No One-Size-Fits-All: Gender-Specific Facelift Strategies | Plastic Surgery T&A Podcast with Dr. Earl Stephenson

When it comes to facelift surgery, there’s one thing you need to know: men and women are NOT the same. From the way we age to the way we heal, gender plays a huge role in how a facelift should be designed, performed, and maintained.

In this episode of Plastic Surgery T&A – Talking & Advice, Dr. Earl Stephenson, Jr.—Atlanta-based double board-certified facial plastic surgeon—breaks down the real differences in facelift strategies for men versus women. Whether you’re aiming for a powerful jawline or a delicate lift, your surgical plan should be as individual as you are.

1️⃣ Diagnosis Differences – How Men and Women Age Differently

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  Women: Volume loss in cheeks and temples, thinner skin, more visible sagging

  
  


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  Men: Heavier lower face, thicker skin, stronger platysma bands

  
  


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  Why understanding aging patterns is step one in any facelift plan

  
  

2️⃣ Surgical Technique – It’s Not Just “Pull and Tighten”

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  Incision placement for women vs. men

  
  


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  How the beard line changes surgical approach

  
  


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  Why men often require more attention to the neck and jawline

  
  


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  Volume restoration for women vs. structural tightening for men

  
  

3️⃣ Aftercare – Healing on Your Terms

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  Makeup, hair styling, and recovery camouflage for women

  
  


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  Shaving, swelling patterns, and skincare guidance for men

  
  


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  The importance of privacy and discretion—especially for male patients

  
  

4️⃣ The Cultural Factor – Confidence vs. Stigma

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  How societal expectations shape surgical goals

  
  


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  Why men tend to prefer “subtle strength” over “dramatic transformation”

  
  


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  Strategies to keep results natural, authentic, and confidence-building

  
  

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  Over two decades of experience in facial plastic surgery

  
  


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  Dual board certification in plastic surgery and oral/maxillofacial surgery

  
  


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  Customized surgical planning for diverse faces, skin types, and personal goals

  
  


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  Located in Atlanta, GA, serving patients from across the Southeast and beyond

  
  

Your face deserves a custom plan—not a cookie-cutter lift.

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*Disclaimer: Educational content only; not medical advice. Individual recommendations vary. Consult an ABPS-board-certified plastic surgeon.