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Deep plane facelift before-and-after photographs show the result of lifting the cheek and neck tissue as one flap, and the published evidence behind them is a 94.4% satisfaction figure for deep plane in a one-arm analysis of a 21-study meta-analysis (Khoury et al., PMID 40801931) and, in one surgeon's series of revision cases, an average of 10.9 years before patients came back for a second lift (Levin and Frankel, PMID 41749415). What DEEPPLANE™ holds as data: 6,111 published before-and-after pairs from 884 surgeons in 58 countries, 30 of them photographed twelve months or more after surgery.

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This page covers 2,755 before-and-after cases from 491 surgeons in 49 countries. Cases come from different kinds of source, and the line under each photograph says where it came from. DEEPPLANE™ does not verify clinical outcomes.

Deep plane facelift before-and-after results typically show significantly eliminated jowls, lifted midface volume, and a sharp, contoured neck — a natural, refreshed appearance rather than a transformation.

Before & After - Deep Plane Facelift by Dr. Daniel Golshani

Deep Plane Facelift · In their 60s · Dr. Daniel Golshani · Beverly Hills, USA

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Before & After - Deep Plane Facelift by Dr. Shervin Naderi

Deep Plane Facelift · Dr. Shervin Naderi · Washington DC, USA

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Before & After - Deep Plane Facelift by Dr. Tainá Fritzen

Deep Plane Facelift · Dr. Tainá Fritzen · Porto Alegre, Brazil

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Where these photos come from

The photos below are from surgeons listed on DEEPPLANE™ — compiled from public sources; most listings are not claimed by the surgeon. Costs range from $10,000 (Turkey) to $300,000 (celebrity-tier USA). Each image links to the surgeon's full profile with credentials, reviews, and consultation options.

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This library is compiled from public sources — 6,111 before/after images published by 884 surgeons across 58 countries, collected from their own galleries and public profiles. 67 images carry signed patient consent on file with us; for the rest, consent rests with the publishing surgeon. We do not verify, edit, or certify any photo. The full provenance record, source by source

How long after surgery these photographs were taken

Under 3 months
141
3 to 5 months
85
6 to 11 months
65
12 to 23 months
17
24 months and later
13
321 of our 6,111 published pairs state how long after surgery the photograph was taken. The other pairs are in no band: we would rather leave them out than guess.
Months after surgery
Months after surgeryPairs
Under 3 months141
3 to 5 months85
6 to 11 months65
12 to 23 months17
24 months and later13
Watercolor illustration of an empty photography corner: a wooden stool in front of a plain backdrop, two softbox lights on stands and a camera on a tripod, with a small mark on the floor. No people are shown.
Illustration: a fixed backdrop, lighting and camera position are what make two photographs comparable.

Deep Plane Facelift Before & After: Before and after results of deep plane facelift show natural-looking rejuvenation of the midface, jawline, and neck. How long results last varies between patients.

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Deep plane facelift before and after photos show natural rejuvenation; patients who returned for a second facelift after a deep plane lift did so after 10.9 years on average[7], without the "pulled" or "windswept" appearance common with older techniques[3]. Results vary by age: patients in their 40s–50s see the most dramatic transformation, while those in their 60s–70s achieve a refreshed, well-rested look.

  • Jawline & Neck: Heavy jowls smoothed out; loose neck skin and muscle banding tightened for a crisp neckline.
  • Midface Volume: Sunken cheeks restored to a youthful, elevated position; nasolabial folds (smile lines) naturally softened.
  • Natural Look: Tissues lifted vertically, not pulled horizontally — avoids the stretched "windswept" appearance of traditional facelifts.
  • How much younger do you look? Most patients describe a refreshed, more rested appearance by 6 months post-op, without a 'pulled' look. How long it holds varies between patients.

Browse before-and-after photos from the surgeons listed on DEEPPLANE™. Individual surgeon galleries are available on each surgeon's profile page.

Quick Answer

What do deep plane facelift before and after results look like?

