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New facelift research, September 2026
The newest studies on the facelift and facial surgery, the meetings with facelift sessions coming up and the newest lectures.
Source: PubMed, updated 2026-09-30.
Topics with new studies
Each topic page says what the studies show in plain words.
Facial fat grafting, nanofat and microfat
Fat grafting papers move processed fat into the face for volume, lips and skin quality.
Lower blepharoplasty
Lower blepharoplasty treats lower eyelid bags by removing or moving fat through the skin or inside the lid.
Upper blepharoplasty
Upper blepharoplasty removes excess upper eyelid skin, and sometimes muscle and fat, through a crease incision.
Neck lift and platysma
A neck lift tightens the platysma muscle and removes excess fat and skin from the neck and jawline.
Facial nerve safety
Facial nerve papers measure where the branches run and how often they are injured during facelift.
SMAS techniques
SMAS techniques reposition the superficial musculoaponeurotic system by plication, imbrication, excision or a raised flap.
Newest papers
From the last 30 days. A paper marked plain summary opens a summary written for patients; the others open in PubMed.
2026
The Safety and Complication Rate of Deep Plane Facelift Under Local Anesthesia
Novis S · Aesthet Surg J Open Forum · PMID 42799456
2026
V3 midface lifting through a subciliary approach: a three-vector physiologic repositioning technique for midface rejuvenation, lower eyelid support, and lower lid-malar contour improvement
Chen A, Wang J, Liu K, Zhang F, Xie J · Front Surg · PMID 42798641
2026
SMAS Plication Facelift and Platysmaplasty Under Tumescent Local Anesthesia: a 10-Year Retrospective Evaluation of Safety, Efficacy, and Patient Satisfaction in an Outpatient Setting
De Riso S, Ziani F, Arrica G, Filigheddu E, Shahid O, Seth I, et al. · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 42791356
2026
Autologous Tissue Grafts for Chin Augmentation With or Without Genioplasty: A Systematic Review
Nelke K, Kotela A, Majchrzak Z, Laszczyńska M, Horodniczy T, Wesołek K, et al. · J Clin Med · PMID 42795799
2026
Incisional Blepharoplasty with Skin Excision for Upper Eyelid Epiblepharon Correction: Functional and Aesthetic Outcomes in Two Post-Childhood Cases
Kono S, Kamei M · Life (Basel) · PMID 42795253
2026
Intraoperative Platelet-Rich Plasma Is Associated With Improved Scar Quality Following Blepharoplasty: A Randomized, Single-Blinded Controlled Trial
Kibar Şayan S, Erdoğan Çetin Z, Uslu P · J Craniofac Surg · PMID 42788940
2026
Staphylococcus epidermidis: A (Patho)physiological microflora? A retrospective observational analysis of complicated infections in aesthetic surgery
Rybicki M, Fijałkowska M, Kasielska-Trojan A · J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · PMID 42790306
2026
A Systematic Review of the Mechanisms and Therapeutic Applications of GHK-Cu (Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine-Copper Complex) in Topical Microneedle Delivery: A Case for Expanded Clinical Trials
Najafi N, Maatouk H, Vardanyan KG, Vartanian KB, Agrawal DK · Arch Intern Med Res · PMID 42787770
2026
Atypical fibrolipomatous vascular proliferative lesion mimicking Orbital fat prolapse in the lower eyelid: A case report and literature review
Yang P, Bai M, Zhu F, Kong J, Liao X, Wang D · JPRAS Open · PMID 42780329
2026
Prehabilitation for Aesthetic Surgery: An Evidence-based Guide
Malek AJ, Dong AJ, Broyles JM · Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open · PMID 42781611 · Plain summary
2026
Cannabis and Wound Healing: A Narrative Review of Current Evidence and Applications to Facial Plastic Surgery
Naimi BR, Hom DB · J Pers Med · PMID 42783473 · Plain summary
2026
Response to: Lower Eyelid Phenotyping to Interpret Satisfaction After Transconjunctival Orbital Fat Removal
Tamura T, Teranishi H · Aesthet Surg J · PMID 42773939
2026
Conservative Lateral Orbicularis Oculi Myomectomy for the Correction of Crow's Feet Wrinkles
Altwijri RJ, Diab MM, Almater AI, Alsuhaibani AH · Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 42777214
2026
