Deep Plane Facelift Turkey Before and After:A 49-Year-Old Int'l Patient’s Structural Reset
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The Patient's Goals
By the time this 49-year-old international patient reached her consultation, she had read enough to arrive with a technique question rather than a wish: SMAS or deep plane? Her research reflected what she saw in her own mirror — descent of the deeper facial structures, jowling that skin creams addressed at entirely the wrong depth, and a jawline losing its line.
Her deep plane facelift before and after is best introduced by the answer she was given, and why.
Surgeon's Expert Approach
The distinction her surgeons walked her through decided the plan:
- SMAS lifts pull the layer; the deep plane releases it. By freeing the retaining ligaments beneath the SMAS, the entire structural unit — muscle, fat pads, skin — repositions together, without tension on the surface.
- Why it mattered for her: her descent originated at ligament level; tightening above it would have produced an early relapse and an over-tightened look she specifically refused.
- Composite refinements: the jawline and mid-face volume repositioned as one, with the neck blended to match.
What the after photos show: structure back where it belonged — a defined jaw and a rested mid-face, with the mobile, natural expression that tension-free surgery preserves.
Technique questions like hers are welcome before travel; our surgeons answer them directly at the assessment stage, via contact.
The Results: A Detailed View
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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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