Deep Plane Facelift Research Library
62 peer-reviewed sources — anatomy, technique, safety, outcomes, and comparisons. 38 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?
What is the strongest evidence that deep plane facelift lasts longer?
What DOI links are available for deep plane research?
Who first described the deep plane facelift technique?
What is the complication rate for deep plane facelift?
Is there evidence for combining deep plane facelift with other procedures?
Are the same techniques used for men as for women?
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How many peer-reviewed studies support deep plane facelift?
DEEPPLANE™ cites 40 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 Facelift Technique
10 sourcesFoundational and current evidence on deep plane rhytidectomy outcomes and technique.
Riferimenti
- 01Hamra ST. The deep-plane rhytidectomy. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1990;86(1):53-61(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Articolo di Rivista)Accesso: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1097/00006534-199007000-00008
- 02American Society of Plastic Surgeons - Facelift Statistics 2024(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Organizzazione)Accesso: 2026-03-21
- 03Jacono AA, Bryant LM. Extended Deep Plane Facelift: Incorporating Facial Retaining Ligament Release and Composite Flap Shifts to Maximize Midface, Jawline and Neck Rejuvenation. Clin Plast Surg. 2018;45(4):527-554(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Articolo di Rivista)Accesso: 2026-08-05DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2018.06.007
- 04International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) Global Survey 2023(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Organizzazione)Accesso: 2026-03-21
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- 06Hamra ST. Composite rhytidectomy. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1992;90(1):1-13(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Articolo di Rivista)Accesso: 2026-08-05DOI: 10.1097/00006534-199207000-00001
- 07National Library of Medicine (NIH) - Rhytidectomy (Facelift) StatPearls(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Fonte Governativa)Accesso: 2026-03-25
- 08American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS) - Board Certification Standards(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Organizzazione)Accesso: 2026-03-25
- 09FDA - Cosmetic Surgery Safety Information(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Fonte Governativa)Accesso: 2026-04-06
- 10AAFPRS - The Rise of the Deep Plane Facelift and Why Credentials Count(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Organizzazione)Accesso: 2026-07-24
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Anatomy & Mechanism
5 sourcesPeer-reviewed anatomy studies on SMAS, retaining ligaments, and facial compartments.
Riferimenti
- 01Mendelson BC, et al. Surgical anatomy of the midcheek and malar mounds. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2002;110(3):885-896(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Articolo di Rivista)Accesso: 2026-08-05DOI: 10.1097/00006534-200209010-00026
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- 03Yang SH, Park H, Yoo DS, Joo W, Rhoton A. Microsurgical anatomy of the facial nerve. Clin Anat. 2021;34(1):90-102(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Articolo di Rivista)Accesso: 2026-08-05DOI: 10.1002/ca.23652
- 04Furnas DW. The retaining ligaments of the cheek. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1989;83(1):11-16(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Articolo di Rivista)Accesso: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1097/00006534-198901000-00003
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Technique Comparisons
5 sourcesRandomised controlled trials and systematic reviews comparing facelift approaches.
Riferimenti
- 01Owsley JQ. Face lifting: problems, solutions, and an outcome study. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2000;105(1):302-313(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Articolo di Rivista)Accesso: 2026-08-05
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- 04Tonnard P, et al. Minimal access cranial suspension lift: a modified S-lift. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2002;109(6):2074-2086(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Articolo di Rivista)Accesso: 2026-08-05DOI: 10.1097/00006534-200205000-00046
- 05Baker D. Minimal incision rhytidectomy (short scar face lift) with lateral SMASectomy. Aesthet Surg J. 2001;21(1):68-79(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Studio di Ricerca)Accesso: 2026-08-05DOI: 10.1067/maj.2001.113529
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Recovery & Outcomes
5 sourcesClinical data on healing timelines, swelling resolution, and patient-reported outcomes.
Riferimenti
- 01Baker DC. Complications of cervicofacial rhytidectomy. Clin Plast Surg. 1983;10(3):543-562(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Articolo di Rivista)Accesso: 2026-08-05DOI: 10.1016/S0094-1298(20)31873-3
- 02Mottura AA. Face lift postoperative recovery. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2002;26(3):172-180(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Studio di Ricerca)Accesso: 2026-08-05DOI: 10.1007/s00266-001-0029-3
- 03American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Recovery Guidelines(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Organizzazione)Accesso: 2026-03-21
- 04Mayo Clinic - Facelift: What you can expect(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Organizzazione)Accesso: 2026-04-01
- 05Cleveland Clinic - Rhytidectomy (Facelift): Recovery and Outlook(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Organizzazione)Accesso: 2026-04-01
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Safety & Complications
6 sourcesLarge-cohort safety studies, nerve injury rates, and hematoma incidence data.
