Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery

Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery Dr. Stong is dual board certified in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Our Mission Statement: Kalos is derived from the ancient Greek word for “beautiful.” Our mission is to deliver highly specialized facial plastic surgery, restoring confidence while preserving what makes each patient uniquely their own. Kalos Facial Plastic, Reconstructive and Laser Surgery offers a full range of facial plastic surgery techniques and skin rejuvenation procedures in a beautiful offi

ce setting. He is trained in the most advanced contemporary techniques available in facial plastic surgery and now delivers these procedures to the patients in his practice.

09/04/2026

“Deep plane facelift” has become an increasingly common term, but not every procedure described that way involves the same degree of release, repositioning, fixation, or neck work. The details of the operation matter.

The same is true when comparing surgery with nonsurgical treatments. Threads may create temporary repositioning, and Sculptra can be useful for restoring volume, but neither reproduces the structural changes achieved through a properly performed facelift. Volume replacement, skin tightening, and surgical lifting are three very different things.

Jawline and neck definition can also depend on structures beneath the skin, including the platysma and deeper tissues. Simply tightening the skin does not necessarily address the underlying cause of facial aging.

Advanced facial surgery takes years of specialized training, mentorship, anatomical study, and repetition. Technique matters, but so does the surgeon performing it.

The goal should be to understand what is actually being done, why it is being recommended, and whether it appropriately addresses your anatomy and goals.

📍 Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery | Atlanta, GA
▫️Advanced Deep Plane Facelift Center of
Excellence
▫️Advanced Lip Lift Center of Excellence
▫️Directed by Dr. Benjamin Stong
📞 (404) 963-6665
🔗 kalos-plasticsurgery.com

09/03/2026

Why can an 85° lift create significant tension without making the face look overly tight?

Because the direction of that tension matters.

In facial rejuvenation, an overly pulled appearance is often associated with excessive horizontal tension. When tissues are pulled backward toward the ears, the face can begin to look stretched rather than naturally elevated.

Dr. Stong’s approach is based on an almost completely vertical vector of repositioning, which is what the 85° angle represents.

The goal is not to use less tension. It is to place that tension in a direction that more closely restores the tissues upward rather than backward.

With an extended deep plane facelift, the deeper facial tissues are first released from the retaining ligaments that are restricting movement. Once those structures are adequately mobilized, they can be repositioned vertically without relying on the skin itself to create the lift.

That distinction is important.

Horizontal pull = stretched appearance
Vertical repositioning = elevated facial structure

The face can still be securely lifted and supported, but the tension is directed upward rather than across the face.

That is one of the key principles behind creating meaningful rejuvenation while preserving natural facial expression and avoiding the classic “pulled” facelift look.

📍 Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery | Atlanta, GA
▫️Advanced Deep Plane Facelift Center of
Excellence
▫️Advanced Lip Lift Center of Excellence
▫️Directed by Dr. Benjamin Stong
📞 (404) 963-6665
🔗 kalos-plasticsurgery.com

09/03/2026

Eyelid rejuvenation is not simply about removing “extra skin” or eliminating under-eye bags. The upper and lower eyelids age differently, and each requires a different approach.

Upper blepharoplasty addresses excess skin and hooding to create a more open, refreshed appearance while preserving the natural shape of the eye. The incision is carefully placed within the natural eyelid crease, where it can heal discreetly.

For the lower eyelid, the issue is often not just “too much fat,” but where that fat is sitting. Prominent lower-eyelid fat can create under-eye bags, while a hollow beneath it can make the lid-cheek junction look more pronounced.

With lower blepharoplasty and fat transposition, Dr. Stong repositions the patient’s own fat into areas of volume deficiency rather than simply removing it. This helps soften under-eye fullness while creating a smoother, more natural transition from the lower eyelid into the cheek.

More open above. Smoother below.
The goal is a refreshed, balanced result that still looks natural and maintains the character of the eyes.

Brow position is also an important part of the evaluation, since a lower brow can contribute to upper-eyelid heaviness and may need to be addressed for the most balanced result.

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09/02/2026

Facial aging rarely happens in just one area. The KalosLift™ and Perialar Multivector Lip Lift address two different but closely connected components of aging to create a more complete rejuvenation of the lower third of the face.

The KalosLift™ is Dr. Stong’s mini extended deep plane facelift, designed to release and vertically reposition the deeper facial tissues. This helps restore cheek support, define the jawline, and refine the neck while maintaining natural expression.

But rejuvenation does not stop at the jawline.