Comparing Deep Plane and Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System Facelifts Using Artificial Intelligence-Based Age Estimation
Tan SJ, Steppe K, Mims MM · Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open · PMID 42775335 · Plain summary
2026
Nanofat in Plastic Surgery: A Systematic Review of Clinical Outcomes, Safety, and Emerging Applications
Olivas CG, Shauly O, Gould DJ · Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open · PMID 42775297
2026
Efficacy of picosecond Nd:YAG 1064 nm laser in melasma treatment: a real-world retrospective analysis
Lê TT, Lê AV, Tạ HQ, Nguyễn TP, Zevini A, Martinelli D, et al. · Ital J Dermatol Venerol · PMID 42765845
2026
Chemical Decompensation for Frontalis-Driven Multiple Eyelid Folds After Revision Double-Eyelid Surgery
Gong H, Qiang J, Jin X, Guo X · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 42760355
2026
Comment on "Assessment of the Efficacy and Safety of 50% Glycolic Acid, 30% Salicylic Acid, and Modified Jessner's Chemical Peels": interpreting comparative outcomes in acne-associated hyperpigmentation
H V, Singh A, Kacchawa N · J Am Acad Dermatol · PMID 42762992
2026
Aesthetic Considerations for Preventing and Managing GLP-1 Receptor Agonist-Related Facial Aging
Bommareddy K, Fabi S, Muniz M · J Clin Aesthet Dermatol · PMID 42761689
2026
Safe Submandibular Gland Reduction in 7 Steps: The Carina Technique
O'Daniel TG, Duff MB · Aesthet Surg J · PMID 42759497 · Plain summary
2026
A Modified Eyebrow Lift Technique Based on New Anatomy Findings of Muscular-deep Fascial System
Dong W, Qi X, Wen B, Zhao Z · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 42758306
2026
A Novel Synergistic Multilayer Nanofat Technique for Facial Rejuvenation
Dragieva G, Archimandritis T · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 42754699
2026
The Anatomy of Sentinel Vein Based on Cadaver and Ultrasound
Zhao Y, Chen C, Zhang L, Li J, Lai F, Jin TT, et al. · J Craniofac Surg · PMID 42757998 · Plain summary
2026
Buccal Fat Pad "Shield" Technique in Augmentation of the Midface
Pokrowiecki R · J Craniofac Surg · PMID 42752370
2026
Ultrasound-guided Minimally Invasive Correction of Postblepharoplasty Lower Eyelid Hollowing Using Hyaluronic Acid: A 5-case Series
Onchi K, Matsui C · Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open · PMID 42751415
2026
Anatomy-Driven Aesthetic Design for Facial Contouring in Northeast Asian Females: A Conceptual Framework and Case Report
Kwon S · Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol · PMID 42751284 · Plain summary
2026
Letter to the Editor: "Long-Term Results with the Extended Transconjunctival Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty A Prospective Study of 200 Consecutive Cases"
Ho CY, Huang SH · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 42747262
2026
Minimally invasive interventions for atrophic acne scars: a PubMed/PMC-based systematic evidence review and exploratory network meta-analysis toward phenotype-guided interpretation
Liu Y, Zhang Z, Zhao J · Front Surg · Systematic Review · PMID 42745895 · Plain summary
2026
Interval to Secondary Facelift: A Match-Cohort Analysis of Interval Time, Technique, and Complications
Mandelbaum M, Mordukhovich I, Vishwanath N, Fraiman E, Darras O, Patel V, et al. · Aesthet Surg J · PMID 42741888 · Plain summary
2026
Botulinum Toxin Type A for the Management of Lower Face and Neck Lifting: A Systematic Review
Zhang B, Sha Z, Zheng Y · J Craniofac Surg · PMID 42743552 · Plain summary
2026
Influence of Periorbital Dynamic Rhytides on Surgical Outcomes of Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty: A Clinical Efficacy Assessment
Liu C, Wei J, Wen C, Gan W, Liao Z, Li C · Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open · PMID 42741519
2026
Course Patterns of the Marginal Mandibular Branch of the Facial Nerve over the Facial Vessels in Relation to the Inferior Mandibular Border
Vrapciu AD, Rusu MC · Diagnostics (Basel) · PMID 42739192 · Plain summary
2026
The role of nanofat membranes in inhibiting bacterial growth: An in vitro analysis
Nazari S, Nejatipour Z, Pourani MR, Martins L, Martin-Marfil P, Dezfouli SA, et al. · JPRAS Open · PMID 42730262
