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By Abdulaziz Ali - Medically reviewed by Prof. Zeynep Sevim, on Nov 03, 2023

How Is The Procedure Performed? 

A practitioner will perform the deep plane facelift in the operating room. Before the procedure, the doctor will place you under deep sedation with local anesthesia or general anesthesia. The doctor removes excess skin and closes the deep plane facelift incisions. The medical practitioner will wrap your face using a soft cotton dressing to provide pressure and minimize bruising and swelling. 

Deep Plane Facelift Recovery Time 

Deep plane facelift recovery may take 2-3 three weeks after the procedure. Most candidates report they fully recovered after 14 days following the procedure. However, it's worth noting that recovery time varies based on different factors. For instance, patients with other underlying issues may take longer to recover fully from the procedure. 

After the procedure, the medical practitioner will guide you on what to do to ensure faster healing and recovery. Make sure you follow the advice given by the doctor for a faster and normal recovery. 

Deep Plane Facelift Complications and Side Effects  

As with any facelift procedure, there are risks involved in a deep plane facelift. Thus, it helps if you are aware of the potential risks and associated complications. 

Specific risks/complications that could occur during or after a deep-plane facelift include: 

  • Pain around the facial areas
  • Bruised and swelling 
  • Numbness around the facial area
  • Injury to facial nerves resulting in loss of sensation 
  • Facial asymmetry or irregular appearance on the face
  • Dissatisfaction with the results 
  • Hair loss around the incision sites 
  • Depression or other emotional changes after the facelift surgery

Before the procedure, make sure you talk to the medical practitioner about what to expect following the deep plane facelift. 

Deep Plane Facelift Success Rate

The deep plane facelift involves deep manipulation of the tissue. Therefore, the success rate is higher than other facelift procedures available today. However, to ensure a higher success rate, the patient must follow the advice of the practitioner before and after the procedure. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

What is the Difference Between a Facelift and a Deep Plane Facelift? 

A facelift is a general term describing procedures to attain a smooth and youthful facial appearance. The Deep plane facelift is one of the minimally invasive procedures done by qualified practitioners to aid facelift. 

How Painful is a Deep Plane Facelift? 

The deep plane facelift is far less painful and requires much less time for healing. However, the patients may report tightness, tingling, and bruising around the face following the facelift procedure. 

Is Deep Plane Better Than SMAS?

SMAS lift raises the skin and the SMAS layers separately rather than together. Therefore, the SMAS allows better control and customization in restoring individual facial shapes than Deep Plane Facelift. 

Is deep plane facelift cost abroad affordable?

In general, yes the procedure will be more affordable abroad and cost less in popular medical tourism locations like Turkey. But there are some factors that affect the deep plane facelift cost like the location of the clinics, the surgeon's experience, and the technique used.