The decision to pursue a facelift is rarely small. The procedure represents an investment of significant time, money, and emotional energy — and the difference between a result that takes ten years off naturally and one that announces itself as obvious surgery comes down almost entirely to the surgeon performing it. For Santa Monica patients considering facelift surgery, Dr. John Anastasatos’s Beverly Hills practice is just a short drive away — making consultation, surgery, and follow-up care exceptionally convenient.

Dr. Anastasatos has presented at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Grand Rounds on advanced surgical techniques — teaching credentials at one of the leading medical institutions in Southern California. He completed his plastic surgery training under Dr. Luis Vasconez at the University of Alabama at Birmingham — one of history’s foremost plastic surgeons and the inventor of the endoscopic brow lift, whose tutelage shaped Dr. Anastasatos’s understanding of midface architecture and the deeper structural principles of facelift surgery. With over two decades of facelift expertise in Beverly Hills since 2007, he is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and named by The Luxe Insider as one of the Top 10 Plastic Surgeons in the World.

What a Facelift Addresses

A comprehensive facelift simultaneously addresses descent of the malar fat pad in the cheek, deepening nasolabial folds, jowl formation along the jawline, nasojugal folds beneath the eyes, loss of jaw definition, and upper neck laxity. Proper midface elevation — repositioning the malar fat pad — is the foundation of an excellent facelift result.

The Facelift Approach

Dr. Anastasatos performs the full range of facelift options — mini, lower, deep plane, MACS/SMAS, percutaneous, fat transfer, and revision procedures — matched precisely to each patient’s anatomy and stage of facial aging. The approach is built around hairline preservation, ensuring incisions are placed to preserve the natural sideburn and avoid the hairline distortion that signals an obvious facelift result.

“The proximity of Santa Monica to Beverly Hills makes facelift recovery exceptionally manageable for local patients — consultations, the surgery itself, and the close-spaced follow-up appointments that matter most in the first weeks are all easily accessible. That convenience genuinely improves recovery experience and outcomes.” — Dr. John Anastasatos

Why Choose Dr. Anastasatos for Facelift Surgery

• Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Grand Rounds Presenter: Teaching credentials at one of the leading medical institutions in Southern California.
• Trained by Dr. Luis Vasconez at UAB: Foundational training under one of history’s foremost plastic surgeons.
• Two Decades of Beverly Hills Practice: Sustained experience in facelift surgery since 2007.
• Short Drive from Santa Monica: Highly convenient access to the Beverly Hills office.
• Top 10 International Recognition: Named by The Luxe Insider as one of the Top 10 Plastic Surgeons in the World.

Schedule Your Facelift Consultation Near Santa Monica

Santa Monica patients are welcome at Dr. Anastasatos’s Beverly Hills office at 436 North Bedford Drive, Suite 202, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, for a private consultation. Contact the office today to schedule your appointment with Dr. Anastasatos.