AuraLyft
The AuraLyft is Dr. Ben Talei’s signature deep plane facelift — an approach built on the idea that a natural result and a significant one are not opposites. By repositioning the deeper structural layers of the face rather than tightening surface skin, the AuraLyft restores balance and youthfulness without the pulled, operated look that gives many facelifts away.
Dr. Talei is a dual board-certified facial plastic surgeon who has published extensively on the anatomy and mechanics of deep plane face and neck lifting in the field’s leading peer-reviewed journals and teaches the technique to surgeons internationally. He completed his residency at Columbia University, Cornell University, and New York Presbyterian Hospital, where he served as chief resident under renowned facial plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Pearlman, and went on to complete two separate fellowships in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. You can read more about Dr. Talei.
Painless AuraLyft with Upper Eyelid Ptosis
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Awake & Painless AuraLyft
An AuraLyft Grounded in Published Anatomy
What distinguishes the AuraLyft is not a marketing claim — it is the depth and precision of the dissection, informed by Dr. Talei’s own research. His paper on the detailed anatomy of the deep plane of the face and neck helped standardize how the field defines these tissue layers, and his vectorial analysis of deep plane lifting examined the exact direction of repositioning that produces a natural lift rather than a stretched one. His work on refinements to the extended deep plane technique focuses on improving safety in precisely the layer where facial aging occurs. The AuraLyft is the clinical application of that research.
“A facelift fails when it pulls skin. It succeeds when it repositions the structures underneath. That distinction is the entire philosophy behind the AuraLyft.” — Dr. Ben Talei
What Is the AuraLyft?
The AuraLyft is a comprehensive deep plane facelift that releases the retaining ligaments beneath the SMAS — the superficial musculoaponeurotic system — and lifts the deeper tissues as a single, supported unit. Because the foundation itself is repositioned, the skin is simply redraped over it without tension, which is what keeps the result natural and the incisions discreet.
A single AuraLyft can address the entire neck, jawline, and cheeks, as well as the area beneath the eyes and the temporal region lateral to the brow. For many patients, repositioning their own tissue restores midface volume that other approaches try to recreate with fillers or fat — meaning a fully rejuvenated face is often achieved without ancillary injectables. Incisions are hidden and tend to become difficult to detect, and the face is never left looking pulled or stretched.
Who Chooses the AuraLyft in Beverly Hills
The AuraLyft is suited to a wide range of patients, younger and older, who want meaningful rejuvenation that still looks like themselves. Patients commonly consider it for:
- Sagging or heaviness along the jawline, jowls, and neck
- Flattening or descent of the cheeks and midface
- Folds deepening around the nose and mouth
- A tired appearance through the lower eyelids and temporal area
- A desire for natural rejuvenation without relying on ongoing fillers
What to Expect From Your AuraLyft
Care begins with a detailed consultation in which Dr. Talei evaluates your facial anatomy, listens to your goals, and determines whether the AuraLyft is the right approach. The procedure can often be performed comfortably under local anesthesia as an awake, painless facelift, though light sedation or general anesthesia is available for any patient who prefers it.
Because the lift relies on repositioning rather than skin tension and uses hidden incisions, recovery tends to be efficient and the results are built to last. The most common feedback from patients is that friends and family see them as refreshed and rested without being able to identify why.
Frequently Asked Questions About the AuraLyft
- How is the AuraLyft different from a standard facelift? The AuraLyft is a comprehensive deep plane facelift that repositions the deeper structural layers of the face, rather than pulling skin, producing a more natural result that addresses the midface in addition to the neck and jawline.
- Will I need fillers or fat grafting too? Often no. Because the AuraLyft restores midface volume by repositioning your own tissue, many patients achieve full rejuvenation without added fillers or fat.
- Can the AuraLyft be performed awake? Yes. The procedure can frequently be performed painlessly under local anesthesia, with sedation or general anesthesia available for added comfort.
- Where are the incisions, and will they show? Incisions are placed within hidden, natural lines around the ear and tend to become difficult to detect as they heal, with the hairline preserved.
- Is the AuraLyft only for older patients? No. It benefits both younger and older patients, and younger faces often need more midface repositioning than expected to look natural.
- How long do the results last? Because the AuraLyft addresses the deep structural layer rather than surface skin, the results are designed for durability, though the face continues to age naturally over time.
Why Patients Choose the AuraLyft
- A Published Authority: The AuraLyft reflects Dr. Talei’s peer-reviewed research on deep plane anatomy and technique, taught to surgeons worldwide.
- Comprehensive Deep Plane Release: A single procedure rejuvenates the neck, jawline, cheeks, under-eyes, and temporal area together.
- Natural Without Fillers: Repositioning your own tissue restores volume without depending on injectables or fat transfer.
- Comfort-Focused Care: The AuraLyft can often be performed awake under local anesthesia, with an emphasis on a calm recovery.
- Face-Only Specialization: The practice is devoted exclusively to the face, with the deep plane technique at the center of its work.
“The goal of the AuraLyft is restoration, not transformation — to give patients back the face they recognize, only more rested.” — Dr. Ben Talei
Schedule Your AuraLyft Consultation in Beverly Hills
Choosing a deep plane facelift rewards the experience of a surgeon who has studied, published on, and refined the technique. At the Beverly Hills Center for Plastic & Laser Surgery, patients throughout Los Angeles work directly with Dr. Ben Talei to determine whether the AuraLyft can achieve the natural, lasting rejuvenation they are looking for. To take the first step, request a consultation with Dr. Talei.
