There’s a new side effect making headlines in the aesthetics world – the ‘O face’. It’s the hollow, sagging look caused by rapid weight loss, and it’s sending people straight to the surgeon’s office. As weight-loss injections continue to trend, there’s been a sharp spike in the number of people turning to facelifts to fix what the scale left behind.

Leading plastic surgeon Professor Chrysis Sofianos is at the forefront of the solution – the deep plane facelift. It’s natural, long-lasting, and nothing like the old-school facelift.

How Deep Plane Facelifts Address the ‘O Face’

12 May 2025, Johannesburg – A global weight loss boom, fueled by miracle diabetes drugs, has led to an unexpected side effect: the ‘O weight loss face’, marked by hollowed cheeks, sagging jowls, and prematurely aged skin. In turn, this phenomenon has sparked a significant rise in demand for advanced facial rejuvenation, particularly the deep plane facelift – what experts term ‘the facelift that lifts where it matters most’.

Professor Sofianos explains, “One of the most common complaints I hear from patients is, ‘I finally have the body I wanted, but my face looks 10 years older.” To counter this, the deep plane facelift restores natural facial harmony by lifting and repositioning deep tissues, delivering far more natural and lasting results.

The Facelift That Lifts Where It Matters

Unlike traditional facelifts that only address the skin’s surface, the deep plane technique lifts beneath the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) layer of tissue. This method effectively rejuvenates the face, offering a more subtle, organic look without the tell-tale ‘pulled’ appearance.

Professor Sofianos further enhances his results with the Vertical Restore method, which achieves holistic rejuvenation of the midface, jawline, neck, and brow, restoring youthful contours and expressions.

Several advantages include:

  • Superior, long-lasting results: Repositioning deeper facial structures rather than just tightening the skin offers more authentic outcomes.
  • Natural look and movement: It avoids excessive skin tension, ensuring vibrant facial expressions.
  • Comprehensive rejuvenation: It addresses multiple problem areas in a single, unified procedure.

Comprehensive Care for Optimal Outcomes

Professor Sofianos’s practice is a one-stop destination for all aesthetic needs, offering surgical and non-surgical procedures delivered with meticulous care for balanced, long-lasting results.

His absolute commitment to patient care ensures every facelift journey is supported by a holistic care program, optimizing recovery and results.

A Lasting Solution for Facial Rejuvenation

As weight loss medications advance, the demand for facial rejuvenation will likely continue to rise. With cutting-edge solutions like the deep plane facelift, delivered with precision and care by Professor Sofianos and his team, patients can achieve natural-looking transformations that defy conventional aging signs.