Does a Deep Plane Facelift Address Sagging Cheeks?

Deep plane lifts are designed to lift the cheek area and jawline.  There is not a reliable lift available for addressing the nasolabial folds.  These are best treated with fillers.  

 

Ideally, in a deep plane facelift the cheek is elevated as well, creating a higher cheekbone and improved facial structure, one of the best benefits of a deep plane facelift.  However, every surgeon's technique and every patient's anatomy has some unique characteristics.

Hello! A facelift will have some impact of nasolabial folds but typically volume is required to finish them off. Most commonly injectable fillers such as Juvederm are used to fill in the hollow/fold, and Juvederm Voluma can be used to add volume to the cheekbone. If you are otherwise happy with the results of your surgery it sounds like a little fine tuning with fillers is all you need for complete satisfaction. You should discuss with your surgeon for timing. Good luck!

   A deep plane lift can address cheeks.  SMAS plication can address cheeks as well.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Sagging cheeks treatment with cheek lift or cheek implants. It depends on the size of your cheeks which is best for you.

One reason why there are different facelift techniques is so that the procedure can be tailoered to the patient's individual needs and expectations. A deep plan facelift can certainly elevate the cheeks nicely, but less invasive options can also reshape this way. Deep plane may be associated with more swelling and higher risk of nerve injury, but it is also possible that the results may last longer (though this is hard to prove.) You should discuss your results with your plastic surgeon, as no one can give you advice about your specific case without personally seeing you.