The Difference Between a Deep Plane and Traditional Facelift

The deep plane facelift differs from the traditional facelift in that it goes deeper beneath the surface. While the classic technique involves lifting the skin and manipulating the muscles on top, the deep plane approach involves going under the muscle to reposition both the muscle and the skin together. This allows for a more natural-looking result with less tension and stretching, leading to longer-lasting outcomes. However, it is a more advanced and complex procedure, and only about five percent of facelift surgeons in North America are estimated to use this technique.