The deep plane facelift and deep neck lift are two of the most advanced facial rejuvenation options available. If you’re considering your options, it’s normal to feel a little confused about the different types of face and neck lifts. Dr. David Gilpin is Nashville’s foremost facial plastic surgeon and cosmetic surgery expert and can help you determine the best possible options for your needs. Here is what to know about these two options and how they can be combined to great effect in your personalized treatment plan.

What is a Deep Plane Facelift and What Does It Treat?

The deep plane facelift is a more extensive version of the traditional facelift. The traditional facelift simply tightens the skin over the supportive tissues beneath it (a layer called the SMAS, or superficial musculoaponeurotic system). The deep plane facelift lifts and rejuvenates the underlying tissues as well, restoring the fat pads and deep tissues to their natural youthful position.

The deep plane facelift is the gold standard in facial rejuvenation. As one of the most extensive facelift options available, it’s ideal for addressing the root cause of aging and treating concerns such as volume loss, sagging skin, and severe lines and folds around the lower face and jawline. In some cases, it can also tighten and lift the neck by addressing sagging tissue in the face. Dr David Gilpin has been performing this procedure for over 10 years.

What is the Deep Neck Lift and What Does It Treat?

The deep neck lift is the equivalent of the deep plane facelift for the neck. Rather than smooth skin with a traditional neck lift, the deep neck lift restores the underlying muscles, tissues, and glands, suspending them in a more upright position. This helps tighten the neck and create a slender, more defined look. This procedure is rarer than a traditional neck lift and is only performed by some of the most experienced facial plastic surgeons in the country.

The deep neck lift is an excellent choice for lost definition in the neck, especially around the chin. This procedure is also used for those who have never had neck definition. Age may not be a factor here; this procedure can be performed on those 30 – 80. It’s also ideal for sagging neck muscles and glands, which tend to become more visible as we age. Finally, if you have significant sagging skin underneath the chin, a deep neck lift can restore a more defined facial profile.

Can the Deep Plane Facelift and Deep Neck Lift Be Combined?

YES! The deep plane facelift and deep neck lift can easily be combined into a single procedure. In fact, it’s one of the most extensive ways to rejuvenate your whole look, addressing both surficial signs of aging and the deeper causes of sagging. If you have concerns like sagging skin and laxity in both your face and neck, you can benefit from a combination approach. One of the other big benefits of this combined procedure is that it ensures consistency between your face and neck, giving an overall rejuvenated look for years to come. These procedures can provide naturally dramatic results when the first sign of aging occurs.

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To learn more about the deep neck lift and deep plane facelift, contact Gilpin Facial Plastics & Aesthetics by calling or filling out our online form.