The deep plane facelift is generally considered the most comprehensive and long lasting type of facelift. This facelift involves the layer of muscles under your facial skin. These muscles are responsible for much of the drooping or sagging you may experience in your face as you age.
The most dramatic yet natural-looking results occur with a full SMAS facelift with the incisions on either side of the face beginning at the temple and extending down and around the ear to the lower scalp. These incisions are well hidden within the hairline.
SMAS vs Deep Plane – Which Lasts Longer? A deep facelift is more durable than traditional facelifts, like SMAS facelifts, since it targets deeper tissues and muscles. Although more invasive, the deeper technique of deep plane facelifts allows Dr Kernohan to provide effective and long-lasting results.
A facelift is not generally for anyone under the age of 30. In most cases, a facelift works best for people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s when signs of aging begin to become prevalent.
There is no age at which an individual is too old for any cosmetic enhancement, so long as they are healthy enough to undergo the rigors of surgery, anesthesia and recovery from the procedure.
Most people who have facelifts are in their 40s, 50s, and 60, which is when facial aging becomes more apparent. Deep wrinkles, lines, and sagging skin happen with aging as the skin's collagen production drops.
This treatment is called the 10-point face lift as it targets 10 areas in the face that commonly lose volume as we age. During this treatment we are looking to place filler in each of the 10 points on each side of the face in order to restore youthful volume and underlying support.
According to a study in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (the American Society of Plastic Surgeons). Patients who have undergone a facelift rate themselves as looking at an average of 12 years younger after facelift surgery.
Approximate Age: 40+
Facelift and/or Neck Lift (SMAS or Deep Plane facelift): The SMAS or Deep Plane face lift is ideal for lifting sagging jowls, mild to severe skin laxity, and/or mid-face sagging.
The SMAS Facelift
A deep-plane approach also improves the appearance of the neck. Surgeons developed the SMAS technique as a less invasive alternative to traditional facelift surgery, and it represented a significant advance aesthetically, producing results that appeared more natural.
What Does An SMAS Facelift Cost? The cost of SMAS layer facial plastic surgery varies depending on the person, the specific needs they have for their facelift, and the expertise of the surgeon. The national average cost for a SMAS facelift can be anywhere between $10,000 and $15,000 to start.
The Silent Lift®, a proprietary procedure developed by Dr. Scott Gerrish, is a personalized 360-degree approach that fuses state-of-the-art lasers with pioneering regenerative therapies—exclusively designed for you. The Silent Lift® maximizes face and neck rejuvenation with surgery-like results without the scalpel.
The Smart Lift™ is a non-invasive, non-surgical facelift and neck lift that removes 7 years off your appearance for 7 years. It eliminates the double chin, tightens the Jawline, lifts a drooping face, and improve fine lines, wrinkles, skin tone and texture.
For most patients, results from a facelift will last about 10 years. The skin on your face will continue to age after you have a facelift, which is why the results aren't permanent.
In some cases a facelift can be done early in life but, in most cases, a facelift works best for people who are in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, when the signs of aging begin to appear more prominently on your face. Those deep lines, wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin you see are indicators of the aging process.
Not surprisingly, the most common age for a facelift is around 58 or 59, with that age increasingly skewing younger.
Facelifts usually fail because of a surgeon's lack of expertise. 90% of facial plastic surgeons perform superficial facelifts, which tighten the skin and do not treat supportive musculature. Surgeons may also pull facial tissue too tight, which makes patients look startled and unnatural.
Technically, there is no limit or “magic number” when it comes to how many facelifts can be performed. But as we mentioned, we want to make sure your results remain as natural as possible. Too many surgeries can make your face appear “pulled” or “worked on,” which is not always desirable.
It's the most effective way to address significant sagging and smooth deep wrinkles and folds, with results that last a decade or more. “A facelift is the singular cornerstone for facial rejuvenation,” says Dr. Stephen Prendiville, a facial plastic surgeon in Fort Myers, Florida.
Expect to Look Worse Before Looking Better
Don't be alarmed by significant facial swelling and bruising. These effects are typical after a facelift, but gradually diminish as you heal. After your surgery, we'll send you home with dressings covering your face.
Ordinarily, ALL SUTURES are removed within two weeks from the day of your surgery. During this interim, do not disturb them yourself. Occasionally, crusting will occur around the sutures; we will soften and remove some during each office visit.