04/23/2026
Once the dust settles, what is really going on?
When swelling subsides many months after facelift surgery, that plump dewy glow - that
“glazed, lit-from-within” look - begins to recede and settle. This invariably happens after all facelifts - regardless of the technique, whether it be skin lifting or SMAS lifting or deep plane lifting. Kris Jenner is likely experiencing that same receding process. Kris Jenner’s surgeon is an excellent and experienced practitioner; and from a distance who can say exactly what technique was used. This phenomenon of receding and settling is not a defect of the surgeon, but rather a product of nature itself.
Deep plane facelifting & neck lifting seems to be all the rage now - and for good reason. The procedure releases deep anchoring ligaments which allows for the natural lifting of skin and underlying fascia & muscle as a composite unit. The facial & neck tissues are literally re-anchored with deeper support.
But SMAS lifting also deals with deep re-positioning: And in the hands of an experienced surgeon, SMAS lifting can also produce superior results.
In fact, in a recent peer review of ~800 published surgical articles comparing facelifting techniques and neck lifting techniques a team of plastic surgeons concluded that superior results depend more on the skill & experience of the surgeon rather than the technique.
In our shock-value world it is not surprising that the exclusive breaking news of the day is about Kris Jenner’s expensive surgery and the natural disappointments that arise after the dust settles and plump facial swelling recedes. But those disappointments have more to do with nature than surgical technique.
If you are considering a consultation about facial & neck rejuvenation, Dr. Minoli can discuss these issues with you in greater detail. He is a triple-board-certified plastic surgeon with decades of experience in facelifting and neck lifting techniques - including deep plane facelifting and SMAS lifting.
John Minoli, M.D., F.A.C.S.
5735 South Fort Apache Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89148
Telephone: (702) 459-3223 (FACE)
