Deep Plane Facelift
Comprehensive Facial Rejuvenation Targeting Deeper Structures for Youthful Contours
The Deep Plane Facelift is the gold standard in facial rejuvenation, designed for patients seeking a natural, lasting restoration of facial volume and tone. Unlike traditional facelifts that only tighten superficial skin, the deep plane technique elevates the underlying SMAS and facial ligaments to correct sagging and volume loss comprehensively.
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What Is a Deep Plane Face Lift?
The deep plane facelift involves:
- Releasing attachments beneath the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS)
- Elevating and repositioning the midface, jawline, and neck tissues as one unit
- Redraping the skin with minimal tension
- Optional fat grafting or adjunctive procedures for enhanced volume restoration
This results in a youthful, natural look with restored cheek prominence, jawline sharpness, and reduced jowls.
Ideal Candidates
- Adults 40+ with moderate to severe facial sagging
- Patients desiring long-lasting, natural facial rejuvenation
- Those in good health without contraindications to surgery
Procedure Details
- Anaesthesia: General anaesthesia or sedation
- Incisions: Around ears and possibly hairline to minimize visible scarring
- Dissection: Deep release of the SMAS and ligaments
- Repositioning of facial tissues for balanced rejuvenation
- Skin redraping and closure with precision
Surgery time is generally 3 to 5 hours depending on extent.
Recovery
- Swelling and bruising peak within the first 3–5 days, then gradually improve
- Sutures removed after 7–10 days
- Most return to work and social life after 2–3 weeks
- Final results apparent after 3–4 months as swelling fully resolves
Risks
Potential risks include bleeding, infection, nerve injury, or asymmetry. These are minimized through Ocean Clinic’s rigorous surgical standards and post-op care.
Why Ocean Clinic Marbella?
Our surgeons are among Europe’s leading experts in deep plane facelift techniques, providing highly personalised care with attention to aesthetics and safety. The deep plane facelift at Ocean Clinic delivers balanced, harmonious rejuvenation tailored to your facial structure.
Book a Consultation
Explore if the deep plane facelift is the right approach to restore your youthful facial contours with lasting, natural results. Contact Ocean Clinic Marbella today.