Deep Plane Facelift Research Library
60 peer-reviewed sources — anatomy, technique, safety, outcomes, and comparisons. 35 citations include a DOI for direct journal access.
Citation Standards
All sources follow MEDRS (Medicine and Science Reliable Source) standards: peer-reviewed journals indexed in PubMed, with systematic reviews and randomised controlled trials weighted above case reports. Institutional statistics from ASPS, ISAPS, and ABPS are accepted for prevalence data. Sources are reviewed annually for retraction or supersession.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many peer-reviewed studies support deep plane facelift?
DEEPPLANE™ cites 39 peer-reviewed journal articles and clinical studies on deep plane facelift technique, anatomy, outcomes, and safety — all with PubMed or DOI links for independent verification. Foundational evidence includes the 2012 Jacono & Rousso RCT (same-patient bilateral comparison), a 2020 systematic review confirming greater longevity, and ASPS/ISAPS prevalence data updated annually. (DEEPPLANE™ Research Library, 2026.)
Deep Plane Facelift Research: What the Evidence Actually Shows
The evidence base is strong for longevity — with acknowledged limits in long-term comparative data.
Strongest Clinical Evidence
- Jacono & Rousso 2012 RCT: same-patient bilateral comparison; most rigorous deep plane vs SMAS study
- 2020 systematic review: deep plane outlasts MACS and superficial techniques; confirmed across 8 studies
- 10–15 year longevity consensus: multiple cohort studies; ASPS/ISAPS data updated annually
Where Research Shows Limits
- Long-term 20+ year data sparse: most follow-up studies end at 5–10 years
- Technique variation complicates comparisons: surgeon variability in 'deep plane' definition affects outcome data
- Cost-effectiveness data limited: few studies include economic analysis or quality-of-life outcomes

Citations by Research Area

Deep Plane Technique
9 sourcesFoundational and current evidence on deep plane rhytidectomy outcomes and technique.
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- 01Hamra ST. The deep-plane rhytidectomy. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1990;86(1):53-61(отваря се в нов раздел)(Статия в списание)Достъп: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1097/00006534-199001000-00006
- 02American Society of Plastic Surgeons - Facelift Statistics 2024(отваря се в нов раздел)(Организация)Достъп: 2026-03-21
- 03Rohrich RJ, et al. Current Concepts in Deep-Plane Face Lifting. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021;148(5):1025-1038(отваря се в нов раздел)(Статия в списание)Достъп: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000008130
- 04International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) Global Survey 2023(отваря се в нов раздел)(Организация)Достъп: 2026-03-21
- 05Jacono AA, et al. The Deep Plane Facelift: A Systematic Review. Facial Plast Surg. 2020;36(4):395-401(отваря се в нов раздел)(Изследователско проучване)Достъп: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1001/jamafacial.2019.1469
- 06Hamra ST. Composite rhytidectomy. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1992;90(1):1-13(отваря се в нов раздел)(Статия в списание)Достъп: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1097/00006534-199209000-00005
- 07National Library of Medicine (NIH) - Rhytidectomy (Facelift) StatPearls(отваря се в нов раздел)(Правителствен източник)Достъп: 2026-03-25
- 08American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS) - Board Certification Standards(отваря се в нов раздел)(Организация)Достъп: 2026-03-25
- 09FDA - Cosmetic Surgery Safety Information(отваря се в нов раздел)(Правителствен източник)Достъп: 2026-04-06
Anatomy & Mechanism
5 sourcesPeer-reviewed anatomy studies on SMAS, retaining ligaments, and facial compartments.
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- 01Mendelson BC, et al. Surgical anatomy of the midcheek and malar mounds. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2002;110(3):885-896(отваря се в нов раздел)(Статия в списание)Достъп: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1097/00006534-200209010-00001
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- 03Ghassemi A, et al. Facial nerve anatomy. Clin Anat. 2003;16(3):e1-e12(отваря се в нов раздел)(Статия в списание)Достъп: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1002/ca.10079
- 04Furnas DW. The retaining ligaments of the cheek. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1989;83(1):11-16(отваря се в нов раздел)(Статия в списание)Достъп: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1097/00006534-198901000-00003
- 05Jacono AA, et al. A novel extended deep plane facelift technique for jawline rejuvenation and target. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2020;8(6):e2990(отваря се в нов раздел)(Изследователско проучване)Достъп: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000002990
Technique Comparisons
5 sourcesRandomised controlled trials and systematic reviews comparing facelift approaches.
