Ekim 2025

Over time, the skin loses its elasticity, facial features sag, and the youthful glow gradually fades. Facelift surgeries are among the most preferred aesthetic procedures to reverse this process and achieve a younger, more vibrant appearance. One of the techniques that has gained prominence in recent years is Deep Plane Facelift, which targets the underlying muscles and connective tissues, as opposed to traditional facelift methods. This approach leads to more natural and long-lasting results.

Dr. Karaca Başaran, an experienced aesthetic surgeon in this field, explains the details of the Deep Plane Facelift method and its advantages for patients.

Advantages of Deep Plane Facelift

Traditional facelift surgeries typically focus on lifting the skin to correct sagging. However, this method can sometimes result in an artificial look or short-term effects. The Deep Plane Facelift, on the other hand, targets the SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) and deep connective tissues beneath the skin. This approach provides:

• A more natural appearance: The face is rejuvenated without compromising its natural contours.
• Long-lasting results: Since the deep tissues are addressed, facial tightness lasts longer.
• Comprehensive improvement in facial features: Not just sagging, but also the facial oval, cheekbones, and jawline are visibly improved.
• Minimal tension marks: As the focus is on deeper tissues, the visible tension marks on the skin are much less noticeable.

Who is Suitable for Deep Plane Facelift?

While facelift surgery is possible at any age, Deep Plane Facelift offers particularly noticeable results for those over 40. Suitable candidates for this procedure include:

• Individuals with noticeable sagging on the face
• Those who have lost skin elasticity
• People seeking a more natural and long-lasting rejuvenation
• Individuals dissatisfied with previous facelift surgeries

However, individuals with serious health issues or conditions that could increase surgical risks should undergo a thorough evaluation before the operation. Dr. Karaca Başaran aims to achieve the safest and most effective results through personalized planning for each patient.

How Is Deep Plane Facelift Performed?

The Deep Plane Facelift is performed under general anesthesia and typically takes 2–4 hours. During the procedure, the surgeon lifts and reshapes the SMAS and connective tissues beneath the skin. Then, the skin is repositioned in a way that aligns with the natural contours of the face. As a result, the face not only gets lifted but also rejuvenates and gains a fuller appearance.

The recovery process varies from person to person, but typically:

• There may be mild swelling and bruising in the first few days.
• Social activities can resume within a week.
• Full recovery and optimal results are usually visible within 1–2 months.

Dr. Karaca Başaran closely monitors the recovery process with post-operative care and check-ups, ensuring patients have a safe and comfortable healing experience.

Deep Plane Facelift for Natural Results

One of the most frequently asked questions about aesthetic surgery is whether the results will look natural. One of the major advantages of Deep Plane Facelift is that it preserves the natural expressions of the face. This means there is no stiffness or artificial tension in the facial muscles.

With this method, the cheekbones become more pronounced, the jawline becomes sharper, and the facial oval becomes more symmetrical. Additionally, as the underlying tissues are supported, potential future sagging is minimized.

Unlike traditional facelifts, the Deep Plane Facelift focuses on the deeper structure of the face and provides natural, long-lasting rejuvenation. Dr. Karaca Başaran safely applies this method with personalized planning and precise surgical techniques.

If you want to minimize the signs of aging on your face and experience a natural rejuvenation, Deep Plane Facelift could be the ideal solution for you. Remember, aesthetic surgery is not only a physical transformation but also a boost to your self-confidence

The procedure of removing fat from the cheeks to further sharpen facial contours is called a buccal fat removal. Recently, the preference for sharper contours over round facial features has increased the demand for buccal fat removal procedures. Bichectomy is a method particularly favored by Hollywood stars and celebrities. Although the round face shape and cheeks known as apple cheeks are popular, especially in children until puberty, this appearance becomes less attractive after puberty. Therefore, bichectomy procedures are a treatment that restores the self-confidence and morale of patients who undergo this operation.

There are fat pads called bichat bags inside the cheeks on both sides of the face. In people known to have apple cheeks, these fat pads are very developed, giving the face a round shape. Even in thin people, apple cheeks can appear in some cases. This is because the volume of the bichat bags is not proportional to the body weight. A buccal fat pad removal procedure is performed to eliminate this problem. With a buccal fat pad removal procedure, it is possible to achieve a visible and noticeable change.

The buccal fat pad removal procedure is performed in an operating room under local anesthesia. The procedure is performed by making a one-centimeter incision inside the mouth. The buccal fat pads are removed through this incision. Bichectomy operations last between one hour and 1.5 hours on average. Since the operation is performed inside the mouth, there are no visible scars or deformities on the outside. The patient is discharged on the same day after the operation. After the operation, patients should pay attention to oral hygiene for the first week, gargle regularly, and brush their teeth.

Patients who undergo the operation must be careful when eating during the recovery period. They should avoid hard chewing movements and are advised to consume soft foods. People who are employed must return to work a few days after the operation. The buccal fat removal operation is generally permanent, and fat does not accumulate in the cheeks again after the operation.

Multiple methods can be used in eyebrow lift procedures, but the most commonly used and popular application today involves procedures performed using small, thin cameras called endoscopes, leaving no scarring. It is a procedure that can be easily performed in an operating room environment under general or local anesthesia with sedation.

In endoscopic brow lift procedures, it is possible to perform the operation without causing any bleeding or leaving any scars by making small incisions in several different areas of the lower part of the scalp. This prevents the risk of scarring associated with older methods, resulting in less swelling, less pain, and a shorter recovery period.

If pain occurs after the surgery, taking a normal painkiller tablet is sufficient. Stitches are removed within 8 to 12 days. Since the scars created by the operation will remain under the scalp, there is no problem with scarring. Compared to Botox, the shape given to your eyebrows lasts much longer in that position, and unlike Botox eyebrow lifts, this procedure does not need to be repeated at regular intervals. Thanks to the endoscopic eyebrow lift, it is possible to achieve longer-lasting results compared to non-surgical procedures.