Surgical Procedures
Advanced Procedures Designed for Lasting Beauty
Preservation Deep Plane Facelift
The Preservation Deep Plane Facelift addresses these visible signs of aging in the face and neck, including:
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Sagging in the midface
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Deep creases below the lower eyelids
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Nasolabial folds (deep lines extending from the nose to the corners of the mouth)
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Loss of facial fat volume
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Loss of skin tone in the lower face, leading to jowls
This technique offers a more natural, refreshed look by preserving facial volume and expression while improving the contours of the face and neck.
Procedure Overview
Consultation
Your journey begins with a consultation with Dr. Jaggi, where you’ll have the opportunity to discuss your goals, ask any questions, and determine whether the Preservation Deep Plane Facelift is the right procedure for you. Dr. Jaggi will evaluate your facial structure, discuss your expectations, and explain the procedure in detail to ensure you’re fully informed.Surgery Day
Anesthesia: The Preservation Deep Plane Facelift is typically performed under general anesthesia, ensuring you are completely comfortable and relaxed throughout the procedure.
Incision: Dr. Jaggi makes an incision that starts from the hairline above the ear, extends down around the ear, and then goes up into the hairline behind the ear. This incision provides access to the deeper layers of facial tissue, allowing for precise surgical work.
Dissection: Dr. Jaggi carefully separates the facial tissues from the underlying muscles and fascia. This dissection goes deeper than traditional facelift techniques, enabling greater lifting and repositioning of the facial tissues for a more natural and lasting result.
Lifting & Repositioning: Dr. Jaggi then lifts and repositions the facial tissues, repositioning the fat pads in the cheeks, lifting the jowls, and tightening the neck muscles. This restores a youthful appearance with natural, balanced contours.
Closure: Once the lifting and repositioning are complete, Dr. Jaggi will carefully re-drape the skin and close the incisions with precision to minimize scarring.
The average duration of the procedure is 4 to 6 hours. After the surgery, a cotton dressing will be applied around the face and neck to support your recovery.
Facelift Recovery
Pain: Pain is typically not a significant problem in brow lifts. There is, however, some discomfort and tightness from ear to ear across the top of their head and across the brow.
Drains: Drains are usually not needed in the brow area when doing a brow lift or even when used in combination with brow and face-lift.
Swelling: Maximum swelling occurs 48-72 hours post-surgery and begins to subside on the fourth or fifth post-operative day.
Bruising: Interestingly, bruising on a brow lift appears in the most dependent areas. As a result, any bleeding usually collects below the eyelids and bruises the lower lids…even if the lower lids are not operated upon. Bruising is usually maximized on the third to fifth day and resolves over 2-3 weeks.
Driving: You can resume driving when you are able to drive at the same level you were able to drive at pre-operatively…and this is your call. You’ve got to be able to brake and respond quickly, as well as quickly and easily turn to eliminate your blind spot. When these conditions are met you may resume driving…typically the second or third week post-surgery.
Social Return: Most patients feel very comfortable in returning to work (physically, anyway) a few days after an isolated brow lift. But socially is a different matter. You might have to keep your dance card clear for 2-3 weeks. The average patient can return to work within 10 days, with the help of a little make-up. There may be some (mild) residual bruising. If bruising is minimal, the return to work can be even earlier.
Numbness: Sensory nerves run close to and within the muscular layer that’s eliminated during a brow lift. As a result, some partial numbness may be present for several weeks post-surgery. Total numbness behind the incision in an open brow lift–whether in the hairline or a standard incision is done–will usually be present for 9-12 months post-surgery…slightly longer in rare instances.