Deep Plane Facelift
Deep Rejuvenation.
Natural-Looking Results.
Deep Plane Facelift in Beverly Hills by Dr. Patrick Davis
Since its conception, surgical facial rejuvenation has offered the most substantial results by removing loose excess skin for a more taut, youthful look. However, the traditional facelift technique can sometimes result in a windswept or “done” appearance as it only addresses lax skin without restoring underlying tissues to their more youthful positions.
A Deep Plane Facelift offers a more comprehensive solution to signs of aging in the face, effectively addressing lax skin as well as underlying structural tissues for a naturally younger look. Dr. Patrick Davis offers his patients in Beverly Hills deep plane facelifts to help them achieve a more lifted, youthful look. The Deep Plane Facelift is the gold standard technique in facial rejuvenation.
What is a Deep Plane Facelift?
Traditional facelifts involve removing excess skin & pulling it tight horizontally. Since gravity causes aging to occur vertically, this approach almost invariably produces tell-tale signs of surgical intervention. The face may appear ”worked on” as the skin is pulled in an unnatural direction, and the underlying tissues remain low on the face due to aging.
A Deep Plane Facelift focuses on vertical rejuvenation, effectively lifting the various components of the face in a way that appears far more natural. In contrast to the SMAS (superficial musculopaneurotic system) facelift, a Deep Plane Facelift lifts the skin and underlying tissues without separating them from each other, further enhancing its ability to deliver natural-looking results.
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Patrick Davis specializes in facial procedures, such as rhinoplasty. In addition to his exceptional understanding of facial structures, Dr. Davis offers an extraordinarily thorough consultation process to ensure that every detail of your rhinoplasty lends itself to the desired outcome. Patient noses are morphed during the consultation and patients will leave the office confident that both surgeon and patient are on the same page.
Deep Plane Facelift
Before & Afters
What are the benefits of a Deep Plane Facelift?
Restore Your Naturally Youthful Appearance
A Deep Plane Facelift offers more significant & longer-lasting facial rejuvenation than a traditional facelift, in addition to the most natural-looking results. Furthermore, since the Deep Plane Facelift does not involve separating the skin from the underlying muscle, it involves a less involved recovery than a SMAS facelift. A Deep Plane Facelift can allow for:
- Less bruising
- Better circulation
- Better healing of incisions
- Minimal lumps and bumps after surgery
With a Deep Plane Facelift with Dr. Patrick Davis, you won’t have to worry about the “windswept” look. You’ll simply look like a younger version of you, with no obvious signs of surgery. While a SMAS facelift focuses more on the lower face, a Deep Plane Facelift lifts the volume in the mid-face as well for both a deeper and farther-reaching rejuvenating effect.
Am I a good candidate for a Deep Plane Facelift?
Candidates for a Deep Plane Facelift are those with significant signs of aging in the face, particularly severely lax skin that is beyond being treatable with non-surgical procedures. Ideal candidates for this procedure have concerns about aging throughout the mid and lower face. Dr. Davis also offers a Mid-facelift and Evolyft™ Deep Plane Facelift surgeries. If your concerns are fairly focused to the middle section of your face, a Mid-facelift offers a less invasive, targeted solution.
Oppositely, if your concerns extend to your neck, mid-face, and lower face jowls, a Evolyft™ Deep Plane Facelift allows you to address all of your concerns in one fell swoop. If you are interested in a Deep Plane Facelift, it is imperative that you are healthy enough to undergo surgery, with no underlying conditions that may impair your body’s ability to heal. Patients who smoke will need to quit several weeks before surgery to prevent complications.
Your Deep Plane Facelift Procedure
Dr. Patrick Davis Restores Your Naturally Youthful Look
A Deep Plane Facelift with Dr. Patrick Davis is performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with deep sedation to ensure comfortable treatment.
As with a SMAS facelift, incisions are made behind the ears at the hairline and at the bottom of the ears. Through these incisions, Beverly Hills deep plane facelift provider, Dr. Davis will release underlying ligaments to lift and reposition the targeted musculature and tissues, including redistributing fat pads that often contribute to the appearance of jowls. Depending on the details of your procedure, your Deep Plane Facelift may also involve lifting the neck or other rejuvenating procedures. Procedures often performed alongside a Deep Plane Facelift include:
- Neck lift
- Dermal fillers
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Facial fat transposition
- Submental/neck liposuction
- Upper or lower blepharoplasty
Your Deep Plane Facelift Recovery
You should plan for about two weeks of social downtime after your Deep Plane Facelift. Following the procedure, you will need to sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling, promote healing, and prevent changes to your results. During your recovery for Deep Plane Facelift Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Davis, will closely monitor your progress to ensure that you heal properly before returning to strenuous activities.
Your Deep Plane Facelift Results
Ultimately, you can expect your Deep Plane Facelift to provide you with a beautifully restored, rejuvenated appearance. Most Beverly Hills deep plane facelift patient results last 10 to 15 years or longer before a touch-up procedure may be necessary to maintain their youthful appearance.
Schedule your Beverly Hills Deep Plane Facelift consultation with Patrick Davis, MD, today
Reverse the Effects of Aging With Results that Are Truly “You”
Dr. Patrick Davis offers the experience, aesthetic eye, and individualized approach to ensure that you achieve results that look seamless and exquisite.
