Deep Plane Facelift with Blepharoplasty: The most common combination in facial rejuvenation surgery: deep plane facelift addresses midface, jowls, and neck while blepharoplasty corrects drooping upper eyelids and under-eye bags in the same procedure and recovery.
— DEEPPLANE™ Medical Team
Deep Plane Facelift with Blepharoplasty: Quick Facts
- Most Common Combo
- Facelift + eyelid surgery
- Additional Time
- +45-90 min surgery
- Additional Cost
- +$3,000-$7,000
- Combined Recovery
- Same as facelift alone
- Ideal For
- Hooded eyelids + facial sagging
- Satisfaction Rate
- ~96% combined procedure
Forrás: Clinical Evidence & Medical Reviews
Deep Plane Facelift with Blepharoplasty
Gyors válasz
Can deep plane facelift include blepharoplasty?
2026 cohort data (1,240 profiled specialists): yes — deep plane facelift and blepharoplasty are the most frequently combined facial procedures. Eyelid surgery adds 45-90 minutes under the same anesthesia, addresses both upper and lower eyelids, and recovery overlaps almost entirely with the facelift's 2-3 week downtime.
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Can a deep plane facelift be combined with blepharoplasty?
Yes — combining deep plane facelift with blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) in a single session is common and efficient. Upper blepharoplasty removes excess eyelid skin; lower blepharoplasty addresses under-eye bags and hollows. Combined operation time adds 45–75 minutes. Single anesthesia exposure, shared recovery period, and coordinated aesthetic result make this combination popular. Most facial plastic surgeons recommend combining when both areas are concerns — addressing only one often makes the untreated area look comparatively aged. Recovery timeline for the combined procedure: 2–3 weeks, similar to facelift-alone.
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Adding blepharoplasty to a deep plane facelift costs an additional $3,000-$7,000 and just 45-90 minutes of surgery time. Without addressing the eyelids, a rejuvenated lower face can draw attention to tired, drooping eyes — creating an imbalanced result. Combining both in one session produces true facial harmony with a single anesthesia and shared recovery.
- One anesthesia event reduces combined medical risk compared to two separate procedures.
- Recovery periods overlap almost entirely — no additional downtime from adding eyelid surgery.
- Addresses the full periorbital and lower face aging simultaneously for balanced harmony.
Blepharoplasty — eyelid surgery — is the most commonly combined procedure with deep plane facelift.[4] While the deep plane technique addresses descent of the midface, jowls, and neck by releasing tissue at the sub-SMAS plane, blepharoplasty corrects the periorbital aging that facelift alone cannot reach.[2] The deep plane approach specifically benefits this combination because its tension-free skin closure reduces the risk of lower eyelid distortion (ectropion), which is a known complication when aggressive lower blepharoplasty is paired with more superficial facelift techniques.[1]
Frequently combined procedures — blepharoplasty, brow lift, neck lift, fat transfer, and laser resurfacing can be performed alongside deep plane facelift
Upper vs. Lower Blepharoplasty: What Each Addresses
Addresses
Hooded eyelids, excess skin, obstructed vision, tired look
Incision
Within natural eyelid crease — hidden scar
Recovery
7-10 days swelling
Addresses
Under-eye bags, puffiness, tear trough hollows, fine lines
Incision
Transconjunctival (no visible scar) or subciliary
Recovery
10-14 days swelling
Why Deep Plane Specifically Benefits This Combination
The deep plane technique is uniquely advantageous when combined with blepharoplasty. Traditional SMAS-only facelifts close skin under significant tension, which can distort the lower eyelid position — a major risk factor for ectropion (eversion of the eyelid). Because the deep plane releases and repositions the deeper tissue layer, skin closure is essentially tension-free. This dramatically reduces the risk of lower eyelid complications when aggressive lower blepharoplasty is performed simultaneously.2
Additionally, the deep plane's midface repositioning naturally improves the tear trough area — the hollow beneath the lower eyelid. When the descended malar fat pad is restored to its youthful position, it fills the lid-cheek junction and reduces the hollow appearance. This allows lower blepharoplasty to focus on fat repositioning rather than aggressive removal, producing a softer, more natural result.
Who Benefits Most from This Combination
Good Candidates
- • Hooded upper eyelids creating a tired or heavy appearance
- • Under-eye bags with simultaneous jowling or neck laxity
- • Patients who want full facial rejuvenation in one recovery
- • Those whose brow position is adequate but eyelid skin is redundant
Consider Brow Lift Instead If
- • Upper eyelid hooding is primarily from a descended brow
- • Brow sits at or below the orbital rim
- • Upper eyelid skin appears redundant only because brow is low
- • A surgeon's assessment shows brow ptosis as primary concern
Recovery Timeline for Combined Procedure
- Days 1-3: Head elevation, cool compresses on eyes, rest. Eyelid bruising appears purple-yellow around the eye area.
- Days 5-7: Eyelid sutures removed. Most facial bruising still present but improving. Eyes may feel dry or tight.
- Days 10-14: Most eyelid swelling resolved. Facelift bruising fading. Many patients return to social activities.
- Weeks 3-6: Residual tightness around eyelids and face. Sun protection critical. Final eyelid results become visible.
- Months 3-6: Full results visible. Both facelift and eyelid improvements settle into their final appearance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Medical References
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- 02Rohrich RJ, et al. Current Concepts in Deep-Plane Face Lifting. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021;148(5):1025-1038(új lapon nyílik meg)(Folyóiratcikk)Hozzáférve: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000008130
- 03Guyuron B, et al. Factors contributing to the facial aging of identical twins. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2009;123(4):1321-1331(új lapon nyílik meg)(Kutatási tanulmány)Hozzáférve: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e31819c4d99
- 04Codner MA, et al. Blepharoplasty and brow lift. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2010;126(1):1e-17e(új lapon nyílik meg)(Folyóiratcikk)Hozzáférve: 2026-04-13DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e3181dbc6f1
- 05Mayo Clinic - Facelift: Overview, Risks and Results(új lapon nyílik meg)(Szervezet)Hozzáférve: 2026-04-01
- 06NIH National Library of Medicine - Rhytidectomy StatPearls(új lapon nyílik meg)(Kormányzati forrás)Hozzáférve: 2026-04-01
Főbb tények
Common Misconceptions
Myth: Blepharoplasty and facelift cannot be done safely in one session
Fact: This is the most common facial surgery combination. Shared anesthesia and overlapping recovery make simultaneous surgery the preferred approach for most candidates.
Myth: Lower blepharoplasty always leaves visible scars
Fact: Transconjunctival lower blepharoplasty places the incision entirely inside the eyelid, leaving no external scar whatsoever. This technique is suitable for most candidates with fat herniation.
Myth: Adding blepharoplasty doubles recovery time
Fact: Eyelid healing and facelift healing happen simultaneously. The combined recovery period is essentially the same 2-3 weeks as facelift alone, with eyelid swelling usually resolving faster than facial swelling.
Points Worth Noting
A surgeon should assess whether upper lid hooding is from brow descent or true lid excess before recommending blepharoplasty
Dry eye symptoms should be disclosed pre-operatively — lower blepharoplasty may affect tear production temporarily
Sun protection and lubricating eye drops are important post-operative care items for eyelid healing
Conservative fat removal is preferred over aggressive resection to avoid hollow post-operative appearance
Dr. Yakup Duman
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