Dr. Maloney is a Harvard-educated plastic surgeon in Tucson, AZ who has pioneered The Maloney Deep Plane Facelift. This innovative facelift process uses a triple facelift technique that addresses the upper, middle, and lower third of the face to offer more aggressive results and better movement of all facial zones. Undergoing a deep plane facelift with Dr. Maloney can significantly rejuvenate your appearance and make your face, jaw, and neckline more youthful. Keep reading to get answers to frequently asked questions about deep plane facelifts and then call us to schedule a consultation.ย
What is a Deep Plane Facelift?ย
A deep plane facelift is a plastic surgery procedure that uses a more aggressive approach to readjust the structures of the face. During this surgery, Dr. Maloney will lift the connective tissues in your face and separate them from the ligaments before repositioning them to tighten your skin. He may also remove excess skin. The result is a face, jawline, and neck that are younger looking and tightened while still looking natural.ย
How is a Deep Plane Facelift Different from a Traditional Facelift?
While a traditional facelift focuses on the neck and jawline, or the lower third of the face, a deep plane facelift offers more dramatic results and can address signs of aging around your eyes, nose, cheeks, jowls, and neck.ย
Am I a Good Candidate for a Deep Plane Facelift?ย
You might be a good candidate for a deep plane facelift if you are concerned with signs of aging around your forehead and brow, jowls along your jawline, facial atrophy, tear troughs, loose skin, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, or dropping skin. The ideal candidate is healthy, has realistic expectations about the procedure, does not use recreational drugs or abuse alcohol, is a non-smoker, and is between 40 and 70 years old.ย ย
Are the Results of a Deep Plane Facelift Permanent?ย
The results of a deep plane facelift are long-term, but no facelift is permanent. Your lifestyle, diet, weight, and other factors can contribute to how your skin and face age. Eventually you will experience wrinkles and sagging skin again; however, the results of most deep plane facelifts last 10-15 years.ย
What is the Recovery Time for a Deep Plane Facelift?ย
You may have bruising, swelling, tenderness, and discomfort for a few days to a week after your facelift. After a week or two, your face will begin to look healed, and you will feel better. Most people are ready to go back to work after two or three weeks and can also resume light exercise. The complete healing process may take up to six months, and you might not see the full results of your plastic surgery for about a year.ย
If youโre interested in finding out if youโre a good candidate for a deep plane facelift in Tucson, AZ, call us today at (520) 298-2330 or schedule an appointment online. Dr. Maloney will conduct an in-depth consultation, evaluate your face, discuss your concerns and goals, and answer any questions you have about undergoing a facelift or other plastic surgery procedure.