With age, the upper lip can lengthen, visible red lip and tooth show may decrease, and the smile can appear less open. Dr. Stong’s Perialar Multivector Lip Lift addresses these changes more comprehensively, elevating the upper lip from corner to corner rather than focusing only on the central portion beneath the nose.

Together, the goal is to restore a more youthful relationship between the:

Smile → Lower Face → Jawline → Neck

A more youthful smile.
Improved facial proportions.
A more defined jawline.
A smoother, more refined neck.

Rather than treating one isolated feature, these procedures work together to create greater continuity and harmony throughout the lower face.

KalosLift™ + Perialar Multivector Lip Lift
Two procedures. Different signs of aging. One more complete approach to facial rejuvenation.

Dr. Benjamin Stong is a double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon whose practice is devoted exclusively to the face, head, and neck.

📍 Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery | Atlanta, GA
▫️ Advanced Deep Plane Facelift Center of Excellence
▫️ Advanced Lip Lift Center of Excellence
📞 (404) 963-6665
🔗 kalos-plasticsurgery.com

Individual results and recommendations vary.

09/02/2026

What actually creates a sharper, more defined neck angle during facelift surgery?

For Dr. Stong, it is not simply about pulling the skin tighter. One of the most important components is how the deeper structures of the neck are released, reshaped, and repositioned.

In this intraoperative teaching moment, Dr. Stong explains how his neck technique incorporates both central and lateral platysmaplasty to improve the cervicomental angle, the angle created where the underside of the chin transitions into the neck.

Centrally, the platysma muscles are addressed with a platysmaplasty and extended myotomies. These strategic muscle releases help free restrictive tension within the neck so the tissues can be repositioned more effectively.

Laterally, an additional myotomy and platysmaplasty allow Dr. Stong to create greater tension and directional control across the neck. This provides more torque at the cervicomental angle, helping create a cleaner transition beneath the chin and stronger definition through the jawline and neck.

This deeper repositioning can also help elevate the submandibular glands, which may contribute to fullness beneath the jawline.

This is why advanced facial rejuvenation is about much more than removing excess skin. By releasing and repositioning the deeper anatomy first, the overlying skin can redrape naturally without relying on excessive surface tension.

Release. Reposition. Redrape.

That deeper structural approach is an important part of how Dr. Stong creates refined, natural-looking neck and jawline definition with the KalosLift™.

📍 Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery | Atlanta, GA
▫️Advanced Deep Plane Facelift Center of
Excellence
▫️Advanced Lip Lift Center of Excellence
▫️Directed by Dr. Benjamin Stong
📞 (404) 963-6665
🔗 kalos-plasticsurgery.com

09/01/2026

A throwback to one of our favorite patient stories 🩵

Holly has been part of the Kalos family for more than a decade, trusting Dr. Stong and our team with injectables, laser treatments, and multiple surgical procedures over the years. We’re so grateful she was willing to share her experience and reflect on the care she has received throughout her journey.

Long-term facial rejuvenation is about understanding each patient’s anatomy, goals, and aging process, then creating a plan that evolves with them over time.

Dr. Benjamin Stong is a double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon whose practice is devoted exclusively to the face, head, and neck. He completed an AAFPRS-credentialed fellowship under internationally recognized facial plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Jacono and has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 12 consecutive years.

Kalos is also an Advanced Deep Plane Facelift Center of Excellence, reflecting Dr. Stong’s focus on advanced facial rejuvenation and refined, natural-looking results.

His signature KalosLift™ Mini Extended Deep Plane Facelift repositions the deeper facial tissues rather than relying on skin tension alone, helping restore the cheeks and midface, refine the jawline, and create a smoother neck contour while preserving natural expression.

Thank you, Holly, for trusting us for so many years and for allowing us to share your story 🩵

📍 Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery | Atlanta, GA
▫️Advanced Deep Plane Facelift Center of
Excellence
▫️Advanced Lip Lift Center of Excellence
▫️Directed by Dr. Benjamin Stong
📞 (404) 963-6665
🔗 kalos-plasticsurgery.com

09/01/2026

One patient. Two stages of facial rejuvenation. A transformation that continues to evolve naturally over time.

At age 62, this patient was photographed 4 months after her KalosLift™ and upper blepharoplasty. At this stage, you can already see a more defined jawline and neck, improved facial contour, and a refreshed appearance around the upper eyes, while still looking completely like herself.

One year later, at age 63, she continued her rejuvenation with a lower blepharoplasty with fat transposition and CO₂ laser resurfacing to the cheeks. These photos were taken 3 months after her lower eyelid surgery and laser treatment, and 1 year after her KalosLift™ and upper blepharoplasty.

