Deep Plane Facelift Results: Before & After

A Deep Plane Facelift isn’t just a more advanced version of a traditional facelift—it’s a fundamentally different approach to facial rejuvenation. While traditional facelift techniques often focus on tightening the skin or adjusting the superficial muscular layer (SMAS), the deep plane technique works beneath that layer to release and reposition your deeper facial structures as a single unit. The result is natural facial movement without tension, enhanced contours without a “pulled” look, and beautifully natural-looking results that age gracefully over time. 

In this blog, we highlight four examples of Dr. Ackerman’s work to demonstrate how Deep Plane Facelift surgery (often combined with complementary procedures) can restore your facial balance without changing what makes your face unique.

Patient 1: Restoring, Not Just Tightening

This 66-year-old patient underwent comprehensive facial rejuvenation to strengthen and rebuild her underlying facial support rather than focusing on superficial fixes. 

Her personalized surgical plan included: 

• Deep Plane Facelift and neck lift 
• Endoscopic brow lift 
• Upper lip lift 
• Conservative fat grafting to the lips

By combining surgical techniques that both reposition the soft tissues and address subtle volume loss, the result is improved contour, enhanced facial balance, and a more rested appearance. Dr. Ackerman achieved this transformation all without altering her natural features. Instead, he restored more youthful facial proportions while enhancing her natural anatomy, allowing her to look refreshed yet age-appropriate. 

Patient 2: A Comprehensive Approach

At 64, this patient’s concerns weren’t centered around lax or sagging skin. Instead, her primary reasons for seeking cosmetic surgery were about the deeper causes of visible facial aging, including the gradual descent of her underlying facial structures, volume loss, and changes in overall skin quality. Rather than treating each concern individually, Dr. Ackerman used a combined surgical approach to maintain balance and restore a more youthful appearance across her entire face.

Her comprehensive procedure included:

• Deep Plane Facelift and neck lift to reposition the SMAS layer and restore jawline and neck definition
• Endoscopic brow lift to elevate and open the brow and upper third of the face
• Upper and lower eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) to address changes to fat and skin around the eyes
• Conservative tip rhinoplasty to refine nasal proportions and improve overall facial harmony

The combination of a Deep Plane Facelift with additional complementary procedures provides you with cohesive yet subtle results. No single feature stands out as “treated,” yet the entire face appears more supported and refreshed.

Patient 3: Natural Definition Without Appearing “Pulled”

At 59, this patient was primarily concerned with neck laxity, a softening of her jawline, and heaviness in her lower face. She was clear about her goals: She wanted to look like herself—just more refreshed.

A Deep Plane Facelift and neck lift was performed to address these concerns at their source. Rather than placing tension on the surface, this approach releases and repositions the deeper structural layer of the face as a composite unit. By addressing the foundation of the face, Dr. Ackerman restored her jawline definition, redefined the cervicomental angle (optimal neck contour), and subtly elevated the tissues of her midface.

What stands out in this patient’s before and after results is the absence of visible “pulling” anywhere on her skin. There’s no tightness or distortion that sometimes occurs after a traditional facelift—instead, she’s enjoying smoother contours and a naturally rejuvenated appearance that still looks and feels entirely natural.

Patient 4: Customized Rejuvenation in the Early 50s

Every face ages differently, which is why customization is critical. For this patient in her early 50s, Dr. Ackerman focused on addressing early signs of laxity in the midface, jawline, and neck.

Dr. Ackerman believes that a facelift in a younger patient not only gives a better outcome but also provides results that last significantly longer. This belief is reinforced by actual data from more than a thousand facelifts he has performed over the last 25 years. 

Dr. Ackerman performed this facelift by carefully tailoring it to restore his patient’s natural facial contours without overcorrection. The result is a refreshed, natural-looking result that maintains the inherent character of her face without making it obvious that she’s had “work done.”

Learn More About Deep Plane Facelift Surgery in Newport Beach

When it comes to visualizing what a Deep Plane Facelift can do to turn back the clock on facial aging, before and after photos are especially valuable. Yes, they show surface-level improvements, but they also demonstrate how structural repositioning, volume balance, and harmony between facial features come together to create natural-looking results. 

If you’re ready to explore the benefits of a Deep Plane Facelift, schedule a consultation today with board-certified plastic surgeon and Deep Plane Facelift innovator and expert Dr. Boris Ackerman. To make an appointment, call our office at (949) 759-3284 or visit our contact page.