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## Frequently asked questions

### What is the deep plane in deep plane facelift?

The 'deep plane' is a natural loose areolar tissue layer that sits beneath the SMAS and above the facial muscles. It is normally bloodless, which is why dissection there permits wide tissue mobilization without vascular risk. Operating in this plane lets the surgeon release retaining ligaments and lift skin + fat + SMAS + muscle as one composite unit.

*Topics: anatomy, technique*

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