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No other cosmetic procedure can completely transform your face like a facelift. Whether you’re struggling with folds and wrinkles or excess sagging skin, the facelifts we provide at Gilpin Facial Plastics and Aesthetics can transform your appearance and have you looking a decade younger or more!
WHAT IS A DEEP PLANE FACELIFT?
Deep plane facelifts are plastic surgery procedures designed to rejuvenate the face at a deeper level than traditional facelift surgery. It’s a relatively new surgical technique that better addresses the root causes of aging rather than simply smoothing the skin. Many facial plastic surgeons prefer the deep plane facelift procedure for patients who need substantial rejuvenation because it can produce the most transformative results.
HOW IS THE DEEP PLANE FACELIFT DIFFERENT FROM THE TRADITIONAL FACELIFT?
The traditional facelift works by lifting the superficial skin and tightening it, removing any excess in a natural-looking way and suturing the remaining skin back in place. However, this doesn’t address the underlying causes of aging, which are the effects of volume loss and sagging of the deep tissues of the face. The result is smoother skin – but without correcting the underlying tissues that support it.
The deep plane facelift is a facelift technique that goes beyond the traditional facelift. The facial skin and tissues exist on top of a layer of deep tissues called the superficial musculoaponeurotic system, or SMAS. (An extended deep plane facelift is also called an SMAS facelift.) A traditional facelift doesn’t typically address the SMAS and instead only addresses the top layers of the facial skin. The deep plane facelift lifts and releases the SMAS in order to rejuvenate the face at its deepest levels. By lifting the fat pads in the cheeks and deep tissues to their natural, youthful position, volume loss, sagging, and deep folds can be reversed.
HOW DO I KNOW WHEN I’M READY FOR A DEEP PLANE FACELIFT?
A traditional facelift is a great option for patients who have moderate signs of aging. With a traditional facelift, the upper layers of the skin can be rejuvenated for a younger look. However, for patients with more severe sagging and folds, the deep plane technique is the best option when it comes to facial plastic surgery. We recognize that it can be difficult to know which option is best for you and your budget, so Dr. David Gilpin can assess your goals during a private consultation at our Nashville office.
The deep plane facelift can also be easily combined with other surgical options like the neck lift, brow lift, or eyelid surgery for more complete rejuvenation.
Corrects
- Severe sagging and folds
- Volume loss and hollowness
- Drooping and jowls
Benefits
- Long-lasting results
- Natural, youthful look
- Deep rejuvenation
MADE Facelift
There are a variety of facelift surgery techniques available to lift loose skin and reverse the signs of facial aging, but not all of them will fit your goals and preferences. If you’re looking to combine the best of two of the most effective facelift options, then the MADE facelift may be what you’re looking for.
Dr. David Gilpin, one of Nashville’s leading facial plastic surgeons, can help you transform your facial profile with minimal downtime for a naturally refreshed look.
WHAT IS A MADE FACELIFT?
One of the major causes of aging is the effects of gravity. Over time, gravity causes the tissues and fat pads of the face to fall downward (along with excess skin), reducing the definition of the cheeks and causing jowls and folds lower down. Certain types of facelifts simply lift and tighten the skin without touching the underlying structures, meaning they don’t address the root cause of aging.
The MADE facelift is a unique facial plastic surgery procedure that combines the intensive rejuvenation of the deep plane facelift with the short incision of the mini facelift. MADE stands for “minimal access deep plane extended” and its goal is to lift and reposition the fat pads in the midface to restore natural volume, lifting the rest of the skin and tissues of the jawline and neck with it. The result is a smoother, more defined jawline, and a fuller appearance to the cheeks.
HOW IS THE MADE FACELIFT DIFFERENT FROM A TRADITIONAL FACELIFT?
The traditional facelift doesn’t reposition or lift the underlying fat pads or deep tissues of the face. This means that the results can be superficial and short-term. The MADE facelift and deep plane facelift, however, reverse the underlying causes of aging and are a long-term solution to a variety of aging signs like jowls, deep folds, and lack of definition. The MADE facelift also uses a much shorter incision than the traditional facelift, meaning it comes with lower chance of a visible incision line.
HOW DO I KNOW WHEN I’M READY FOR A MADE FACELIFT?
The MADE facelift is a great option for patients who have moderate aging signs like nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and jowls but who still have good skin elasticity and a BMI under 30. It can be an effective surgery for patients who have had a past mini facelift and need more substantial correction or patients who no longer see results from their non-surgical treatments and are ready for a more transformative procedure.
The MADE facelift is one of the best ways to turn back the clock and remove decades from your facial profile. It can easily be combined with procedures like a brow lift or neck lift.
