What Is a Deep Plane Facelift? Procedure & Eligibility

The fact is clear among all circles: facelift is one of the most popular procedures in plastic surgery.

We see that after undergoing a successful facelift, our patients regain their confidence in relationships, business, and self-love.

A good facelift leaves your face with a natural form and a smooth jawline devoid of hollow lines as if youve traveled back in time fifteen years!

However, facelift comes in different forms and types. One of them is the deep plane facelift, which is one of the greatest options to address signs of skin aging among other facelift techniques.

The procedure makes the skin look tighter and more elastic while also helping to define the features.

A deep plane facelift usually pleases those who desire the most dramatic result. Following a deep plane facelift, you should anticipate a more youthful-looking face with a sculpted jawline and smoothed wrinkles.

How Is a Deep Plane Facelift Different?

A typical or conventional facelift doesn’t provide a lifting effect beneath the cheek region; instead, it just elevates the surface skin flap, with limited results that can last for some time.

Furthermore, a classic facelift with a poor fixation over time leads to subsequent drooping of skin because of an uneven strain on the skin and SMAS layer (superficial musculoaponeurotic system).

This causes the layer between this layer and the superficial skin to separate, eventually leaving a noticeable scar along the surgical incision line. To avoid this issue, the incision should be sutured to the skins deeper layer.

Now, during a deep plane facelift, the surgeon releases the four ligaments that hold down the muscle and connective tissue. This makes it possible to dramatically and naturally redefine the face.

Generally, the deeper plane facelift primarily results in smoother skin, redistribution of fat, a younger appearance, and increased confidence.

Many of our patients can seem at least five years younger with this surgery, and the benefits persist for at least five years.

Interestingly, surgeons are expecting newer types of deep plane facelifts as new methods are developed by combining the surgery with other techniques such as deep fat compartment mobilization, according to a recent study.

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Eligibility Criteria for Deep Plane Facelift

People decide to have such surgery for a variety of reasons. Many, for instance, get the procedure to feel and look better.

In some other cases, the procedure can be chosen following a catastrophic accident.

In general, the deep plane facelifts help those in their 50s and 70s, and it can be a good option for both men and women. For younger patients, the standard or classic facelift might be a better option.

According to a research, deep plane facelifts don’t offer drastic or impressive results over the traditional SMAS plication facelift in younger patients (less than 70 years old)

The following criteria are usually discussed when interviewing potential facelift candidates:

• Having loose or sagging skin around the jowls or neck
• Should be in good health and without any significant illnesses
• Possess a weakly defined jawline or a double chin
• Complain from losing face volume, resulting in sunken cheeks or other facial parts
• Be reasonable in your expectations regarding the results of this operation.
• Should be a nonsmoker

Benefits of Deep Plane Facelift

Compared to the classic facelift, a deep plane facelift requires fewer incisions. It even can yield better outcomes for ten to fifteen years.

Furthermore, surgeons suggest it because it can also easily relax and lift the faces deep muscles and connective tissues in the jowls and lip folds.

Compared to other types of facelifts, the deep plane facelift recovery time is also somewhat shorter, and its results seem more realistic. In short, the benefits could include:

•  Execution of natural outcomes by relocation of the deep layers in the face
• Restoration of the cheekbones natural volume and height (no need for face implants or fat grafting)
• Less noticeable scars
• Longer-lasting results
•  Smoother and softer skin

Deep Plane Facelift Procedure

Surgeons often perform the deep plane facelift under general anesthesia. This implies that there will be a specialized anesthesiologist to put you to sleep.

The treatment entails dissecting numerous layers of tissues in both your face and neck. The process includes:

1.   First, the surgeon makes an incision in the face and neck, usually between the hairline and the skin crease immediately in front of the ear. This incision is intended to "hide" or reduce facial scarring.
2.   Second, they remove the facial and neck skin from the deeper tissues to see the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS). The SMAS is a tissue layer composed of elastin, collagen, and fat cells that naturally cover our facial muscles and organs.
3.   Third, they “lift” the SMAS and separate it from the deeper tissues. The region underneath the SMAS is known as the deep plane. The SMAS layer is gently raised, and many sutures are used to anchor it in various areas of the face and neck.
4.   Lastly, your surgeon will carefully suture all of the incisions closed after the procedure.

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Deep Plane Facelift Recovery

After the surgery, some facial and neck skin bruising is normal for two to three weeks. Indeed, a common observation is to notice facial swelling the morning following surgery, and it usually lasts longer than bruises.

After two weeks, the edema is likely to greatly decrease, but it will take another six weeks for it to completely go down. A deep plane facelift usually results in less facial bruising than a typical facelift.

You might have to wait six weeks if you want almost no apparent signs after a facelift. Often, scars can remain red for some time before becoming white.

It’s important to mention here that most of the faces interconnections between the skin and the deeper layers remain intact, which reduces the likelihood of skin bruising and swelling.

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Cost of Deep Plane Facelift in Turkey

Facelift prices can vary widely across different countries. In some western countries, the cost can reach up to 80000 USD or even more, which is incredibly expensive.

Patients at International Clinics often pay between 3000-4000 US dollars for facelift procedures (including deep plane facelifts) after including in the surgeons charge, anesthetic price, operating room, and other fees.

However, different factors such as the depth of the facelift, the type of anesthetic required, and the inclusion of any supplementary procedures can all affect the total cost of a deep plane facelift.

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Why Choose International Clinics for Deep Plane Facelift Surgery?

After many years of refinement, surgeons at International Clinics have implemented their experience in doing deep plane facelift procedures and benefited thousands of patients, domestically and abroad.

Naturally, we will thoroughly discuss the benefits and potential risks before providing any type of facelift, giving our patients the knowledge they need to make the best choice for themselves.

To find out if you are a good candidate for a deep plane facelift, make an appointment for a consultation right now to learn more about how the deep plane facelift treatment may help you get the results you want.

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