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The Aesthetic Benefits of a Custom Jawline Implant + Deep Plane Facelift Combination

Stronger Structure. Lifted Tissues. Natural, Long-Lasting Results. Overview A custom jawline implant and deep plane facelift address two different causes of facial aging and contour deficiency: Custom Jawline Implant enhances the underlying skeletal framework. Deep Plane Facelift repositions descended facial soft tissues. Together, they create a stronger jawline, improved neck contour, and more comprehensive facial Read More…

Combining Deep Plane Facelifts with Custom Cheek Implants

One of the primary benefits of a deep place facelift is ts effects on the cheeks to correct sagging or tissue descent. But some patients have naturally flkatter cheeks that hav always lack projection…which is a major reason why some patients develop more cheek soft tissuer sagging than others. Overview Custom cheek implants and a Read More…

Combining Custom Facial Implants with a Deep Plane Facelift

Facial implants have a long history of being done in conjunction with facelift surgery. This almost always has been with the use of standard chin and cheek implants to help build out a flat or recessed cheek and chin bone structure which both aids the aesthetic result and provides some support to the lifted soft Read More…

The Anatomical Basis of the Deep Plane Facelift

The deep plane facelift is based on a detailed understanding of the layered anatomy of the face and the relationship between the skin, SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system), facial mimetic muscles, retaining ligaments, and facial nerve branches. Fundamental Anatomical Concept Traditional SMAS facelifts elevate the skin and SMAS as separate layers or manipulate the SMAS superficially. Read More…

Facelift – Before, During or After Custom Jawline Implants

While jaw implant augmentation can be done at any age if a structural deficiency exists management of loose or sagging overlying soft tissues is usually more age dependent. But in contemporary facial surgery we are seeing much younger patients seeking face/necklift surgery. Weight loss, early onset aging in structurally weaker faces and the desire for Read More…

When Adding an Implant Improves the Outcome of a Facelift

Does adding an implant (standard or cusom) actually improve the aesthetic outcome over just a facelift alone?” Short answer: sometimes yes—but only when there’s a structural deficiency to fix. Otherwise, it can add complexity without meaningful benefit. Here’s the practical way to think about it: When an implant does improve the facelift result A facelift Read More…

When Adding an Implant Improves the Outcome of a Facelift

Does adding an implant (standard or cusom) actually improve the aesthetic outcome over just a facelift alone?” Short answer: sometimes yes—but only when there’s a structural deficiency to fix. Otherwise, it can add complexity without meaningful benefit. Here’s the practical way to think about it: When an implant does improve the facelift result A facelift repositions soft tissue. If Read More…

Transcoronal Deep Plane Browlift Case Study

Introduction The term facelift broadly describes facial rejuvenation procedures encompassing various surgical techniques aimed at creating a more youthful and refreshed appearance. A key factor in defining a facelift is which portion of the face is treated, as this determines the specific surgical methods used. Traditionally, a facelift refers to treatment of the lower face—hence, Read More…

Can a Total Jaw Augmentation and Facelift Be Combined?

In older men with significant neck sagging and a weak jawline, a not uncommon question arises: should a custom jawline implant be combined with a full lower facelift for the best aesthetic result? This presents a unique challenge, as jaw augmentation and neck lifting are closely connected—both anatomically and aesthetically. Understanding the Relationship Between Jaw Read More…

Congenitally Long Earlobe Shortening with Facelift Case Study

Background A vertically long or enlarged ear (macrotia) can result from several causes. Different regions of the ear may contribute to the enlargement—ranging from the middle concha and superior third crus cartilages to the lower third earlobe. To achieve an effective ear reduction, it is essential to identify the exact source of the enlargement so Read More…

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