2026
Oral Bromelain Reduces Postoperative Edema Following Upper Blepharoplasty: A Randomized Triple-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial
Shamloo M, Rafiei M, Esmaeili A, Zamani Barsari F, Golparvaran S, Aalizade A, et al. · Aesthet Surg J · PMID 42728656
2026
Development and Validation of a Deep Learning Decision-Support Model for Aesthetic Chin-Shortening Surgery
Zeng H, Wang Y, Dong M, Dai J, Song G, Jin X · J Craniofac Surg · PMID 42725903
2026
Correction: Comparative Clinical Efficacy of Septoaponeurotic Junctional Thickening Versus Bridge Technique in Double-Eyelid Blepharoplasty
Li T, Fang W, Hu H, Hao J · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 42716983
2026
Infra-Brow Volume Contouring Surgery
Fakih-Gomez N, Merhi H, Aragon-Niño I, Muñoz-Gonzalez C · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 42716981
2026
Tunneled Deep-plane Lift: A Novel Approach to Lower Facial and Neck Laxity
Stanford N, Ramírez B, Varela A · Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open · PMID 42719910 · Plain summary
2026
SMAS Modifications in Subnasal Lip Lifting: Evaluation of 600 Patients
Ceran F, Askeroglu U, Pilanci O · Aesthetic Plast Surg · PMID 42711479 · Plain summary
2026
The effect of compression dressing on postoperative outcomes after upper eyelid blepharoplasty: a randomized, controlled, observer-blinded evaluation study
Poslu Karademir F, Sağdıç Özçelik S, Çetin Efe A, Ulaş MG, Diri İ, Taşkapılı M · Int Ophthalmol · Randomized Controlled Trial · PMID 42711437 · Plain summary
2026
Efficacy of Nanofat in Wound Healing: A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial
Aydin MS, Özler G · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 42714238
2026
Resorcinol in Dermatology: Reassessing a Legacy Topical Therapy for Contemporary Clinical Use
Raheel O, Asemi N, Gulati A, McGuirt V, Usmani M, Feldman SR · Dermatology · PMID 42709654
2026
Clinical Efficacy and Histologic Correlation of a High-Powered 675-nm Non-Ablative Diode Laser for Facial Rejuvenation
Jang YJ, Choi WJ, Kim S, Kim D, Park EJ, Kim KJ, et al. · Lasers Surg Med · PMID 42704699
2026
Autologous fat-derived products for skin and scar optimization in rhinoplasty and nasal reconstruction: A systematic review
Aljahdali DA, Aljahdali NA, Alharbi RA, AlAbdullah G, Albarrati AM, Almohaimeed NA, et al. · JPRAS Open · PMID 42701521
2026
Case report of transoral excision of a right buccal/jugal lipoma
Murru F, Peszek L, D'Angelo F, Lucay T, Dolivet G, Mastronicola R · Int J Surg Case Rep · PMID 42699523
2026
Preoperative Visual Field Patterns Associated with Selection for Concurrent Eyelid and Brow Ptosis Repair
Stein E, Schechter I, Gregerson CH, Heinze K, Godfrey K, Lelli GJ, et al. · Facial Plast Surg · PMID 42697227
2026
: Real-World Cases Using Phyto Polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) Serum
Wu Y, Guénin S, Fung E, Brieva P, Li X, Lin LC, et al. · J Drugs Dermatol · PMID 42696342
2026
Topical Carboxytherapy as an Adjunct to Skin Recovery Post-CO2 Laser Fractional Resurfacing
Hernandez-Rovira B, Villamaria E, Purushothaman KR, Ziebart R, Ozarslan B, Shamban A, et al. · J Drugs Dermatol · Randomized Controlled Trial · PMID 42696341 · Plain summary
2026
Patient-specific implants and virtual surgical planning in surgery-first orthognathic surgery: a case series and review of literature
Ananda N, Hassan MK, Supriadi S, Nugraha AP, Hariri F · J Surg Case Rep · PMID 42694760
2026
Beyond visual field restriction: reconsidering functional assessment in upper eyelid dermatochalasis
Whitelaw TA · Orbit · PMID 42693598
2026
Female sex as a risk factor for post-upper eyelid blepharoplasty erythema in the subacute period
Fearon KH, O'Connell MG, Golebka JP, Dagi Glass LR · Orbit · PMID 42693619
2026
"A Paradigm Shift: Complex Triple-Jaw Orthognathic Surgery Performed in the Ambulatory Setting"
Valdes MA, Collar JL, Steinbacher DM · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 42695809
2026
Submandibular Gland Resection in East Asian Patients: An Anatomical and Clinical Series of 240 Cases
