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.
Reference
- 01Hamra ST. The deep-plane rhytidectomy. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1990;86(1):53-61(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Članak u časopisu)Pristupljeno: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1097/00006534-199001000-00006
- 02American Society of Plastic Surgeons - Facelift Statistics 2024(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Organizacija)Pristupljeno: 2026-03-21
- 03Rohrich RJ, et al. Current Concepts in Deep-Plane Face Lifting. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2021;148(5):1025-1038(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Članak u časopisu)Pristupljeno: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000008130
- 04International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) Global Survey 2023(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Organizacija)Pristupljeno: 2026-03-21
- 05Jacono AA, et al. The Deep Plane Facelift: A Systematic Review. Facial Plast Surg. 2020;36(4):395-401(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Istraživačka studija)Pristupljeno: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1001/jamafacial.2019.1469
- 06Hamra ST. Composite rhytidectomy. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1992;90(1):1-13(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Članak u časopisu)Pristupljeno: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1097/00006534-199209000-00005
- 07National Library of Medicine (NIH) - Rhytidectomy (Facelift) StatPearls(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Vladin izvor)Pristupljeno: 2026-03-25
- 08American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS) - Board Certification Standards(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Organizacija)Pristupljeno: 2026-03-25
- 09FDA - Cosmetic Surgery Safety Information(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Vladin izvor)Pristupljeno: 2026-04-06
Anatomy & Mechanism
5 sourcesPeer-reviewed anatomy studies on SMAS, retaining ligaments, and facial compartments.
Reference
- 01Mendelson BC, et al. Surgical anatomy of the midcheek and malar mounds. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2002;110(3):885-896(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Članak u časopisu)Pristupljeno: 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(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Članak u časopisu)Pristupljeno: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1002/ca.10079
- 04Furnas DW. The retaining ligaments of the cheek. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1989;83(1):11-16(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Članak u časopisu)Pristupljeno: 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(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Istraživačka studija)Pristupljeno: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000002990
Technique Comparisons
5 sourcesRandomised controlled trials and systematic reviews comparing facelift approaches.
Reference
- 01Barrera A. Refinements in the deep-plane facelift technique. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2000;105(1):290-301(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Članak u časopisu)Pristupljeno: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1097/00006534-200001000-00047
- 02Marten TJ. High SMAS facelift: combined single flap lifting of the jawline, cheek, and midface. Clin Plast Surg. 2008;35(4):569-603(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Članak u časopisu)Pristupljeno: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2008.07.005
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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(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Članak u časopisu)Pristupljeno: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1097/00006534-200205000-00048
- 05Aston SJ, et al. Short-scar face-lift: a comparison of techniques. Aesthet Surg J. 2013;33(5):636-643(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Istraživačka studija)Pristupljeno: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1177/1090820X13484823
Recovery & Outcomes
5 sourcesClinical data on healing timelines, swelling resolution, and patient-reported outcomes.
Reference
- 01Baker DC. Complications of cervicofacial rhytidectomy. Clin Plast Surg. 1983;10(3):543-562(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Članak u časopisu)Pristupljeno: 2026-03-21
- 02Grover R, et al. The efficacy of postoperative management in facelift surgery. Aesthet Surg J. 2015;35(5):NP124-NP131(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Istraživačka studija)Pristupljeno: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjv053
- 03American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Recovery Guidelines(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Organizacija)Pristupljeno: 2026-03-21
- 04Mayo Clinic - Facelift: What you can expect(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Organizacija)Pristupljeno: 2026-04-01
- 05Cleveland Clinic - Rhytidectomy (Facelift): Recovery and Outlook(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Organizacija)Pristupljeno: 2026-04-01
Safety & Complications
5 sourcesLarge-cohort safety studies, nerve injury rates, and hematoma incidence data.
Reference
- 01Baker DC. Complications of cervicofacial rhytidectomy. Clin Plast Surg. 1983;10(3):543-562(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Članak u časopisu)Pristupljeno: 2026-03-21
- 02Jacono AA, et al. The Deep Plane Facelift: A Systematic Review. Facial Plast Surg. 2020;36(4):395-401(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Istraživačka studija)Pristupljeno: 2026-03-21
- 03Matarasso A, et al. Hematoma prevention in rhytidectomy: current techniques. Aesthet Surg J. 2013;33(3S):100S-108S(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Istraživačka studija)Pristupljeno: 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(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Članak u časopisu)Pristupljeno: 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(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Istraživačka studija)Pristupljeno: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjv053
Facial Aging Science
5 sourcesVolumetric, structural, and gravitational models of facial aging.
