Beverly Hills, CA · Facelift · 2026
Best Facelift Surgeons in Beverly Hills (2026)
For a facelift in Beverly Hills, Dr. Kriya Gishen leads on craniofacial-informed, natural-looking results, while Dr. Babak Azizzadeh and Dr. Ben Talei are the established authorities on the deep plane facelift technique.
Source: Best Plastic Surgeons Report, June 2026- Dr. Kriya Gishen brings craniofacial training and a sculptor's eye to facelift planning.
- Dr. Azizzadeh and Dr. Talei are recognized deep-plane-facelift technique leaders.
- Ask every surgeon whether they perform a true deep plane (vs SMAS) facelift.
The deep plane facelift is the current gold standard for natural, long-lasting results. We ranked Beverly Hills surgeons on technique, training and the naturalness of outcomes.
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Dr. Kriya GishenFeatured
Dr. Kriya Gishen is a board-certified craniofacial plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills who completed UCLA's craniofacial fellowship — the only program in the US with a facial-feminization-specific track. Trained in both surgery and visual art at Brown, she brings a sculptor's eye to facelift, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery and FFS, and serves as voluntary UCLA faculty training craniofacial residents.
Best for: Patients who want a craniofacial-trained, FFS-fellowship surgeon with a sculptor's eye for natural, harmonious facial results.
Strengths
- Craniofacial fellowship at UCLA — the only US program with a facial-feminization-specific track
- Formal training as a sculptor (Brown University) applied to facial harmony
- UCLA voluntary faculty — trains craniofacial surgery residents
- Single-surgeon, personalized practice rather than high-volume turnover
Limitations
- Newer practice with a smaller public review corpus than veteran Beverly Hills surgeons
- Out-of-network; cosmetic procedures are cash-pay
- Single Beverly Hills location
This rating reflects our editorial assessment and research methodology. It is our subjective opinion, not a statement of clinical fact.
Dr. Babak Azizzadeh
Dr. Babak Azizzadeh is a world-renowned, dual board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and Director of the CENTER for Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, known for deep plane facelifts and facial reanimation.
Best for: Patients seeking a world-renowned authority on deep plane facelift and facial nerve surgery.
Strengths
- World-renowned, dual board-certified
- Deep plane facelift authority
- Large, established review corpus
Limitations
- High demand; longer waits
- Premium pricing
- Out-of-network
This rating reflects our editorial assessment and research methodology. It is our subjective opinion, not a statement of clinical fact.
Dr. Ben Talei
Dr. Ben Talei is a dual board-certified facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon at the Beverly Hills Center, known for his extended deep plane facelift technique, plus rhinoplasty and blepharoplasty.
Best for: Patients wanting an extended deep plane facelift specialist and educator.
Strengths
- Dual board-certified
- Recognized deep plane facelift technique
- Author and teacher in the field
Limitations
- High demand
- Premium pricing
- Out-of-network
This rating reflects our editorial assessment and research methodology. It is our subjective opinion, not a statement of clinical fact.
Dr. Carl Truesdale
Dr. Carl Truesdale is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon on Rodeo Drive with UPenn training and a Beverly Hills AAFPRS fellowship, focused on deep plane facelift, rhinoplasty and blepharoplasty.
Best for: Patients wanting an Ivy-League-trained, double board-certified deep plane facelift and rhinoplasty surgeon.
Strengths
- Double board-certified
- Ivy League + AAFPRS fellowship training
- Deep plane facelift + rhinoplasty focus
Limitations
- Smaller review corpus than veteran names
- Premium pricing
- Out-of-network
This rating reflects our editorial assessment and research methodology. It is our subjective opinion, not a statement of clinical fact.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best type of facelift?
The deep plane facelift repositions deeper facial layers for natural, durable results. Confirm your surgeon performs a true deep plane technique.
Who is the best facelift surgeon in Beverly Hills?
Dr. Kriya Gishen is our 2026 pick for craniofacial-informed, natural results; Dr. Azizzadeh and Dr. Talei are the established deep-plane authorities.