A full deep plane facelift takes about 4 hours and must be performed in a surgery center. First, well-concealed incisions are made behind the ears and along the hairline. Once we have freed the deeper tissues, we place strong sutures between the loose tissue in the lower cheek and the firm tissue around the ear. The tissue is then lifted and suspended in a direction opposite to the pull of gravity, and excess skin is removed around the ears. This procedure is tailored to the patient and may include liposuction in the neck, earlobe reduction, and tissue grafts to the deep smile lines and/or lips.
What Is A Deep Plane Facelift?
Anand Patel • Jun 23, 2021
Have you been hesitant to get a facelift in fear of it resulting in a tight, over-pulled, wind-tunnel look? Here at Visage Facial Plastic Surgery, Dr. Anand D. Patel uses an anti-gravity technique called the deep plane lift to give facelift patients the longest-lasting, most natural facelift results possible.
How does the deep plane facelift differ from a traditional facelift?
Traditional facelifts of the early 1900's were performed by tightening only the skin. Because skin is elastic, relying on skin tension alone did not provide lasting results and gave an unnatural appearance. The shortcomings of the traditional facelift led to the development of the traditional SMAS facelift. SMAS stands for superficial musculoaponeurotic system, which describes the underlying tissues of the face. The traditional SMAS facelift method raises and tightens the SMAS and skin separately. This technique is still widely used by plastic surgeons today.
The deep plane lift was developed to give a more natural result than the traditional SMAS facelift could provide. The deep plane lift is performed by elevating all of the sagging skin, muscle and fat tissue of the midface, lower face and neck together as one unit. This restores a youthful appearance while preventing an artificial, over-pulled look.
What are the benefits of the deep plane lift?
By releasing deeper layers of tissue and directly suspending them to a higher position, tension on the skin is minimized, which is what makes incisional scars spread apart and become more visible. Putting tension on the deep layers instead allows skin incisions to heal better. The deep plane lift also offers a longer-lasting rejuvenation with rapid recovery as short as a couple of weeks.
How is the deep plane lift performed?
Facelift Patient Reviews
"[Dr. Patel was] very honest with what he thought would work for me and suggested other options. I went with his options and love the results. He and his staff have great bedside manner and give you the time that you need. No rushing which is rare nowadays. I travel a far distance to go there and it's worth every mile."
"Dr. Patel was an easy choice for my procedure. I had gotten a quote from another Dr. several years earlier and she terrified me not only with the price, but with her description of exactly what she felt was needed to resolve my concern. Dr. Patel and his staff ONLY work on faces, and they know what they are doing. They immediately put me at ease by describing a much simpler procedure that delivered exactly the results I had hoped for without the slightest give away that I had work done. His bedside manner is awesome, and everyone in his office is a joy to talk to. I would recommend Dr. Patel to anyone wanting to improve their appearance and self-confidence."
"I wanted to tighten my jawline and neck because I was extremely unhappy with how old I was looking. I went to a plastic surgeon in the Minneapolis area and he told me I needed a full face lift, brow lift, chin implant, botox, fillers - the whole works. It all added up to $25,000. I didn't think I needed ALL that and left his consultation quite depressed. I decided to get a second opinion and found Dr. Patel. He told me all I needed was a mini face lift and that he results would be fantastic. I said, "What about the brow lift, fillers and chin implant?" He said I didn't need any of it. He said he wouldn't do any work on my face that wasn't needed and he was very concerned that I look natural. I put all my trust in him and I'm now 10 days post surgery and I couldn't be happier. I look and feel fantastic. I know it will only get better in the next few months. Oh, and it only cost $6,000! Dr. Patel is a true artist. I'm glad I did my research and went to a FACIAL double board certified plastic surgeon. No regrets at all. He is the best. His staff is also wonderful. They will answer all questions and take all the time you need to feel comfortable."
"Dr. Anand D. Patel has unmatched facial plastic and reconstructive surgery skills. I had a SMAS mini face lift in December, 2019. Dr. Patel was thorough in his review and assessment of my face and neck. He did not pressure me into doing more than what I was comfortable with. I knew immediately that Dr. Patel’s solution was the best one for me. It was less invasive than the full-face lift and had less down time. I completely understood what kind of results I would get. I felt confident in doing the procedure and had no hesitation that I had picked the best facial plastic surgeon available. I had complete confidence in Dr. Patel. The procedure went well, I experienced little to no pain. My biggest problem was managing my anxiety. I never had surgery before. Dr. Patel and his staff were great about getting back to me and putting me at ease. My results exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Dr Patel. He is kind, caring, concerned, honest, and down to earth. His nurse Kathy is wonderful and Katlyn his office assistance is lovely."
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