Deep Plane Facelift & Neck Lift Before and After 44 year old woman
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The Patient's Goals
Traveling from the United States, this 44-year-old patient presented with signs of premature aging that significantly impacted her confidence. Despite her relatively young age, she felt her lower face and neck did not reflect her vitality, describing her look as “tired” and “heavier” than she actually was.
During her consultation, she highlighted specific structural concerns that non-surgical treatments could no longer address:
- Loss of Definition (Jowling): She was frustrated by the softening of her jawline and the accumulation of tissue (jowls) that obscured her natural bone structure.
- Neck Laxity & Banding: Her primary distress was the visible platysmal banding and loose skin in the neck area, creating an obtuse angle that aged her profile.
- Mid-Face Descent: She noticed a downward shift in her cheek volume, which deepened the nasolabial folds and contributed to a sad resting expression.
Her goal was precise: She wanted a structural correction that would restore a sharp, youthful contour. However, coming from the US, she was adamant about avoiding an “operated” look. She wanted to look like herself—just refreshed—and needed a quick recovery to return to her professional life.
Surgeon's Expert Approach
For a 44-year-old patient with this degree of laxity in the SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) layer, surface-level treatments would have been ineffective. The surgical team determined that a comprehensive Deep Plane Face & Neck Lift was the only way to achieve a long-lasting, natural contour.
The transformation seen in these 2-week post-op photos was achieved through a meticulous surgical and recovery protocol:
- Deep Plane Architecture: By releasing the facial retaining ligaments under the SMAS layer, the surgeon was able to lift the mid-face and jowls vertically. This technique repositioned the fallen cheek fat pads back to their youthful height, naturally softening the nasolabial folds without pulling the skin tight.
- Structural Neck Sculpting (Platysmaplasty): To correct the neck angle, the surgeon performed a deep neck lift. This involved tightening the underlying platysma muscles (which were causing the banding) and removing excess deep tissue, creating the crisp, 90-degree neckline seen in the ‘After’ profile.
- Accelerated Recovery Protocol (The “2-Week” Result): The remarkable lack of bruising and swelling at just 14 days is a testament to AKM Clinic’s advanced aftercare. The patient underwent our standard Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) protocol immediately after surgery. This “supercharged” her tissue regeneration and drastically reduced downtime, allowing her to look camera-ready in record time.
The result is a defined, elegant, and completely natural rejuvenation. The patient has reclaimed the sharp jawline of her 20s, and the incision lines are already fading, designed to be virtually invisible.
The Results: A Detailed View
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Hear directly from our patients about their experience with the AKM Clinic team.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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