Serving the Jersey Shore Area in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Restore Your Natural Beauty with a Deep Plane Facelift

New Year, New You! Look as Young as You Feel. Take Action! Talk to One of the Most Renowned Facial Plastic Surgeons Today.

Have You Noticed Visible Signs Of Aging,
Including Wrinkles, Sagging, And Volume Loss?

A facelift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that aims to produce a more youthful appearance on the mid-to-lower face. As a Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Karolak uses his advanced surgical skills to lift, tighten, and tone according to the patient’s unique aging pattern. With Dr. Karolak’s experience and specialized facelift techniques, men and women can achieve dramatic natural-looking results that help them look like the best version of themselves at their current stage of life.

Highly-Specialized in Natural-Looking Facelift Surgery

A deep plane facelift by Dr Karolak is one of the most effective facial rejuvenation procedures to help achieve a more youthful and refreshed appearance. If you’re looking to improve signs of aging like jowls, loose muscle, and sagging skin, you’ve probably considered a facelift.

However, many patients are concerned about looking “stretched,” “plastic”, “wind-swept” and unnatural.

That’s what sets apart Dr Karolak’s approach to facial rejuvenation. He uses a deep plane facelift technique in a way that consistently achieves his vision of an elegant, youthful, and natural look that also minimizes scarring.

His results look so natural that many of his patients have said it shouldn’t even be called a facelift.

Dolores Catania

from the Real Housewives of New Jersey

*Individual results may vary.

Dr. Mark

KAROLAK

board-certified facial plastic surgeon

Board-certified in Facial Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology by the American Osteopathic Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

Trusted by thousands of facial plastic surgery patients

Exclusively dedicated to natural-looking facial plastic surgery without general anesthesia for over 17 years

Already highly specialized in his training as an otolaryngologist, head and neck, and facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Karolak chose to narrow his focus even further very early in his career by exclusively performing surgeries with the goal of recapturing the way his patients used to look, rather than changing it. By treating the main components of aging respectfully, his patients look rested, refreshed, youthful, and vibrant; not “over-filled”, “operated on”, or “plastic”. His approach redefines what it means to have facial plastic surgery.

Before & After Facelift Results

*Individual results may vary.

Real Facelift Patient Journey

Margaret Josephs

from the Real Housewives of New Jersey

This procedure may not be suitable for every patient. All patients must be evaluated by a physician as to the appropriateness of performing the procedure. The above testimonial represents the individual's response and reaction to the procedure; however, no medical procedure is risk-free. Associated potential risks and complications should be discussed with the physician rendering this procedure.

Facelift & Deep Plane Facelift FAQs

A facelift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that aims to produce a more youthful appearance on the mid-to-lower face. As a Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Karolak uses his advanced surgical skills to lift, tighten, and tone according to the patient’s unique aging pattern.

With Dr. Karolak’s experience and specialized facelift techniques, men and women can achieve dramatic, natural-looking results that help them look like the best version of themselves at their current stage of life.

What is a Facelift?

A facelift or rhytidectomy is a cosmetic surgical procedure that is performed to create a more youthful appearance.

Facelift procedures are ideal for patients that have looseness and sagging of the jawline and neck.

When patients start researching facelifts, they quickly realize that the results are different depending on the technique and surgeon who performs it. Dr. Karolak is highly specialized in the deep plane facelift technique, and has focused his entire plastic surgery career on the face and neck.

How Does a Deep Plane Facelift Differ From Other Types of Facelifts?

“Traditional” facelifts only lift the skin, resulting in a tight, “stretched” appearance. Newer techniques address the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system), which is usually referred to as the “facial muscles” when describing facelift surgery.

A SMAS facelift tightens muscles by pulling them. However, the attachments underneath the SMAS are not addressed and continue to anchor the skin and muscles.

The more advanced deep plane facelift, on the other hand, releases the ligaments underneath the SMAS that are tethering the muscles. Instead of being pulled, the muscles are gently repositioned with little to no tension. This can increase the longevity of results and minimize scarring. Once the muscles are released, Dr. Karolak uses his experience and eye for aesthetics to achieve results that look rejuvenated and youthful, instead of “wind-swept” or “overdone.”

