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Deep Plane Facelift

Beyond the SMAS, down to the retaining ligaments
Faster Recovery, Faster Rejuvenation

Deep Plane Facelift

A Deep Plane Facelift
That Lifts the Retaining Ligaments Too

A premium lift that goes beyond the limits of a conventional facelift, lifting every layer responsible for facial sagging and supporting regeneration with SVF extracted from your own body

SVF Deep Plane Facelift

What Makes a Deep Plane Facelift Different?

TheLINE lifts every sagging tissue layer together, not the skin alone.

01
Why does the face sag?

“Sagging” does not mean that only the visible skin droops. It refers to the skin, the fat layer beneath it and the SMAS layer all loosening, while weakened muscle strength leaves even the facial expression muscles slack.
02
What is an SVF deep plane facelift?

Rather than only plicating and pulling the SMAS layer, it dissects down to the deep plane and releases the retaining ligaments so that every layer responsible for facial sagging is lifted together.
03
Why is SVF used together?

Applying fresh SVF harvested from your own body to the surgical area acts as a booster that supports regeneration. Tissue lumping is reduced, and it helps skin radiance and elasticity recover.
04
Who performs the surgery?

Dr. Yoosuk Chung, Chief Director of TheLINE and a board-certified plastic surgeon with 32 years of experience, performs the surgery personally. Experience from more than 1,000 facelift surgeries is reflected directly in the surgical plan and in judging the depth of dissection.

Recommendation Target

The SVF Deep Plane Facelift is recommended for

If you want sagging tissue lifted decisively, take a look at the list below.

Severe sagging

For patients with severe facial sagging due to aging who want a definite lifting effect.

Jowls + drooping corners

For significant mid-to-lower face sagging such as jowls, along with drooping mouth corners.

Uneven skin surface

For skin that looks uneven or bumpy and has lost elasticity due to age-related changes.

Facelift revision

For patients whose SMAS facelift produced insufficient results and who need revision surgery.

Skin vs SMAS vs Deep Plane

Skin lift, SMAS lift and deep plane: what is the difference?

A different depth of dissection means a different set of layers can be lifted.

SKIN LIFT

Skin lift

An incision is made along the natural crease around the ear and only the skin layer is lifted. Operation time is about 2 hours, so the procedure is simple and recovery is quick, but the result is closer to a temporary improvement of skin sagging.
SMAS LIFT

SMAS lift

The sagging SMAS is plicated and lifted in selected areas. Operation time is 2-4 hours and it is effective for mild to moderate sagging, but the degree of improvement in nasolabial folds, jowls and overall sagging is limited.
SVF DEEP PLANE LIFT

SVF deep plane lift

The retaining ligaments are released so that all tissue layers are lifted, and SVF is applied to support skin regeneration as well. Operation time is 4-8 hours. The more severe the sagging, the greater the change, and it works across the whole face including the facial expression muscles, with improvement in nasolabial folds, jowls and neck sagging in particular to be expected.

Deep Plane Dissection

Dissection must reach the deep plane for a real lifting effect

Sub-SMAS dissection, release of the retaining ligaments and SVF application all follow within a single surgery.

Principle of the SVF deep plane facelift - sub-SMAS dissection, release of retaining ligament tissue, SVF application - TheLINE Plastic Surgery

* Dissection down to the deep plane is possible only when the retaining ligament tissue is released so that the SMAS can move freely and be lifted.

TheLINE Deep Plane Facelift

What makes TheLINE SVF Deep Plane Facelift unique

Lifting and regeneration are planned together.

Structure of the facial skin, fat, SMAS and muscle layers with the retaining ligaments - TheLINE Plastic Surgery

LIGAMENT RELEASE

To the retaining ligaments

The skin, fat layer, SMAS and facial expression muscles - every layer responsible for sagging - are released from the retaining ligaments and lifted together. Dissection down to the deep plane is possible only when the SMAS can move freely.

TENSION FREE SUTURE

Tension-free suturing

When precise dissection has released the tissue sufficiently, no tension is placed on the skin when it is closed after lifting. Reducing the pull on the sutured area eases the burden of a scar widening.

SVF application during the SVF deep plane facelift - TheLINE Plastic Surgery

SVF REGENERATION

SVF application to support regeneration

Applying fresh SVF harvested from your own body to the surgical area acts as a booster that supports regeneration. Tissue lumping is reduced and skin radiance and elasticity are helped to recover, and combining consistent treatment after surgery also helps with wrinkle care.

Safety & Equipment

How is safety prepared for a facelift?

Three things prepared in advance: testing, equipment and the surgeon.

Harmonic Scalpel ultrasonic device used in facelift surgery - TheLINE Plastic Surgery

Testing Over 70 specialized blood tests check in advance for factors such as the possibility of postoperative inflammation
Harmonic Fine ultrasonic vibration allows dissection with immediate hemostasis, minimizing tissue damage and shortening the operation time
Dr. Chung This surgery demands anatomical knowledge and experience. Chief Director Dr. Yoosuk Chung, with 32 years of experience, performs it personally

Surgery Information

How does the SVF Deep Plane Facelift proceed?

Operation time, anesthesia and recovery for the deep plane facelift.

Chief Director Dr. Yoosuk Chung performing an SVF deep plane facelift - TheLINE Plastic Surgery

1 Duration About 4-8 hours
2 Anesthesia Sedation / general
3 Recovery About 1 week
4 Surgeon Dr. Yoosuk Chung Board-certified

Before & After

Before and after the SVF Deep Plane Facelift

Before surgery and 1 month after the deep plane facelift, compared side by side.

Before

Before surgery - mid-to-lower face sagging has progressed.

Front view 1 month after the SVF deep plane facelift - TheLINE Plastic Surgery

After 1 month

1 month after surgery - the progress after the sagging tissue was lifted.

* Before-and-after results may vary from person to person. Unexpected side effects such as inflammation, bleeding or infection may occur, so caution is required.

Before & After

SVF Deep Plane Facelift before and after

Drag the handle in the middle left and right to compare before and after surgery.

CASE 01 · Front view

SVF Deep Plane Facelift before-and-after photo, front view (before surgery) - TheLINE Plastic Surgery

SVF Deep Plane Facelift before-and-after photo, front view (after surgery) - TheLINE Plastic Surgery

CASE 02 · Front view

CASE 03 · Front view

Unexpected side effects such as inflammation, bleeding or infection may occur, and the degree may vary from person to person, so caution is required.
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