Ideal Candidates for a Deep Plane Facelift Age and Skin Elasticity: Typically, candidates are 40 years and older with moderate to severe facial sagging.
If you've developed jowls, sagging skin, deep lines, wrinkles, and facial muscle looseness, you might be a good candidate for a deep plane facelift. Medical conditions that may make someone ineligible for treatment include: Bleeding Disorders.
Patients as mature as 65 to 70 years old have benefitted from this particular facelift technique, and patients as young as 40 have as well. Even people as young as 35 years old are able to enjoy a deep plane facelift if they show premature signs of aging.
Longer Procedure: Deep plane facelifts require more anesthesia time, which poses greater risks. More Expensive: Many plastic surgeons charge a premium for deep plane facelifts, ranging from $15,000 to $38,000, depending on the practice.
Popular destinations for medical tourism like Poland, Turkey, and Hungary have some of the most equipped clinics to offer world-class treatment. Most patients travel abroad to have a deep plane facelift; their primary goal is treatment.
The average cost of a deep plane facelift is approximately $20,000 (give or take), but can, in some locales, range up to $100,000.
3+ Months After:
These positive changes continue over the next three months through the six-month mark. Six months after deep plane facelift surgery, patients are almost to their final results from the facelift and are essentially looking their best.
His quote for an extended deep-plane face-lift—his spin on the classic deep-plane lift, first described in the 1990s—is $250,000. He stipulates, however, that this sum covers only the surgical fee for his face- and neck-lift procedure. It does not include anesthesia, the operating room, or recovery nurses and lodging.
The average patient returns to work or social activities in seven to fourteen days. At about three weeks, you can start with aerobic activities; however, avoid anything involving contact for three weeks. After this period, most patients are healed and can get back to contact activities.
By working at a deeper level of the face, the surgeon can reposition the facial structures in a way that enhances the natural contours and expressions of the face rather than distorting them. The result is a refreshed, youthful appearance that looks natural and not overly tight or artificial.
There is no "right" age for a facelift. It depends on your unique anatomy and genetics. Historically, the youngest candidates for facelifts have been in their late 40s, while others have not shown signs of enough skin laxity for a facelift until a decade or more later.
A deep plane facelift can turn back the clock significantly, often helping patients look a decade or more younger. This advanced approach goes beyond merely tightening the skin; it works by repositioning the deeper layers of facial tissue for a natural, long-lasting transformation.
A deep plane facelift primarily targets the lower face and neck, including the jawline, cheeks, jowls, and neck. It can also improve the appearance of the nasolabial folds (smile lines) and marionette lines (lines that run from the corners of the mouth to the chin).
Poor Facelift Design
The direction of pull is crucial in achieving a natural facelift and avoiding distortion. Facelifts that are pulled up too much (as in vertically) can result in bunched-up skin around the lower eyelids and/or a narrowing of the distance between the eyelids.
CON: In the Wrong Hands, A Deep Plane Facelift Can Carry More Surgical Risks than a Traditional Facelift. As with any surgical procedure, a deep plane facelift carries inherent risks, including bleeding, infection, or anesthesia sensitivities.
As the Kardashian plastic surgeon, Dr. Garth Fisher has earned the trust of the family to perform delicate procedures for a group that is always under the spotlight.
Dr. Chance's consultation fee is $1,000, whether you are considering eyelid rejuvenation or a full facial refresh. The investment for a Deep Plane Facelift and Deep Structural Necklift starts at $100,000, plus surgical facility and anesthesia fees.
Expect limited facial movements for several weeks
While most patients will be able to smile and make normal facial expressions in 1-2 weeks after surgery, some may take more like 3-5 weeks.
A facelift is usually performed under general anesthesia so patients don't feel any pain during the procedure. However, as the anesthestic wears off, they will feel some post-surgical discomfort. Most of the time, facelift pain is mild to moderate and can be easily managed.
Like other types of facelift procedures, incisions are made along the hairline and ears. However, the deep-plane facelift provides a more dramatic effect because the surgeon can address the signs of aging around the jowls, eyes, nose, and cheeks—not just the cheeks and eyes.
The SMAS facelift is targeted towards the correction of the internal structure of the facial skin, thus yielding more natural-looking results as compared to the conventional facelift. The results last longer (as long as ten years or more) than those of the traditional facelift.
For patients over 60, our plastic surgeons may prefer to recommend a SMAS Facelift or mid to lower facelift Mid-Facelift. Fat transfer (see Fat Grafting) is performed if the face has lost volume in the cheek area. It can create a more youthful look.