Does a Facelift Hurt?

It’s normal to experience swelling, bruising, and soreness after a facelift. People generally manage their discomfort with over-the-counter medications like Tylenol. You will start to feel more like yourself after the first few days.

How Much Does a Facelift Cost?

The cost for a facelift, as with any elective cosmetic procedure, will vary from surgeon to surgeon. Every surgeon’s results, aesthetic judgment, skill, aftercare, and experience is different. Each facelift is a unique procedure, and Dr. Karolak develops a treatment plan customized to your needs. The cost of your facelift will vary depending on several factors:

• The type of facelift
• The skill, experience, and qualifications of your surgeon
• The complexity of your procedure
• Adding other procedures, such as a neck lift

Please call our office. Our team would love to speak with you! They’ll provide you with current average pricing and can answer some of your questions. A consultation with Dr. Karolak is recommended so he can discuss your goals and develop a treatment plan. While many estimates do not include expenses such as anesthesia, medications, OR fees, our estimate will give you a clear understanding of what you can expect.

What is the Recovery Time After a Facelift Procedure?

Even though recovery will vary from patient to patient, most people return to work and feel comfortable socializing about two weeks after their facelift. By this point, you can typically hide any remaining bruising and swelling with makeup and your hair styled over the areas of surgery. You can also resume most cardio exercise at this time. Lifting and more strenuous activities should wait several more weeks. Most people feel comfortable attending a big event around two to three months after their facelift.

Is the Facelift Scarless?

There is no such thing as a scarless facelift. Since all surgical facelifts require incisions, the term “scarless” can be misleading. Anytime incisions are made, there will always be a scar. The key is to hide the incisions and make them in a way that they are difficult to see and “virtually scarless”. Dr. Karolak’s facelift technique helps minimize any visible scarring. He carefully hides the incisions in the hair as well as in natural skin creases to conceal the tell-tale signs of surgery.

Are Facelift Results Permanent?

Using one of the most advanced facelift techniques that exists today, Dr. Karolak is able to reposition the facial muscles to heal in a more youthful position permanently. Aging will continue from a new set point. How long a facelift “lasts” will depend on skin quality, genetics, lifestyle, and health. There will come a time 8-15 years later when surgery will be helpful again, but you should always look better than if you never had the procedure. This “touch-up” procedure typically involves less surgery.

Why Choose Dr. Karolak?

If you are considering a facelift, Dr. Karolak is your choice for superior, natural-looking results. For over 17 years, he has dedicated his plastic surgery career to focusing only on the face and neck. While many surgeons perform facelifts, Dr. Karolak’s eye for aesthetics allows him to create results that look natural and refreshed.

• Board-certified in Facial Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology
• Thousands of facelift procedures performed
• Dedicated to facial plastic surgery *without general anesthesia
• A commitment to making you look like a younger, more vibrant version of yourself

*Most surgeons use general anesthesia for facelifts. This has more risks and can result in lingering side effects for days. Dr. Karolak specializes in performing facial surgeries without general anesthesia. Instead, relaxing medication is given and the areas of surgery are gently numbed with local anesthetic. This helps ensure that patients remain relaxed and comfortable throughout the procedure.

Hear What Our Patients

Have to Say

“I can't thank Dr. Karolak enough for the amazing work he did on my face. His professionalism, devotion, down-to-earth attitude and compassion is what sets him apart from everyone else. I'm three months out from my procedures and I couldn't be happier. The staff is top-notch and the office is run with precision, kindness and caring. Moving forward, he will be the only person allowed to touch my face. Thank you very much!”

“Dr Karolak and his staff are the best of the best. No need to look any farther.Not only is Dr Karolak an extremely skilled surgeon he is so caring and I’ve never received better care form a doctor. He fully answered all of my questions and made me feel at ease with my procedure. I am more than happy with my results and am grateful to have found such an amazing surgeon.” 

Dr. Karolak is an absolute perfectionist and the only plastic surgeon you need to see. He will not stop until both you and him are completely satisfied with your results. He is amazingly talented and makes sure you are completely comfortable the whole time. Dr. Karolak is also very honest and will tell you truthfully if a procedure even needs to get done. He is the best of the best. 