Riferimenti
- 01Baker DC. Complications of cervicofacial rhytidectomy. Clin Plast Surg. 1983;10(3):543-562(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Articolo di Rivista)Accesso: 2026-08-05DOI: 10.1016/S0094-1298(20)31873-3
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- 04Cristel RT, Irvine LE. Common Complications in Rhytidectomy. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2019;27(4):519-527(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Articolo di Rivista)Accesso: 2026-08-05DOI: 10.1016/j.fsc.2019.07.008
- 05Mottura AA. Face lift postoperative recovery. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2002;26(3):172-180(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Studio di Ricerca)Accesso: 2026-08-05DOI: 10.1007/s00266-001-0029-3
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Facial Aging Science
5 sourcesVolumetric, structural, and gravitational models of facial aging.
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- 03Lambros V. Observations on periorbital and midface aging. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2007;120(5):1367-1376(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Articolo di Rivista)Accesso: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1097/01.prs.0000279348.09156.c3
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- 05Ramanadham SR, Rohrich RJ. Newer Understanding of Specific Anatomic Targets in the Aging Face as Applied to Injectables: Superficial and Deep Facial Fat Compartments. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2015;136(5 Suppl):49S-55S(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Articolo di Rivista)Accesso: 2026-08-05DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000001730
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Combined Procedures
4 sourcesEvidence for simultaneous rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, fat grafting, and neck lifts.
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Complications Management
5 sourcesNerve palsy, hematoma, scarring, and infection — evidence-based management.
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Men & Facelift
4 sourcesGender-specific technique modifications and outcome differences.
Riferimenti
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- 02Brissett AE, Hilger PA. Male face-lift. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2005;13(3):451-458(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Articolo di Rivista)Accesso: 2026-08-05DOI: 10.1016/j.fsc.2005.05.001
- 03American Society of Plastic Surgeons - Male Cosmetic Surgery Statistics 2024(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Organizzazione)Accesso: 2026-03-21
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Cost & Access
3 sourcesPricing surveys, geographic variation studies, and financing data.
Riferimenti
- 01American Society of Plastic Surgeons - 2024 Procedural Statistics(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Organizzazione)Accesso: 2026-03-21
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- 03Medical Tourism Association - Global Healthcare Costs Report(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Organizzazione)Accesso: 2026-03-21
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Global Institutions
7 sourcesASPS, ISAPS, and ABPS statistical reports and professional guidance.
Riferimenti
- 01Mayo Clinic - Facelift: Overview, Risks and Results(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Organizzazione)Accesso: 2026-04-01
- 02Cleveland Clinic - Rhytidectomy (Facelift): Procedure Details(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Organizzazione)Accesso: 2026-04-01
- 03FDA - Cosmetic Surgery Safety Information and Consumer Updates(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Fonte Governativa)Accesso: 2026-04-06
- 04NIH National Library of Medicine - Rhytidectomy StatPearls(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Fonte Governativa)Accesso: 2026-04-01
- 05Johns Hopkins Medicine - Facelift (Rhytidectomy)(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Organizzazione)Accesso: 2026-04-01
- 06World Health Organization - Patient Safety in Surgery(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Fonte Governativa)Accesso: 2026-04-01
- 07American Board of Medical Specialties - Board Certification Standards(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Organizzazione)Accesso: 2026-04-01
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Celebrity & Before/After
3 sourcesPublished analyses of before/after outcomes and public-figure discussion literature.
Riferimenti
- 01American Society of Plastic Surgeons - Celebrity Influence on Cosmetic Procedures(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Organizzazione)Accesso: 2026-03-21
- 02Kinney JR, Kim E, Friedman R, Bustos V, Hassell N, Elmer N, Lee BT, Lin SJ. Which Groups of Plastic Surgery Patients Are Impacted by Social Media Use? An In-Depth Review of Social Media Engagement. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2024;153(4):824e-837e(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Articolo di Rivista)Accesso: 2026-08-05DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000010641
- 03The Aesthetic Society - Aesthetic Plastic Surgery National Databank Statistics 2023(si apre in una nuova scheda)(Organizzazione)Accesso: 2026-03-21
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Dr. Yakup Duman
Specialista in Chirurgia Plastica, Ricostruttiva ed Estetica
Specialista in Chirurgia Plastica ed Estetica certificato con oltre 13 anni di esperienza. Specializzato in lifting del viso deep plane presso l'Ospedale Merkez Prime, Istanbul. Revisore medico per DEEPPLANE™.
Associazione Turca di Chirurgia Plastica Ricostruttiva ed Estetica
Revisionato medicalmente e fornito solo per educazione generale – questo non è un consiglio medico e non sostituisce la consultazione con un medico qualificato riguardo al tuo caso individuale. I risultati, i rischi e i costi del lifting del viso deep plane variano da paziente; cerca sempre la guida di un chirurgo autorizzato prima di prendere qualsiasi decisione di trattamento.