The KalosLift™ focuses on repositioning the deeper facial and neck tissues to restore more youthful contours and definition. Upper blepharoplasty helps refresh the upper eye area by removing excess skin, while lower blepharoplasty with fat transposition improves under-eye fullness and hollowing to create a smoother transition between the lower eyelid and cheek. CO₂ laser resurfacing was added to improve skin texture, tone, and overall quality.

The goal was not to change her face, but to restore structure, refine the details, and create a refreshed result that still feels natural and true to her.

Individual results and recovery vary.

📍 Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery | Atlanta, GA
▫️Advanced Deep Plane Facelift Center of
Excellence
▫️Advanced Lip Lift Center of Excellence
▫️Directed by Dr. Benjamin Stong
📞 (404) 963-6665
🔗 kalos-plasticsurgery.com

08/31/2026

What helps make KalosLift™ results long-lasting?

A durable facelift result is not created by simply tightening the skin. The deeper facial tissues have to be properly released, repositioned, and securely supported.

During the KalosLift™, Dr. Stong performs a complete release of the deeper muscle and SMAS layer so the tissues can be elevated without relying on tension at the skin surface. Once repositioned, the SMAS flap is secured using periosteal fixation—anchoring the deeper tissues to the strong, stable layer covering the bone.

Fixation is performed at key structural points, including the mastoid bone behind the ear and the zygomatic arch and cheekbone region.

Why does this matter?

The periosteum provides a firm, stable foundation for fixation. By anchoring the repositioned muscle and SMAS to these deeper structures, the lift is supported at the anatomical level where the correction is actually being made rather than asking the skin to hold everything in place.

The goal is not simply to create a tighter appearance. It is to restore the deeper tissues to a more youthful position and secure them there with strong structural support.

That philosophy is central to the KalosLift™:
complete release → vertical repositioning → deep fixation → minimal reliance on skin tension.

📍 Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery | Atlanta, GA
▫️Advanced Deep Plane Facelift Center of
Excellence
▫️Advanced Lip Lift Center of Excellence
▫️Directed by Dr. Benjamin Stong
📞 (404) 963-6665
🔗 kalos-plasticsurgery.com

08/28/2026

5.5 months post-rhinoplasty ✨

This 25-year-old patient is already seeing a beautifully refined, balanced result.

Dr. Benjamin Stong is a double board-certified, fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon specializing exclusively in facial surgery. He performs rhinoplasty using an open approach, allowing precise reshaping of the nasal structure while creating strong support for a natural, lasting result.

Each rhinoplasty is completely customized. During consultation, Dr. Stong evaluates the nose from multiple angles, discusses your goals in detail, and includes a personalized morphing session to help visualize potential changes before surgery.

Rhinoplasty is performed under general anesthesia in our private, accredited in-office surgical suite with a board-certified MD anesthesiologist.

Recovery is structured:
• Day 4–5: Suture removal
• Day 7: Cast removal
• About 1 week of initial downtime
• Swelling and refinement continue to improve over the following months

At 5.5 months, her profile already looks softer, more refined, and beautifully balanced with the rest of her features.

📍 Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery | Atlanta, GA
📞 (404) 963-6665
🔗 kalos-plasticsurgery.com

08/28/2026

“I did it for me.”

At 51 and about 7 weeks after her KalosLift™ and upper blepharoplasty, this patient shared something that perfectly captures what facial rejuvenation can mean on a personal level.

She remembers seeing a photograph of herself and noticing the deep lines around her nasolabial folds. In her words, she felt like she looked “like a puppet.” It was not about what anyone else thought. It was about what she saw when she looked at herself.

Now, even if no one said a single thing about her results, she says she would still know the difference.

Because she did this for herself.

Facial rejuvenation does not have to be about looking like someone else. Sometimes it is about wanting your reflection to feel more aligned with how you see yourself and how you feel inside.

At only 7 weeks post-op, she is still early in the healing process. Her KalosLift™ and upper blepharoplasty results will continue to refine over the coming months.

During this visit, she is also undergoing fractional CO₂ laser resurfacing combined with Profound RF microneedling to further address skin texture, fine lines, collagen, elastin, and overall skin quality.

The KalosLift™ works at the deeper structural level to reposition and support the tissues of the face and neck, while CO₂ and Profound RF complement those changes by focusing on the skin itself.

But the most meaningful part of this video is not the procedure.

It is hearing her say that she is happy with what she sees in the mirror.

📍 Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery | Atlanta, GA
▫️Advanced Deep Plane Facelift Center of
Excellence
▫️Advanced Lip Lift Center of Excellence
▫️Directed by Dr. Benjamin Stong
📞 (404) 963-6665
🔗 kalos-plasticsurgery.com


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