Understanding the Safety of a Deep Plane Facelift

The deep plane facelift surgery is one option for individuals seeking a cosmetic surgery to target skin ageing-related concerns. It involves lifting the muscle and skin layers together, aiming to manage the appearance of excess skin and wrinkles..

If you’re considering this approach, it’s essential to understand both the technique and any associated considerations. Consulting with a qualified practitioner is key to determining if this option aligns with your goals and individual circumstances.

For tailored advice and to discuss any questions, we recommend booking a consultation with a licensed professional.

Is a Deep Plane facelift safe?

Individual safety can depend on several personal factors, such as your overall health, skin condition, lifestyle, and more. As with any surgical procedure, there are potential risks and considerations with a deep plane facelift. Choosing a highly trained and experienced practitioner is essential to help guide you through the procedure.

Consulting with a qualified professional can help assess your unique situation and determine if this approach aligns with your needs and personal health factors.

Here are some of the potential risks involved in the procedure:

Bruising and prolonged swelling

Temporary bruising and swelling can occur as part of the healing process, varying in duration between individuals.It’s better to consult your surgeon if they significantly last beyond 2 weeks.

Facial asymmetry

During the recovery, patients could experience mild facial asymmetry. This usually resolves on its own without any intervention. However, consult your surgeon, if you experience continuing asymmetry. 

Skin loss and hair loss around the incision sites

Skin loss can be a rare condition following the surgery. It can be treated with medications or procedures, depending on severity. Patients can also experience temporary or permanent hair loss in the incision sites, which a transplant of hair follicles can address.

As you would discuss the benefits of deep plane surgery, it is also essential to discuss the possible risks that apply to you. At Artiste Plastic Surgery, our Specialist Plastic Surgeon, Dr Jack Zoumaras, will discuss all the potential surgical risks, and how it can be managed..

For any enquiries about Deep Plane Facelift, or the Facelift procedure in general, please do not hesitate to schedule a consultation with us today.

Disclaimer: At Artiste Plastic Surgery, our Plastic Surgeons led by Dr Jack Zoumaras have been trained to the highest possible degree. All surgery has risks and it is always advised to get a second opinion. Risks are very real and we cannot guarantee any result. Results are illustrated as a guide only. All risks are managed and any need for revision surgery or complications (1-5%) can be managed by our specialist plastic surgeons.

Any statements on how you will feel is based on Level V Evidence:

Level V:  How you will feel after plastic surgery varies between individuals, depending on psychological and physical factors. Our internal research is based on how patients in our practice feel after surgery.

The blogs are not a substitute for a medical consultation and do not form as part of the doctor to patient relationship.