Is a Deep Plane Facelift Painful?

Your deep plane facelift is typically performed under general anesthesia. This allows you to sleep deeply and have no memory of the procedure once it has been completed. Afterward, it is normal to experience soreness and tenderness in the targeted areas. Dr. Mazzaferro will prescribe oral pain medications to help alleviate discomfort as you heal.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

Your treatment journey will entail multiple visits to Dr. Mazzafero’s West Village offices in New York City or our office in New Jersey. In addition to your private consultation and surgery date, you will need to return for a series of follow-up sessions, which allow the doctor to remove your drains and sutures, address any postoperative concerns, and identify any complications before they become severe.

How Long Until I See Results?

While you may notice some positive changes fairly quickly after a deep plane facelift in NYC, it may take months for your final results to emerge. This is due to swelling and bruising that can take up to 6 months to dissipate fully.

Can I Combine a Deep Plane Facelift With Other Procedures?

Yes. Dr. Mazzafero can pair your deep plane facelift with a variety of other cosmetic options to maximize your results and provide more comprehensive anti-aging outcomes. During your private consultation in the West Village of New York City, the doctor can go over your options and discuss your goals in more detail.

What Are the Risks Associated With a Deep Plane Facelift?

Working with a renowned, experienced surgeon like Dr. Mazzaferro in New York City can significantly reduce the likelihood of complications with a deep plane facelift. Despite this, there are certain risks to be aware of, which include: Swelling Bruising Bleeding Infection Asymmetry Nerve injury Scarring Hair loss Hematoma Tissue necrosis Seroma Anesthesia risks

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In NYC & New Jersey

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Considered a gold-standard facial rejuvenation technique, a deep plane facelift provides game-changing results, offering profound relief from common signs of aging, including sagging skin, nasolabial folds, jowls, and loss of jawline definition. Because the deep plane approach results in minimal trauma to the superficial skin layer, patients often enjoy an expedited recovery process and minimal discomfort after surgery. Dr. Daniel Mazzaferro is an accomplished and sought-after plastic and reconstructive surgeon in New York City’s West Village, providing an outstanding treatment journey and nuanced, customized outcomes.

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What Is a Deep Plane Facelift?

In the past, conventional facelift techniques often yielded a pulled or overly taut facial appearance, resulting in a “deer in the headlights” aesthetic. Today’s advanced deep plane facelift avoids these pitfalls and instead leads to a highly natural and unforced transformation that patients love. During surgery, Dr. Mazzaferro releases the underlying facial ligaments, allowing him to adjust the muscle and tissue layers as a single unit. This method avoids stretching the facial skin, rendering the procedure safer than its traditional counterparts, as there is significantly less risk of complications, necrosis, or injury. The incisions with a deep plane facelift supports a more rapid healing process to allow nearly invisible scars.

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What Are the Benefits of a Deep Plane Facelift?

When performed with precision, meticulous attention to detail, and expertise by fellowship-trained facial expert Dr. Mazzafero in NYC/New Jersey, a deep plane facelift comes with an array of powerful benefits, including the following:

Corrects the appearance of wrinkles, lines, and creases
Boosts skin elasticity
Creates natural-looking changes
Minimizes trauma to the outer skin layer
Firms and sculpts the jawline
Combats jowls and nasolabial folds
Improves definition, balance, and proportion
Creates a more youthful, attractive countenance
Heightens self-confidence
Offers lasting, transformative results
Minimal scarring

Who Are the Best Candidates For a Deep Plane Facelift?

Patients in and beyond New York City will qualify for a deep plane facelift as long as they are in good health, don’t smoke, can maintain a stable weight, and have realistic expectations for their results. The surgery is recommended for individuals struggling with loose, drooping midface contours, a sagging jawline, nasolabial folds, wrinkles, and jowls. Common candidates are in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, seeking a dramatic and lasting transformation. To ensure the surgery is safe and effective for you, Dr. Mazzafero will conduct a detailed consultation process, evaluating your health, skin quality, and goals.

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What’s the First Step?

