What Is The Extended Deep Plane Facelift - And Why Is It A Game-Changer?
As we age, gravity, volume loss, and changes in skin elasticity create visible signs of aging: jowls, deep folds, sagging cheeks, and loose skin along the jawline and neck.
If you’re noticing these changes, you might be asking yourself: Am I ready for a facelift? Will it address what really bothers me? Will I still look like myself? These are all thoughtful and important questions.
Enter the Extended Deep Plane Facelift - an advanced technique that addresses the root causes of facial aging. At The Hilger Face Center, we specialize in this innovative procedure to help patients achieve natural, youthful contours—without looking pulled, tight, or “overdone.”
What Makes the Extended Deep Plane Facelift Different?
Traditional facelifts often focus on tightening skin or lifting only the superficial muscle layer (SMAS). While these approaches can help, they sometimes leave results that look stretched or that don’t last as long.
The deep plane facelift goes deeper - lifting the skin, SMAS, fat pads, and supportive tissues as a single unit. The extended version takes it even further, releasing additional ligaments and repositioning structures more extensively in the midface and jawline for a balanced, long-lasting rejuvenation.
Key Benefits of the Extended Deep Plane Facelift
- Natural Results: By repositioning deeper tissues instead of just pulling the skin, results look soft, smooth, and authentically youthful
- Longer-Lasting Outcomes: Correcting the deeper causes of aging means improvements typically last longer than with traditional facelifts
- Midface Rejuvenation: Adds lift and volume to the cheeks and under-eye area—something most other facelift techniques don’t achieve
- Defined Jawline & Neck: Improves jawline contour, smooths jowls, and tightens the neck for a cohesive, elegant profile
- Combination Options: Because the skin isn’t overly tightened, complementary treatments like chemical peels, laser resurfacing, or fat grafting can be safely combined for global rejuvenation
Is an Extended Deep Plane Facelift Right for You?
The extended deep plane facelift is ideal for patients in their 40s–70s with moderate to advanced signs of aging - such as sagging skin, volume loss, deep folds, or a less-defined jawline. It’s especially suited for those who want transformative yet natural-looking results without an “operated” look.
During your consultation at The Hilger Face Center, our facial plastic surgeon will evaluate your anatomy, skin quality, and goals to create a tailored surgical plan. In some cases, we may combine the facelift with eyelid surgery or fat grafting for a more complete rejuvenation.
How to Choose a Facial Plastic Surgeon?
The extended deep plane facelift is one of the most technically complex facelift techniques. It requires not only advanced surgical skill, but also deep knowledge of facial anatomy. By choosing a fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon, you’re placing your trust in a specialist who focuses exclusively on the face, head, and neck—and who understands how to deliver results that look natural, balanced, and uniquely yours.
Ready to Look as Young as You Feel?
If you’re considering a facelift and want the most advanced, natural-looking option available, we invite you to schedule a consultation with us. At The Hilger Face Center, our goal is to help you restore your confidence and turn back the clock—beautifully and naturally.