Deep Plane Facelift: Insights and Considerations

As we age, or with fluctuations in weight, it’s common to experience changes in facial appearance, such as loose skin, the development of jowls, and the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. For those interested in addressing these skin ageing-related concerns, the Deep Plane Facelift is one of several techniques available.

If you’re considering a deep plane facelift, it’s essential to understand the potential benefits, limitations, risks, and factors to keep in mind. In this blog, we provide general information about this technique. We recommend consulting with a qualified healthcare professional to discuss personalised advice and treatment options tailored to your unique circumstances.

What is a Deep Plane Facelift?

This advanced facelift technique was developed by Dr Andrew Jacono. The ‘deep plane’ term is used to describe the anatomic plane between the muscle and fascia and the deep player of muscles responsible for facial expression. 

A Deep Plane Facelift focuses on releasing and moving the muscles and fat layers instead of skin pull and removal. It lifts the muscles and repositions the nasolabial folds, jowls, and cheek.

Potential Benefits and Considerations

Potential Benefits:

• Minimising the likelihood of an “overdone” look. A deep plane facelift leaves the skin attached to the muscle layers by lifting only under the muscle layer, avoiding the tight or ‘pulled’ look. 
• Targeted Lifting in Key Areas. This includes the cheeks, lower face and jawline.
• Managing the Appearance of Nasolabial Folds. Deep Plane Facelifts may help contribute to a manage appearance of marionette lines and nasolabial folds.

Considerations:

• Potential risks. As with other cosmetic procedures, a deep plane facelift has potential general surgical risks. Consulting with a qualified, experienced surgeon can provide guidance about the procedure.
• Qualified surgeons for a deep plane facelift. This technique requires advanced expertise. Choosing a well-trained specialist familiar with the deep plane approach is recommended.

If you want to know more about this facelift procedure, reach out to Artiste Plastic Surgery. Our Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Jack Zoumaras has trained under international leaders in cosmetic surgery and provides the deep plane facelift among other face surgery options.

A GP referral and BDD screening are required prior to any procedure. For personalised advice and discuss the most suitable options for your individual needs, book an appointment 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.