Deep Plane Facelift Technique for a Youthful Appearance
Just as a talented musician brings out the beauty of music from the score, Dr. Dave Lee, a board-certified facial plastic surgeon at PURE Cosmetic Center in Boston, MA, uses his expertise to create art and scientifically advanced facial rejuvenation.
Dr. Lee's background as an accomplished pianist informs his delicate touch and meticulous attention to detail during procedures like the Deep Plane Facelift and Deep Plane Neck Lift procedures. This innovative technique offers a longer-lasting and more natural-looking youthful appearance than traditional facelifts.
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Schedule ConsultationDr. Lee leverages his artistry and extensive surgical experience at PURE Cosmetic Center to deliver exceptional Deep Plane Facelift results. Here's what sets us apart:
Deep Plane Facelift Surgery at a Glance
A Timeless Composition for Your Face and Neck
A Deep Plane Facelift effectively addresses a range of visible signs of aging in the lower face and neck:
Sagging skin: The procedure lifts and tightens loose skin on the cheeks, jowls, and neck, creating a more youthful contour.
Deep wrinkles and folds: By addressing deeper facial tissues, the Deep Plane Facelift reduces and softens the deep creases around the nose and mouth, called the nasolabial folds, for younger-looking, smoother contour.
Loss of facial definition: The Deep Plane technique restores volume and definition to the jawline, reducing the appearance of jowls and creating a more sculpted profile.
Excess neck skin: The procedure removes excess skin and tightens underlying neck muscles, resulting in a smoother and more youthful neck appearance.
A Deep Plane Facelift targets the lower face and neck, addressing concerns like sagging skin, wrinkles, jowls, and loss of definition.
Deep Plane Facelift Offers a Beautiful Rejuvenation
A Deep Plane Facelift aims to achieve a long-lasting result through:
Am I a candidate for a Deep Plane Facelift?
A good candidate for a Deep Plane Facelift is someone with noticeable signs of aging in the lower face and neck, such as sagging skin, “turkey gobbler” neck, jowls, and deep wrinkles or creases. During your consultation, Dr. Lee will assess your skin elasticity, underlying muscle tone, and overall health to determine your candidacy.
The cost of a Deep Plane Facelift can vary depending on several factors, including the extent of the procedure, anesthesia fees, and facility costs. During your consultation, Dr. Lee will provide you with a personalized quote.
Yes, a Deep Plane Facelift is typically performed under general anesthesia for your comfort and safety. Dr. Lee will discuss your anesthesia options during your consultation.
The results of a Deep Plane Facelift typically last for 10-15 years with proper skincare, maintenance, and a healthy lifestyle. While aging will continue, the procedure addresses deeper structural tissues, providing a longer-lasting correction compared to other surgical techniques.
Maintaining a healthy weight, practicing sun protection, and following a good skincare routine can all help you maximize and extend the results of your Deep Plane Facelift. Additional procedures can be helpful to combine with a Deep Plane Facelift, including facial fat transfer, laser skin resurfacing, and other surgical procedures such as eyelid lifts, brow lifts, chin augmentation, and rhinoplasty. Dr. Lee will provide you with specific post-operative instructions to ensure optimal healing and long-lasting results.
A skin-only facelift tightens only the skin and does not address the deeper tissues. This often has an “over-pulled” effect, resulting in widened scars.
A SMAS Plication Facelift uses stitches to tighten the deeper layer but does not actually dissect under it. This results in less release of the underlying ligaments and thus does not obtain as powerful of an effect.
A SMASectomy Facelift cuts a strip of the deeper tissues out and stitches the ends together. The deeper layer is also not released in this technique, so the pull is not as effective.
A Bi-Lamellar SMAS Facelift does lift up the deeper tissues, but it does not lift it as far forward towards the nasolabial crease. It also separates the skin and the deeper layer by addressing the SMAS and the skin separately.
A Deep Plane Facelift dissects underneath the deep layer and releases the deeper layer further forward towards the nasolabial crease. It also keeps the skin and deep tissue together by preserving the connective tissues between the two layers, helping maximize the results while minimizing complications.
Your beauty is a symphony. Don’t trust it to anyone less than a true performer and a master at his craft. Boston and Chelmsford plastic surgeon, Dr. Dave Lee brings the virtuosity of a concert pianist and the artistry of a renowned plastic surgeon to each procedure. Schedule a consultation today to discover why patients across New England are singing the praises of Dr. Lee and his staff at PURE Cosmetic Center.