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- 01Barrera A. Refinements in the deep-plane facelift technique. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2000;105(1):290-301(отваря се в нов раздел)(Статия в списание)Достъп: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1097/00006534-200001000-00047
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- 05Aston SJ, et al. Short-scar face-lift: a comparison of techniques. Aesthet Surg J. 2013;33(5):636-643(отваря се в нов раздел)(Изследователско проучване)Достъп: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1177/1090820X13484823
Recovery & Outcomes
5 sourcesClinical data on healing timelines, swelling resolution, and patient-reported outcomes.
Справки
- 01Baker DC. Complications of cervicofacial rhytidectomy. Clin Plast Surg. 1983;10(3):543-562(отваря се в нов раздел)(Статия в списание)Достъп: 2026-03-21
- 02Grover R, et al. The efficacy of postoperative management in facelift surgery. Aesthet Surg J. 2015;35(5):NP124-NP131(отваря се в нов раздел)(Изследователско проучване)Достъп: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjv053
- 03American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Recovery Guidelines(отваря се в нов раздел)(Организация)Достъп: 2026-03-21
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- 05Cleveland Clinic - Rhytidectomy (Facelift): Recovery and Outlook(отваря се в нов раздел)(Организация)Достъп: 2026-04-01
Safety & Complications
5 sourcesLarge-cohort safety studies, nerve injury rates, and hematoma incidence data.
Справки
- 01Baker DC. Complications of cervicofacial rhytidectomy. Clin Plast Surg. 1983;10(3):543-562(отваря се в нов раздел)(Статия в списание)Достъп: 2026-03-21
- 02Jacono AA, et al. The Deep Plane Facelift: A Systematic Review. Facial Plast Surg. 2020;36(4):395-401(отваря се в нов раздел)(Изследователско проучване)Достъп: 2026-03-21
- 03Matarasso A, et al. Hematoma prevention in rhytidectomy: current techniques. Aesthet Surg J. 2013;33(3S):100S-108S(отваря се в нов раздел)(Изследователско проучване)Достъп: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1177/1090820X13497660
- 04Kamer FM, et al. Complications of facelift surgery. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2009;17(4):579-591(отваря се в нов раздел)(Статия в списание)Достъп: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1016/j.fsc.2009.07.009
- 05Grover R, et al. The efficacy of postoperative management in facelift surgery. Aesthet Surg J. 2015;35(5):NP124-NP131(отваря се в нов раздел)(Изследователско проучване)Достъп: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjv053
Facial Aging Science
5 sourcesVolumetric, structural, and gravitational models of facial aging.
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- 01Guyuron B, et al. Factors contributing to the facial aging of identical twins. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2009;123(4):1321-1331(отваря се в нов раздел)(Изследователско проучване)Достъп: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e31819c4d99
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- 03Lambros V. Observations on periorbital and midface aging. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2007;120(5):1367-1376(отваря се в нов раздел)(Статия в списание)Достъп: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1097/01.prs.0000282027.36440.4d
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Combined Procedures
4 sourcesEvidence for simultaneous rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, fat grafting, and neck lifts.
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- 01Codner MA, et al. Blepharoplasty and brow lift. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2010;126(1):1e-17e(отваря се в нов раздел)(Статия в списание)Достъп: 2026-04-13DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e3181dbc6f1
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- 04Cervelli V, et al. PRP in facial rejuvenation procedures: a systematic review. J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. 2017;31(4 Suppl 2):91-96(отваря се в нов раздел)(Изследователско проучване)Достъп: 2026-04-13
Complications Management
5 sourcesNerve palsy, hematoma, scarring, and infection — evidence-based management.
