Achieve Subtle Yet Profound Facial Rejuvenation
Request A ConsultationTime changes the face in subtle but unmistakable ways: loss of skin elasticity, facial fat sagging, bone resorption, and muscle weakening all lend to a tired, aged appearance. The deep plane facelift is the gold standard for facial rejuvenation, lifting and repositioning at the structural level for enduring and effortless results. With board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Nirav Savalia’s skill and artistry, you can recapture your natural vitality and feel at home in your reflection once again.
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The cost of a deep plane facelift in Newport Beach varies depending on the extent of surgery and whether other procedures are included in your treatment plan. Other factors affecting price include the surgeon’s experience, anesthesia and facility fees, as well as additional costs such as postoperative supplies. The national average cost of a deep plane facelift ranges from $10,000 to over $60,000, depending on the above factors.
At Savalia Plastic Surgery, we are pleased to offer flexible financing options to make your investment more accessible. At your consultation, we’ll provide you with a cost estimate and answer any questions you may have.
Revitalize youthful contours and reclaim your true expression with the advanced age-defying technique that is quietly transforming the faces of today. Schedule your consultation with facial plastic surgeon Dr. Savalia by calling (949) 759-0980 or submitting through our online contact form.
The short answer? It’s an increasingly popular facelift technique that achieves more profound and long-lasting results by accessing and repositioning deeper structures than a traditional facelift typically does.
To truly understand a deep plane facelift, it is helpful to compare it to other popular methods and to consider the anatomy of the face. The most pertinent facial structures include the skin, muscle, and fat, as well as retaining ligaments, and a crucial layer of connective tissue called the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS).
Over the last few decades, the standard facelift (rhytidectomy) has primarily focused on manipulating the SMAS layer. SMAS techniques include plication (lifting by folding and stitching the SMAS), imbrication (overlapping the SMAS), and excision (removing excess SMAS tissue). SMAS techniques can yield good results for patients seeking moderate lifting.
The deep plane facelift is distinct in two aspects:
Cutting the facial ligaments fully releases the SMAS layer, allowing for more precise repositioning of all facial structures. It is also the only way to fully eradicate nasolabial folds, whereas SMAS techniques can sometimes emphasize deep facial lines or fail to address them entirely.
Dr. Savalia’s technique also involves lifting the orbicularis oculi muscle, restoring it to a more youthful position and better elevating the midface—creating a more youthful cheek contour and repositioning malar fat pads to address lost volume, often without the need for fat grafting.
The deeper and more significant tissue manipulation made possible by the deep plane facelift technique results in more profound, yet subtle and natural-looking rejuvenation.
At Savalia Plastic Surgery, the patient experience and support are just as important as the end result.
If you are seeking a dramatic improvement in signs of aging, such as jowls, midface sagging, and volume loss, but prefer a natural appearance, you may be a candidate for a deep plane facelift. Dr. Savalia’s approach also addresses signs of aging in the neck, making this procedure ideal for patients seeking comprehensive results.
Ideal candidates should be in good health, not smoke or be willing to quit, and have realistic expectations for results.
The best time to undergo a facelift depends on the individual rather than on a specific age. The appropriate time for a deep plane facelift is when you begin to see signs of deep tissue aging, such as deepening of the nasolabial folds and marionette lines, formation of jowls, and loosening of tissue under the chin. Optimal facelift results occur when patients address these signs of aging earlier in the process rather than waiting for advanced levels of aging.
To learn if you are a good candidate for a deep plane facelift, schedule a consultation at Savalia Plastic Surgery by calling (949) 759-0980.
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At Savalia Plastic Surgery, thoughtful planning is a crucial part of patient care. During your initial consultation, Dr. Savalia will take the time to understand your goals, evaluate your facial structure, and answer any questions you have.
Together, you and Dr. Savalia will:
Deep plane facelift surgery is an outpatient procedure, performed under sedation or general anesthesia. While your surgery is in Dr. Savalia’s capable hands, you will also be under the supervision of board-certified anesthesiologists and registered nurses.
Dr. Savalia will make strategic incisions hidden in the hairline and around the ears. With his expert understanding of facial anatomy, he proceeds to deftly navigate the internal tissue planes, releasing necessary ligaments, repositioning muscle and fat, and lifting the SMAS layer systematically. Each intentional dissection and strategic suture placement corresponds to an improvement in contour, a reduction of deep folds, and a reversal of sagging from within.
When the internal remodeling is complete, Dr. Savalia adds the finishing touch: delicate, minimal-tension incision closure. This ensures optimal healing and a natural-looking, elegant final facial appearance.
After surgery, you will stay overnight at our fully accredited surgery center to ensure a safe and smooth start to your recovery. After you are released, you will need someone else to drive you home. Dr. Savalia will provide you with aftercare instructions—always follow these closely to avoid complications and ensure optimal recovery. You will also be scheduled for frequent follow-up visits so Dr. Savalia can monitor your progress.
Bruising and swelling are common in early recovery and will subside over time. Many patients feel comfortable going out in public after about two weeks. After three weeks, many patients can return to work at a desk job and wear makeup if desired.
Strenuous activity and heavy lifting are prohibited for at least six weeks after surgery. Always check with Dr. Savalia before increasing your activity levels.
Initial results are obscured by bruising and swelling. As these resolve in the initial days and weeks, your final results will become more noticeable: a refreshed appearance with smooth, youthful contours.
Over the course of about six months, numbness and tightness diminish, and facial sensation gradually returns.
Deep plane facelift results are long-lasting and can be maintained with proper skincare and diligent sun protection. Many patients use non-surgical treatments, as well, to extend their results.
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Because this technique accesses and lifts deeper structures, the results are much more profound, especially compared to less invasive procedures, such as a mini lift or endoscopic lift. The results of a deep plane facelift often last at least 10 years or longer. If the patient maintains their skin with a good at-home skincare regimen, diligent sun protection, and non-surgical treatments, their results are likely to last much longer.
A meticulous and experienced surgeon like Dr. Savalia can help patients achieve results that make them look 10 years younger—or more—while preserving a natural appearance. Adding additional procedures, such as fat grafting or skin treatments like chemical peels, helps restore youthful volume and smooth the skin’s surface for truly stunning yet natural-looking results.
Deep plane facelift incisions are placed in the hairline and around the ears so they are concealed from view. Dr. Savalia employs precise techniques to minimize tissue trauma and ensure careful wound closure. He also guides patients in proper postoperative incision and scar care to promote optimal wound healing and scar fading.
A deep plane facelift is well-complemented by other surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatments. Many patients choose to combine their deep plane facelift with eyelid surgery, a brow lift, and facial fat grafting for more comprehensive results.
When you look in the mirror, you should recognize and love the person looking back. Take the first step toward looking as vibrant and youthful as you feel and schedule a consultation with board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Nirav Savalia today. Call us at (949) 759-0980 or use our online contact form to get started.
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At Savalia Plastic Surgery, the patient experience and support are just as important as the end result.
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