Deep Plane Facelift
Conveniently located to serve the areas of Tijuana, Mexico
A deep plane facelift is a procedure that reduces loose skin, fine lines, and wrinkles for a smoother, more youthful appearance. As you age, it’s common to experience changes to your underlying facial muscles which can result in a droopy appearance. With a deep plane facelift, we can tighten the skin so you can enjoy a smoother, lifted look.
At the Cosmetic and Bariatric Surgery Center, Dr. Manual Gutierrez Romero is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 25 years of experience helping patients transform their figures at the best plastic surgery clinic in Tijuana. He has helped many patients improve their appearance with customizable procedures designed to reduce signs of facial aging. If you would like to restore your complexion and rejuvenate your appearance with a natural result, a deep place facelift can provide a complete makeover.
Contact our office or call (619) 572-8981 from the United States or (664) 607 33 77 from Mexico to learn more about this affordable cosmetic surgery in Tijuana!
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About Deep Plane Facelifts
As you age, your skin’s levels of collagen and elastin– proteins that help your skin barrier maintain its structure– naturally decline. Gravity also pulls on the skin which can lead to droopy jowls and wrinkles that alter your appearance. A deep plane facelift is one of the most effective solutions for restoring your complexion and achieving lasting results. Specialists performed more than 78,400 facelifts in 2023 to help patients enhance their complexions. (1) With the best plastic surgeon for facelifts in Tijuana, you can rest assured that you are in good hands.
Deep Plane Facelift vs. Traditional Facelift
During a deep plane facelift, Dr. Gutierrez removes droopy skin and makes adjustments to a network of connective tissue called the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) layer. If the underlying connective tissue and muscle have atrophied from aging, adjusting the SMAS layer creates a lifted and more youthful appearance. A traditional facelift removes excess skin, but it does not adjust the underlying connective tissue. The best type of facelift for you will depend on the condition of your skin and your underlying anatomy. Although a deep plane facelift is well-known for producing natural-looking results without a “pulled” appearance, some patients only need to remove a small amount of skin to rejuvenate their complexion. Dr. Gutierrez will perform a physical exam during your consultation to determine the best procedure for your needs.
Benefits
With a deep plane facelift, patients can enjoy many benefits, including:
- Natural-looking results: By repositioning and tightening the underlying connective tissue, a younger and fuller complexion is achieved, always following your facial features.
- Customizable procedure: We can target droopy pockets of skin with a personalized plan to target troublesome areas.
- Improved self-confidence: With smoother skin and a more youthful appearance, many patients find that their self-confidence improves.
- Smoother skin with fewer wrinkles: We can remove excess skin for a smoother, tighter appearance.
- Long-lasting results: If you take good care of your skin and avoid sun exposure, you can enjoy long-lasting results.
Candidates
If you would like to improve the appearance of moderate to severe signs of facial aging, a deep plane facelift can enhance your complexion. However, you must be in good overall health and have realistic expectations about the procedure. If you smoke, you must stop temporarily for several weeks because smoking can affect your results.
To learn more about how a deep plane facelift can take years off your complexion, contact our office to schedule your consultation!
Personal Consultation
During your consultation, Dr. Gutierrez will examine your skin and ask about your aesthetic goals to create the best treatment plan for your needs. Please come prepared to discuss your lifestyle and current medications. If you have photographs of your desired look, we ask that you bring them with you for Dr. Gutierrez to examine during your meeting.
If you have additional aesthetic goals, Dr. Gutierrez can recommend additional treatments. Some patients choose to combine a deep plane facelift with an otoplasty or rhinoplasty as part of their overall treatment plan. Dr. Gutierrez will take time to discuss your goals in depth and determine the best procedure for your needs.
To learn more about the additional treatments we offer, see our blog!
Preparation
To prepare for a deep plane facelift, you will need to take the following steps:
- Stop taking medications and supplements that thin your blood
- Refrain from smoking for approximately 6 weeks
- Prepare your meals ahead of time
- Protect your skin from sun damage
- Create a comfortable place in your home to recover
We can discuss any other steps you will need to take during your consultation based on your personalized treatment plan.
Procedure
On the day of your procedure, you will need to arrive in comfortable clothing with clean skin; do not apply makeup or any facial products. Our team will cleanse your skin and place you under anesthesia.
