I had a deep plane procedure in 1996 as I was melting. Now im 70 and are routinely taken for someone in their 40s.

The best explanation of the deep plane facelift on KZfaq!

Thank you so much. I have a deep plane face lift in 2 weeks. This helped a lot. I am a nurse and this was educating without scaring the crap out of me....

I just wish these videos would talk about the swelling and numbness that occurs with a deep plain facelift. I had a deep plain face and necklift on April 11th, 2024, and I'm almost completely numb in my face and neck. Most of my swelling has dissipated, but I'm still extremely swollen in front of my ears, below my earlobes and down my jawline, especially at the back of my jaw, and beneath my chin. I'm in my 7th week post-op now and feel that I should see this swelling going down some each day, but the swelling never goes away. I feel that there is something going on with the glands around my ears and under my jawline, but my surgeon keeps saying that this is normal. It may be normal for him, but it's not for me. I still can't turn my head from side to side, and this is very troubling. In my initial consultation, I was told that I'd be driving in 2 weeks post-op, and I'd be fully recovered and back to lifting weight at 6 weeks post-op. None of that is true. After my surgery, the recovery story completely changed. I'm a man and I have to say that the recovery process is much worse than my surgeon described to me before my surgery. I don't appreciate my surgeon sugar coating the recovery process. Had I known what I was in for, I would have opted to not have the surgery. Doctors need to warn their patients of "facelift depression." It's a real thing. Look it up. Facelift Depression starts at the end of the first week post-op and continues for weeks. This is not fun at all, and you have no control over it. I'm not a depressed person, but this procedure really took its toll on my mental state. My advise to anyone who is thinking about having a face and necklift, make sure that the doctor that you chose spends time with you and doesn't make you feel rushed, like mine did. If a doctor doesn't have time to spend with you and give you his undivided attention, then that doctor is not the doctor for you. Remember, this is all about you, not your surgeon. Chose your doctor wisely, as you should have a good relationship after your surgery. Your doctor should be available to you to answer questions that may arise after your surgery. My doctor acted as if he was too busy to answer my questions before and after my surgery. I should have paid attention to the red flags. If you chose to have this procedure, just be prepared for a lengthy recovery.

Thank you very much for the VERY CLEAR explanation of deep plane facelift. More power to you my good doctor!

Finally an honest and truthful explanation that means a truthful and reliable surgeon!

I’m curious…. Once you release the retaining ligaments, how do you insure the sutures will hold? In other words, what is the likelihood of the sutures failing in its new position? Thank you for the amazing explanation!!!

That was the best explanation I've seen. Thank you so much for making this information available.

Very good explanation and very nice doctor. Thank you very much, for taking time to make this video.

Dr. Claytor Excellent explication of not only the anatomy but the reasons of superficial and deep plane facelift thank you

Gracias por una explicación tan cercana. Thank you very much for such a digestible information.

Thank you soo much professor! i'm prepping for my board exam and this video has answered so many qs and not just that but it helped me digest and memorize all the differences between these 2 techniques. Bless You!

Excellent description, thank you !

Thank you ver much from Barcelona for this priceless explanation of these two different techniques.

Excellent !!! I’ll never wonder about what each of these are or their differences again! Thank you so much for your time!! 🙏

Thank you very much from Barcelona for this priceless explanation of the difference between these techniques.

Best explanation between smas and deep plane 👍

excellent video!

This amazing doc did my neck lift. Best bedside manner EVER!

So clear and informative, thank you so much

I'm very impressed! The diagram has really given me a better perspective. I need this in my life. Gotta figure out a way! Ty

Thank you so much for the meticulous and helpful explanation of the diifference between SMAS and Deep Plane procedures.

Thank you for all that explanation,, you made it so clear for me I will save this video to watch again and again and,, I will have deep facelift with this two months

I love this thank you. I am a medical massage therapist. And licensed esthetician the face has always been my interest. I do massage & lymphatic drainage pre-op and post-op for people who have plastic/cosmetic surgeries. I do have to say the face is my favorite to work with. I just want to say I appreciate you and explaining the different face lifts. The anatomy of the face for facelift surgery. Your awesome! But you already know that! 🥰

LOVE this! I'm saving this video so I can watch it over and over. Thank you for this presentation. I'm a visual learner. This was perfect! I want this done so bad. Im saving my coins now. 🙏🏼👍

This is fantastic! Thank you Thank you Thank you!