Deep plane facelift results show a natural, refreshed appearance — not a 'pulled' or 'windswept' look. Patients typically see improved jawline definition, reduced jowls, smoother nasolabial folds, and a tighter neck. Results are visible within 4–6 weeks and continue improving for 3–6 months as swelling fully resolves.

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When do deep plane facelift results stabilize?

Initial results at week 4-6 look dramatic but are masked by residual swelling. Most of the change is visible within the first few months, while tissue settling and scar maturation continue for months after that. On long-term durability, in the one long-term series we can cite, patients who came back for a second facelift after a deep plane lift did so after 10.9 years on average, counting only those who returned.

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Why do some before/after photos look 'done' or unnatural?

Over-pulled results usually signal a lateral-vector SMAS or skin-only technique, not deep plane. Tell-tale signs: elongated earlobe ('pixie ear'), skin-tension lines at the hairline, flattened lateral cheek, and mouth corners pulled toward the ears. Natural deep plane results restore cheek volume upward and maintain the original smile dynamics — because the composite flap is repositioned, not tensioned.

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Why Before & After Photos Matter

Before and after photos are the single most important tool for evaluating a facelift surgeon's skill. They reveal whether a surgeon achieves natural results or creates the dreaded 'windswept' look. Real patient photos also help you set realistic expectations for your own outcome based on age, skin quality, and facial anatomy.

  • Every photo links to the public source where we found it
  • Age-matched comparisons help set realistic expectations
  • Consistent, natural results across multiple patients indicate surgeon expertise

What the whole published library says

A single clinic shows you its own results. These are the numbers across every before and after pair DEEPPLANE publishes. They are collected from public sources, counted the same way for every surgeon, and stated with what is missing.

published before & after pairs
6,111from 884 surgeons in 58 countries
state when the photo was taken
3215.3%
are twelve months or more after surgery
300.5%
state the patient's age
2,03533.3%

Most published before and after photographs anywhere, ours included, are taken in the first months, when swelling still flatters the result. Only 30 of our 6,111 pairs are twelve months or more post-operative. When you judge a surgeon's gallery, ask how long after surgery each photo was taken.

These images are collected from public sources: surgeons' own websites and social accounts. They are attributed to the surgeon who published them. We do not authenticate photographs. How often surgeons date their photographs, by country

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Key Takeaway: Deep plane facelift softens jowls and nasolabial folds; in a pooled review, 94.4% of deep plane patients were satisfied[2]. Final results are visible at 3-6 months; patients who returned for a second facelift did so after 10.9 years on average[7].

According to Plast Reconstr Surg, the deep plane dissection releases the zygomatic and masseteric retaining ligaments and repositions skin, subcutaneous fat and SMAS as a single composite flap, rather than tensioning skin over a separately tightened SMAS layer.1

According to Aesthet Surg J, deep plane results are generally reported as longer-lasting than traditional SMAS facelift, because the lift is carried by repositioned deep tissue rather than by skin tension. Published follow-up intervals vary by series and we do not restate a single retention figure.5

According to The Aesthetic Society, the technique's appeal is midface volume restoration and jawline definition achieved without skin-tension stigmata. For a pooled satisfaction figure, see Khoury et al. 2025 (PMID 40801931): 94.4% across 21 studies and 2,896 patients.1

Results at a Glance

Deep

Approach

Sub-SMAS plane

10.9 yrs

Time to revision

Mean time to a second facelift, returning patients (ref. 7)

4-6 hrs

Surgery

Procedure time

3.9%

Revision Rate

In one surgeon's series of 153 patients, at about one year of follow-up (ref. 8)

How Should You Evaluate Before & After Photos?

What to Look For

  • Jawline: Smooth, natural contour
  • Neck: Reduced jowls, improved transition
  • Midface: Softened nasolabial folds
  • Expression: Refreshed, not "done" — see our guide on how to achieve undetectable facelift results
  • Timing: Photos at 6+ months post-op
  • Consistency: Same lighting & angles

Red Flags to Avoid

  • Windswept: Face pulled too tight
  • Scarring: Should be hidden around ears
  • Earlobe: Should stay natural position
  • Hairline: Should not be displaced
  • Editing: Heavily filtered photos
  • Angle tricks: Different lighting/pose

What Does the Recovery & Results Timeline Look Like?

