The priority for most people who are considering a facelift is to have the best possible results. This might mean a drastic change, while others prefer a more natural-looking facelift. The perfect result is often more nuanced than just drastic or subtle, which means that working closely with your surgeon to find the best treatment plan for you is crucial.
Can you have a result that balances natural-looking contours and a dramatic change? It is possible if your surgeon is experienced and knowledgeable – and offers a technique known as a deep plane facelift.
A deep plane face lift is a surgical procedure used to rejuvenate the face by lifting and repositioning deeper tissues. During a deep plane facelift, the surgeon makes incisions along the hairline and/or around the ears, then proceeds to separate the skin from the underlying muscle and fat layers. The deep plane refers to a layer of tissue located beneath the superficial musculoaponeurotic system and above the deeper facial muscles and structures. By accessing the deep plane, the surgeon can lift and reposition the underlying structures of the face, including the midface, jowls, and neck. This allows for a more comprehensive and natural-looking rejuvenation of the face, as it addresses not just the skin but also the deeper tissues that contribute to facial aging.
