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What’s the Difference Between a Deep Plane Facelift and a Traditional Facelift?

by Dr Riccardo Frati

A facelift, also known as a rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure aimed at reducing visible signs of ageing in the face and neck. This procedure has many different variations, including the deep plane facelift, a type of lift designed to target deeper tissue, further rejuvenating the face and restoring a more . When different types of procedures, many may be left wondering what distinguishes a facelift from a facelift. At , we understand the value of precise and cosmetic care.

Our premier surgeon, , helps each decide the most facelift procedure to help them long-lasting results. Dr Frati is an internationally cosmetic surgeon to helping patients their inner beauty. Dr Frati has trained under the top master surgeons around the world and has been as a guest speaker across multiple national and conferences in cities including London, Rio de Janeiro, New York City, and more.

To learn more about a deep plane or traditional facelift is best for you, please a by calling our London office , our Manchester office at , or .

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About Traditional Facelifts vs. Deep Plane Facelifts

A is a procedure that is designed to help signs of ageing that can affect various parts of the face. As individuals age, their skin slowly loses its elasticity, causing parts of the face to sag and droop, such as the jaw, cheeks, jowls, and even the neck. In addition, external factors such as sun damage or exposure, genetics, and lifestyle can also impact the laxity of one’s skin. These effects can cause patients to be as older than their actual age and their and confidence.

The is a of facelift designed to help address the middle and lower parts of the face, in addition to deeper layers of the skin. The facelift only adjusts the top layer of skin and the musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS), or the layer of tissue the muscle to the facial and neck skin. To a deeper level of rejuvenation, the deep plane will not only adjust those layers but also the deeper layers of muscle and tissue, as well as facial ligaments, a more level of revitalisation.

Benefits of Both Traditional and Deep Plane Facelifts

There are many benefits to either a traditional or deep plane facelift, with both sharing many of these effects while still their own unique .

Both of the facelift can help enhance each patient’s facial aesthetics, tightening the skin and enhancing their natural . experiencing deep wrinkles and folds can help reduce any visible signs of ageing while also the of the jawline and jowls. Both variations of the facelift can also be easily combined with and by other procedures to achieve a deeper level of facial rejuvenation.

Patients interested in a less treatment, shorter time, and shorter duration may benefit more from a traditional facelift alongside those with milder or less signs of ageing. However, a deep plane facelift may offer more comprehensive results as this also repositions deeper, underlying facial tissue. The results of a deep plane can also be seen for a longer period of time, several years longer on average compared to its counterpart.

Ideal Candidates

While both the and deep plane address signs of ageing, candidacy for both procedures may vary.

Traditional facelift candidates are those looking to and reduce facial sagging and skin laxity, primarily in the lower face or along the jaw. are ideally interested in significant results without an recovery time or procedure. Those interested in a are also only looking to correct mild to moderate signs of ageing and have good overall skin elasticity.

We that you receive a deep plane if you are currently experiencing deeper folds, significant skin laxity, and more glaring signs of ageing. Those interested in a deep plane facelift are also interested longer-lasting, more comprehensive results and do not mind longer downtime or more extensive recovery.

Personal Consultation

Each candidate interested in a is asked a personal consultation at Harley Plastic Surgery. At the consultation, Dr Frati will meet with each individual to learn more about their areas of concern, ideal goals, and history. A medical examination is then on the treatment area before a for either a deep plane or traditional facelift can be made. After establishing each patient’s plan, Dr Frati will preoperative and postoperative for each patient along with a written quote for the . To learn more about the other procedures that may be combined with a facelift, please read Dr Frati’s

To schedule your personal consultation with Dr Frati, please call our London office at , our office at , or

Is There a Difference in Preparation?

Before each procedure, Dr Frati provides each with a personalised set of . For the most optimal results and recovery, anyone either variation of should ensure they follow all directions given by Dr Frati or another member of our team. While individual instruction may vary slightly depending on each patient’s plan, patients should prepare for both the facelift and deep plane in the same manner.

Time away from work and other social should be pre-arranged so that can focus on resting. In addition, transportation to and from the procedure should also be as patients will be unable to drive themselves home.

Sun damage can negatively impact recovery, making it for patients to avoid ultraviolet light . Please refrain from the use of tanning beds and please make sure that the sun is being used daily when going outside. Medications and with blood-thinning should be avoided, and any medications should be filled before the . If applicable, please cease at least one month before the procedure, as and tobacco can impact recovery.

Differences in Procedure

Before the start of each procedure, each patient’s skin will be cleansed, and Dr Frati’s will place each under either general or IV depending on the of facelift. Dr Frati will make a series of small incisions before adjusting and lifting the facial tissue.

During a facelift, the will adjust the skin and the SMAS layer of facial tissue, while those receiving a deep plane will also have the subcutaneous OnabotulinumtoxinAAbobotulinumtoxinAIncobotulinumtoxinAPrabotulinumtoxinALetibotulinumtoxinARimabotulinumtoxinBHyaluronic Acid FillersCalcium FillersPoly-L-lactic Acid FillersAutologous Fat GraftingForehead Lines Frown Lines TreatmentCrow's Feet TreatmentBunny Lines Brow Smile CorrectionMasseter ReductionJaw SlimmingDimpled Chin Chin SmoothingNefertiti Neck LiftMicro-BotoxMesotoxHyperhidrosis TreatmentChronic ReliefBruxism Dystonia TreatmentNeck Spasm TreatmentBlepharospasm ContouringCheekbone Trough Fold SofteningMarionette Line Nose JobJawline ContouringJawline AugmentationTemple VolumisingHand RejuvenationAcne Scar (hushinjections.com) and deeper skin levels adjusted. After the tissue and achieving the desired effect, Dr Frati will remove excess tissue and close the .

Recovery

Patients will from Dr Frati detailing how to best take care of themselves after their procedure. Recovery requires that take time away from work and other social commitments to focus on their recovery. The full recovery period differs slightly between these two procedures, as the deep plane facelift requires a more extensive recovery but more impactful results.

recovering from either will likely experience some swelling or bruising around the treated area, with these gradually on their own within several weeks. If needed, effects can be managed through the use of prescription or over-the-counter medications. Many patients find that they can return to their jobs after 2-3 weeks of downtime once their swelling has started to diminish, but they should consult Dr Frati regarding any questions or .

Results

The results of a facelift, both traditional and deep plane, are long-lasting with for both easily being seen for up to a decade. The results of a often last between 5-10 years to a deep plane facelift, which can last for 10 years or more. Because a normal does not the deeper retaining or facial structures, the results of a rhytidectomy may not last as long as these deeper layers of tissue to age. A deep plane may also offer more natural-looking results as the entire deep facial is as one unit.

Cost of a Deep Plane and Traditional Facelift in England

The cost of both a deep plane facelift and a facelift can vary from patient to patient as each treatment fully tailored to help address each patient’s unique, individual concerns. Anaesthetic, additional and the degree of correction can all factor into the total cost, making it difficult for our team to accurately quote before each .

At each patient’s consultation, Dr Frati will provide a written quote to each patient after performing a medical examination and their fully custom treatment.

To start discussing the cost of your with Dr Frati, please call our London office at , our Manchester office at , or .

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