As a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, I often hear concerns about sagging skin and loss of definition in the face and neck. Patients who have researched facelift surgery quickly discover there isn’t just one type of facelift. Modern techniques range from less invasive procedures for early aging to advanced approaches like the preservation deep plane facelift. Understanding these differences is key to choosing the procedure that’s right for your goals and anatomy.
What Is a Preservation Deep Plane Facelift?
A preservation deep plane facelift is my preferred approach for patients with moderate to advanced facial aging. Rather than simply tightening the skin, this technique repositions the deeper facial tissues to restore youthful contours in the cheeks, jawline, and neck while preserving your natural facial character.
Compared with older facelift techniques, a preservation deep plane facelift:
- Repositions the deeper facial structures, not just the skin
- Restores definition to the cheeks, jawline, and neck
- Creates natural-looking, long-lasting rejuvenation
- Uses discreetly placed incisions around and behind the ears
Facelift Before and After Photos
What Is a Mini Facelift?
A mini facelift is designed for patients with early signs of facial aging who want to improve mild jowling and loss of jawline definition. Because it addresses a smaller area of the face than a preservation deep plane facelift, it is generally best suited for younger patients or those with less advanced aging.
Compared with a preservation deep plane facelift, a mini facelift:
- Improves mild sagging along the lower face and jawline
- Uses shorter incisions
- Typically involves a shorter recovery
- Is not intended to correct more advanced facial and neck aging
What Is the One Touch Restore Facelift?
For patients who want more improvement than a traditional mini facelift but don’t yet need a comprehensive preservation deep plane facelift, my One Touch Restore Facelift bridges the gap. This customized procedure is designed to refresh the lower face and jawline using techniques tailored to your anatomy and degree of facial aging.
During your consultation, I’ll determine whether a mini facelift, One Touch Restore Facelift, or preservation deep plane facelift is the best match for your goals.
Complementary Procedures
Neither a preservation deep plane facelift nor a mini facelift addresses age-related changes in the upper face, such as forehead lines or sagging eyelids. Many patients combine their facelift with a brow lift or eyelid surgery to achieve more balanced facial rejuvenation.
Which Facelift Is Right for You?
The best facelift isn’t determined by age alone. It depends on the degree of facial aging, your anatomy, and the results you’d like to achieve. During your consultation, I’ll evaluate your facial structure, discuss your goals, and recommend the procedure that will provide the most natural-looking, long-lasting result.
A mini facelift may be appropriate if you:
- Have mild jowling or early loss of jawline definition
- Want subtle improvement with a shorter recovery
- Have minimal neck laxity
A preservation deep plane facelift may be a better choice if you:
- Have moderate to advanced facial aging
- Want to improve the cheeks, jawline, and neck
- Are looking for comprehensive, long-lasting facial rejuvenation
Start With a Consultation
With several facelift options available, choosing the right procedure begins with a personalized consultation. I encourage women and men who are considering a facelift in the Scottsdale and Phoenix areas to request a consultation to learn about how facelift surgery can be tailored to your needs. You can also call us at (480) 214-9955 to schedule an appointment. We’re looking forward to seeing you!
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