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Deep Plane Facelift
The deep plane technique works beneath the skin, on the planes that truly support the face. The skin follows the movement instead of being pulled by it.
What it is
The face loses height before it loses skin. The deep planes that support the cheek and the jawline descend over time, and the skin merely follows that descent. Treating only the surface explains why some facelifts leave the expression looking tense.
In the deep plane technique, the dissection takes place beneath the muscular system of the face. The whole unit is repositioned at its original height and the skin is redraped without traction. Movement remains free, because nothing was stretched to hold the shape.
When it is usually indicated
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Loss of definition along the jawline.
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Cheeks that have descended and deepened the fold between the nose and mouth.
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Neck laxity associated with the descent of the lower third of the face.
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A feeling of heaviness in the lower half of the face.
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Looking for a result that does not leave the expression tight.
The presence of one or more of these signs does not determine the indication. The full reading of the face takes place during the consultation, case by case.
How the procedure is carried out
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Reading the face
The assessment identifies how far each plane has descended and where the heaviness originates, with the support of VISIA® during the consultation.
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Deep dissection
Access goes beneath the muscular system of the face, the plane responsible for support.
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Repositioning
The whole unit is returned to its original height. The skin is then redraped, without traction.
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Close follow-up
The postoperative period includes frequent follow-up visits in the first weeks and monitoring throughout the first year.
Recovery
The deep plane technique calls for a well-organized recovery, with rest in the first few days and a gradual return to activities. The time until returning to social life varies with the extent of the plan and each person's routine, and is defined in consultation.
Every case is unique. No timeline replaces an in-person assessment.
Frequently asked questions
The plane of dissection. Instead of pulling on the skin, the deep plane technique repositions the deep layer that supports the face, and the skin follows that movement without tension.
It can. When neck laxity accompanies the descent of the lower third of the face, the neck is included in the same plan.
The aim is to restore height to the structure while preserving movement. Because the skin is not pulled to hold the shape, the expression remains free.
Start with a conversation.
The consultation is unhurried, private and attentive. In person in Vila Nova Conceição, or online for those coming from another city.
Horizonte JKAv. Pres. Juscelino Kubitschek, 1545
Vila Nova Conceição, São Paulo, SP · 04543-011
