Is a Deep Plane Facelift Painful?

When undergoing deep plane facelift surgery, you will be administered general anesthesia so that you will be pain-free. Post-surgery, most patients experience mild to moderate pain. Pain medications and cold compresses can be used to relieve these symptoms.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

Your surgeon will see you the morning following surgery. Following that, they will want to see you about a week after surgery to remove the sutures. Beyond that, they will let you know when they want to see you next.

How Long Until I See Results?

Even though you might see immediate changes right after surgery, the bruising and swelling during the first few weeks will obscure the final result. While recovery should only take about three to four weeks, most patients will require about six months to a year to see their optimal deep-plane facelift results.

Can I Combine a Deep Plane Facelift With Other Procedures?

Yes, you can! Our patients who have received a deep plane facelift in Fort Lauderdale have considered combining it with other facial rejuvenation procedures, such as upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty, brow lift , facial fat grafting, or chemical peel. The best approach is to share these ideas for combined procedures with your surgeon during your initial consultation so that they can include them in your surgical plan.

What Are the Risks Associated With a Deep Plane Facelift?

A deep plane facelift comes with associated risks. Some of these risks include: Inherent risks of anesthesia Bleeding Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications Facial nerve injury with weakness Fluid accumulation Infection Hair loss Hematoma (collection of blood hematoma under the skin) Numbness or other changes in skin sensation Persistent pain Scarring While many of these side effects should heal on their own over time, if you do experience any long-lasting or unexpected reactions, please be sure to contact Himmarshee Plastic Surgery immediately.

Deep Plane Facelift

In Fort Lauderdale

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What is a Deep Plane Facelift
Who are the the best candidates?
What are the benefits?
What’s the first step?
What to expect?
Deep Plane Facelift recovery
What’s the cost?
FAQ’s

Introduction

Deep Plane Facelift

Several facelift options are available in the aesthetic marketplace for those looking to reverse aging signs on their facial anatomy. A deep plane facelift is a variation that sculpts the facial features and creates the appearance of tighter skin by manipulating layers deep under the skin. If done by a highly-trained surgeon, a deep plane facelift can produce a very natural, long-lasting result by lifting the facial tissues as a whole.

If you are looking for a deep-plane facelift in Fort Lauderdale, FL, look no further than Himmarshee Plastic Surgery. Fellowship-trained plastic and reconstructive surgeons, Dr. Savannah Moon and Dr. Stephanie Scurci offer deep-plane facelifts at their state-of-the-art practice and private, on-site operating suite.

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What is a Deep Plane Facelift?

Deep plane facelift surgery is a complex facial surgery that aims to achieve tighter skin, sculpt facial features, and reduce elasticity in the neck and jawline. During this surgery, the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system), a layer of connective tissue underneath the facial skin, is lifted to tighten the cheekbones, jawline, and neck. Further, the cheeks are also restored to their younger, higher position. Schedule a consultation at Himmarshee Plastic Surgery to learn more about a deep plane facelift in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Please also refer to our full page on Facelift, to learn more about the procedure.

Who Are the Best Candidates For a Deep Plane Facelift?

The ideal candidates for a deep plane facelift in Fort Lauderdale will want to reverse the signs of aging on their facial anatomy. Some characteristics of best-match patients are below:

Have a double chin or sagging jowls
Have sagging cheeks
Have excess and drooping skin and tissue
Have no underlying medical conditions
Low self-esteem due to a wrinkles
Maintain realistic expectations

What Are The Benefits Of A Deep Plane Facelift?

Our patients who have received a deep plane facelift in Fort Lauderdale, FL, at Himmarshee Plastic Surgery enjoyed a much younger-looking face and a boost in their self-esteem. They have also shared some of the following benefits:

Better facial proportion and anatomy
Elimination of saggy jowls
Long-lasting results
Reduction in wrinkles and fine lines
Rejuvenated look
Tighter jawline

First Steps

What’s the first step?

The first step in getting a deep-plane facelift is scheduling a consultation with your surgeon at Himmarshee Plastic Surgery.

During your consultation, your surgeon will discuss your medical history, aesthetic goals, and expectations for the procedure. As they examine your face, they will outline the procedure, with its associated risks, benefits, and recovery timeline. They will also tailor the surgical plan to target your specific goals.

