The term deep plane refers to a specific type of facelift in which the SMAS, a layer of connective tissue underneath the skin and on top of the facial muscles, is lifted to tighten the cheeks, jawline, and neck.

How much does a deep plane face lift cost?

Deep plane facelifts range in cost from $15,000 to $25,000. For comparison, SMAS facelifts average from $10,000 to $15,000. A deep plane facelift is more costly than a regular facelift because the surgeon will be working with deeper layers of tissue and the procedure takes more skill and care.

How painful is a deep plane facelift?

I'm not surprised at all. You see, a deep plane facelift doesn't separate the skin from the deeper tissue, pulling it painfully. The deep plane technique focuses on repositioning loose facial soft tissue as a single unit. With this approach, my patients suffer less tissue trauma, less pain, and faster healing, too.