To get started with your deep plane facelift, you will sit down with Dr. Mazzaferro and his team in New York or New Jersey for a private consultation. The doctor will take the time necessary to fully understand your goals for improvement, review your medical history, address your questions, and perform a detailed skin analysis. He will also review the risks, benefits, downtime, costs, and expected outcomes of your surgery. Finally, Dr. Mazzafero will begin curating your individualized treatment plan to achieve a more refreshed, vital appearance. Once your surgery date has been scheduled, we will provide you with detailed instructions to help you prepare. You may need to undergo additional medical testing, discontinue certain medications, and schedule a responsible adult to drive you home after surgery.

What to Expect on the Day of Deep Plane Facelift Surgery

Your NYC deep plane facelift is typically performed under general anesthesia and usually takes around 4-6 hours. There are certain patients and cases where it could be performed under local anesthesia. During surgery, Dr. Mazzafero will create small, inconspicuous incisions within the hairline and the fine creases surrounding the ears. He will then release the facial ligaments (the zygomatic retaining ligament and the mandibular retaining ligament), elevate the underlying muscle (platysma), and reposition the connective tissue. This way no tension is placed on your skin incisions so they heal beautifully. Once all adjustments have been made, Dr. Mazzafero will carefully close your incisions and place you in the recovery suite to be monitored until you are ready to be discharged.

Deep Plane Facelift Recovery

A deep plane facelift involves less trauma to the superficial skin layer, which naturally results in less downtime and fewer side effects compared to its traditional counterparts. Your healing timeline will be as follows:

The first several days – During the first few days after surgery, swelling, bruising, and soreness in the treated areas will peak. These symptoms can be effectively managed with prescription pain medications provided by Dr. Mazzaferro. Sleep with your head elevated, as this will help to reduce swelling. If you have drains, they will be removed within about 24-48 hours.
The first few weeks – Continue to avoid strenuous exercise and heavy lifting. However, you can start taking gentle walks, which will help boost circulation and elevate your mood and well-being. Most patients find they can return to driving and wearing makeup within 7-10 days. Most sutures are removed before the 1 week mark.
The first few months – Within 4-6 weeks, you will be able to resume your gym workouts after being cleared by the doctor. Swelling and bruising will have almost completely diminished. You should continue to attend all follow-up visits with Dr. Mazzaferro in New York City or New Jersey.

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How Much Does a Deep Plane Facelift Cost in New York City and New Jersey?

The cost of a deep plane facelift in New York City and New Jersey may vary depending on the amount of skin laxity to be addressed and whether surgery is paired with other aesthetic options, such as facial fat transfer or chin and jawline liposuction. After your consultation and physical/medical assessment have been completed, our team will provide you with a personalized, all-inclusive price quote for our services.

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Why Choose Dr. Mazzaferro?

Dr. Daniel Mazzaferro is an accomplished and dedicated plastic and reconstructive surgeon with a reputation for artistry and excellence. He participated in over 3,500 cosmetic and reconstructive procedures for the face, breasts, and body during his demanding six-year residency at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania, one of the most highly regarded training programs in the nation. Additionally, Dr. Mazzafero completed an elite aesthetic fellowship with industry pioneer Dr. Louis Bucky, mastering cutting-edge techniques in facelift and breast surgery. Dr. Mazzaferro had traveled around the world learning from the most elite deep place facelift surgeons in order to bring these results to NYC and NJ. The doctor’s compassionate, personalized approach and insistence on safety and integrity have made him among the most sought-after cosmetic experts in and beyond New York City and New Jersey.

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Deep Plane Facelift FAQ’S

Your treatment journey will entail multiple visits to Dr. Mazzafero’s West Village offices in New York City or our office in New Jersey. In addition to your private consultation and surgery date, you will need to return for a series of follow-up sessions, which allow the doctor to remove your drains and sutures, address any postoperative concerns, and identify any complications before they become severe.
Working with a renowned, experienced surgeon like Dr. Mazzaferro in New York City can significantly reduce the likelihood of complications with a deep plane facelift. Despite this, there are certain risks to be aware of, which include:
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Asymmetry
- Nerve injury
- Scarring
- Hair loss
- Hematoma
- Tissue necrosis
- Seroma
- Anesthesia risks

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