Deep Plane Facelift: The 411 from Dr. Babak Azizzadeh (the Pioneer of the Procedure)

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Considering a facelift? You may want to forgo the traditional procedure and opt for a deep plane facelift. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Babak Azizzadeh, an internationally recognized plastic surgeon and pioneer of the deep plane facelift technique. We'll explore the artistry behind the deep plane facelift, discussing how it goes beyond simply tightening the skin, but also involves sculpting and

Deep-plane facelift

A deep-plane facelift releases the ligaments that hold the cheek down and lifts the skin, cheek fat and underlying muscle layer together as one flap, to treat sagging cheeks, jowls and a soft jawline. Hamra described the operation in 1990, and no study since has shown that it lasts longer than other SMAS facelifts.

The technique, its anatomy and the papers behind it