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Deep Plane Technique for Male Facelift Surgery.

Daryoush Saadat¹, Jonathan Sykes²

¹Private Practice, Beverly Hills Aesthetic Surgical Institute, Beverly Hills, California, United States.

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This study details a specialized deep plane facelift technique for men, addressing unique male facial anatomy. The approach ensures natural, restorative outcomes by adapting surgical methods for male-specific structures.

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Plastic Surgery
Facial Rejuvenation Surgery

Background:

Male patients have unique anatomical and aesthetic demands for facial rejuvenation.
Existing facelift techniques are often optimized for female anatomy, requiring adaptation for men.

Purpose of the Study:

To present an anatomically precise, male-specific deep plane facelift technique.
To address the unique structural, vascular, and aesthetic considerations in male facial rejuvenation.

Main Methods:

Emphasizes extended deep plane dissection and ligamentous release.
Incorporates SMAS repositioning with minimal subcutaneous dissection and targeted submental access.
Includes deep plane neck procedures such as subplatysmal fat reduction and digastric/submandibular gland contouring.

Main Results:

The male-specific technique respects and preserves masculine facial definition.
Achieves optimal cervicomental angle through targeted management of submental structures.
Yields consistent, natural, and structurally restorative outcomes.

Conclusions:

Gender-specific adaptation of deep plane facelift surgery is crucial for male patients.
Preservation-based techniques tailored to male anatomy provide superior aesthetic results.
This approach offers a reliable method for male facial rejuvenation.