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title: "Deep Plane Facelift"
url: https://drturner.com.au/procedures/face/deep-plane-facelift/
date: 2024-06-19
modified: 2026-06-27
author: "Dr Scott J Turner"
description: "A deep plane facelift is a facelift technique that works beneath the SMAS layer to reposition deeper facial tissues and release selected retaining ligaments. Unlike skin-only tightening, the deep plane..."
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# Deep Plane Facelift

A deep plane facelift is a facelift technique that works beneath the SMAS layer to reposition deeper facial tissues and release selected retaining ligaments. Unlike skin-only tightening, the deep plane approach addresses the position of the deeper tissues that contribute to changes in the midface, jowls and jawline. It is generally considered where deeper tissue descent, rather than skin laxity alone, is the main finding. The surgical plan, including the extent of dissection and which ligaments are released, depends on each patient's anatomy, tissue position, skin quality and medical history, and is determined at consultation.

Dr Scott J Turner is a [Specialist Plastic Surgeon FRACS](/dr-scott-turner-sydney-plastic-surgeon/) who consults in [Bondi Junction](/locations/bondi-junction/) and [Manly](/locations/manly/), Sydney, with deep plane facelift surgery performed at Bondi Junction Private Hospital and Delmar Private Hospital, Dee Why. He completed specific training in deep plane facelift technique. This page explains how the procedure works, suitability, before and after considerations, recovery, scars, risks, cost factors and consultation planning.

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