About this procedure
A Deep Plane Facelift is an advanced facial rejuvenation procedure that lifts and repositions the SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System)—the deeper layer of tissue beneath the skin that supports the cheeks, jawline, and neck. As we age, the SMAS layer gradually descends, leading to sagging cheeks, jowls, deep smile lines, and loose neck skin.
Rather than simply tightening the skin, a Deep Plane Facelift restores the underlying facial structures to a more youthful position, creating natural-looking and long-lasting results.
Facelift Surgery Method
After making small incisions behind the sideburns and along the back of the tragus, improvements can be made with a long-lasting, firm facial shape by lifting all the way up to the SMAS (Superficial Musculo-Aponeurotic System) layer.
Before Surgery
General wrinkles and sagging in the face and neck.
Incision Design
Incisions are made from the upper temple to the back hairline, following the sagging area.
SMAS Layer Dissection & Ligament Cutting
Delicately dissect the skin and SMAS layer, and cut the retaining ligaments.
Lifting and Removal of Excess Skin
Pulling up to the SMAS layer and removing excess skin.
Suture of Incision Site & Dressing
Meticulously and delicately suture the incision to reduce swelling and increase lifting effect.
After Surgery
Improvement in facial sagging and wrinkles.
Incision and Lifting Area by Sagging Degree
A more effective lifting result comes from tailoring the incision and dissection area to the degree of sagging — a focused approach for early laxity, and a more extensive one for advanced sagging.
Benefits
Deep Plane Facelift — Benefits
Lifts sagging cheeks and jowls
Softens deep smile lines and marionette lines
Improves jawline and neck definition
Rejuvenates the midface and lower face
Natural-looking results without a “pulled” appearance
Long-lasting facial rejuvenation
Hidden, well-concealed incisions