Confused about Deep Plane Facelift. Will it correct the nasolabial folds and corners of the mouth?

A deep plane facelift is an advanced surgical technique that targets deeper facial structures for more natural and long-lasting results. Unlike simpler and less modern facelifts that primarily tighten the skin, the deep plane approach repositions the underlying muscles and tissues, addressing sagging and volume loss more efficiently. This technique provides a more youthful and refreshed appearance without the "pulled" look often associated with facelifts. Recovery time is comparable to other facelift methods, but the results are typically more enduring and harmonious.

Thank you for your question. If you look on the internet at before and after images showing results of deep plane facelift in the hands of experienced surgeons, you will notice that the nasolabial folds and the corners of the mouth change relatively little.

When the corners of the mouth appear to be coming down significantly, it is often because of visibility of the labiomandibular lines. The labiomandibular lines are significantly improved by deep plane facelift.

I think the surgeon that you have consulted has explained correctly that lifting the corner of the mouth in a more precise manner generally requires a different procedure, but also one that often has to involve some visible scars at the corner of the upper lips, which is not necessarily what every patient would agree to.

If deep plane face and neck lift is performed correctly, it is useful in reducing the wrinkles in the nasolabial region, but it does not provide a hundred percent solution. Sometimes, there are cases that we support with fat injection.
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