Critical Review of a Series of 78 Surgical Facial Rejuvenation Procedures With Deep-plane Technique.

[BACKGROUND] The deep-plane face lift is a widely used surgical technique for improving the appearance of the face and neck. But is it truly effective in providing optimal, reliable, and long-lasting results?

[METHODS] The aim of this study was to analyze the outcomes of deep-plane face lift procedures. A retrospective study was conducted on 78 patients who underwent deep-plane face lift surgery. The follow-up period ranged from 0 to 24 months after surgery, during which the timing of recurrences in ptosis of the nasolabial fold, jowls along the jawline, marionette lines, and the central-lateral aspect of the neck was analyzed.

[RESULTS] Early recurrences of these parameters were documented in all cases, occurring between 6 and 12 months during follow-up.

[CONCLUSIONS] The deep-plane face lift is a surgical technique that is not suitable for all face types and should be limited to very specific and more restrictive indications than previously imagined.