At AdmireMD® Plastic Surgery + Skin Clinic, we offer deep plane facelifts and neck lifts, which correct all the above deformities and signs of aging to create multiple decades younger appearance in a very natural way. Dr. Admire’s mastery of the Deep Plane Face and Neck Lift provides consistent precision, longer-lasting results, but still a short, painless recovery. Contact our office to set up your consultation with award-winning, nationally recognized, and board-certified Anthony Admire, MD, FACS to learn more about a Deep Plane Facelift in Scottsdale.
Traditional facelifts primarily lift and reposition the skin and the Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System (SMAS). In contrast, the Deep Plane Facelift targets the deeper anatomical layers beneath the SMAS—specifically the true structural elements responsible for facial aging. By repositioning and releasing deeper tissues, including underlying muscles, fat pads, and retaining ligaments, the Deep Plane Facelift achieves a more comprehensive and natural rejuvenation than traditional techniques. As a result, it typically delivers longer-lasting outcomes with continued, consistent care of the skin with anti-aging technologies, and avoidance of detrimental environmental factors.
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The facelift offered at AdmireMD® Plastic Surgery + Skin Clinic is a great way to refresh and rejuvenate the middle and lower facial regions, and our Deep Plane Facelift offers an improvement over all standard techniques. This procedure is perfect for patients dealing with:
You will go under general anesthesia for approximately 3 to 3.5 hours. The incisions are created by beveling the blade to save all the hair follicles, thereby reducing the risk for alopecia (hair loss), and allow for imperceptible scars in the hairline and around the ears. There is a small incision under the chin for the deep plane neck lift portion. Using these incisions, Dr. Admire will elevate, reposition and tighten the underlying deeper tissues, including the muscles and fat pads deep to the SMAS. The buccal fat pad may be partially removed.
He will then place permanent suspension sutures to elevate and resuspend the SMAS in a superior vector. Then the key retaining ligaments are released to elevate and reposition the skin independently. The incisions are then closed free of tension. The deep plane neck lift in Scottsdale elevates, repositions, and partially removes the muscles, fat, and submandibular glands. The platysma is then tightened with a combination of permanent and dissolvable sutures. A drain is placed in the neck and removed in 2-4 days.
Traditional neck lifts typically focus on tightening the superficial neck muscle layer, known as the platysma—an extension of the SMAS—and may involve superficial fat removal via direct excision or liposuction. However, the Deep Plane Neck Lift addresses the deeper structural causes of neck aging, including the submandibular glands, deep fat compartments, and underlying musculature. By precisely modifying or removing these deeper tissues, the Deep Plane Neck Lift creates a dramatically contoured and sculpted neck profile that conventional techniques cannot match. Like its facial counterpart, this approach offers long-lasting outcomes with continued, consistent care of the skin with anti-aging technologies, and avoidance of detrimental environmental factors.
A deep plane facelift is a very popular procedure because of the many benefits it provides for patients who would like to look multiple decades younger version of themselves and achieve a long-lasting rejuvenation:
The skin and underlying soft tissues sag in the face medially from a landmark that begins at the angle of the jaw and ends at the lateral corner of the eye. The skin lateral to this line stays relatively firm by adhering to the parotid gland just in front of the ear.
The deep plane facelift addresses a more medial and deeper area than any other facelift, extending towards the mouth and jowls. Therefore, the most aged areas of the face - the deep nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and jowls are targeted, resulting in more significant, rejuvenated changes.
The deep plane facelift releases four ligaments that anchor muscle and connective tissue to the skin. Releasing these ligaments allows the deeper tissues of the face to be fully released and resuspended superiorly, resulting in a dramatic, but the natural improvement that is uniquely different from any other facelift. The release of the ligaments is an extended technique of the deep plane facelift.
A deep plane facelift allows for a shorter recovery time because there is less skin and SMAS trauma during this procedure compared to traditional facelifts. The permanent sutures and deeper suspension does not rely on skin stretch or over-pulling of the skin. The facial and neck wrap placed during surgery is removed 2-3 days later. Most patients can return to work or light activity in about 1-2 weeks. Full activity can be expected in 3-4 weeks.
When your procedure is complete, you will most likely be able to recover at home the same day. Walking is encouraged to keep the circulation going to promote healing.
Dr. Anthony A. Admire, a visionary board-certified plastic surgeon, has redefined the landscape of aesthetic excellence with his groundbreaking Perfect Plane™ Facelift. At AdmireMD®, we go beyond traditional facelift procedures by offering an innovative and transformative experience rooted in precision, personalized care, and a commitment to timeless beauty.
Our state-of-the-art clinic in Scottsdale serves as a sanctuary where cutting-edge technology meets the artistry of Dr. Admire's signature Deep Plane Facelift. The Perfect Plane™ reflects a culmination of 15 years of expertise, positioning AdmireMD® as a leader in facial rejuvenation.
Beyond technical mastery, what sets AdmireMD® apart is our unwavering dedication to understanding your unique aesthetic goals. During consultations, Dr. Admire and our team take the time to listen, ensuring a collaborative approach that tailors the Deep Plane Facelift to your individual features and desires.
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