Deep Plane Face & Neck Lift
Advanced Facial Rejuvenation with a Natural, Restored Appearance
A deep plane face and neck lift is an advanced facial rejuvenation procedure designed to restore youthful structure, improve facial definition, and address deeper signs of aging while maintaining natural facial movement and expression.
At You Are Beautiful, Dr. Jae Kim approaches facial rejuvenation with precision, restraint, and a deep understanding of facial anatomy. Rather than creating an overly tightened or unnatural appearance, the goal is to restore balance, support, and contour in a way that looks refreshed, elegant, and authentically you.
What Is a Deep Plane Face & Neck Lift?
Unlike traditional facelift techniques that primarily tighten the skin, a deep plane facelift addresses the deeper structural layers of the face known as the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system).
By releasing and repositioning deeper facial tissues as a unified layer, this technique allows for:
- More natural facial movement
- Improved midface rejuvenation
- Better jawline definition
- Restoration of facial support and contour
- Reduced tension on the skin
- Long-lasting, natural-looking results
The neck is addressed simultaneously to improve laxity, contour, banding, and definition beneath the chin and along the jawline.
What Concerns Can a Deep Plane Lift Address?
A deep plane face and neck lift may improve:
- Facial sagging and tissue descent
- Jowling and jawline heaviness
- Loss of facial definition
- Deep nasolabial folds
- Neck laxity and fullness
- Platysmal banding
- Loss of youthful facial contour
The procedure is customized based on each patient’s anatomy, aging patterns, and long-term goals.
A Comprehensive Approach to Facial Rejuvenation
Facial aging affects multiple areas of the face simultaneously—not just the lower face and neck.
For this reason, deep plane face and neck lift surgery is often performed in combination with additional procedures to create more balanced and comprehensive rejuvenation.
Commonly combined procedures include:
- Facial Fat Grafting
- Upper Blepharoplasty
- Lower Blepharoplasty
- Brow Lift / Lateral Brow Reset
These procedures work together to restore facial volume, improve eye rejuvenation, soften hollowness, and create harmony across the entire face for a more complete rejuvenation result.
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The Surgical Experience
Every surgical plan is individualized.
Your consultation includes a detailed facial evaluation, discussion of your anatomy and goals, and a personalized surgical plan tailored specifically to your facial structure and desired outcome.
Surgery is performed with meticulous attention to detail and a focus on achieving natural, refined, long-term results.
Patients may also benefit from:
- Photo analysis
- Combination surgical planning
- Non-surgical maintenance strategies
- Medical-grade skincare recommendations
- Laser resurfacing or skin quality enhancement treatments
Procedure Overview
Deep Plane Face & Neck Lift
- Starting Surgical Fee: Starting at $25,000
- What’s Included: Consultation fee, pre-operative appointments, surgery, and all post-operative care
- Procedure Location: Accredited surgical center
- Procedure Time: Approximately 6–8 hours depending on surgical plan and combination procedures
- Recovery Time: Approximately 3–4 weeks
- Anesthesia: General anesthesia
- Often Combined With: Facial fat grafting, brow lift, upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty, laser
resurfacing
⚠ Separate anesthesia and surgical facility fees apply and are paid directly to the surgical center. An estimate of
these fees will be provided during your consultation.
⚠ Most patients begin feeling more “normal” around the 3-week mark. Bruising is typically resolved by this stage, and
most patients may resume full activity around 3 weeks. Residual swelling may continue to gradually improve and
fluctuate as healing progresses.
A Natural Philosophy
The goal of facial rejuvenation is not to make you look different.
It is to restore structure, support, and balance in a way that allows you to look refreshed, rested, and naturally rejuvenated—while still looking like yourself.
At You Are Beautiful, Dr. Kim’s approach prioritizes facial harmony, elegant refinement, and long-term natural outcomes.
Surgical Consultations
Dr. Jae Kim’s surgical consultations are $250.
The consultation fee is non-refundable, but may be applied toward surgical fees if surgery is scheduled within 30 days of the initial consultation.
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The best way to determine whether a deep plane face and neck lift is right for you is through a personalized consultation.
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