The reality is that one technique is not better than the other, and very little data supports this. However, data indicates that both deep plane and SMAS facelifts can provide excellent outcomes for patients.
The deep plane facelift is generally considered the most comprehensive and long lasting type of facelift. This facelift involves the layer of muscles under your facial skin. These muscles are responsible for much of the drooping or sagging you may experience in your face as you age.
A deep plane facelift procedure typically takes approximately 3-4 hours. The sutures are removed in stages over the next two weeks and the patients return to normal activities after a total of 3 weeks. The deep plane procedure probably has a higher risk of injury to the facial nerve than other procedures.
Natural-looking results.
Because deep-plane facelifts target both the skin and the deeper layers of facial tissue, they create results that look very natural. This is in contrast to other types of facelifts, which can sometimes leave patients with a “Windblown” or “Pulled Back” appearance.
Deep Plane Facelift
This supports the skin and underlying structures, resulting in a more natural-looking and longer-lasting result. Additionally, this type of facelift is often less invasive than other types, contributing to its longevity-enhancing effects. Deep plane facelifts typically last for ten years or more.
Patients as mature as 65 to 70 years old have benefitted from this particular facelift technique, and patients as young as 40 have as well. Even people as young as 35 years old are able to enjoy a deep plane facelift if they show premature signs of aging.
We specialize in a type of deep plane facelift that can rejuvenate your appearance in a natural-looking way. This lift may make you look ten to fifteen years younger. Further, if you receive this lift in your mid-to-late forties or early fifties, your results may last for a significant period of time.
The most dramatic yet natural-looking results occur with a full SMAS facelift with the incisions on either side of the face beginning at the temple and extending down and around the ear to the lower scalp. These incisions are well hidden within the hairline.
If you want to undergo a deep plane facelift surgery in Sydney, expect to pay $12,000 to $25,000 for the surgery. A mini facelift can cost less. Check out the prices and fees page for more information.
A deep plane facelift is a standard procedure for men and women who want to reduce aging signs. Many patients seek to have Deep Plane Facelift abroad because the treatment is more accessible and affordable. The procedure can cost 40% - 60% less in countries known for medical tourism like Turkey, Hungary, and Poland.
The deep plane lift can be extended into the neck, creating long-lasting and natural improvements to the jawline and neck contours. Since the skin has minimal tension after a deep plane facelift, there is very low risk of a tight or overdone appearance after the procedure.
Six months after a deep plane facelift is when most patients see the complete results of their surgery. You can expect an incredible transformation that restores a youthful, refreshed appearance. These results will last for 10-15 years and are best maintained by avoiding sun exposure and wearing sunscreen daily.
Deep Plane Facelift
It is also considered more invasive with a longer recovery time because it is performed under general anesthesia. The technique lifts saggy muscles rather than just tightening the skin avoiding the “facelift” look. The deep plane facelift helps you look and feel younger for many years.
Natural-Looking Results
The Y Lift uses a special injection technique that results in a more natural-looking lift. This is because the filler material is placed deep into the skin, on top of the bone, to replicate the structure that the bone itself produces naturally.
Overall, a deep plane facelift is a more comprehensive surgery. While a traditional facelift treats the surface of your skin, a deep plane facelift treats unwanted signs of aging at a deeper level by repositioning ligaments and tissues. This technique provides a more natural look post-op than a traditional facelift.
By working with deeper layers of the face, the surgeon can create results that look more natural. The changes made are less likely to be noticeable, as they will follow the existing contours of your face. Repositioning the SMAS platysma results in a more youthful appearance that can last for over a decade.
How painful is a deep plane facelift? Most of my patients who have had a deep plane facelift have pain the night of surgery and a little bit of pain the next day. However, after about two days, a vast majority of my patients are off of their narcotic pain medicine.
A: Yes, definitely. The deep plane technique is ideal for revision surgeries, because in all likelihood the previous facelift would have been performed with a different technique.
Research by Medical Accident Group found that 65% of people they polled regretted their surgery, though 28% were very happy with its results. According to the poll, 83% of people who had had plastic surgery wouldn't consider having any form of cosmetic procedure again.
The concept of beauty and ageing is subjective and individual, so it can be difficult to say exactly how much younger you will look after a facelift, but most patients report they look and feel a decade or so younger than pre-surgery.
How much younger does a facelift make me look? According to a study in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (the American Society of Plastic Surgeons). Patients who have undergone a facelift rate themselves as looking at an average of 12 years younger after facelift surgery.
Drooping skin, creases, and wrinkles are the most common complaints. The benefits of a facelift last an average of 8 to 10 years. After that, some men and women begin to see signs of aging. Drooping skin, creases, and wrinkles are the most common complaints.
Again, it's best to start on the early side. Generally, we have patients that are in their late 40s or early 50s seeking a facelift. Many range between 40-60 years old.
Although most people tend to associated facelift surgery with people in their 50s or 60s, one of the main advantages of having a facelift while you're younger is that the results can be much more subtle.