During your consultation for deep plane facelift Beverly Hills facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Davis will ask all of the necessary questions and listen attentively to gain the fullest understanding of how he can help you achieve your treatment goals in a way that reflects the inner you. Schedule your consultation for a Deep Plane Facelift in Beverly Hills, California, with Dr. Patrick Davis. Patrick Davis, MD, serves patients throughout the Los Angeles area.
Deep Plane Facelift
Is a Deep Plane Facelift better than a SMAS Facelift?
A Deep Plane Facelift offers more significant and natural-looking results, more comprehensive treatment, and longer-lasting rejuvenation than a traditional or SMAS Facelift. Dr. Davis is capable of performing multiple types of techniques including the SMAS Facelift, however the Deep Plane Facelift is the gold standard in modern day facelifting, with few surgeons actually performing them. Overwhelmingly, patients are thrilled with their Deep Plane Facelift results, as it delivers substantial rejuvenation without any obvious indications of having undergone surgery.
How painful is a Deep Plane Facelift?
Many patients are surprised to learn that a Deep Plane Facelift is generally less painful than a traditional facelift. This is because it does not involve separating as much skin from the underlying tissues.
Can you have more than one Facelift?
In general, patients may undergo more than one Facelift procedure over the course of their lifetime. However, the exact number of Facelifts any one patient can undergo depends on the condition of their concerns and medical history.
Where do you place incisions for a deep plane facelift?
In Dr. Patrick Davis’s Beverly Hills facial plastic surgery clinic, deep plane facelift incisions are always discrete. Dr. Davis places his incisions within the hairline, along the temples and behind the ears. This placement allows patients to wear their hair up without exposing visible scars and protects the hair along the temples from falling out. Deep plane facelift scars also travel along the natural contours of the ear, and Dr. Davis expertly hides these scars so they are undetectable. Dr. Davis’s signature deep plane facelift technique, the Evolyft™, allows for minimal tension on the wound edge, which facilitates impeccable wound healing.
When is the best age to have a facelift?
The most advanced scientific studies are showing that the signs of aging appear in waves around one’s early-to-mid 40s and 60s. Traditionally, facelifts have been recommended for older patients in their late 60s and 70s. Recently, however, many patients in their 40s are turning to Dr. Davis’s innovative EvoLyft™ deep plane facelift technique in order to address the hormonal signs of aging that seemingly appeared “overnight.” This skew toward younger patients interested in the deep plane facelift reflects a desire for a more natural-looking aesthetic that is durable and requires less treatment over the years.
When can I expect to be fully healed from a deep plane facelift?
The bulk of the healing and swelling diminishes after a deep plane facelift within the first 3-4 weeks. Dr. Patrick Davis sees many patients in his Beverly Hills facial plastic surgery clinic who feel comfortable going out in public around 10 days post-op with makeup or accessories such as scarves. Dr. Davis tells each of his patients that it takes a total of 6 months for all swelling to fully subside. Healing times vary based on each patient’s anatomical characteristics as well as pre-and post-operative lifestyle choices. Dr. Davis recommends hyperbaric oxygen and strategic lymphatic massage treatments to speed healing times for his patients. Through his advanced Evolyft ™ Deep Plane Facelift technique, Dr. Davis preserves the blood flow to the skin, which also improves recovery times for his patients.
When can I go back to work after surgery?
In general, facial plastic surgery is less about pain and debilitation, and more about the cosmetic “downtime” caused by bruising and swelling. Dr. Davis recommends that deep plane facelift patients take a minimum of one week off from work, ideally two weeks, if possible, especially if the patient’s job requires strenuous physical activity. In Dr. Davis’s Beverly Hills facial plastic surgery clinic, patients who work from home often say they can resume work within a few days. Dr. Davis recommends all out of town patients plan to be in the Los Angeles area for a minimum of one week.
What measures can I take to encourage a smooth recovery? (I.E. low salt diet, light exercise, lymphatic drainage, etc. )
At Davis Facial Plastics, we provide each patient with a roadmap to optimal recovery and our expert team is with you at every step of your recovery journey. In his Beverly Hills facial plastic surgery clinic, Patrick Davis, MD believes a proper diet- high in protein, fiber, fruits, and vegetables works best for recovery. Dr. Davis also stresses that recovery diets must be low in salt and added sugar in order to achieve the best results with regard to swelling and wound healing. Each patient is given a list of essential vitamins and supplements that aid in healing. Dr. Patrick Davis also highly recommends hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage to reduce healing time. The team at Davis Facial Plastics assists each patient with scheduling these services as needed.
What kind of anesthesia will I undergo during my surgery?
For procedures performed in our Beverly Hills facial plastic surgery clinic, Dr. Patrick Davis uses local anesthesia wherein the face is strategically numbed with injections. For surgeries performed at our partner surgical centers, Dr. Davis utilizes board-certified anesthesiologists to provide twilight sedation. This involves an IV of medication that makes the patient fall asleep. However, patients are not so sedated that they require a tube or ventilator to assist with breathing, as is common with general anesthesia. Patients often report feeling well-rested after twilight sedation without any recollection of the surgery.
Are there any preoperative tests I need before the facelift? (Medical testing? EKG? Etc.)
At Dr. Davis’s Beverly Hills facial plastic surgery clinic, patient safety is our utmost priority. Any patient who undergoes twilight anesthesia must receive a basic blood work panel and have a pre-operative physical performed. Depending on the patient’s age, an EKG may also be required. The team at Davis Facial Plastics assists with coordinating these tests prior to every surgery. For in-office procedures, Dr. Davis recommends preoperative testing on a case-by-case basis.
