Dr. Lozada repositions deeper facial tissue to refresh the cheeks, jawline, and neck while preserving your natural expression.
Consultation Required?
Yes
Performed By
Dr. Kirk Lozada
Procedure Length
Varies by Surgical Plan
Recovery Time
2 to 3 Weeks
What It Treats
A deep plane facelift repositions supportive tissue beneath the skin. Dr. Lozada works within a deeper tissue plane to restore support through the cheeks, jawline, and neck according to the surgical plan.
Modern SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) and deep plane facelifts both work beneath the skin. The techniques differ in how the surgeon accesses, releases, and repositions the deeper facial tissues.
Facelift surgery improves facial support and contour. Aging continues after the procedure, and concerns such as skin texture, sun damage, eyelid changes, or volume loss could require additional care.
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Repositioning deeper tissues can restore support through the mid and lower face. This can improve cheek position and soften folds that develop as tissue descends.
Lifting tissue around the lower face can reduce the appearance of jowling and restore a cleaner transition between the jaw and neck.
Facelift results can remain visible for many years, though longevity varies. Skin quality, anatomy, lifestyle, surgical technique, and continued aging all influence how the result changes.
Follow-up appointments allow Dr. Lozada to track your healing, answer questions, and guide your return to normal activities.
Dr. Lozada is double board-certified in Facial Plastic Surgery and Head and Neck Surgery. His practice centers on procedures involving the face and neck. His fellowship training at the University of Pennsylvania strengthened his understanding of facial anatomy, balance, and surgical planning. He brings this level of expertise to every deep plane facelift in Philadelphia he performs.
Dr. Lozada begins by listening to your concerns and examining your facial structure. He reviews the cheeks, jawline, neck, skin quality, and areas of tissue descent before building your surgical plan.
Your anesthesia plan reflects your health and the scope of surgery. Dr. Lozada places incisions around the ears and within natural contours, with the goal of supporting surgical access while keeping healed scars discreet.
Dr. Lozada works within the deeper facial plane to release and reposition the tissues included in your surgical plan. The exact extent of the procedure depends on your anatomy and the areas being treated.
After confirming the new contours, Dr. Lozada redrapes the skin and closes the incisions with sutures. It’s normal for swelling and bruising to develop during early healing and gradually improve.
Both deep plane and SMAS facelift techniques reposition supportive tissue beneath the skin. The terms describe different ways to access and move those layers.
During a consultation for a deep plane facelift in Philadelphia, Dr. Lozada selects the approach based on your anatomy, the extent of tissue descent, and the planned degree of correction.
Swelling and bruising typically peak around 4 to 5 days after surgery, then gradually improve over the following 1 to 2 weeks. Most patients feel ready to return to work and normal routines by about week 3. Subtle swelling can keep improving for months as the results of your deep plane facelift in Philadelphia continue to settle.
You can. Many patients pair their surgery with procedures like a neck lift, blepharoplasty, or facial fat grafting to address the midface, eyes, and neck together. Dr. Lozada will help you decide which combination fits your goals during your consultation. Your deep plane facelift in Philadelphia can standalone, or be one part of a complete surgical plan.
Whether you’re exploring surgical options or considering nonsurgical refinement, start with the path that feels right. Use our planning tool for direction or schedule a consultation to speak directly with our team.
