Deep Plane Facelift Before and After 54 year old woman
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The Patient's Goals
This patient, a 54-year-old professional from the United States, contacted AKM Clinic feeling that her outward appearance no longer matched her inner vitality. She felt she looked “perpetually tired.”
Her primary concerns were:
- Significant Jowling: A heavy, sagging appearance in the lower face that completely obscured her jawline.
- Neck Laxity: She was particularly distressed by what she referred to as her “turkey neck” — the combination of drooping, excess skin and prominent vertical platysmal bands in her neck.
- Volume Loss: A general loss of youthful contour in the mid-face, which contributed to deep marionette lines (the folds from the corners of the mouth down to the chin).
Her goal was not to look like a different person, but to achieve a natural, defined, and refreshed result. She repeatedly emphasized her fear of looking “wind-swept” or “pulled,” a common concern with traditional facelifts. She wanted to “turn back the clock, not change the face.”
Surgeon's Expert Approach
Upon a thorough virtual consultation and in-person examination in Istanbul, the surgeon identified that the patient’s concerns stemmed from significant laxity not just in the skin, but in the deeper underlying SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) layer and platysma muscle.
The doctor determined that a standard SMAS lift would be insufficient to provide a natural and long-lasting correction. Her strategic approach involved two key components:
- Deep Plane Facelift: Instead of merely pulling the skin, the surgeon performed an advanced Deep Plane Facelift. This technique allowed her to go beneath the SMAS muscle layer, release the key facial ligaments, and lift the entire deep structure of the face (including descended fat pads and muscles) as a single unit. This is the gold standard for correcting heavy jowls and achieves a truly natural lift by repositioning the tissue back to its original, youthful position, avoiding all tension on the skin.
- Platysmaplasty (Neck Lift): To address the neck, a crucial component of this patient’s transformation, the doctor performed a structural neck lift. This involved surgically repairing and tightening the separated platysmal muscle bands (the vertical “cords”) in the center and removing the excess, sagging skin.
As the ‘after’ photos demonstrate, this dual-component approach did not just tighten the surface; it completely redefined the patient’s facial architecture. The jawline is sharp and defined, the heavy jowls are eliminated, and the angle of the neck is sculpted and youthful. The result is a harmonious, balanced rejuvenation that fully achieves the patient’s goal of a natural, “unoperated-on” appearance.
The Results: A Detailed View
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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 💐
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!
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.
Jakayla USA
Had a deep plane facelift and lower eyelid procedure at AKM Clinic 7 months ago. The results are fantastic - very subtle and natural. I didn’t expect the entire experience to be so comfortable. Hande managed everything and kept in contact even after I returned to USA. I’m beyond pleased with the outcome and the care I received. Would do it again in a heartbeat!
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!
Ava Canada
Thank you AKM Clinic for giving me my confidence back! Had facelift + temporal lift 3 months ago and the outcome is already stunning. Special thanks to Hande!
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