A facelift can counteract the effects of aging and help you look more like the person you remember. Aging can be a shock, as the person you see in the mirror no longer looks like how you envision yourself. So many factors can affect the aging process, including genetics, sun exposure, gravity, and overall health.
What is a Deep Plane Facelift?
A Deep Plane Facelift is one of the most advanced facelift techniques used today. Instead of just tightening the skin (like older “skin-only” lifts) or tightening skin plus the superficial muscle layer (SMAS facelift), the deep plane technique works beneath both the skin and the SMAS layer to reposition the deeper facial structures where aging occurs.
A facelift surgery can address skin laxity, thinning of facial fat, and the effects of gravity as the cheeks become hollow, jowls develop, and deep creases and folds form on the face. Through tightening and toning the skin and underlying tissue, it restores the shape of a youthful oval face, with the greatest fullness across the cheeks and tapering toward the chin.
For this reason, facelift surgery is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures. Dr. Steve Montante has performed countless successful facelifts in Richmond, providing dramatic improvement that looks natural. He also uses techniques that will make your results long-lasting.
Some patients opt to combine their facelift with other facial rejuvenation procedures, such as a neck lift, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), brow lift, or rhinoplasty. Facial fillers or facial fat grafting can enhance the results of a facelift, and laser skin resurfacing can help to reduce fine lines on the skin’s surface.
Benefits of Deep Place Facelift Surgery
A deep plane facelift with Dr. Montante can:
- Correct jowls along the jawline
- Wrinkles on the cheeks and mouth
- Define the jawline and neck
- Restore youthful contours
- Nasolabial folds from the nose to the mouth
- Marionette lines from the cheek to the chin
- Provide results that last 10-15 years
Am I candidate?
You may be a good candidate for a deep plane facelift if you:
- Notice moderate to severe facial sagging
- Are in good general health
- Do not smoke, or are willing to quit before and after surgery
- Want natural, youthful results- not an unnatural or tight appearance
Dr. Montante will spend time with you during your initial facelift surgery consultation in our Richmond office to hear your concerns and goals, as well as answer your questions. He will review your medical history, followed by an examination of your facial structure. This will allow him to recommend a surgical plan tailored specifically for you.
If you’re experiencing earlier signs of aging, you may also benefit from a mini facelift or non-surgical treatments like fillers, Botox, or skin tightening.
The Deep Plane Facelift Procedure
Dr. Montante customizes every deep plane facelift to your unique anatomy goals. Typically, incisions are placed discreetly around the ears and hairline. The underlying muscles and tissues are repositioned for lasting structure, while excess skin is removed for a smoother, rejuvenated appearance. A facelift is usually performed using general anesthesia and takes approximately 5-6 hours. If you are having more than one surgical procedure at the same time, Dr. Montante may recommend you spend a night in the hospital.
Recovery for Deep Plane Facelift Surgery in Richmond
- Most patients return to daily activities in 10-14 days.
- Swelling and bruising fade within 2-3 weeks.
- Results continue to improve as healing progresses.
- Final outcomes can last 10-15 years with proper care.
Why choose Dr. Montante in Richmond?
- Board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience in facial plastic surgery.
- Patient-focused approach emphasizing natural-looking results
- State-of-the-art surgical techniques for safety and precision
- Compassionate care from consultation to recovery
Schedule Your Deep Plane Facelift Consultation
Ready to look refreshed and confident? Take the first step today. will monitor your progress carefully in follow-up examinations. Turn back the clock with a facelift surgery in Richmond. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Montante at Montante Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics in Richmond, VA to find out more about facelift surgery to combat the signs of aging.