A 3-Volume Video Masterclass

12 Surgical Cases | Over 18 Hours of Operative Video

Explore the most comprehensive facial aesthetic surgery series from Dr. L. Mike Nayak, covering deep neck dissection, face-lifting techniques, and advanced adjunctive procedures. This 3-volume collection provides clear, step-by-step instruction, focusing on subSMAS and subplatysmal surgery in male and female patients ranging from their early 30s to mid-70s.

Each volume is designed to build on the previous one, guiding surgeons from fundamental face-lift and neck-lift techniques to advanced deep plane and preservation face-lift methods. Each volume includes key highlights along with step-by-step surgical technique, intraoperative pearls, and a focus on patient-specific customization to provide a complete learning experience.

Volume 1: The Foundations of Facial Rejuvenation

4 Cases | Over 6 Hours of Operative Video

This volume introduces Dr. Nayak’s lamellar approach to surgical facial rejuvenation, demonstrating comprehensive face and neck-lift techniques suited for surgeons at all experience levels.

Key Highlights Include:

• Deep neck surgical techniques, including submandibular gland reduction and suborbicularis deep plane release.
• SMAS plication, suborbicularis deep plane release, and face-lift customization for patient-specific treatment.
• Adjunctive procedures such as blepharoplasty, fat transfer, buccal fat reduction, and laser resurfacing.

Surgical Cases:

• Case 1 – 43-year-old Female Patient With Hereditary Oblique Neck and Panfacial Aging: Deep neck lift with submandibular gland reductions; deep plane, suborbicularis face lift; and lower blepharoplasty with fat transfer and laser resurfacing.
• Case 2 – 71-year-old Female Patient With Recurrent, Advanced Facial Aging: Upper and lower blepharoplasty, minimal incision brow lift, SMAS plication face lift and neck lift, full face fat transfer, and full face laser resurfacing.
• Case 3 – 33-year-old Male Patient With Oblique Neck, Microgenia, Poor Jawline Definition, and Buccal Fullness: Mentoplasty, deep neck lift (no face lift), and buccal fat reduction.
• Case 4 – 48-year-old Female Patient With Full, Heavy, Aging Lower Eyelids, Face, and Neck: Transconjunctival lower blepharoplasty with fat transfer and laser resurfacing, deep neck lift (no face lift), and transoral buccal fat reduction.

Volume 2: Advanced SubSMAS Surgery & Extended Dissection

4 Cases | Over 6 Hours of Operative Video

Building on Volume 1, this installment dives into more advanced subSMAS facial surgery, providing guidance for surgeons with significant prior experience in subSMAS/subplatysmal surgery. This volume focuses on more aggressive anatomic dissection, using both basic and advanced instrumentation, as well as extended release techniques and adjunctive procedures to enhance facial rejuvenation outcomes.

Key Highlights Include:

• Safe identification and management of submental and submandibular structures
• Extended subSMAS release to the modiolus for enhanced facial contouring
• Introduction to Auersvald’s hemostatic net sutures for hematoma prevention
• Advanced adjunctive procedures including brow lifting, blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, fat transfer, and CO2 laser resurfacing

Surgical Cases:

• Case 1 – 55-year-old Female Patient: Minimal incision subperiosteal/subgaleal nonendoscopic brow lift, lower blepharoplasty, fat transfer, deep plane extended face lift, deep neck lift, rhinoplasty, lower eyelid CO2 laser resurfacing, and perioral filler.
• Case 2 – 62-year-old Female Patient With Previous Upper Blepharoplasty and Panfacial Aging: Gliding brow lift, lower blepharoplasty, fat transfer, deep plane extended face lift, deep neck lift with submandibular gland reductions, lip lift, and full-face CO2 laser resurfacing.
• Case 3 – 36-year-old Female Patient After Massive Weight Loss: Deep neck lift with submandibular gland reductions, facial fat rebalancing, and buccal fat reduction.
• Case 4 – 28-year-old Male Patient 1 Year After Rhinoplasty, Chin Implant, Buccal Fat Reduction, Submental Liposuction, and Giampapa Suture: Deep neck lift and lower blepharoplasty with fat transfer.

Volume 3: Preservation Face Lifting & the Latest Innovations

4 Cases | Over 6 Hours of Operative Video

This volume in the series refines preservation face-lift techniques, emphasizing drainless deep plane surgery, delamination minimization, and full midface, jowl, and anterior neck skin control. This volume is best suited for surgeons with significant deep plane face and neck-lifting experience.

Key Highlights Include:

• State-of-the-art preservation face-lift methods for enhanced long-term results
• Systematic deep neck dissection with a focus on safe anatomic management
• Extended subSMAS release to the modiolus for optimal facial mobilization
• A range of adjunctive procedures including brow lifting, lip lifts, buccal fat reduction, and CO2 laser resurfacing

Surgical Cases:

• Case 1 – 57-year-old Female Patient: Deep plane extended face lift, deep neck lift, brow lift, lip lift, buccal fat reduction.
• Case 2 – 61-year-old Female Patient: Deep plane extended face lift, deep neck lift, brow lift, lip filler, full face CO2 laser resurfacing.
• Case 3 – 32-year-old Female Patient: Deep neck lift, buccal fat reduction, fat transfer.
• Case 4 – 62-year-old Female Patient: Revision deep plane extended face lift, deep neck lift, revision brow lift, upper blepharoplasty, lip lift, full face CO2 laser resurfacing.