Over time, you may notice your cheeks descend, nasolabial folds deepen, and the once-smooth contour of your jawline start to blur. These changes can leave you feeling like your reflection no longer matches how vibrant you feel inside. A deep plane facelift can address sagging cheeks, jowls, and folds at their source by repositioning deeper tissues, not just tightening the skin. At Quintessa, board-certified facial plastic surgeons Dr. Andrew Campbell and Dr. Jake Thayer use this advanced technique to create refreshed results tailored to you.
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Elevate Sagging Contours for Graceful Renewal
A deep plane facelift is an advanced facial rejuvenation surgery that aims to lift and reposition the deeper layers of facial tissue, rather than simply tightening the skin. This technique focuses on the structural components beneath the SMAS layer, allowing your plastic surgeon to address sagging cheeks, prominent folds, and early jowls at their true origin. By releasing and elevating the deeper tissues, the procedure restores youthful volume and definition without creating a tight or “pulled” appearance.
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Best Candidates for Deep Plane Facelift
The ideal candidates are individuals experiencing visible signs of facial aging who want a natural-looking rejuvenation. During your consultation at Quintessa, our board-certified facial plastic surgeons evaluate your facial anatomy, skin quality, and personal goals to determine whether this advanced technique is right for you.
You may be an ideal candidate if you seek improvement in areas such as:
- Sagging midface and cheeks
- Pronounced nasolabial folds
- Early or moderate jowling
- Loss of jawline definition
- Marionette lines at the corners of the mouth
- Drooping tissues that create a tired look
Traditional Facelift vs. Deep Plane Facelift
Traditional Facelift
A traditional facelift focuses on tightening the skin and the superficial SMAS layer to improve visible signs of aging. While this approach can soften wrinkles and lift sagging areas, it often relies on pulling the skin and securing it with sutures, which may create tension. Because it doesn’t fully address the deeper structures, the results can appear less natural.
Deep Plane Facelift
A deep plane facelift targets the deeper facial tissues beneath the SMAS, where true facial aging occurs. By releasing and repositioning key ligaments, this method lifts and restores the midface, jawline, and folds without placing tension on the skin. The result is a more natural, seamless rejuvenation that preserves facial expression and avoids the “pulled” look.
Key Benefits and Expected Results
This facelift technique offers meaningful improvements that address aging at its structural source, including:
- Restoring youthful cheek volume and midface support
- Softening deep nasolabial folds and marionette lines
- Redefining the jawline with improved contour
- Elevating descended facial tissues without surface tension
- Enhancing facial harmony with balanced lift and repositioning
- Natural-looking results without a “pulled” appearance
- Longer-lasting rejuvenation compared to traditional methods
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Your Complete Deep Plane Facelift Experience
1. Consultation
During your consultation, you meet directly with one of Quintessa’s board-certified plastic surgeons to discuss your concerns and goals. You’ll have the opportunity to share what bothers you most, ask questions, and explore treatment options. Your surgeon will examine your facial structure, skin quality, and areas of aging to determine whether a deep plane facelift is right for you. Together, you’ll create a customized plan to achieve results that reflect your vision.
2. Surgery
During your deep plane facelift, Dr. Campbell or Dr. Thayer carefully makes discreet incisions around your ears and hairline. Through these openings, your surgeon releases key ligaments beneath the SMAS layer to access and lift the deeper tissues. Instead of tightening the skin, they reposition the underlying structures vertically to restore youthful contours. Excess skin is then gently trimmed and redraped without tension, following which the incisions are closed.
3. Recovery
After your deep plane facelift, you can expect some swelling, bruising, and tightness along the cheeks and jawline for the first one to two weeks. You’ll need to rest with your head elevated and avoid strenuous activity during this time. Most patients return to social activities within two to three weeks, although residual swelling may take several months to fully resolve. Your surgeon will provide detailed instructions to help you recover smoothly.
Client Reviews
The outcome? Subtle, undetectable, and completely natural-looking results that easily took years off my appearance.
“I had the absolute pleasure of working with Dr. Andrew Campbell at Quintessa in Delafield for my mini face and neck lift—and I can honestly say the results exceeded every expectation I had…”
Neo N.
Delafield, WI
My neck has never looked this good—truly transformative!
“From the very first consultation, Dr. Campbell and his staff were warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. I underwent a deep plane neck lift and facelift, and I couldn’t be happier with the results…”
Lisa A.
Brookfield, WI
I highly recommend Quintessa!
“Dr. Campbell performed a mini face lift and blepharoplasty on my upper eyelids. Both procedures were done in office and turned out great!…”
Melonie P.
Mequon, WI
Will never go anywhere else
“Staff at Sheboygan Quintessa is the BEST! Amazing customer service, attention to detail, well educated and skilled. Will never go anyplace else! Would not trust anyone else other than Quintessa!!”
Anne Jetser
Milwaukee, WI
I am extremely happy with my results and I would highly recommend his expertise!
“Doctor Campbell and his assistant Dana are an excellent team together! Doctor Campbell did an excellent job with an upper and lower eyelid lift and a chin tuck…”
Maria T.
Sheboygan, WI
My experience with Quintessa has been amazing
“The staff are always pleasant and welcoming, and they genuinely care about your specific concerns. They are very knowledgeable and helpful. If they don’t have the answer to a specific question you may have, they will go out of their way to find the answer for you…”
Andrea K.
Middleton, WI
Deep Plane Facelift FAQs:
How Long Do the Results of a Deep Plane Facelift Last?
You can expect the results of a deep plane facelift to last longer than those of a traditional facelift because the deeper tissues, not just the skin, are repositioned. While no procedure can stop the aging process, most patients enjoy a refreshed appearance for 10 to 15 years, depending on lifestyle, genetics, and skin quality.
Will I Look Like a Different Person After Surgery?
No. One of the primary benefits of a deep plane facelift is that it preserves your natural facial expressions and identity. Instead of creating tension on the skin, the procedure repositions underlying structures for a more youthful version of yourself.
Can a Deep Plane Facelift Address the Neck Area?
Yes. Because facial and neck aging are interconnected, your surgeon often evaluates the neck during a facelift consultation. Many patients choose to combine a deep plane facelift with a neck lift or platysmaplasty for smooth contours, improved definition, and a more cohesive rejuvenation from the cheeks to the collarbone.
Why Choose Quintessa for a Deep Plane Facelift?
Quintessa is a trusted destination for facial rejuvenation, led by board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Campbell and Dr. Thayer. Our surgeons’ expertise in deep plane techniques allows them to elevate deeper tissues, so your results look like a refreshed and youthful version of you. You’ll receive personalized care, a thoughtful treatment plan, and a level of precision that honors your natural facial character. If you’re ready to explore this transformative surgery, schedule a consultation for a deep plane facelift today.
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Delafield, WI 53018
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Mequon, WI 53092
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Middleton, WI 53562
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Sheboygan, WI 53081
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