Is it normal to have endoscopic midface lift and deep plane full face lift together?

Thank you for your question.

Although the deep plane facelift is not a formal mid-face lift it has a very strong component of mid-face elevation. As such, combining the deep plane facelift and mid-face lift is generally unnecessary but there may be compelling reasons why this treatment could be indicated. This could be for instance to incorporate treatment for a more problematic corrective lower eyelid blepharoplasty that requires extensive mobilisation in the mid-face.

Combining the deep plane facelift with the temporal lift enhances the mid-face elevation options and probably matches or exceeds the effect of many mid-face lift interventions.

There are multiple, usually not very different way to perform face lift. Deep plane face lift is one of them; many surgeons do not use it these days. When face lift is performed, regardles of the technique, cheek lift should be part of it, if needed. Augmentation of the cheeks with fat grafts in the same procedure, have significantly reduce the need for cheek lift, since it is a deflation rather than true sagging that causes cheek flatness. However, only on the basis of in person consultation, a board certified plastic surgeon with expertise in facial rejuvenation will be able to discuss the best options for you. Do not be surprised if you hear different opinon about techniques. Select the surgeon you trust and let her (him) decide about technique. Hope this helps. Good luck.