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Deep Plane Facelift & Neck Lift
The global gold standard in facial rejuvenation that releases the retaining ligaments under the SMAS layer, restoring midface volume and jawline contour naturally without skin tension.
Overview
- Procedure duration
- 3.5 - 4.5 Hours
- Anesthesia
- General Anesthesia
- Hospital stay
- 1 Night
- Recovery
- 10 - 14 Days
- Final results
- 3 - 6 Months
- Pain level
- Mild - Sensation of tightness
Aging shifts the deep malar fat pad down and creates jowls. The Deep Plane technique repositions deep structural retaining ligaments, yielding natural tension-free results that last over a decade.
Who is it suitable for
- Patients with loss of jawline definition and jowls
- Adults seeking restorative rejuvenation with lasting structural results
- Those with prominent neck bands or lax cervical tissues
Techniques
Composite Deep Plane SMAS Dissection
Skin and SMAS composite flap repositioning minimizes superficial skin tension and supports healthy microvascular recovery.
Platysmaplasty & Neck Contouring
Platysma bands are sutured midline to recreate an elegant, defined cervicomental angle.
Process
- 1. Vector Mapping — Customized vertical elevation vectors planned individually.
- 2. Precision Microsurgery — Hidden periauricular incisions allow direct deep-plane mobilization.
- 3. Gentle Compression — Drains removed at 24 hours; microscopic sutures removed by day 8.
Frequently asked questions
Will I look pulled or unnatural?
No. The skin is simply re-draped without excessive tension. The lifting force is placed on deep structural fascia to preserve natural facial dynamics.
Where will the scars be located?
Incisions are hidden inside the ear tragus and posterior sulcus, blending invisibly into natural anatomical contours.
References
- ISAPS - Facial Rejuvenation Standards
- ASPS - Deep Plane Facelift Guidelines
- Jacono AA. Extended Deep Plane Facelift Architecture. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am.