Lee I, Kim S, Lee Y, Kim J · Plast Reconstr Surg · PMID 42695798 · Plain summary
2026
Efficacy and Safety of Local Tranexamic Acid in Rhytidectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Mokhtar J, Hadi M, Kreutz-Rodrigues L, Sadati K, Vyas KS, Cetrulo CL, et al. · Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open · PMID 42689241 · Plain summary
2026
Combined Botulinum Toxin Type A and Hyaluronic Acid Versus Exclusive Hyaluronic Acid Injections: A Potential Nonsurgical Alternative for Chin Augmentation
Betti E, Paglianiti M, Vaira LA, Ricciardi A, Cirignaco G, Consorti G · J Craniofac Surg · PMID 42682023
2026
Outcomes and Satisfaction of Chin Augmentation With Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) Implants: A 12-Month Retrospective Study
Nguyen Van P, Van NT · J Craniofac Surg · PMID 42682026
2026
Orbital Septal Fascial Flap with Extensive Release of a Long Orbital Fat Flap for Correcting Lower Eyelid Bags Associated with Midface Depression
Qin Z, Gan X, Liao J, Meng X, Li C, Liu L, et al. · J Vis Exp · PMID 42683943
2026
Rapidly reversible total facial paralysis after lipofilling around facial nerve truncus
Yavuz E, Bulut EB, Ercan A · Case Reports Plast Surg Hand Surg · PMID 42683112
2026
Objective AS-OCT measurements of tear meniscus parameters following upper eyelid blepharoplasty
Alameddine RM, Wahoud N, Baalbaki H, Hmede A, Amine R, Khalil A, et al. · Int Ophthalmol · PMID 42671641
2026
Dangerous trends on social media related to facial esthetics: Analysis of looksmaxxing and its softmaxxing and hardmaxxing practices
Grillo R, Fernandes LA, Rodrigues Dos Santos LA, Lima BC, Brozoski MA, Spagnol G · J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg · PMID 42674114
Meetings coming up
Meetings with facelift sessions, soonest first.
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-15
48th Annual ASAPS Conference
Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
2026-11-13 to 2026-11-14
Facial and Rhinoplasty Symposium 2026
Boca Raton, FL, USA
2026-11-26 to 2026-11-28
AMWC Southeast Asia 2026
Bangkok, Thailand
2027-01-14 to 2027-01-16
ISAPS Course Belgium - International Aesthetic Surgery Dissection Course (11th edition)
Ghent, Belgium
2027-01-15 to 2027-01-17
FACE by FATS Bangkok 2027
Bangkok, Thailand
2027-01-28 to 2027-01-30
AACS 2027 Annual Scientific Meeting
San Antonio, TX, USA
2027-01-28 to 2027-01-30
IMCAS World 2027
Paris, France
2027-01-29 to 2027-01-30
Scarless Lift Symposium: Dr. Marc Mani's Fully Endoscopic Face, Brow and Neck Lift Approach
Davie, FL, USA
2027-02-04 to 2027-02-06
MFI 2027 Advanced Facelift & Neck Surgery
Milan, Italy
2027-02-13 to 2027-02-15
AMWC Americas 2027
Miami, USA
2027-02-23 to 2027-02-27
Reaching New Peaks in Facial Plastic Surgery: Winter Symposium 2027
Avon (Beaver Creek), CO, USA
2027-02-26 to 2027-02-28
5th Annual Anatomic Mastery in Aging Face Surgery (FACE): Symposium & Fresh Cadaver Lab
Hollywood, FL, USA
2027-02-26 to 2027-02-28
ASPS Virtual Spring Meeting 2027
Virtual, USA
2027-03-05 to 2027-03-06
29th Advanced Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Workshop (AAPSW) - Precision and Finesse in Breast Surgery
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
2027-03-05 to 2027-03-07
ISAPS Face Masters: Beyond the Surgical Plane
St. Louis, USA
New lectures
Talks on the facelift and facial surgery, newest first.
2026-09-11
Facelift Trends vs Reality with Dr. Ben Talei
Rady Rahban, Benjamin Talei
2026-09-01
Facelift Series #11: Fat Facts w/ Dr. Jason Bloom
Lawrence Bass, Jason Bloom
2026-08-29
Deep Plane Facelift LIVE Q&A | Dr. Salam Kassis Answers Your Questions.
Salam Kassis
2026-08-27
Deep Plane Facelift Q&A | Dr. Salam Kassis
Salam Kassis
2026-08-24
Regenerative Facial Fat Grafting Combined with Deep Plane Face & Necklift Surgery
Steven Cohen
2026-08-19
The Future of Facial Rejuvenation | Dr. Sheila Barbarino & Tunc Tiryaki | AMWC Podcast
Tunc Tiryaki
2026-07-07
ASJ Journal Club October With Dr. Jerry O'Daniel and Dr. Luis Macias
T. Gerald O'Daniel, Luis Macias, Joshua Vorstenbosch, Tyler Safran
2026-06-19
Why Patients Fly to Kentucky for His Facelifts — T Gerald O'Daniel, MD
T. Gerald O'Daniel