What your transformation looks like at each stage of healing.

Day 1Max swelling
Week 1Sutures removed
Week 2Presentable
Month 175% healed
Month 3Results emerging
Month 6Final results
Year 1Fully settled

Key Facts

Best Results Age
45-65 years
Final Results Visible
3-6 months post-op

Source: DEEPPLANE™ Research

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Your Questions Answered

When do deep plane facelift results become visible?
Initial results are visible immediately but swelling masks the final outcome. Most patients look presentable after a few weeks, and the result keeps refining for months as swelling settles and the tissues soften; your surgeon will tell you when your own result can be judged. See the day-by-day recovery photo timeline at deepplane.com/recovery/day-by-day-photos.
How long do deep plane facelift results last?
Deep plane results are generally considered longer-lasting than a traditional SMAS facelift, because the correction is held by repositioned deep tissue rather than by skin tension. How long depends on the patient, and no controlled study compares the two techniques over the long term — treat any specific number of years or multiplier as an estimate, not a measurement. In the one long-term series we can cite, patients who came back for a second facelift after a deep plane lift did so after 10.9 years on average, counting only those who returned. What is well established is what shortens it: sun exposure, smoking and weight swings.
Are celebrity facelift results realistic for average patients?
Celebrity results may not represent typical outcomes. They often involve multiple procedures, experienced surgeons, and professional photography. Individual results vary based on anatomy, skin quality, and surgeon skill.
How much improvement can I expect?
No study we can cite has measured how much a deep plane facelift improves the jowls or the folds beside the nose, so we do not give a percentage. Ask your surgeon for before-and-after photos of patients whose aging looks like yours.
What does a deep plane facelift look like after 10 years?
At 10 years the structural part of a deep plane lift, the released ligaments and the repositioned SMAS layer, is still doing much of its work, while natural aging continues on top of it (skin texture, volume loss); many patients choose non-surgical maintenance at this stage rather than a full revision. In the one long-term series we can cite, a single surgeon's 30-year practice with 93 revision facelifts, patients who came back for a second facelift after a deep plane lift did so after an average of 10.9 years (12.4 years if the first lift was at 53 or younger, 9.3 years if older). It counts only the patients who returned, so it says when revisions happen, not how long results last for everyone. Sun protection and non-smoking help the result age well.
Can you see deep plane facelift scars?
Deep plane facelift scars are well-hidden in the natural creases around the ears and hairline. At 3-6 months post-surgery, scars are nearly invisible to the casual observer. The deep plane technique places less tension on the skin compared to SMAS, which results in thinner, less noticeable scars.
What is the best age for deep plane facelift before and after results?
Patients aged 50-65 show the most dramatic before and after results because they have enough facial aging to benefit from the procedure while maintaining good skin elasticity. Patients in their 40s see subtle refinement, while those 65+ achieve a refreshed, well-rested appearance. All age groups report high satisfaction rates (95%+).
Why do some before and after photos look better than the patient does in real life?
Photo quality controls dominate the before/after visual gap. Standardised portraiture requires identical lighting (typically 5500K studio softboxes or window north-light), identical head angle and camera distance (95-120 cm for face), identical facial expression (neutral, eyes open, mouth closed), and identical background — usually matte neutral. Many surgeon galleries inadvertently cheat by shooting the before shot under fluorescent or overhead lighting that emphasises shadows (jowls, tear troughs) and the after shot in flattering light (softboxes, softer angle). DEEPPLANE™ does not re-shoot or certify these photos: the library is compiled from surgeons' own published galleries, and each photo links to the source where we found it — so you can judge the photographic conditions in their original context yourself.
How do I tell the difference between an edited before/after photo and a real one?
Five tell-tale signs of over-edited or staged photos: (1) background is blurred or removed on one shot but not the other — suggests compositing rather than a single-take pair, (2) skin texture looks different between before and after (pores visible on before, airbrushed on after — most common edit), (3) earring/jewellery/hairstyle differs between shots (the photos are weeks apart, not a matched pair), (4) shadows fall in different directions (different lighting setups), (5) the after is in a higher resolution than the before (different source files). DEEPPLANE™ does not run these checks for you — apply the five signs yourself, and use the source link on each photo to see it in its original context. Authentic surgeon portfolios will also show in-progress shots at 3 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months rather than only the single most flattering result.
Why do some surgeons only show photos at angles that flatter the result?
Three legitimate reasons + one less-legitimate one. Legitimate: (1) the patient consented to a specific photo set and the surgeon respects the consent boundary; (2) certain angles emphasize the technique's strength (deep plane especially shines in the three-quarter and oblique views, where SMAS-only lifts often look flat); (3) standardized clinical-photo protocols call for matched front/oblique/profile/submental angles, but Instagram-friendly cropping shows only one. Less legitimate: cherry-picking — the surgeon has results across many angles but only posts the flattering ones. The diagnostic test: ask to see the FULL standardized series (front, both 45-degree obliques, both true profiles, submental looking up) at the consultation. A surgeon who refuses or only ever has 'frontal only' is hiding something. A surgeon who walks you through 5+ matched pairs across all angles is signaling confidence in the work across all viewing positions.
Should I trust before/after photos that don't show the patient's eyes?
Yes, with one specific caveat. Surgeons routinely crop or black-bar the eye region for patient-privacy reasons — this is a HIPAA / GDPR consent issue, not a deception flag. Most published surgical portfolios in journals and society publications do the same. The diagnostic value of a facelift photo is the lower two-thirds of the face (jawline, cheek vector, neck contour, nasolabial folds), all of which remain fully visible with the eyes covered. The caveat: a black bar that's positioned differently between before and after (covers the eyes on before but extends down to the cheek on after) can be hiding something specific. The honest version covers the same area in both shots. If you're seeing a series where the masking pattern shifts asymmetrically across pairs, ask the surgeon to walk you through their consent + redaction protocol — most have a written one and will send it on request.

