Gravity weighs down your face over time, trading youthful fat and elastic skin for flat cheeks and drooping jowls, but you can reverse these signs of aging with a deep plane facelift. You may feel ready to perk up your face right away, but wonder, “What age is best for deep plane facelift?” Below, we’ll explain exactly what a deep place facelift does for you, how the procedure differs between decades, and whether you may be a good candidate.
What Is a Deep Plane Facelift?
A deep plane facelift repositions not only skin, but underlying tissue like muscle and fat. During a deep plane facelift procedure, also called an SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) facelift, a surgeon raises fat and muscle tissue, reattaching the latter to keep it in place.
After these important underlying structures are secured, the skin is then gently repositioned to smooth out wrinkles. Because a deep plane facelift addresses all aging tissue layers in your face, the results look beautifully natural, and leave you looking well-rested and youthful.
How Does a Deep Plane Facelift Differ from Other Facelift Techniques?
Unlike other facelift techniques, a deep plane face lift corrects not just the skin, but the fat and muscle underneath. A mid-facelift (cheek lift), a more subtle facelift option, involves smaller incisions for those who want to diminish wrinkles and sagging skin around the eyes and mouth.
Other, less involved facelift options include the lower facelift and mini facelift. A lower facelift can improve sagging jowls, smile lines, or deep folds from the nose to the mouth’s corners, and a mini facelift works great for younger patients with elastic skin.
A deep plane facelift is more involved than other techniques, but it may also offer the most substantial transformation.
What Signs of Aging Indicate You Might Need a Deep Plane Facelift?
Certain signs of aging can benefit from a deep plane facelift. The following signs may suggest you could get great results from this facelift type:
- Midface sagging: Deflated, sagging cheeks, with deep nasolabial folds (the crease from your nose to your mouth’s corners)
- Noticeable jowls: Sagging skin and fat along the jawline
- Deep smile lines (nasolabial folds): Drooping cheek fat, which deepens these creases
- Sagging neck skin: Creating vertical bands in the neck
- Hollow-looking face: From shifting facial fat pads
Is There an Ideal Age Range for a Deep Plane Facelift?
Everyone ages at different rates, so no one age range is ideal for a deep plane facelift. The younger you are, the more elasticity your skin has, so someone in their 40s may notice longer-lasting results than someone in their 70s.
But, we have performed deep plane facelifts on patients in their 80s who have loved their outcome! The best way to know if a deep plane facelift is right for you is to come in for a one-on-one consultation and discuss your options.
Deep Plane Facelift in Your 40s, 50s, and 60s: What to Expect
While a deep plane facelift can benefit a wide range of ages, you can expect some differences after surgery in your 40s, 50s, and 60s. In your 40s, for example, a deep plane facelift can lift underlying tissue before sagging gets severe. Your recovery may be faster than older patients’ because of your more elastic skin.
If you get this procedure in your 50s, your results may be more noticeable than someone in their 40s, while still looking very natural. In your 60s, a deep plane facelift provides a dramatic improvement to your look by lifting jowls and smoothing wrinkles, but recovery may take longer than it would have in your 40s.
Are You Too Young or Too Old for a Deep Plane Facelift?
A deep plane facelift has no strict age limit, and the best timing depends on your skin elasticity and facial aging signs. Patients in their 30s and early 40s may not need this procedure yet, especially if their face hasn’t sagged much.
On the other end of the spectrum, older patients may need to consider other health conditions that could raise their risk of surgery compliations and slower healing ability. The best way to know if you’re the right age for a deep plane facelift is to schedule a consultation at our office for individualized recommendations.
How Long Do Deep Plane Facelift Results Last?
Deep plane facelift results last for many years. The procedure does not halt aging, and you may notice further sagging through the years. But you’ll always appear more youthful than you would have without the procedure. To slow further aging and prolong results, keep a healthy weight, protect your skin from sunlight, follow a balanced diet, get regular exercise, don’t smoke, and take good care of your skin.
How to Know If You’re a Good Candidate for a Deep Plane Facelift
You may be a good candidate for a deep plane facelift if you:
- Want to decrease signs of aging in your face
- Have good overall health
- Want long-lasting, natural-looking results
- Don’t smoke (or can quit)
- Have realistic expectations
At our Beverly Hills office, we can help you decide if you could benefit from a deep plane facelift. Dr. Daniel Golshani, MD, FACS, a double-board-certified plastic surgeon with deep expertise and extensive experience in cosmetic facial surgery, is recognized internationally for his surgical techniques and beautiful results. In fact, patients come to see Dr. Golshani from all over the country and the world — from NYC, Washington DC, London, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and Moscow!
During your consultation, you will meet with a patient coordinator and Dr. Golshani, who will speak with you about your goals, examine your face, answer questions, and create an customized treatment plan with you.
If you’re ready to take your first step toward a facial transformation, call (310) 274-3481 or contact us online to schedule your consultation today!
