摘要

Objectives: To identify the key differences between the SMAS facelift and the Deep Plane Facelift. To understand the key landmarks and techniques for ligamentous release in Deep Plane Facelift Surgery. To obtain an introductory understanding of performing the Deep Plane Facelift Procedure. Introduction: Deep Plane Facelift is the latest “in vogue” treatment for facial rejuvenation. Many surgeons claim to perform Deep Plane Surgery, but truly only perform an extended Sub-SMAS procedure. Using the latest 300 Deep Plane Facelift procedures performed exclusively by the primary speaker, this talk demonstrates surgical videos and operative facts about true Deep Plane Facelift Surgery. Materials / method: 300 patients undergoing Deep Plane Facelift Surgery with the Primary Surgeon are described, and their results/intraoperative videos are shared. The risk factors, complications, revision rates, and outcomes are deprived. Results: Deep Plane Facelift surgery is dependent upon full ligamentous release of the zygomatic, masseteric, and mandibular ligaments of the face. Surgical video of this is shown and soft tissue release of the MIDFACE and lower face is demonstrated. After surgery, patient satisfaction was enormously high and post-operative photos are reviewed. 1% of patients had a hematoma after surgery, 15% had temporary facial weakness, 5% underwent a minor secondary tuck-up procedure, and 0% had permanent facial weakness. Conclusion: Deep Plane Facelift techniques are the latest evolution in Facelift surgery. The outcomes are arguably more dramatic and natural, and longer lasting. The risks of complications are similar to SMAS facelift.