Deep Plane Facelift Before and After54 year old woman
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The Patient's Goals
“Turn back the clock, not change the face.” That was the instruction this 54-year-old professional from the USA gave at her consultation — along with its counterpart fear, the “wind-swept” look she associated with traditional facelifts.
Her before photos explained the request: heavy jowling that had buried her jawline, the drooping skin and vertical bands of a “turkey neck”, and deepening marionette lines from mid-face volume descent. Everything pointed downward; nothing needed reinventing.
Surgeon's Expert Approach
Her surgeon’s diagnosis placed the problem beneath the skin — in the SMAS layer and platysma — and built a two-part plan:
- Deep plane facelift: working under the SMAS, the key retaining ligaments were released so the descended fat pads and muscle could travel back up as one unit — repositioning rather than pulling, with no tension left on the skin.
- Platysmaplasty: the separated vertical neck bands repaired at the midline and the excess skin removed, rebuilding the angle beneath her chin through a structural neck lift.
What the after photos show: her own face, roughly a decade earlier — sharp jawline, quiet neck, softened marionette lines, and not a trace of tightness. The clock turned back; the face unchanged, exactly as commissioned.
Her result matured over three months, with reviews continuing remotely after her return to the USA.
The Results: A Detailed View
Patient Reviews: USA, UK and Canada
Hear directly from our patients about their experience with the AKM Clinic team.
Lisa Canada
I had a face, neck and arm lift at AKM. I’m just over 4 weeks post and couldn’t be happier with the results. The entire experience was wonderful! My coordinator, Khadija made me feel comfortable from beginning to end! I highly recommend AKM and will definitely go back for other procedures!
Jammal Canada
I have had face and neck lift with AKM Clinic they have been so good to me and my operation went so smoothly🥰 i would like to thank my doctor here and also to the team 💐
Julie USA
I am beyond grateful I went with AKM Clinic for my deep plane face and neck lift, upper eyelid, and co2 laser. Dr. Akif has magic hands and my results are truly incredible! I came from the US and assistant Emine was the best in assuring every detail was coordinated and communicated with me beyond my expectations every step of the way. 10 out of 10 to the entire team! I couldn’t be more pleased!
Barbara United Kingdom
It has been 4 months since my surgery. Everything is great, The most important thing is l love the way l look, l look exactly how l wanted. Meaning l look natural, just almost 40 years younger. I pulled Facebook - majority voted 37ys. I also had face, neck, chest, and hands CO2 laser. My skin is flawless.
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