Deep Plane Facelift & Fat Transfer

This elegant 71-year-old woman came to Dr. Salvatore Pacella seeking a comprehensive facial rejuvenation. She felt that her appearance no longer reflected the vitality she felt inside. Her main concerns included sagging in the cheeks and jawline, deep nasolabial folds, and loose skin in the neck.

To address these issues with natural-looking results, Dr. Pacella performed a deep plane facelift, one of the most advanced and powerful techniques in modern facial rejuvenation.

Unlike traditional facelifts, which simply tighten the skin, the deep plane technique lifts and repositions the deeper muscle layers (SMAS) and fat pads of the face, particularly in the midface, cheeks, and jawline. This approach avoids a pulled or windswept appearance and creates long-lasting, elegant results with smoother transitions and youthful facial contours.

At one-year post-op, her results speak for themselves:

• Her jawline is crisp and defined
• Her cheeks are fuller and lifted
• Her neck skin is taut and smooth
• Most importantly, her face looks naturally refreshed, not “surgical”

The incision lines are virtually invisible, hidden discreetly around the ears and hairline. She looks years younger — yet still completely like herself. Many patients choose Dr. Pacella for his expertise in the deep plane facelift technique, especially those seeking a subtle, sophisticated result that honors their natural beauty.