Reference
- 01Guyuron B, et al. Factors contributing to the facial aging of identical twins. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2009;123(4):1321-1331(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Istraživačka studija)Pristupljeno: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e31819c4d99
- 02Coleman SR, Grover R. The anatomy of the aging face: volume loss and changes in 3-dimensional topography. Aesthet Surg J. 2006;26(1S):S2-S9(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Članak u časopisu)Pristupljeno: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1177/1090820X0602600101
- 03Lambros V. Observations on periorbital and midface aging. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2007;120(5):1367-1376(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Članak u časopisu)Pristupljeno: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1097/01.prs.0000282027.36440.4d
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- 05Ramanadham SR, Rohrich RJ. Newer understanding of specific anatomic targets in the aging face. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2015;136(5S):49S-58S(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Članak u časopisu)Pristupljeno: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000001709
Combined Procedures
4 sourcesEvidence for simultaneous rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, fat grafting, and neck lifts.
Reference
- 01Codner MA, et al. Blepharoplasty and brow lift. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2010;126(1):1e-17e(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Članak u časopisu)Pristupljeno: 2026-04-13DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e3181dbc6f1
- 02Jacono AA. Combination facelift and rhinoplasty: managing patient expectations. JAMA Facial Plast Surg. 2013;15(4):289-294(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Članak u časopisu)Pristupljeno: 2026-04-13DOI: 10.1001/jamafacial.2013.104
- 03Alexiades-Armenakas M, et al. Laser resurfacing combined with facelift surgery. Dermatol Surg. 2008;34(2):210-216(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Članak u časopisu)Pristupljeno: 2026-04-13DOI: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2007.34027.x
- 04Cervelli V, et al. PRP in facial rejuvenation procedures: a systematic review. J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. 2017;31(4 Suppl 2):91-96(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Istraživačka studija)Pristupljeno: 2026-04-13
Complications Management
5 sourcesNerve palsy, hematoma, scarring, and infection — evidence-based management.
Reference
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- 02Marchac D, et al. Skin slough after face-lifting. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1999;103(2):554-560(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Članak u časopisu)Pristupljeno: 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(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Članak u časopisu)Pristupljeno: 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(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Članak u časopisu)Pristupljeno: 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(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Članak u časopisu)Pristupljeno: 2026-04-13DOI: 10.1007/s00266-007-0087-5
Men & Facelift
4 sourcesGender-specific technique modifications and outcome differences.
Reference
- 01Sykes JM, et al. Male rhytidectomy. Facial Plast Surg. 2011;27(5):463-472(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Članak u časopisu)Pristupljeno: 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(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Članak u časopisu)Pristupljeno: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2019.12.009
- 03American Society of Plastic Surgeons - Male Cosmetic Surgery Statistics 2024(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Organizacija)Pristupljeno: 2026-03-21
- 04Kridel RWH, et al. The male facelift: special considerations. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2005;7(4):252-258(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Članak u časopisu)Pristupljeno: 2026-04-01DOI: 10.1001/archfaci.7.4.252
Cost & Access
3 sourcesPricing surveys, geographic variation studies, and financing data.
Reference
- 01American Society of Plastic Surgeons - 2024 Procedural Statistics(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Organizacija)Pristupljeno: 2026-03-21
- 02RealSelf - Facelift Cost Guide 2024(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Organizacija)Pristupljeno: 2026-03-21
- 03Medical Tourism Association - Global Healthcare Costs Report(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Organizacija)Pristupljeno: 2026-03-21
Global Institutions
7 sourcesASPS, ISAPS, and ABPS statistical reports and professional guidance.
Reference
- 01Mayo Clinic - Facelift: Overview, Risks and Results(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Organizacija)Pristupljeno: 2026-04-01
- 02Cleveland Clinic - Rhytidectomy (Facelift): Procedure Details(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Organizacija)Pristupljeno: 2026-04-01
- 03FDA - Cosmetic Surgery Safety Information and Consumer Updates(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Vladin izvor)Pristupljeno: 2026-04-06
- 04NIH National Library of Medicine - Rhytidectomy StatPearls(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Vladin izvor)Pristupljeno: 2026-04-01
- 05Johns Hopkins Medicine - Facelift (Rhytidectomy)(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Organizacija)Pristupljeno: 2026-04-01
- 06World Health Organization - Patient Safety in Surgery(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Vladin izvor)Pristupljeno: 2026-04-01
- 07American Board of Medical Specialties - Board Certification Standards(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Organizacija)Pristupljeno: 2026-04-01
Celebrity & Before/After
3 sourcesPublished analyses of before/after outcomes and public-figure discussion literature.
Reference
- 01American Society of Plastic Surgeons - Celebrity Influence on Cosmetic Procedures(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Organizacija)Pristupljeno: 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(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Članak u časopisu)Pristupljeno: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000009527
- 03The Aesthetic Society - Aesthetic Plastic Surgery National Databank Statistics 2023(otvara se u novoj kartici)(Organizacija)Pristupljeno: 2026-03-21
Dr. Yakup Duman
Specijalista plastične, rekonstruktivne i estetske hirurgije
Sertifikovani specijalista plastične i estetske hirurgije sa 13+ godina iskustva. Specijalizovan za deep plane fejslifting u bolnici Merkez Prime, Istanbul. Medicinski recenzent za DEEPPLANE™.
Tursko udruženje za plastičnu, rekonstruktivnu i estetsku hirurgiju