Deep Plane Facelift
A deep plane facelift incorporates the most advanced current techniques in facial rejuvenation surgery. As the name states, the deeper tissues which fall or descend during surgery are gently elevated and resuspended. This creates a minimally invasive approach with very little downtime in the healing process. This approach greatly rejuvenates the jawline and even extends into the midface.
How is this different from standard facelift techniques?
Many surgeons over the last 20 to 30 years employ a SMAS technique of elevation of the tissues just in front of the ear. So when we consider this, we are elevating the tissues in front of the ear to lift the tissue all the way down at the jawline. Also, what we have found through cadaver studies and close patient examination is that the tissue in front of the ears doesn’t really fall at all; it’s more of the tissue in front of the lateral part of the eye down to the jawbone.
The Deep Plane technique has undergone multiple evolutions to get to where we are today. By elevating the deep plane, we are able to free up the tissue significantly more than in a lateral SMAS technique. The deep plane is greatly liberated from its attachments to the skin and the deeper tissues, which creates more mobile, longer-lasting, and natural rejuvenation as well as provides the most optimal facial rejuvenation results. It is Dr. Robb’s opinion that this approach should be favored by facial specialists.
Watch the Deep Plane Facelift Change this Patient’s Life
By performing a deep plane lift, the tension is placed on the deeper tissues and not the skin closure. When done properly, the skin closure heals better because of the lack of tension on the ear.
This procedure is often performed under sedation and results in little downtime when compared to larger rejuvenation surgeries.
Recovery is generally 5 to 10 days depending on the patient.
You may be a candidate for a deep plane facelift if you are healthy and desire a sharper jawline or wish to improve the neck tissue, laxity, vertical banding, or turkey neck, as well as the jowls and excess skin that hangs off the jaw bone. Each patient receives a customized approach to this surgery based on their concerns, desires, and allowable downtime.
Actual Patient of Philip K. Robb Jr., MD
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