Beverly Hills
Introducing Vectera™ by Dr. Daniel Gould
For when your face no longer matches how you feel. Dr. Gould’s signature facelift system: three levels of structural lift, planned around the direction your face has aged.
Lift · Vector · Restoration
Our approach
Lift in the right direction.
Protect what makes you, you.
No tension. No pulled look.
Heal deeper. Glow longer.
Rebuild the foundation. Restore true beauty.
“We’re using vectors to change the shape of the face to take you back to a different era.”
One system
Each level treats a specific stage of facial aging, from the brow and midface alone to full structural correction of the face and neck.
Early descent of the upper face
Moderate aging of the jawline and neck
Advanced aging of the face and neck
Watch Dr. Gould explain Vectera
In the mirror
Each of these traces back to a specific area and layer of the face: bone, fat, muscle or skin. That is what your Vectera level is built on.
Select a level
Level I of III
Endoscopic brow + midface elevation
Addresses early structural descent of the brow and midface using endoscopic elevation (small, hidden incisions guided by a camera) and fat repositioning. Designed to restore upper facial support without altering the lower face or neck.
Actual patients of Dr. Gould, shown with consent. Individual results vary.
Level II of III
Weekend Lift + endoscopic elevation
Combines lower face and neck elevation with endoscopic upper facial support to address moderate structural aging. Focuses on restoring jawline definition and early neck laxity through small incisions, for patients who don’t need skin removal.
Level III of III
Deep plane facelift + endoscopic elevation
Comprehensive structural correction of the face and neck using deep plane techniques and endoscopic elevation. Combines an endoscopic temple and midface lift with an open deep plane facelift that removes excess skin, plus deep neck sculpting of the glands, muscle and soft tissue. Restores foundational support at a deeper anatomical level rather than simply tightening the skin.
Why direction matters
Most facial surgeons now offer a deep plane facelift. The plane is the layer they work in. The vector is the direction the tissue is moved once they are there, and it is the measurement Vectera is built around.
Vectera maps the line your face has aged along, then restores the tissue along that same line.
Aging has a direction and a rate. Bone, fat, muscle and skin lose volume together, and the loss compounds. Small changes in the cheek and jaw add up in the neck. When it is addressed earlier, many patients are candidates for a lighter level and a shorter recovery.
A precise vertical lift keeps results natural and long-lasting, where outdated horizontal pulling creates a swept-back look.
Consultation
Every Vectera plan starts with a conversation. Share a few details and a member of Dr. Gould's team will reach out to talk through your goals and answer your questions.
Your Vectera level is determined during your consultation with Dr. Gould.
The Anatomy of Confidence follows real patients from consultation through surgery and their six-week follow-up.
Episode 2 · Six weeks after
Stephanie chose Dr. Gould at 55. See her deep plane face and neck lift six weeks later.
Episode 4 · Six weeks after
Michele returns six weeks after her deep plane face and neck lift for her before and after review.
The full series
Every episode, from the first consultation to six weeks after surgery.
Dr. Daniel Gould is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Beverly Hills, CA, specializing in advanced deep plane facelift and neck lift surgery. As a physician-scientist with dual MD and PhD training, his work focuses on the structural mechanics of facial aging, with more than 120 peer-reviewed publications in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery.
Patients seek Dr. Gould for comprehensive facial rejuvenation that restores the deep muscle and support layers of the face and neck (the SMAS and platysma), improves jawline definition, and reestablishes midface volume without tension or distortion.
Your level is determined during consultation based on the degree of facial sagging, the areas involved (brows, cheeks, jawline, neck), and the depth of structural support loss. Our team will talk through your goals with you first, and Dr. Gould confirms your level in consultation.
A Weekend Lift is a deep plane face and neck lift performed through smaller incisions, for patients without significant skin excess or cheek descent. A full Deep Plane Facelift adds midface elevation and skin removal for more advanced aging.
Dr. Gould repositions tissue along the line it descended and follows your own anatomy rather than pulling the skin tight. That approach is designed to avoid the tight, windswept look and to keep your expressions moving naturally.
Vectera is built in three levels so the plan matches your stage of aging, not a number. Level I is often a fit for younger patients with early brow and midface changes. Level II suits a transitional stage, generally under 55, without significant skin excess. More advanced descent, skin laxity or volume loss usually calls for Level III.
After a deep plane face and neck lift, most patients are out in public at about one week and running errands at about two. Around three months, most feel ready for big events and photos. Neck-focused procedures such as the Weekend Lift tend to have a shorter downtime.
A member of Dr. Gould's team will contact you to talk through your goals, answer your questions and help you schedule a consultation, where Dr. Gould will determine which Vectera level is right for you.
Incisions are placed along the hairline and around the ears to keep scars well concealed. With proper healing, they are typically not noticeable in everyday social settings.
Recovery varies by level. After a deep plane face and neck lift, sutures come out at about one week, bruising is essentially gone by week four, and most patients are cleared for full workouts at six weeks. Healing beneath the surface continues for up to two years.
Results depend on the level of correction and individual healing. Deeper structural procedures generally provide longer-lasting outcomes than more superficial treatments.
Vectera™ is a trademark of Dr. Daniel Gould. Individual results vary, and all surgery carries risk. Before and after photos are of actual patients, shown with consent. Submitting a form does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.
120 S. Spalding Dr. Suite 330, Beverly Hills CA 90212
(310) 210-6941
Mon–Fri: 9am - 5pm
Plastic Surgeon Marketing
© 2026 Dr. Gould Plastic SurgeryAll Rights Reserved | Sitemap | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Accessibility | Copyright & DMCA | Notice of Open Payment Database
DR. GOULD MAY NOT HOLD A MEDICAL LICENSE IN YOUR STATE OR COUNTRY AND ANY COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN YOU AND DR. GOULD ARE NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE OR TREAT ANY MEDICAL CONDITION.