Medical Sources

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    Hamra ST. The deep-plane rhytidectomy. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1990;86(1):53-61(opens in new tab)(Journal Article)Accessed: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1097/00006534-199007000-00008
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    Khoury S, Almubarak Z, Khan H, Boldt G, Villemure-Poliquin N, Nichols AC. The Deep Plane versus SMAS Facelift: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2025;49(21):5895-5903(opens in new tab)(Research Study)Accessed: 2026-08-05DOI: 10.1007/s00266-025-05118-x
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    Baker D. Minimal incision rhytidectomy (short scar face lift) with lateral SMASectomy. Aesthet Surg J. 2001;21(1):68-79(opens in new tab)(Research Study)Accessed: 2026-08-05DOI: 10.1067/maj.2001.113529
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    American Society of Plastic Surgeons - Celebrity Influence on Cosmetic Procedures(opens in new tab)(Organization)Accessed: 2026-03-21
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    Mayo Clinic - Facelift: Overview, Risks and Results(opens in new tab)(Organization)Accessed: 2026-04-01
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    NIH National Library of Medicine - Rhytidectomy StatPearls(opens in new tab)(Government Source)Accessed: 2026-04-01
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    Levin M, Frankel A. Thirty Years of Deep Plane Facelifts: Characterizing Outcomes and Longevity. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med. 2026;28(5):482-487(opens in new tab)(Journal Article)Accessed: 2026-09-23DOI: 10.1177/26893614261422044
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    Jacono AA, Parikh SS. The minimal access deep plane extended vertical facelift. Aesthet Surg J. 2011;31(8):874-890(opens in new tab)(Research Study)Accessed: 2026-09-29DOI: 10.1177/1090820X11424146
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Key Facts

Patients returning for a second facelift after a deep plane lift returned after 10.9 years on average (Levin & Frankel 2026, PMID 41749415; returning patients only)
Final results are visible at 3-6 months when all swelling has resolved
Outcomes vary based on starting age, skin quality, and surgeon expertise

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