Why Deep Plane?
A deeper approach to facial rejuvenation.
FACE & NECK
One Surgical Approach
Unlike approaches that rely primarily on the skin, Deep Plane Facelift works beneath the SMAS layer and addresses deeper facial support structures. This allows descended tissues to be mobilised and repositioned as a more integrated unit.
Facial ageing does not occur only at skin level. Changes also involve deeper soft tissues, fat compartments and supporting structures. Deep Plane surgery is designed to address this structural descent rather than depending mainly on surface tension.
The objective is not to create a tighter-looking face, but to restore support and contour while respecting the patient’s individual anatomy. By repositioning deeper tissues, the skin can be redraped with less reliance on excessive surface tension.
The midface, lower face, jawline and neck are visually connected. Changes in one area can affect the balance of the others, which is why surgical planning may consider these regions as part of a single facial rejuvenation strategy when appropriate.
When Facial Changes Go Beyond the Skin.
Loss of Jawline Definition
When the lower face begins to descend, the jawline may lose its previous definition and jowls can become more noticeable.
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Midface Descent
Changes in the deeper facial tissues can create a heavier appearance through the cheeks and deepen the folds around the mouth.
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Changes Along the Neck
Loose skin, loss of definition beneath the chin or visible neck bands may affect the balance between the face, jawline and neck.
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Looking for Structural, Not Excessive Change
You may be seeking a surgical result that improves facial support and contour while still preserving the features that make your face recognisably yours.
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Restored Contours. Preserved Identity.
Every face ages differently, and every procedure should respect the features that make it unique. These selected cases reflect an individualised surgical approach focused on restoring the cheeks, jawline and neck while preserving the patient’s natural expression and identity.
CASE 01
Starting Point
A 54-year-old patient from London with reduced cheek support, a softened jawline and visible neck laxity.
CASE 01
Six-Month Result
Following Deep Plane Facelift & Neck Lift, with restored facial support and clearer jawline-to-neck definition.
CASE 02
Starting Point
A 75-year-old patient from London with lower-face heaviness, jowling and reduced jawline definition.
CASE 02
Three-Month Result
Following Deep Plane Facelift, showing improved midface support and a naturally refreshed lower-face contour.
CASE 03
Starting Point
A 58-year-old patient from Amsterdam with midface descent, early jowling and loss of definition through the neck.
CASE 03
Eight-Month Result
Following Deep Plane Facelift & Neck Lift, with balanced cheek support and more refined facial and neck contours.
CASE 04
Starting Point
A 62-year-old patient from Amsterdam with facial fatigue, jawline softening and visible laxity through the neck.
CASE 04
Six-Month Result
Following Deep Plane Facelift & Neck Lift, showing renewed definition while preserving natural expression and identity.
Every patient’s anatomy, healing process and surgical outcome are unique. Individual results may vary.
DR. OĞUZ KILIÇ
SURGICAL APPROACH
A Facelift Begins With Understanding the Face
From Online Assessment to Your Return Home
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ONLINE ASSESSMENT
Share your facial photographs, relevant medical information and expectations with our international patient team. Dr. Oğuz Kılıç reviews your case to make an initial assessment and determine the appropriate next step.
PERSONALISED SURGICAL PLAN
If surgery may be appropriate for you, the proposed procedure, areas to be addressed, expected length of stay and preparation requirements are explained before your travel plans are finalised.
ARRIVAL, CONSULTATION AND SURGERY
After arriving in Türkiye, your detailed in-person examination and preoperative checks are completed. Dr. Oğuz Kılıç reassesses your facial anatomy and confirms the final surgical plan before the operation.
RECOVERY AND CONTINUED FOLLOW-UP
Your early recovery is monitored through scheduled postoperative examinations. Once you are cleared to travel, you return home with individual aftercare instructions and your recovery continues with planned remote follow-up.
Your Recovery, Stage by Stage
Recovery is gradual and individual. These four stages provide a general guide to what patients may experience after surgery.
FIRST 48 HOURS
Rest, monitoring and swelling control are the main priorities. Swelling, bruising, tightness, numbness and some limitation in neck movement may be expected during the early postoperative period.
DAYS 3–7
Swelling and bruising may still be visible while gradually beginning to settle. Follow-up examinations, incision care and light daily movement continue according to the surgeon’s instructions.
DAYS 10–14
As visible swelling and bruising decrease, many patients begin to feel more comfortable returning to work and social settings. The appropriate timing is determined individually with the surgeon.
WEEKS 3–12+
Facial contours continue to settle and the tissues gradually soften. Residual swelling, changes in sensation and incision lines may continue to improve for several months.
Their Experience, In Their Own Words
PERSONALISED SUPPORT
A Deep Plane Facelift may be suitable for healthy patients who are concerned about sagging through the cheeks, jawline and neck. General health, smoking status, facial anatomy, tissue quality and expectations must all be considered. Suitability can only be confirmed following a detailed consultation and medical assessment.
Facelift techniques differ in the tissue layers they address and how those tissues are repositioned. A Deep Plane Facelift works beneath the SMAS layer in selected areas, allowing deeper facial tissues to be mobilised rather than relying on skin tension alone. However, the most appropriate technique depends on each patient’s anatomy and goals.
In suitable patients, facelift surgery may be combined with procedures such as neck lift, eyelid surgery or facial fat transfer. Combining procedures is not appropriate for everyone and may affect the length of surgery and recovery. Safety and the overall treatment plan are evaluated individually during consultation.
A natural-looking result begins with careful assessment and a surgical plan based on the patient’s existing anatomy and proportions. The aim is to restore facial support without creating excessive skin tension or changing the patient’s identity. Results vary, and no specific outcome can be guaranteed.
Swelling, bruising, tightness and temporary changes in sensation are common during the early recovery period. Many patients feel comfortable being seen socially after approximately 10–14 days, although deeper healing and tissue softening continue for several months. Recovery time varies according to the patient and the procedures performed.
The process begins with an online assessment, followed by personalised planning before travel and an in-person examination before surgery. Postoperative reviews are completed before the patient returns home, with continued remote follow-up where appropriate. The length of stay and safe time to fly are confirmed individually by the surgeon.
