Am I a Candidate for a Deep Plane Facelift?

Common Candidacy Factors

• Visible midface descent, jowling, or neck laxity
• Loss of jawline definition that does not respond to non-surgical treatments
• Skin with reasonable elasticity
• Stable, generally good overall health
• Realistic expectations about what surgery can and cannot achieve
• Non-smoker, or willing to stop nicotine well before and after surgery
• Adequate time and support for recovery

When Surgery May Not Be Appropriate

• Uncontrolled medical conditions (cardiac, pulmonary, bleeding disorders, poorly controlled diabetes)
• Active nicotine use
• Active skin infection in the surgical area
• Body dysmorphic concerns or unrealistic outcome expectations
• Inability to take adequate time off for recovery
• Recent major weight changes without stabilization

Quick Self-Reflection Questions

These questions are educational and do not determine candidacy:

• Are my primary concerns about deeper tissue descent rather than only skin texture or volume?
• Have non-surgical treatments fallen short of my goals?
• Am I in good general health and able to follow medical instructions?
• Do I have a support person and time to recover properly?
• Do I understand that results vary and revision is sometimes needed?

Next Step: Formal Consultation

Only an in-person or appropriate telehealth evaluation by a qualified plastic surgeon — including review of medical history, examination of facial anatomy, and discussion of goals — can determine whether deep plane surgery, an alternative procedure, or a non-surgical plan is appropriate.

For a private educational consultation, contact our international patient coordination team at 866-675-9912 or visit our contact page. No surgeon, facility, or website can guarantee a specific outcome.