Best Deep Plane Facelift Surgeon in Beverly Hills

When patients search for the best deep plane facelift surgeon in Beverly Hills, they're usually looking for one thing: a natural result performed by someone with the technical skill to do it right. Deep plane facelift surgery is one of the most demanding techniques in facial plastic surgery, and Dr. Ritu Chopra has built his reputation specifically around it — through his signature DEFINE Deep Plane Facelift, refined over 15 years and recognized by national media as among the most respected approaches in the field.

A Technique Performed by Only 1% of Surgeons

Deep plane facelift surgery is technically demanding and performed by a small fraction of practicing surgeons nationwide. Dr. Chopra is regarded as one of the nation's leading deep plane facelift specialists, having spent 15 years researching and refining the DEFINE Deep-Plane Facelift rather than relying on the more superficial techniques that remain the industry standard. The deep plane approach lifts the deeper structural layers of the face — not just the skin — for a longer-lasting, more natural result without the "pulled" or "windblown" look associated with older facelift methods.

Named to Newsweek's America's Best Plastic Surgeons List — 2024 and 2025

Dr. Chopra was recognized by Newsweek and Statista as one of America's Best Plastic Surgeons in the Facelift category for both 2024 and 2025.

Recognized by The Hollywood Reporter as a Deep Plane Facelift Authority

Dr. Chopra was featured in The Hollywood Reporter's "Best Cosmetic Doctors and Aesthetic Gurus in America," where he was credited as the creator of the Define Lift — his extended deep plane facelift technique that rejuvenates the face, neck, and eyes in a single cohesive procedure. He was also called on directly by The Hollywood Reporter to explain the technical differences between SMAS and deep plane facelift techniques in coverage of Kris Jenner's facelift — the kind of expert commentary reserved for surgeons recognized as authorities in the deep plane space specifically.

Board Certified and Academically Trained

• Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
• Faculty, Keck Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship, USC
• Practicing in Beverly Hills and Rancho Mirage
• Recurring guest on The Doctors; featured on Dr. Phil
• Listed as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly, Vitals, Healthgrades, and RealSelf

Why Deep Plane Matters for Facelift Results

Traditional facelifts tighten only the skin, which can create an unnatural, "windblown" appearance over time. The DEFINE Deep Plane Facelift instead lifts the SMAS and the deeper facial structures as one cohesive unit, restoring a natural, rested appearance that moves and ages more naturally than surface-tightening approaches.

Schedule a Consultation

Patients researching the best deep plane facelift surgeon in Beverly Hills are encouraged to schedule a consultation with Dr. Chopra to discuss whether the DEFINE Deep Plane Facelift is the right approach for their goals.