Dr. Gutierrez will mark your skin for surgery and make a thin incision along your hairline and behind your ears. His deep plane facelift technique minimizes scarring. He will access the underlying layer of connective tissue– the SMAS layer– and reposition it for a lifted more youthful appearance. Next, he will remove excess tissue and tighten your skin to diminish fine lines and wrinkles. Dr. Gutierrez will close the incisions with sutures and you can return home to rest immediately afterward. The procedure typically takes 3-4 hours.
Recovery
It is common to experience temporary discomfort and swelling around the incision sites for the first 2-3 weeks. You can use a cold compress and over-the-counter medication to alleviate any discomfort as long as you do not put too much pressure on your skin. Dr. Gutierrez may prescribe medications for you to take during your recovery as well, depending on the complexity of your procedure.
You will need a follow-up appointment with Dr. Gutierrez shortly afterward so he can monitor your progress and ensure your incisions are healing properly. You may need to wear supportive dressings or a compression garment for the first couple of weeks, and Dr. Gutierrez will provide more specific instructions during your recovery to help your skin heal. Most patients can return to work 2-3 weeks after the procedure.
Results
After a deep plane facelift, you can enjoy a plumper, more youthful complexion and improved self-esteem. Reducing droopy jowls can create a smoother look, and you can easily maintain your results for several years if you take good care of your skin. Avoiding sun exposure afterward will be important for maintaining your results because UV exposure contributes to 80% of facial aging. (2) We can discuss the best skincare routine for your needs to help you take care of your skin.
Additional Procedures
Eyelid Lift
An eyelid lift (blepharoplasty) can help you brighten your eyes for a more youthful, rested appearance. The procedure can help you refresh tired-looking eyes with minimal downtime. There are several different types of eyelid surgery that Dr. Gutierrez can perform depending on your needs:
- Upper: Dr. Gutierrez can remove excess skin from the upper lids to improve your field of vision and create a smoother appearance.
- Lower: He can reposition the fat pads beneath the eyes and remove excess skin with a thin incision inside the lower lids.
- Quad: He can perform both lower and upper eyelid surgery during one procedure to rejuvenate your eyes and transform your complexion.
Otoplasty
Otoplasty is a procedure that repositions your ears for a more balanced, proportional appearance. If you were naturally born with large, protruding ears that affect your self-esteem, pinning them back can help you achieve a smoother look. With thin incisions that are well-hidden along the natural curve of the ears, Dr. Gutierrez can balance your facial features for long-lasting results.
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is a procedure that improves the contour of your nose to balance your facial features. Dr. Gutierrez can reduce or increase its size, depending on your facial proportions. He can also reshape the nose to improve the angle between the nose and upper lip. Although he may not be able to perform a rhinoplasty and deep plane facelift during one procedure, we can discuss your aesthetic goals during your consultation with the best surgeon in Tijuana.
The Cost of a Deep Plane Facelift in Tijuana
The cost of a deep plane facelift will depend on the condition of your skin and your personalized treatment plan. If you need additional procedures for your desired look, we can provide an all-inclusive quote. To learn more about how the customizable procedure can completely transform your appearance, schedule a consultation. Dr. Gutierrez is the best cosmetic surgeon for facelifts, breast enhancement, mommy makeovers, Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs), male surgery, rhinoplasty, and hair transplants!
Contact our office in Tijuana or call (619) 572-8981 to learn more or schedule a visit. We are happy to provide you with information about medical tourism for cosmetic surgery!
FAQ
Can I improve the appearance of droopy jowls with a deep plane facelift?
Yes, since we can adjust the SMAS layer and remove excess tissue, a deep plane facelift can improve the appearance of droopy jowls.
How do I know if I am a good candidate for a deep plane facelift?
If you would like to reduce moderate to severe signs of facial aging with a natural-looking result and you do not have any conditions that would affect your ability to heal, you are likely a good candidate for the procedure.
Will I have visible scarring after a deep plane facelift?
We take care to hide the incisions along your hairline for a discrete look so although you will have light scars, they will hardly be noticeable.
How long can the results of a deep plane facelift last?
If you take good care of your skin, you can enjoy results that last for many years.
References
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons ® Endorsed Partner. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/documents/news/statistics/2023/plastic-surgery-statistics-report-2023.pdf
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- Rohrich RJ, Sinno S, Vaca EE. Getting Better Results in Facelifting. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open. 2019;7(6):e2270. doi:https://doi.org/10.1097/gox.0000000000002270