Deep Plane Facelift in Reno & Lake Tahoe — Long-Lasting, Natural Results
Deep Plane Facelift in Reno & Lake Tahoe for a Natural, Refreshed Look
A deep plane facelift is an advanced facial rejuvenation technique that releases the retaining ligaments of the face and repositions the deeper tissue layers as a single composite unit. Unlike traditional facelifts that primarily tighten skin and the SMAS layer, the deep plane approach addresses the underlying anatomy that drives facial aging — producing results that look like a more youthful version of you, rather than a pulled or operated appearance.
Dr. Benjamin Bradford performs deep plane facelifts at our Reno and Lake Tahoe offices for patients seeking comprehensive midface, jawline, and neck rejuvenation. Because the deeper tissue is moved together, the technique avoids the windswept look associated with older techniques and tends to deliver longer-lasting results.
An advanced technique that lifts the face by repositioning, not pulling
The procedure is performed under general anesthesia and typically takes several hours. Incisions are made along the natural folds in front of and behind the ear, and through the deeper plane Dr. Bradford releases the ligaments tethering the cheek and jowl, lifting and repositioning the malar fat pad, jowl, and neck tissue together. The skin is then redraped without tension, which preserves a natural appearance.
Most patients are presentable in public around 2–3 weeks, with continued refinement of the result over several months. Because of the technical complexity, deep plane facelift should only be performed by surgeons with specific advanced training in this approach.
A deep plane facelift addresses the deeper anatomy that drives midface and jawline aging, producing natural-looking, longer-lasting results without the pulled or windswept appearance of older techniques.
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