The most natural-looking facelift generally results from techniques that address the underlying structures of the face, rather than just tightening the skin.
Deep Plane Facelift: A Natural-Looking Solution
Traditional facelifts often focused solely on pulling the skin tighter. While this could reduce wrinkles, it sometimes resulted in a "windswept" or unnatural appearance. The deep plane facelift offers a more sophisticated approach.
- What it is: A deep plane facelift involves repositioning the muscle and soft tissue layer, known as the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system), before tightening the skin. This is a crucial distinction.
- Why it looks more natural: By addressing the SMAS layer, the underlying support structure of the face is restored. This means the skin redrapes naturally over a more youthful foundation, avoiding the stretched or pulled look of older techniques. As stated in the provided reference, this provides "a more natural result than facelifts past that focused solely on skin tightening." (20-May-2022)
- Benefits of Deep Plane Facelifts
- Natural-looking results.
- Addresses deeper structural issues.
- Can provide longer-lasting results compared to skin-only facelifts.
- Reduces the risk of a "windswept" appearance.
In summary, the deep plane facelift technique, by repositioning the SMAS layer, is considered to create the most natural-looking facelift results.
