue beneath the skin) together with the skin above it.

The goal of this approach is tissue repositioning rather than skin tightening. By moving the cheek, jowl and neck tissues back toward where they sat earlier in life, the surgery aims to treat facial aging at its source while avoiding a stretched or windswept look.

The practice's website also lists neck lift, brow lift, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), lip lift and fat grafting. These procedures are often discussed alongside a facelift, because facial aging rarely affects just one area, and a combined plan can keep the upper and lower face in balance.

Rhinoplasty forms a second pillar of the practice, covering primary, revision, ethnic and functional nose surgery according to the website. The surgeon's public video channel includes educational pieces such as 'Nasal Tip Anatomy Explained', which give prospective patients a sense of how Dr. Namin teaches and thinks.

Complex facial reconstruction after cancer, trauma and Mohs surgery makes up the third pillar of the practice. The website states that this reconstructive work sharpens the surgeon's craft — and that restoring patients at their most vulnerable is the reason Dr. Namin became a surgeon.

The practice describes its philosophy as the meeting point of art and science. In its own words, the aim is precise surgical technique guided by an artist's eye for natural, balanced results, an approach suited to patients who want to look refreshed rather than altered.

The practice's website states that the surgeon performs 500+ operations each year across all three pillars. That figure comes from the practice itself and covers every type of surgery, so it should not be read as a count of facelifts alone; you can ask for a facelift-specific breakdown at consultation.

Recovery after a deep plane facelift typically unfolds over several weeks, with most visible swelling and bruising easing in the first two. Final results usually settle over three to six months, and the team can explain how your own timeline may differ based on your anatomy and any combined procedures.

Patients considering facial rejuvenation in St. Louis can follow the surgeon's work on Instagram at @dr.namin, where the practice shares case examples and education. The practice's before-and-after gallery is another useful place to judge whether the surgeon's aesthetic matches your own goals.

A consultation remains the most reliable way to decide whether a deep plane facelift is right for you. Bring your questions, your medical history and a clear idea of what bothers you most in the mirror, and expect an honest discussion of what surgery can and cannot achieve.