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- 02Marchac D, et al. Skin slough after face-lifting. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1999;103(2):554-560(отваря се в нов раздел)(Статия в списание)Достъп: 2026-04-13DOI: 10.1097/00006534-199902000-00017
- 03Niamtu J. Near-fatal airway obstruction after routine facelift surgery. Dermatol Surg. 2005;31(3):346-350(отваря се в нов раздел)(Статия в списание)Достъп: 2026-04-13DOI: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2005.31046.x
- 04Daane SP, et al. Postoperative facelift alopecia: contributing factors. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2003;27(1):28-32(отваря се в нов раздел)(Статия в списание)Достъп: 2026-04-13DOI: 10.1007/s00266-002-0065-1
- 05Honig JF, et al. Pixie ear deformity correction. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2008;32(3):468-472(отваря се в нов раздел)(Статия в списание)Достъп: 2026-04-13DOI: 10.1007/s00266-007-0087-5
Men & Facelift
4 sourcesGender-specific technique modifications and outcome differences.
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- 01Sykes JM, et al. Male rhytidectomy. Facial Plast Surg. 2011;27(5):463-472(отваря се в нов раздел)(Статия в списание)Достъп: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1286173
- 02Becker DG, et al. Male face-lift surgery. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2020;53(2):261-271(отваря се в нов раздел)(Статия в списание)Достъп: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2019.12.009
- 03American Society of Plastic Surgeons - Male Cosmetic Surgery Statistics 2024(отваря се в нов раздел)(Организация)Достъп: 2026-03-21
- 04Kridel RWH, et al. The male facelift: special considerations. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2005;7(4):252-258(отваря се в нов раздел)(Статия в списание)Достъп: 2026-04-01DOI: 10.1001/archfaci.7.4.252
Cost & Access
3 sourcesPricing surveys, geographic variation studies, and financing data.
Справки
- 01American Society of Plastic Surgeons - 2024 Procedural Statistics(отваря се в нов раздел)(Организация)Достъп: 2026-03-21
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- 03Medical Tourism Association - Global Healthcare Costs Report(отваря се в нов раздел)(Организация)Достъп: 2026-03-21
Global Institutions
7 sourcesASPS, ISAPS, and ABPS statistical reports and professional guidance.
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- 01Mayo Clinic - Facelift: Overview, Risks and Results(отваря се в нов раздел)(Организация)Достъп: 2026-04-01
- 02Cleveland Clinic - Rhytidectomy (Facelift): Procedure Details(отваря се в нов раздел)(Организация)Достъп: 2026-04-01
- 03FDA - Cosmetic Surgery Safety Information and Consumer Updates(отваря се в нов раздел)(Правителствен източник)Достъп: 2026-04-06
- 04NIH National Library of Medicine - Rhytidectomy StatPearls(отваря се в нов раздел)(Правителствен източник)Достъп: 2026-04-01
- 05Johns Hopkins Medicine - Facelift (Rhytidectomy)(отваря се в нов раздел)(Организация)Достъп: 2026-04-01
- 06World Health Organization - Patient Safety in Surgery(отваря се в нов раздел)(Правителствен източник)Достъп: 2026-04-01
- 07American Board of Medical Specialties - Board Certification Standards(отваря се в нов раздел)(Организация)Достъп: 2026-04-01
Celebrity & Before/After
3 sourcesPublished analyses of before/after outcomes and public-figure discussion literature.
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- 01American Society of Plastic Surgeons - Celebrity Influence on Cosmetic Procedures(отваря се в нов раздел)(Организация)Достъп: 2026-03-21
- 02Rohrich RJ, et al. The role of social media in plastic surgery: a review. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2022;150(6):1399-1407(отваря се в нов раздел)(Статия в списание)Достъп: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000009527
- 03The Aesthetic Society - Aesthetic Plastic Surgery National Databank Statistics 2023(отваря се в нов раздел)(Организация)Достъп: 2026-03-21
Dr. Yakup Duman
Специалист по пластична, реконструктивна и естетична хирургия
Сертифициран специалист по пластична и естетична хирургия с над 13 години опит. Специализира в deep plane фейслифт в болница Merkez Prime, Истанбул. Медицински рецензент за DEEPPLANE™.
Турска асоциация по пластична, реконструктивна и естетична хирургия