Deep Plane Facelift
DEEP PLANE FACELIFT IN NEW ORLEANS
At the New Orleans Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery, we offer the Deep Plane Facelift, an advanced facial rejuvenation technique that strategically lifts underlying facial structures to restore contours lost to aging. Led by Dr. Parker Velargo, a double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, our team provides transformative results for patients seeking natural, youthful beauty.
Facial aging results from gravity, collagen loss, muscle laxity, and shifting fat compartments, leading to sagging cheeks, jowls, and deep nasolabial folds. While creams and fillers offer temporary relief, only surgery can reposition the deeper facial structures responsible for these signs of aging. The Deep Plane Facelift targets these layers without creating the overly tight look common with traditional methods.
WHAT IS A DEEP PLANE FACELIFT?
A Deep Plane Facelift rejuvenates the mid and lower face by lifting the SMAS layer (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) and underlying fat pads as one integrated unit, rather than separating skin from muscle. This approach allows smoother movement and avoids excessive skin tension, producing aesthetically superior, longer-lasting results.
Key Benefits:
- Restores natural cheek volume and removes jowls
- Softens nasolabial folds and marionette lines
- Enhances jawline and neck definition
- Creates balanced lift without distortion
- Produces results lasting 10-15 years
Every procedure is customized by Dr. Velargo after comprehensive facial assessment to honor your unique anatomy and goals.
DEEP PLANE VS. TRADITIONAL FACELIFT
The Deep Plane Facelift lifts beneath the SMAS and releases deeper ligaments for natural, three-dimensional rejuvenation lasting 10-15 years. Traditional facelifts tighten skin and superficial layers, providing results that last 7-10 years but can appear tight if overdone. While both procedures have similar recovery times (2-3 weeks), the deep plane technique is ideal for moderate to severe sagging, while traditional methods suit early to moderate facial aging.
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DEEP PLANE VS. TRADITIONAL FACELIFT
The Deep Plane Facelift lifts beneath the SMAS and releases deeper ligaments for natural, three-dimensional rejuvenation lasting 10-15 years. Traditional facelifts tighten skin and superficial layers, providing results that last 7-10 years but can appear tight if overdone. While both procedures have similar recovery times (2-3 weeks), the deep plane technique is ideal for moderate to severe sagging, while traditional methods suit early to moderate facial aging.
THE PROCEDURE
Dr. Velargo performs the Deep Plane Facelift using gentle tissue handling to minimize trauma and bruising.
What to Expect:
- Consultation: Velargo evaluates your goals, medical history, facial proportions, and skin elasticity to develop a personalized surgical plan.
- Anesthesia: The procedure uses general anesthesia or deep sedation administered by a board-certified anesthesiologist.
- Incision Placement: Incisions are discreetly hidden within natural creases around the ears and hairline for minimal visible scarring.
- Deep Plane Dissection: The SMAS and fat pads are lifted and repositioned as a single unit, releasing retaining ligaments and naturally repositioning the midface without stretching the skin.
- Neck Rejuvenation: Many patients combine their facelift with a neck lift for comprehensive lower-face harmony.
- Closure: Skin is gently re-draped and secured without tension, ensuring smooth, youthful contours.
IDEAL CANDIDATES
You may be a good candidate if you:
- Have noticeable sagging in the cheeks, jowls, or neck
- Desire long-lasting improvement without a “tight” look
- Are in good health and do not smoke
- Have realistic expectations about surgical rejuvenation
Many patients in their 40s to 70s choose this procedure when fillers and non-surgical options can no longer achieve significant lift or definition.
COMPLEMENTARY PROCEDURES
To ensure facial harmony, many patients combine procedures:
- Neck Lift: Tightens the neckline
- Eyelid Surgery: Refreshes sagging lids
- Fat Grafting: Restores volume
- Brow Lift: Lifts drooping brows
- Laser Resurfacing: Improves skin tone and texture
RECOVERY
Recovery from a Deep Plane Facelift is typically smoother than older techniques:
- Swelling and mild bruising last 7-14 days
- Sutures removed within one week
- Resume social activities in 2-3 weeks
- Final results emerge over 8-12 weeks
Dr. Velargo schedules follow-up visits to monitor healing and ensure comfort. Discomfort is generally mild and described as tightness rather than pain.
LONGEVITY OF RESULTS
The deep plane approach repositions rather than stretches tissue, resulting in benefits lasting 10-15 years. While aging continues, your face will always appear younger than without surgery. Maintaining excellent skincare, avoiding smoking, staying hydrated, and using sunscreen helps preserve results.
WHY CHOOSE OUR PRACTICE
Our center is where science, skill, and compassion converge. Dr. Parker Velargo is a recognized leader in facial plastic surgery who believes every face deserves individualized artistry.
What Sets Us Apart:
- Specialized Expertise: Velargo is double board-certified, focusing exclusively on the head and neck
- Natural Philosophy: We prioritize restoration, not alteration
- Comprehensive Care: Every step handled with warmth and meticulous attention
- Cutting-Edge Techniques: Latest surgical advancements for precision and safety
- Excellence: Patients consistently share life-changing transformations
DEEP PLANE FACELIFT FAQS
Most procedures take 4-5 hours, depending on additional treatments.
Incisions are hidden within the hairline and around the ears, fading to become nearly invisible.
Initial results appear within weeks as swelling subsides. Final contours develop over three months.
Fillers and tightening treatments offer moderate improvement but cannot reposition deep structural support. For advanced sagging, surgery is most effective.
Yes. Dr. Velargo’s goal is subtle rejuvenation—you’ll look like yourself, just younger.
Yes. Many patients combine their facelift with eyelid, brow, or neck surgery for comprehensive results.
Yes. We offer flexible financing options.
YOUR JOURNEY
From consultation to final follow-up, our process reflects exceptional care:
- Consultation: Personal evaluation and tailored surgical plan
- Pre-Operative Planning: Detailed preparation instructions
- Surgery Day: Support from our compassionate staff in a state-of-the-art facility
- Recovery: Comfort-focused monitoring with personal guidance
- Follow-Up: Regular appointments to optimize healing
EXPERIENCE TIMELESS BEAUTY
At the New Orleans Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery, we believe beauty is timeless when it’s authentic. A Deep Plane Facelift restores youthful vitality and balance that reflects how you truly feel inside—vibrant, confident, and capable.
Whether you live in New Orleans or are traveling from out of state, Dr. Velargo and our team welcome you to experience expert care combined with heartfelt compassion.
READY TO REVEAL A YOUNGER YOU?
Schedule your Deep Plane Facelift consultation with Dr. Parker Velargo today. Call (504) 533-8848 or request your consultation online. Discover what it means to look as youthful as you feel—beautifully, naturally, and confidently.
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