Deep Plane Facelift & Neck Lift Before and After49 year old woman
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The Patient's Goals
“The gravity effect” — this 49-year-old Canadian patient’s own name for what she was watching happen. Healthy lifestyle intact, energy unchanged, yet the face in her mirror kept descending: cheeks flattening, folds deepening, the lower face gathering where the mid-face used to be.
Her phrase was more anatomically accurate than she knew, and her deep plane facelift before and after is essentially gravity’s ledger, balanced.
Surgeon's Expert Approach
Her surgical team confirmed what the phrase implied — the descent was structural, in the ligaments and fat pads, not the skin:
- The wrong answer, avoided: a skin-only lift would have stretched the surface over an unsupported frame — the classic “pulled” result, with the descent resuming within a couple of years.
- The deep plane correction: the slipped structural layer mobilised and returned to height, restoring the cheek volume and unloading the folds from beneath.
- The neck in the same movement: jawline and neck contour rebuilt as a continuation of the same lift, not an afterthought.
What the after photos show — at three months — is the gravity effect reversed at its source: lifted mid-face, defined jaw, and an expression that finally matches the energy behind it.
Her consultation, travel and follow-ups were coordinated end to end from Canada with our team.
The Results: A Detailed View
Trusted by Patients Worldwide
Hear directly from our patients about their experience with the AKM Clinic team.
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 💐
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.
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!
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!
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