With the return to routine, September often becomes a time for reflection and planning. After the holidays, many people resume healthy habits, organize new projects, and reclaim time dedicated to their well-being. In this context, it’s also common for those who have been considering facial rejuvenation treatments to learn about the available options.
The passage of time is a natural process that affects all facial tissues. The loss of elasticity, the decrease in facial volume, and sagging in the neck and jawline gradually alter expression, causing the face to convey an image of tiredness or aging that, in many cases, doesn’t reflect how the person truly feels.
Facial aging goes beyond the skin.
During the summer months, sun exposure and other environmental factors can make some signs of skin aging more evident. However, the main cause of these changes isn’t solely in the skin.
Over time, the deep structures that support facial tissues lose firmness and descend due to gravity. As a result, the facial oval loses definition, neck laxity develops, a double chin appears, and nasolabial folds become more pronounced.
For this reason, when there is a moderate or advanced degree of laxity, purely superficial treatments offer limited results. In these cases, it is necessary to act on the deeper layers to achieve harmonious and lasting rejuvenation.
Why do many people choose autumn to undergo a cervicofacial lift?
Although a cervicofacial lift can be performed at any time of year, the months following summer offer some practical advantages.
The milder temperatures facilitate the postoperative period and allow for reduced sun exposure, an especially important aspect during the first few weeks to promote proper healing. Furthermore, many people find this time of year more flexible in organizing their schedules and approaching recovery with peace of mind.
Having the procedure during autumn also allows the results to develop naturally before the end-of-year celebrations and social engagements.
The Importance of Individualized Diagnosis
Not everyone ages in the same way, nor do they require the same treatment. Therefore, a medical evaluation is a fundamental part of the process.
During the consultation, the quality of the skin, the position of the facial tissues, the degree of sagging, and the anatomical characteristics of each patient are analyzed. This evaluation allows us to determine whether a cervicofacial facelift is the most appropriate option or if it should be combined with other procedures to achieve a balanced and natural result.
The goal is not to modify facial features, but to restore facial harmony while always respecting each person’s expression and identity.
The Deep Plane Facelift: A Technique Based on Facial Anatomy
In recent years, our understanding of the anatomy of aging has led to the development of more advanced and tissue-friendly surgical techniques. The Deep Plane Facelift acts on the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) and facial ligaments, repositioning the deep structures without creating excessive tension on the skin. This approach allows for a more natural rejuvenation, improves the definition of the neck and jawline, and offers stable, long-term results, avoiding the artificial appearance associated with older techniques.
This is the technique in which Dr. Patricia Martínez specializes and for which she won the 2026 Excellence Award, granted by the newspaper La Razón. Furthermore, the doctor has managed to eliminate uncomfortable drains, so patients suffer as little as possible.
A decision that should be made with information and professional advice
Deciding to undergo facial surgery requires time, information, and a thorough medical evaluation. Therefore, it is advisable to consult a specialized plastic surgeon like Dr. Patricia Martínez, who can explain the treatment options in detail, answer the patient’s questions, and establish realistic expectations.
For many people, September represents the ideal time to begin this information process and consider whether the time has come to make a change they have been considering for some time.