Awake Face Lift: Simoni Lift

Facelift is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures. Many people balk at going under general anesthesia and for good reason. General anesthesia has its own risks – at worst, severe breathing problems can develop while many – if not all -- suffer nausea, vomiting and sluggishness afterwards.

But Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Payman Simoni, M.D., long wondered if he could avoid using the general while doing facelifts and use local anesthetics instead, allowing the patient to stay awake and benefit a much kinder and gentler post-op experience. About five years ago, Dr. Simoni noticed that many liposuction patients remain awake during their procedures, so why couldn’t facelift patients also stay conscious?

Dr Simoni decided to learn awake liposuction from the master and innovator of the tummescent liposuction technique.  He modified the technique for the face and awake Simoni lift was created.

 For information visit Simoni awake face lift page.