Deep Plane Facelift

Deep Plane Face Lift

• Lift the sagging facial tissues as a block
• Preserve natural facial expressions
• Achieve long-lasting, natural-looking results

Why Does the Face Age? (Basis of the Deep Plane Approach)

• Descent of fat pads
• Sagging of the SMAS layer
• Downward shift of midface volume
• Deepening of nasolabial folds
• Loss of jawline definition

What Is a Deep Plane Face Lift?

• The skin and SMAS are treated as a single unit
• The midface, cheekbone area, and corners of the mouth are lifted along natural anatomical vectors
• No “pulled” or “mask-like” appearance occurs

Who Is It Suitable For?

• Those with pronounced sagging in the mid and lower face
• Patients with deepened nasolabial folds
• Individuals with a lost jawline
• Those seeking more natural and long-lasting results
• Patients who did not benefit from a previous face lift
• Candidates for revision face lifts

Surgical Technique (Deep Plane Face Lift)

• Incisions start in front of the ear and extend into the hairline
• The skin is released from deep anatomical planes, not superficially
• The SMAS and muscle-related tissue are lifted as a block
• The midface and cheek areas are genuinely restored
• The jawline is enhanced
• The skin is closed naturally, without tension

• Preservation of facial expressions
• No tension marks
• More stable long-term results

Advantages of Deep Plane Face Lift

• Extremely natural facial appearance
• True restoration in the midface and cheeks
• Significant improvement in nasolabial folds
• Defined jawline
• Long-lasting results
• No “operated-on” look

Why Is Deep Plane Face Lift a Challenging Surgery?

• Requires knowledge of deep anatomical planes
• Work is done close to facial nerves
• Experience and advanced surgical skill are essential
• Cannot be performed by every surgeon