Once you both agree to move forward, your surgeon will create a customized surgical plan, which you can then take to our patient coordinator for pricing, scheduling your procedure, and receiving any pre-operative instructions.

What to Expect on the Day of Deep Plane Facelift Surgery

On the day of your deep plane facelift surgery, your surgeon and their surgical team will welcome you, get you settled in the surgical suite, and review your surgical plan in case of any outlying concerns. Once all is clear, a board-certified anesthesiologist will administer general anesthesia to make you pain-free throughout the procedure.

Once sedated, your surgeon will begin by carefully creating incisions within the hairline, the skin crease just in front of the ear and the neck. The facial and neck skin is then separated from deeper tissues to uncover the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS). The SMAS is a tissue layer of elastin, collagen, and fat cells covering our facial muscles and nerves.

A deep plane facelift involves the area under the SMAS, which is referred to as the “deep plane.” Once the SMAS is lifted, it is anchored by stitches, and the sculpting process begins. Your surgeon will start targeting the cheeks, jowls, and sagging neck, redraping them to tighten them and reverse the aging process.

Once the desired contours are achieved, close the incisions with sutures.

On average, a deep plane facelift can take anywhere from 3-6 hours, depending on the complexity of the case and adjunctive procedures.

Deep Plane Facelift Recovery

After your deep plane facelift, your surgeon will have you monitored in the recovery room until your sedation wears off. Patients are required to have a friend or a family member drive them home.

Recovery from deep plane facelift surgery may take several weeks. However, the majority of swelling and bruising will usually subside in about weeks.

Deep Plane Facelift Cost

How Much Does a Deep Plane Facelift Cost in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The final cost of a deep plane facelift in Fort Lauderdale, FL, can be adjusted depending on the extent of the facelift and the amount of general anesthesia needed, among other factors.

When compared nationally, facelift costs can range broadly from $10,000 to $100,000

To get an accurate estimate of the price of a deep plane facelift in Fort Lauderdale, patients should schedule their consultation at Himmarshee Plastic Surgery so that a treatment plan can be designed and priced.

Rediscover your true self

Why choose Himmarshee Plastic Surgery?

Given the number of medical practices sprouting around, we understand that choosing the best match for your deep plane facelift is difficult. However, Himmarshee Plastic Surgery is a practice that will make you feel heard and safe before even attempting to propose a treatment plan, thanks to the guidance that comes from our leaders, Dr. Savannah Moon & Dr. Stephanie Scurci’s breadth of experience and from their rigorous training by leaders in the field and at reputable institutions.

Dr. Savannah Moon received her medical degree from Nova Southeastern University. She has almost a decade of experience in surgery, starting as a general surgery resident at the Cleveland Clinic and then as a plastic and reconstructive surgery fellow. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery (ABS).

Dr. Stephanie Scurci received her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at the University of Miami and subsequently went on to complete a competitive 3-year Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. She is also board certified by the American Board of Surgery (ABS).

Deep Plane Facelift FAQ’S

Yes, you can! Our patients who have received a deep plane facelift in Fort Lauderdale have considered combining it with other facial rejuvenation procedures, such as upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty, brow lift, facial fat grafting, or chemical peel. The best approach is to share these ideas for combined procedures with your surgeon during your initial consultation so that they can include them in your surgical plan.
A deep plane facelift comes with associated risks. Some of these risks include:
- Inherent risks of anesthesia
- Bleeding
- Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications
- Facial nerve injury with weakness
- Fluid accumulation
- Infection
- Hair loss
- Hematoma (collection of blood hematoma under the skin)
- Numbness or other changes in skin sensation
- Persistent pain
- Scarring
While many of these side effects should heal on their own over time, if you do experience any long-lasting or unexpected reactions, please be sure to contact Himmarshee Plastic Surgery immediately.

Schedule A Consultation

If you are looking for a solution to your facial aging signs, learn more about a deep-plane facelift in Fort Lauderdale, FL, at Himarshee Plastic Surgery. Call us directly or use our online form to set up your consultation and get started on your deep-plane facelift transformation.