A facelift approach that lifts the SMAS/platysma layer and overlying soft tissues together, allowing the surgeon to reposition the midface/cheeks, jowls, and jawline with less skin tension for a natural look.

Healthy adults with midface descent, jowls, and jawline laxity who want comprehensive improvement beyond skin-only tightening. Your surgeon will assess skin quality, neck bands, and whether to combine a neck lift or fat grafting.

Compared to many SMAS techniques, deep plane dissection releases key retaining ligaments and mobilizes deeper tissues, which can enhance midface elevation and nasolabial fold softening. Technique selection is individualized.

While aging continues, facelift results commonly last ~7–10 years with good skincare, sun protection, and weight stability.

Hematoma, infection, scar issues, numbness, asymmetry, and temporary facial nerve weakness can occur. Meta-analyses report ~1% transient facial nerve injury overall across facelift techniques; literature is mixed on whether deep plane changes that risk—some studies suggest similar or even lower rates vs. other SMAS methods, while others caution that deeper/extended work demands expertise. Choose a board-certified surgeon who performs this operation routinely.

Fees vary with city, surgeon, and scope (stand-alone vs. face+neck, fat grafting, etc.). However, $20,000 is a rough estimate.

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For the right candidate, it can lift the midface and define the jawline with natural, low-tension skin closure. Evidence comparing deep plane to SMAS is evolving; technique choice should match your anatomy, goals, and the surgeon’s expertise.