Johan Wijbenga, MD

The deep plane facelift is a technique that lifts the deeper tissue layer of the face rather than the skin alone. It repositions the cheek and neck tissues upward before any excess skin is removed, an approach the surgeon describes plainly in writing for patients.

Three factors drive facial ageing, in the surgeon's own framing. Skin excess, volume loss and reduced skin quality each play a part, and skin excess is described as the single most important of the three.

Gravity creates the folds patients tend to notice first. Around the mouth, along the jawline and in the neck, loosening tissue forms creases — and a facelift is designed to counter that downward drift through tissue repositioning.

The consultation begins with listening, according to the practice. Dr. Wijbenga notes that most people considering a facelift say they look older than they feel, so the first task is to understand each patient's wishes and expectations.

Simulation is part of that first meeting. During the consult, Dr. Wijbenga demonstrates the likely effect of a facelift so patients can picture the change before deciding to proceed with surgery.

A natural, subtle result is the stated goal. The practice emphasises a refreshed look that suits who you are rather than dramatic change — an outlook increasingly shared by patients who notice the earliest signs of facial aging.

Patients of many ages pass through the consulting room. The practice observes that people are more aware of early ageing today and sometimes consider a facelift sooner than in the past.

Rejuvenation of the face extends beyond a single operation. Combining treatments is a question Dr. Wijbenga addresses directly, weighing what can and cannot sensibly be done at the same time.

Recovery forms part of the planning conversation. A deep plane facelift involves a healing period of swelling and bruising that settles over weeks, and understanding that timeline matters before you choose surgery.

Enschede places this practice in the eastern Netherlands. Velthuis kliniek Enschede is where Dr. Wijbenga sees patients, within a national healthcare system known for regulated professional standards.

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The surgeon maintains a public presence on Instagram at @dr.johanwijbenga. There, Dr. Wijbenga shares perspectives on facelift surgery and facial rejuvenation for prospective patients.

This profile is a starting point, not a substitute for a consultation. Patients weighing a deep plane facelift with Dr. Wijbenga in Enschede should bring their questions to a direct conversation with the practice.