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What is a deep plane facelift?

A deep plane facelift is a surgical procedure that is performed to improve the appearance of the face by lifting beneath the muscle layer. By doing this, the skin remains attached to the muscle and as such, loses any appearance of tightness that is commonly found in other methods of facelift. It is also used to lift the cheeks and release the tethering points on the face so that no addition of fat or fillers are required to achieve the final results.

The term “deep plane” describes the layer that exists between the outer muscles and skin, and the deeper muscles that are responsible for displaying expressions on the face. The deep plane facelift is designed to release and move the muscle and skin at the same time, repositioning the deeper facial muscles below and providing a lifted appearance to your face and upper neck.

The results seen from a deep plane facelift are often much more rejuvenating and longer lasting (by around 10 years on average) than seen in other facelift techniques. This is down the way in which it effects the actual foundation within the face, rather than just offering a superficial surgery that offers shorter lasting changes and comes with a necessity to be performed again to maintain the appearance. It’s also fairly common that the results of other facelifts are considered tighter and more unnatural as the stretching is purely at skin level rather than in the deeper muscle and tissue layers.

What is a deep plane facelift?

A deep plane facelift is a surgical procedure that is performed to improve the appearance of the face by lifting beneath the muscle layer. By doing this, the skin remains attached to the muscle and as such, loses any appearance of tightness that is commonly found in other methods of facelift. It is also used to lift the cheeks and release the tethering points on the face so that no addition of fat or fillers are required to achieve the final results.

The term “deep plane” describes the layer that exists between the outer muscles and skin, and the deeper muscles that are responsible for displaying expressions on the face. The deep plane facelift is designed to release and move the muscle and skin at the same time, repositioning the deeper facial muscles below and providing a lifted appearance to your face and upper neck.

The results seen from a deep plane facelift are often much more rejuvenating and longer lasting (by around 10 years on average) than seen in other facelift techniques. This is down the way in which it effects the actual foundation within the face, rather than just offering a superficial surgery that offers shorter lasting changes and comes with a necessity to be performed again to maintain the appearance. It’s also fairly common that the results of other facelifts are considered tighter and more unnatural as the stretching is purely at skin level rather than in the deeper muscle and tissue layers.

What should you expect with a deep plane facelift?

A deep plane facelift is a procedure that is designed to lift the skin and underlying muscles to improve the appearance of the face and upper neck that relies on having some small incisions made below the ears. It’s incredibly important to read up on the risks and find the answers to your questions (although our consultants will answer any you have during your initial consultation). We’ve compiled a few of the most commonly asked questions here;

The most common candidates tend to be aged somewhere between 40 to 60 and have already experienced ageing to the skin on their face.
The incisions start in the hairline at the temples and continue down around the ears.
Because there is little trauma to the skin during a deep plane facelift, the recovery from the surgery is considered to be relatively painless. During surgery, anaesthetic is used to mitigate any pain and pain relief can be provided or used post surgery if there is any pain.
Generally, the swelling around the treated area will get worse before it gets better but it should dissipate after a period of around 2 weeks.
A number of patient complain about a feeling of fullness or pain in or around the ears for the first few days post-surgery, this is normal and is in relation to where the incisions were made during the surgical procedure. The pain is caused by swelling and should fade quickly.
The recovery period is typically around 2 weeks. After this period, the swelling should have faded and any other after surgery effects should have resolved themselves. To improve the results and recovery, it’s advised to rest with an elevated head wherever possible.
The deep plane facelift is one of the most invasive facelift procedures available, but it provides the longest lasting results. The incisions are made along the hairline before various internal structures are repositioned and reattached.

What should you expect with a deep plane facelift?

A deep plane facelift is a procedure that is designed to lift the skin and underlying muscles to improve the appearance of the face and upper neck that relies on having some small incisions made below the ears. It’s incredibly important to read up on the risks and find the answers to your questions (although our consultants will answer any you have during your initial consultation). We’ve compiled a few of the most commonly asked questions here;

The most common candidates tend to be aged somewhere between 40 to 60 and have already experienced ageing to the skin on their face.
The incisions start in the hairline at the temples and continue down around the ears.
Because there is little trauma to the skin during a deep plane facelift, the recovery from the surgery is considered to be relatively painless. During surgery, anaesthetic is used to mitigate any pain and pain relief can be provided or used post surgery if there is any pain.
Generally, the swelling around the treated area will get worse before it gets better but it should dissipate after a period of around 2 weeks.
A number of patient complain about a feeling of fullness or pain in or around the ears for the first few days post-surgery, this is normal and is in relation to where the incisions were made during the surgical procedure. The pain is caused by swelling and should fade quickly.
The recovery period is typically around 2 weeks. After this period, the swelling should have faded and any other after surgery effects should have resolved themselves. To improve the results and recovery, it’s advised to rest with an elevated head wherever possible.
The deep plane facelift is one of the most invasive facelift procedures available, but it provides the longest lasting results. The incisions are made along the hairline before various internal structures are repositioned and reattached.

1 – 2 hours in surgery

1 – 2 days in hospital

1 day before driving

4-6 weeks before any strenuous exercise

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The minimum age for any consultation or surgical procedure is 18. Certain things, such as becoming pregnant before the surgery, will stop you from being able to proceed forwards from the consultation phase. This will be discussed during your initial consultation.

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