Deep Plane Facelift
The deep plane facelift is a comprehensive aesthetic surgical method that works on the deeper tissues of the face to correct sagging, wrinkles and volume loss effectively. The technique preserves the natural lines of the face while giving a younger, more dynamic and longer-lasting appearance. Because it focuses on deeper tissues than traditional methods, the results are more durable and more natural.
What Is a Deep Plane Facelift?
The deep plane facelift is an advanced aesthetic surgical method developed to address the signs of ageing as effectively as possible, working on deeper tissues than a classic facelift. By repositioning not only the skin and subcutaneous tissue but also the deep muscle and connective tissue of the face, this technique delivers a more lasting and more natural rejuvenation. It is particularly suited to sagging in the midface, deep wrinkles and marked loss of facial contour. The results are long-lasting and satisfying, and preserve the natural expression of the face.
How Is a Deep Plane Facelift Performed?
Deep plane facelift surgery is carried out under general anaesthesia in a fully equipped operating theatre. The surgeon makes incisions that begin in front of the ear and extend into the scalp. Through these incisions the surgeon passes beyond the skin and subcutaneous tissue to reach the deep muscle and connective tissue of the face. Where the deep tissues have shifted downwards under the effects of gravity and ageing, they are moved back to their natural anatomical position and secured there. Excess skin is removed and the skin is redraped to suit the new facial contours. At the end of the operation the incisions are sutured and special dressings are applied. This technique restores the volume and contour the face had in its younger years.
OPERATION TIME
2-5 Hours
RECOVERY TIME
5-7 Days
ACCOMMODATION
10 Days
What Are the Types of Deep Plane Facelift?
Deep plane facelift surgery can be performed in different ways according to the technique used and the area being targeted:
Classic Deep Plane Facelift
Based on repositioning the deep tissues across the whole face, particularly in the midface and lower face.
Mini Deep Plane Facelift
A method performed through smaller incisions, with a rapid recovery, for patients who have less sagging and want a modest correction.
Combined Methods
A deep plane facelift can be performed together with other procedures such as a neck lift or eyelid surgery.
Who Is Suitable for a Deep Plane Facelift?
The deep plane facelift is suitable for people with pronounced sagging, deep wrinkles and volume loss in the face who expect more effective and longer-lasting results than a classic facelift can give. The following groups in particular are ideal candidates for this surgery:
- Those with pronounced sagging in the midface and lower face
- Those with a marked loss of facial contour
- People who have largely lost skin elasticity
- Individuals in good general health with realistic expectations of the outcome
Although it is generally performed in people aged 45 and over, it may also be chosen at a younger age because of genetic factors or rapid ageing.
What to Be Careful About Before a Deep Plane Facelift
Pre-operative preparation is critically important for the success of the operation and for the recovery process. The points to be careful about are as follows:
- The surgeon performing the operation must be experienced in deep plane facelift surgery.
- Blood-thinning medication and herbal supplements should be stopped at least one week before surgery.
- Smoking and alcohol should be given up, as they can have a negative effect on healing.
- Eating healthily and drinking plenty of water before surgery increases the body's capacity to heal.
- All the tests and preparations recommended by the surgeon should be completed in full.
These measures help the operation to go safely and successfully.
Deep Plane Facelift Prices
Because deep plane facelift surgery is an advanced surgical procedure that requires individually tailored planning, its cost is not confined to a standard price range. Prices vary according to the extent of the technique used, the surgeon's level of expertise, the technological infrastructure of the hospital where the surgery takes place and whether additional procedures are needed. Aftercare services and the support provided during recovery are also among the elements that affect the total cost. Following an individual assessment and a detailed examination, the surgeon will share the most accurate price information. When researching prices, therefore, you should consider not only the cost but also the quality of the service offered and the surgeon's experience.