Who is Dr. Suzanne Trott?

Suzanne A. Trott, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a Stanford-trained, double board-certified female plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, California with more than 22 years in private practice. She is certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

What makes Dr. Trott's Beverly Hills practice different?

Dr. Trott operates on one patient per surgical day, so the full attention of the surgeon and team belongs to a single patient. It is a surgeon-owned private practice focused on natural results: the goal isn't to look different, the goal is to look just right.

Is Dr. Suzanne Trott board certified?

Yes. Dr. Trott is double board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, and she is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

Where is Dr. Trott's office located?

462 N. Linden Drive, Suite 240, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. The practice can be reached at +1 (310) 275-3990 and serves Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and out-of-town patients.

What procedures does Dr. Trott perform?

Face procedures including facelift, neck lift, brow lift, eyelid surgery and fat transfer; breast surgery including augmentation, lift, reduction, revision and implant removal; body contouring including tummy tuck, liposuction and mommy makeover; plus injectables, lasers, skin treatments and wellness services such as alloClae.

How do I book a consultation with Dr. Trott?

Request a consultation at https://drtrott.com/contact or call the Beverly Hills office at +1 (310) 275-3990. The practice is accepting new patients and offers CareCredit and financing.

Is an endoscopic facelift the same as a deep plane facelift?

Not necessarily. Endoscopic refers to camera-assisted access; deep plane refers to the tissue layer used for the lift. The END-of-Aging Facelift combines endoscopic access with deep plane work. A classic deep plane facelift uses different incisions to allow more skin removal.

Does “no incision in front of the ear” mean no scars?

No. Incisions are still required, usually within the scalp or hairline. Additional access may be needed to treat the neck. Their location and visibility depend on the surgical plan, your hair pattern and how you heal.

What if I have a lot of loose skin in my neck?

A classic deep plane facelift or a different neck-lift plan may be more appropriate. Significant excess skin often needs to be removed, and avoiding a front-of-ear incision should not come at the expense of a complete correction.

Will it improve my nasolabial folds?

Folds caused partly by cheek descent may soften when that tissue is repositioned. Deeply etched lines, skin texture and volume loss may need separate treatment. A facelift does not guarantee that every fold will disappear.

How does this differ from filler, threads or skin tightening?

Filler adds volume; threads provide limited tissue support; energy-based treatments target skin and tissue quality. Deep plane surgery repositions deeper tissues and releases selected attachments. These options address different problems and are not interchangeable.

Can my neck be treated at the same time?

Yes, when appropriate. Neck treatment may involve additional incisions and work on the platysma, fat or excess skin. Dr. Trott decides whether combined treatment is suitable after assessing your face and neck together.

When can I return to social events?

Many patients feel socially comfortable around two to three weeks, but bruising and swelling may last longer. Combined procedures can extend recovery. Discuss important events with Dr. Trott before choosing a surgery date and leave extra time for healing.

How long will my results last?

A facelift can provide long-lasting contour improvement, but aging continues. There is no guaranteed lifespan for a result. Skin quality, anatomy, lifestyle and additional treatments influence how your face changes over time.

Endoscopic Deep Plane Facelift Beverly Hills

What END means

Endoscopic

A small camera gives Dr. Trott a magnified view of the deeper tissues through incisions hidden in the hair.

No incision in front of the ear

In suitable patients, access comes from the scalp rather than an incision along the front of the ear. Hidden incisions are still incisions.

Deep plane

The lift works beneath the SMAS support layer, releasing attachments and repositioning descended tissue—not simply tightening skin.

Endoscopic vs. deep plane: two different questions

Endoscopic describes how the surgeon sees and accesses the tissues. Deep plane describes where the lifting work happens. They are not competing procedures: an endoscopic facelift can use a deep plane approach.

The END-of-Aging Facelift combines the two. A classic deep plane facelift also treats the deeper support layer, but uses incisions around the ear to allow more excess skin to be removed.

The important distinction is not “small incision equals better surgery.” It is whether the incision plan allows the correction your face actually needs.

Comparison

The comparison, said plainly

What you care about	Skin-focused lift	Typical SMAS lift	END-of-Aging Facelift	Classic deep plane facelift
What gets moved	Mostly skin	Support layer tightened or repositioned	Skin + fat + SMAS as one unit	Skin + fat + SMAS as one unit
Ligaments	Usually left intact	Varies by technique	Released so the face can rise	Released so the face can rise
Direction of lift	Skin redraping; direction varies	Tailored to the technique	Upward repositioning, tailored to anatomy	Upward repositioning, tailored to anatomy
Midface / cheek	Does not directly reposition deep cheek tissue	Depends on the approach	Targets descended cheek tissue	Targets descended cheek tissue
Scar in front of the ear	Yes	Yes	No, in the right candidate	Yes — used when extra skin must be removed
Where lift support comes from	Primarily skin	The SMAS support layer	Deeper tissue; skin is not the sole support	Deeper tissue; skin is not the sole support
Best for	Surface laxity	Jawline-focused aging	Structural aging with limited extra skin	Structural aging with more skin redundancy