Kristeen C.

Joan D.

Christina A.

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Restore Your Natural Beauty with a Deep Plane Facelift

New Year, New You! Look As Young as You Feel. Take Action! Talk to One of the Most Renowned Facial Plastic Surgeons Today.

Dolores Catania

of the Real Housewives of New Jersey

“Dr. Karolak did my facelift, neck, and lower eyelids. He also does my Botox and fillers. He’s an artist and perfectionist. And so kind. I’ve known him for years and would never trust anyone else with my face. I love how natural I look!*”

*This procedure may not be suitable for every patient. All patients must be evaluated by a physician as to the appropriateness of performing the procedure. The above testimonial represents the individual's response and reaction to the procedure; however, no medical procedure is risk-free. Associated potential risks and complications should be discussed with the physician rendering this procedure.

View Our Amazing Transformative Results

*Individual results may vary

Have You Noticed Visible Signs Of
Aging, Including
Wrinkles, Sagging, And Volume Loss?

A facelift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that aims to produce a more youthful appearance on the mid-to-lower face.

As a Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Karolak uses his advanced surgical skills to lift, tighten, and tone according to the patient’s unique aging pattern.

With Dr. Karolak’s experience and specialized facelift techniques, men and women can achieve dramatic natural-looking results that help them look like the best version of themselves at their current stage of life.

Highly-Specialized in Natural-Looking Facelift Surgery

A deep plane facelift by Dr Karolak is one of the most effective facial rejuvenation procedures to help achieve a more youthful and refreshed appearance. If you’re looking to improve signs of aging like jowls, loose muscle, and sagging skin, you’ve probably considered a facelift.

However, many patients are concerned about looking “stretched,” “plastic”, “wind-swept” and unnatural.

That’s what sets apart Dr Karolak’s approach to facial rejuvenation. He uses a deep plane facelift technique in a way that consistently achieves his vision of an elegant, youthful, and natural look.

His results look so natural that many of his patients have said it shouldn’t even be called a facelift.

Dolores Catania

from the Real Housewives of New Jersey

*Individual results may vary.

Dr. Mark Karolak

board-certified facial plastic surgeon

A deep plane facelift by Dr Karolak is one of the most effective facial rejuvenation procedures to help achieve a more youthful and refreshed appearance.

If you’re looking to improve signs of aging like jowls, loose muscle, and sagging skin, you’ve probably considered a facelift. However, many patients are concerned about looking “stretched,” “plastic”, “wind-swept” and unnatural.

That’s what sets apart Dr Karolak’s approach to facial rejuvenation. He uses a deep plane facelift technique in a way that consistently achieves his vision of an elegant, youthful, and natural look.

His results look so natural that many of his patients have said it shouldn’t even be called a facelift.

Board-certified in Facial Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology by the American Osteopathic Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

Trusted by thousands of
facial plastic surgery patients

Exclusively dedicated to natural-looking facial plastic surgery
without general anesthesia for over 10 years

Already highly specialized in his training as an otolaryngologist, head and neck, and facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Karolak chose to narrow his focus even further very early in his career by exclusively performing surgeries with the goal of recapturing the way his patients used to look, rather than changing it.

By treating the main components of aging respectfully, his patients look rested, refreshed, youthful, and vibrant; not “over-filled”, “operated on”, or “plastic”.

His approach redefines what it means to have facial plastic surgery.

Before & After

Facelift Results

*Individual results may vary.

Real Facelift
Patient Journey

Margaret Josephs

From the Real Housewives of New Jersey

This procedure may not be suitable for every patient. All patients must be evaluated by a physician as to the appropriateness of performing the procedure. The above testimonial represents the individual's response and reaction to the procedure; however, no medical procedure is risk-free. Associated potential risks and complications should be discussed with the physician rendering this procedure.

Facelift & Deep Plane Facelift FAQs

A facelift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that aims to produce a more youthful appearance on the mid-to-lower face.

As a Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Karolak uses his advanced surgical skills to lift, tighten, and tone according to the patient’s unique aging pattern.

With Dr. Karolak’s experience and specialized facelift techniques, men and women can achieve dramatic, natural-looking results that help them look like the best version of themselves at their current stage of life.