Extended Deep Plane vs Deep Plane?

Probably the only difference is the fancy wording and cost. I can’t imagine one is any better than the other. And I’ve never heard the term “extended” used in conjunction with a facelift

A deep plane facelift lift procedure is not just the skin but also the deeper layers of the face for a more natural and long-lasting rejuvenation. It focuses mainly on the mid to lower face. While, an extended deep plane facelift goes a step further by also lifting and tightening the neck and jawline areas, offering a more comprehensive facelift for overall facial rejuvenation. I hope that answers your question. Erman AK, Dr. MD, Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon

The Deep Plane Facelift is a highly advanced surgical technique designed to rejuvenate the midface, jawline, and neck by addressing deeper facial structures. It involves releasing retaining ligaments and lifting the Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System (SMAS) along with underlying tissues as a single unit. This approach provides natural and long-lasting results by targeting sagging tissues at their source, rather than relying solely on skin tightening. The procedure is particularly effective for individuals with moderate to severe facial aging.

The Extended Deep Plane Facelift builds upon the principles of the traditional deep plane technique but goes a step further. It includes additional dissection into the midface and submalar regions, allowing for enhanced lifting and volume restoration in these areas. This method is ideal for patients with more pronounced facial aging, as it addresses not only the lower face and neck but also the midface for comprehensive rejuvenation. While both techniques achieve exceptional outcomes, the extended version provides a more tailored solution for advanced aging.

Hi. Thank you for sharing your inquiry.
Facelift surgery has evolved through many techniques over the years, leading to the current trend of the Deep Plane Facelift, which has become a gold standard in the field. As a result, there are numerous terms used to describe different methods of facelifting.
The Deep Plane Facelift is defined as adequately releasing the Retaining Ligaments in the sub-SMAS plane. When performed precisely and safely according to this theory, it can deliver highly satisfying lifting results.
Recently, the trend has shifted towards the Preservation Deep Plane Facelift, which emphasizes faster recovery compared to the Extended Deep Plane Facelift. I fully agree with this approach, as I believe that achieving a quick recovery after surgery is incredibly important for patients.
This evolution in techniques continues to improve the outcomes and overall experience for patients seeking facial rejuvenation.
I hope this response provides some insight
Thank you.
-Dr. Min-Hee Ryu M.DDeep Plane Facelift

        Deep plane facelift is a  technique that was described years ago  focusing  on separating  just the skin will be removed  but releasing on a deeper layer  the  SMAS  further down from the strong attachments allowing a repositioning of it without tension with more predictable results. Extended  deep plane facelift entails releasing the attachments on the neck as well to give more definition on the jawline.
      The most important is to analyze each person  and their needs, keep in mind  " being aggressive on dissection, pulling more or removing as much skin  doesn´t means better results".
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The “deep plane” facelift has a long history. It was developed by Dr. Sam Hamra years ago. It involves dissection deep to the SMAS (a connective tissue plane in the face) with a limited skin undermining. Later practitioners (Dr.s Jacono, Nayak and Talei specifically) worked to improve his technique by including dissection over the mandible and including the deep neck with a “hammock” technique. Most surgeons now use their techniques or a slight modification of them.

Having said that, good results can be had with a number of techniques including SMAS plication. I believe for most people the extended deep plane offers the best alternative.

All the Best,

Dr. J

Thank you for your question. The extended deep plane typically refers to some of the work carried out in the neck region, primarily related the lateral part of the neck. It is about releasing the lateral part of the platysma to increase the definition for the jawline.

It is debatable whether it makes a significant impact considering that the deep plane neck lift has the ability to produce considerable definition along the same lines. However, some surgeons feel strongly that this is a separate and powerful tool to produce results.

Ultimately, it is important that you take your time and examine before and after images from several surgeons. This way, you can decide for yourself what you feel is the right type of intervention to serve your vision of facial aesthetics better.

As with all things plastic surgery, it depends on who you ask. One surgeon’s deep plane face lift is another surgeon’s subSMAS facelift with limited dissection.

Extended deep plane facelift typically means extending the dissection from the face down into the neck underneath the platysma muscle. However, many people will use the term “deep plane face lift” as a general interchangeable term.

Hello, hope you are well. This is an academic question. The deep plane facelift was described and coined in 1990 by Hamra--it features a sub-SMAS dissection with it's defining feature being the release of midfacial ligaments so that both the midface and lower face can be lifted most effectively. The extended deep plane facelift was described in 2018, and it refers to extending the sub-SMAS "deep plane" dissection into the neck with additional release of cervical retaining ligaments.

In lay terms, it means that deep plane facelift dissection is extended into the accompanying neck lift.

Best,
Dr. Tower

Surgeons base their choice on technique based on the results and satisfaction of the patient. I like deep plane facelifts, which include releasing deeper ligamentous structures and dissecting over the course of the zygomaticus muscle, because it gives long lasting, natural results. There are Surgeons who perform deep plane (extended deep plane?) facelifts who do a great job and those who I would avoid.