You can also combine your MADE facelift with non-surgical skincare treatments to prevent the formation of further aging signs. Our Virtue RF treatment is a perfect maintenance option for those looking to preserve their investment with only the need for local anesthesia.
ESTIMATED COST
Starting at $20,000
Mini Facelift
One of the most effective anti-aging methods is to prevent concerns before they start. When non-surgical treatments no longer produce the results you want, Dr. David Gilpin can perform a facelift alternative for preventive rejuvenation with minimal downtime. Dr. Gilpin is our double board-certified facial plastic surgeon and a leading specialist in the mini facelift in the Nashville, TN area.
WHAT IS A MINI FACELIFT?
The mini facelift is sometimes called the limited incision or short scar facelift. It’s a less invasive version of the traditional facelift that most people picture when considering facial cosmetic surgery. The mini facelift has the goal of subtly rejuvenating mild to moderate signs of aging in the mid-and lower face using a smaller and less invasive incision than the traditional facelift. Many patients use the mini facelift when they start to need multiple syringes of filler every year as a way to maintain results from a previous SMAS or deep plane facelift.
HOW IS THE MINI FACELIFT DIFFERENT FROM THE DEEP PLANE FACELIFT?
The mini facelift uses a shorter incision around the ear than a traditional facelift, which can extend up or down into the hairline. The mini facelift also provides less lifting of the deep tissues and instead only tightens the superficial skin. This facelift is great for ladies in their late 30’s or 40’s who want to tighten up their lower face and freshen up their under-eye area.
HOW DO I KNOW WHEN I’M READY FOR A MINI FACELIFT?
If you’ve explored your options with non-surgical skin rejuvenation and are no longer achieving the results you want, a mini facelift can be an intermediate step before undergoing a deep plane facelift. The mini facelift is best for achieving a more refreshed and renewed version of yourself without noticeable changes. If your face is starting to look more round from using fillers over the years, you may want to consider a facelift to restore the muscles back to where they were originally and remove the extra skin that has suddenly appeared due to a loss of skin laxity.
Most patients benefit from a mini facelift in their 40s and undergo additional mini facelifts every 10 years to tweak their results.
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Neck lift surgery tightens the skin and vertical bands on the neck as well as skin that sags along the jawline. A neck lift works to remove excess fat, which helps to tighten the underlying neck muscles. A neck lift can also eliminate any excess skin which helps to improve the contour and youthful appearance of the neck and jawline. A successful neck lift can help to create a smoother, more youthful profile and can take years off of your appearance.
How do I Know if I am Ready for a Neck Lift?
In order to experience the benefits of a neck lift, you may want to ask yourself the following questions:
- Are you unhappy with your jowls or the appearance of a “turkey neck?”
- Have you been unable to obtain satisfying results from the nonsurgical treatments you have used to date?
- Are you in good overall health?
If you answered yes to these questions, it might be time to consider this cosmetic surgery procedure to reduce the visible signs of aging that are bothering you.
Types of Neck Lifts
Full Neck Lift
During a neck lift procedure, small incisions are made under the chin and then behind the ears. The platysma muscle is tightened (platysmaplasty), excess fat gets removed, and the facial tissues are repositioned before excess skin is carefully trimmed away. The new contoured neck is secured with sutures, and the incisions are closed. A full neck lift can help correct jowls, neck bands, sagging and
Liposuction Neck Lift
Patients with good skin quality and whose signs of aging are primarily in the neck may be candidates for neck liposuction alone. In a liposuction neck lift, small, inconspicuously placed incisions are used to suction out fat through a cannula (thin, hollow tube). A liposuction neck lift can help remove fat along the jawline and displaced fat that hangs in the neck, as well as a double chin.
Recovery & Results
Facelifts typically require 2-3 weeks of dedicated recovery. It’s normal to experience bruising and swelling during this time, and you’ll be given prescription medications to manage any discomfort. It’s extremely important to keep your head elevated while sleeping and avoid any strenuous activity. Dr. Gilpin will monitor your recovery and provide care steps according to your progress.
It can take a few months for all swelling to subside and for your final results to emerge, but most patients see stunning improvement in the youthfulness of their facial profile after a deep plane facelift. In fact, some patients remove 10-15 years off their facial profile with the help of Dr. Gilpin. One of the biggest benefits of the deep plane facelift is that it can produce long-term results, and our team can help you maximize your results with the right skincare and non-surgical treatments at our Nashville office.
David Gilpin, MD
Dr. David Gilpin is a native of Nashville, TN. After graduating from Vanderbilt University with a degree in Biomedical Engineering, Dr. Gilpin pursued his M.D. from The University of Tennessee…
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