What Is a Deep Plane Facelift? (and Is It Right for You?)

Facelifts have been a standard treatment for addressing common signs of aging for decades, but the technologies and techniques used to complete facelifts have evolved dramatically through the years. Dr. Maloney’s Deep Plane Facelift represents the latest advancements in facelift surgery. It addresses deeper facial structures to completely revitalize the upper, middle, and lower thirds of the face with the most natural looking results possible.  

What is a deep plane facelift?

Traditional facelifts focus primarily on lifting and tightening the skin around the neck and jawline. A deep plane facelift goes deeper by releasing the facial retaining ligament in the middle and lower thirds of the face, allowing for more movement of deeper facial structures, which yields more natural looking, longer lasting results. Dr. Maloney’s Deep Plane Facelift goes even further by adding a superficial skin lift in the upper face to address the brow and forehead areas, along with tightening the platysma bands to sculpt the neck and jawline. Therefore, Dr. Maloney’s Deep Plane Facelift is a comprehensive facial rejuvenation procedure that can address more stubborn signs of aging and yield results that last for many years to come. 

This Deep Plane Facelift also represents innovation in surgical anesthesia techniques. It is an in-office procedure performed under local anesthesia to eliminate the common risks associated with general anesthesia and reduce overall recovery time. 

Is a deep plane facelift right for you?

A Deep Plane Facelift is not appropriate for all patients. Patients who may be good candidates will typically have widespread signs of aging in the face, including jowls along the jawline, hollowing under the eyes, loose skin in the whole face, deep nasolabial folds and marionette lines, deflated skin in the middle of the face, and aging brow and temporal areas. If you are interested in any type of facial rejuvenation procedures, schedule an appointment with Dr. Maloney at Maloney Plastic Surgery. Our priority is pairing patients with the right procedures for their unique aesthetic goals and lifestyles. We will never recommend a surgery that is not right for your needs, and we will provide comprehensive patient education so that you know exactly what to expect from your procedure. 

Why should you choose Dr. Maloney for your deep plane facelift? 

Maloney Plastic Surgery offers a higher level of care with our Deep Plane Facelift that addresses a wider range of aesthetic concerns in a single surgery. Additionally, Dr. Maloney is a leading Tucson plastic surgeon with Harvard training, certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and membership in the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Maloney performs a high volume of deep plane facelifts every year, and that experience is paramount to successful patient outcomes. The deep plane facelift does have a higher risk for nerve damage and swelling, so working with an experienced surgeon is a must for ensuring your safety and success with this treatment. 

Schedule your surgical consultation at Maloney Plastic Surgery today to learn if a Deep Plane Facelift is right for you.