Excellent Doc

Excellent explanation! Thanks so much!

Really educating 🙏

Thank you!

Great explanation. Thank you.

Fantastic!!!

First explanation that gives facts and not marketing fluff

Thank You for the grafic explanation

This was helpful thank you 🌸

Greate and vere helpful explanation!

Thank you ! Amazing detailled explanations. I was wondering about SMAS and deep plane terminology . But if the tissues are moovable, you don’t have to release those ligaments, I presume . Technique must vary to every ones needs.

I did a deep plane almost 3 years ago. The best decision ! Have my high cheeks back. Smooth jaw line and neck. Ppl think I am 20 years younger lol

This is amazing …… I just had a deep plane facelift exactly how you explained here. Thank you for this vid

This is great

excellent explanations greethings from Morocco

TY❤

What is "releasing" a muscle or ligament? Severing the attachment to the face? When things are "secured" with sutures, what does that mean? If the suture breaks, does the tissue just descend back to prelifted position?

Wow!!!! Thanks Doc

I like this

Doctor, did you hear about method of Dr. Mendelson from Australia? His method is very popular in Russia and called there Space Lifting, it sounds like Deep plane lift you described. Is it? Thank you for taking the time to do this lecture!

I just dont get all the hype of going into the nerve areas with a deep plane and releasing ligaments... i have seen smas plications look just as good if not better than a deep plane... you see more ENT's that do deep plane for unknown reasons.... if you do a deep plane and want to have another face procedure later in life, guess what??? You are limited to also having to stay with a deep plane procedure again which doesnt really make sense to me. T..

will well carried-out deep plane facelift help with perioral mounds? I hear contradictory opinions. Some say it wont help in this area, other say it definitely will.

is the deep plane face lift also a neck lift? And if so does that get rid of the neckbands?

When would you recommend a SMAS facelift vs Deep Plane? It seems as a SMAS is a waste of money due to it not having long lasting results. Can you help me understand why doctors would recommend a SMAS vs a Deep Plane? Thank you

At what age would you recommend a deep plane facelift? I will be 40 next year my marionettes and neck are really bothering me but i do still look alot younger than my age.

What is the price of a deep plane facelift?

Had a standard facelift. Horrible result in my neck. Can I still do a deep plane fave and neck lift. If so, when it is safe to consider it

4:07 where are you located for consultation?

Hi doc I’m planning to do a SMAS lift.. thing I’m only 37 but my mid face and jowls are so obviously sagging… I’m worried after 5-10 years.. what kind of lift should I do to somehow maintain.. is it possible to do a deep plane lift after doing just SMAS lift? Thank you

Wich one is better?

Thankyou so much dr your a doll. Verywell explaned. Godbless😊

Just a correction, SMAS is superficial, not "SUB" muscular aponeurotic system. You have said "sub-muscular" then start mentioning the topography of the face as "skin, SMAS, muscle, bone", which is correct.

The countdown in on for my deep plane facelift, upper and lower blepharoplasty, fat transfer, laser, eeek!

I have a heart condition, but recently had an inguinal hernia surgery & did great, with no problems at all. Would something like this be an automatic rejection? I'm overall healthy, eat well, and medium exercise daily. Can this be done with local anesthesia, instead of general anesthesia? Thanks for your response.

If someone had a “ mini lift” can you still have a deep plane? Still have scar under chin.

I'm having a DP shortly, and I'm so glad I chose to go this route instead of a traditional FL. Currently I look like im melting as I had to have my fillers dissolved. Can't come soon enough!

Do doctors who do deep plain face lifts also do fat grafting along with the facelift?

SMAS: S for superficial, not submuscular as stated in the video.

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Thank you, what do you recommend for a 30 year old with slightly dropping cheecks

Deep plane is alot more dangerous and riskier. You better make sure your surgeon is highly skilled. Nerve damage could take place and you will regret it for the rest if your life. You could land up being deformed.

I don’t think any doctor would do a deep plane face lift if they wasn’t qualified to leave people deformed. It’s against their code of conduct and ethics

This is excellent!! You saved Me from doing an inferior procedure. Many thanks!!! Very grateful.

Thank you !

4:07 where are you located for consultation?

4:07 where are you located for consultation?