What gets moved

Skin-focused liftMostly skin

Typical SMAS liftSupport layer tightened or repositioned

END-of-AgingSkin + fat + SMAS as one unit

Classic deep planeSkin + fat + SMAS as one unit

Ligaments

Skin-focused liftUsually left intact

Typical SMAS liftVaries by technique

END-of-AgingReleased so the face can rise

Classic deep planeReleased so the face can rise

Direction of lift

Skin-focused liftSkin redraping; direction varies

Typical SMAS liftTailored to the technique

END-of-AgingUpward repositioning, tailored to anatomy

Classic deep planeUpward repositioning, tailored to anatomy

Midface / cheek

Skin-focused liftDoes not directly reposition deep cheek tissue

Typical SMAS liftDepends on the approach

END-of-AgingTargets descended cheek tissue

Classic deep planeTargets descended cheek tissue

Scar in front of the ear

Skin-focused liftYes

Typical SMAS liftYes

END-of-AgingNo, in the right candidate

Classic deep planeYes — used when extra skin must be removed

Where lift support comes from

Skin-focused liftPrimarily skin

Typical SMAS liftThe SMAS support layer

END-of-AgingDeeper tissue; skin is not the sole support

Classic deep planeDeeper tissue; skin is not the sole support

Best for

Skin-focused liftSurface laxity

Typical SMAS liftJawline-focused aging

END-of-AgingStructural aging with limited extra skin

Classic deep planeStructural aging with more skin redundancy

A simplified overview, not a ranking of results or safety. END-of-Aging is highlighted. Anatomy, technique and surgical judgment matter in every approach; classic deep plane access allows more excess skin removal.

Why lifting the skin is not the whole answer

Facial aging involves more than loose skin. Cheek tissue can descend, volume can change, and the deeper support layer can lose firmness. Together, those changes can make the folds beside the nose more prominent and soften the jawline.

Tightening the surface alone does not address every layer. Deep plane surgery is designed to reposition descended tissue so the deeper support—not the skin alone—carries the lift.

The aim is to restore balance and contour, not to make every line disappear or change the character of your face.

How the lift works

1. See the anatomy

Through carefully placed scalp and temporal incisions, the endoscope provides a magnified view of the surgical field. The access plan depends on the areas being treated.

2. Release and reposition

Selected retaining attachments are released so descended tissues can move. Skin and deeper tissue are elevated together, with an upward direction tailored to your facial anatomy.

3. Support the lift and plan the incisions

The repositioned tissue is secured. When skin excess is limited, the front-of-ear incision may be avoided. If your lower face or neck needs more skin removal, a classic deep plane approach may provide the better correction.

What this changes

Treatment goals, not guaranteed results. Illustrations are not patient photographs.

Mouth Corners

Repositioning descended lower-face tissue may reduce the downward pull around the mouth. The aim is a softer, more balanced contour—not a change to your smile.

Nasolabial Folds

Lifting descended cheek tissue can soften the folds beside the nose. Deeply etched lines and skin texture may still need separate treatment.

Neck

When indicated, neck treatment can complement the facial lift. Muscle bands, fat and loose skin each require their own assessment and may need additional incisions.

Jowls

Elevating descended lower-face tissue can reduce jowl heaviness and improve jawline definition. The degree of improvement depends on your anatomy and skin excess.

Cheeks

Repositioning your own cheek tissue can restore a higher, better-supported contour. Volume loss is a separate issue and may call for additional treatment.

Is the endoscopic approach right for you?

It may be worth considering if you have:

Descending cheek tissue or a flatter-looking midface.
Jowls or folds that reflect tissue descent rather than a volume deficit alone.
Limited excess skin, with a strong preference to avoid an incision in front of the ear.
Realistic expectations about surgery, healing and the degree of change possible.

Significant loose skin may make a classic deep plane facelift the better choice. A smaller incision is not an advantage if it leaves the correction incomplete. Dr. Trott evaluates skin excess, facial support, neck contour, health and prior treatments before recommending an approach.

Men and women can be candidates. Hair pattern and scar history also matter when planning hidden access.

Recovery: give the result time

First week
Rest and early healing
Swelling, bruising and tightness are expected. Follow your individual instructions and attend your follow-up visits.
Weeks 2–3
Returning to social plans
Many patients feel ready for quieter social activities, but visible swelling or bruising can remain. Allow flexibility around important events.
Weeks 4–6
Continued settling
The face generally looks more settled. Dr. Trott will guide your return to exercise and more demanding activities.
Months 3–6
A more refined result
Residual swelling continues to resolve. Healing varies with your anatomy, health and any additional procedures.

Hidden incisions do not mean no downtime. Your personal recovery plan matters more than a calendar promise.

Choose the lift that fits your face

The appeal is straightforward: meaningful structural lifting with an incision plan designed to stay discreet. The decision is equally straightforward: use the endoscopic approach when it fits your anatomy, and classic deep plane access when more skin needs to be removed.

At your consultation, Dr. Trott assesses your cheek position, jawline, skin excess and neck. You will discuss the changes you want, the trade-offs of each approach and a realistic recovery plan.

The best operation is the one that gives your face the right correction—not the one with the smallest-sounding name.

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