You may notice jowling and neck laxity while also seeing changes around the eyes, brow, lips, or facial volume. A deep plane facelift can address several areas of the midface and lower face, but it does not correct every sign of aging.
This is where facelift combination procedures in Edmonton may be considered. Depending on your anatomy and goals, Dr. Joshua DeSerres may recommend pairing a deep plane facelift with another facial procedure. Here’s how these combinations can work together.
Why a Facelift Alone Doesn't Address Every Aging Concern
A deep plane facelift focuses on repositioning deeper facial tissues to improve the midface, lower face, and jawline. It does not directly address every structure that changes with age.
A facelift does not correct:
A lowered or heavy brow
Upper or lower eyelid laxity
An elongated upper lip
Volume loss in the temples or cheeks
Combining facial surgeries can sometimes provide a more comprehensive approach, but only when the additional procedure addresses a specific concern.
Brow Lift with Deep Plane Facelift
A brow lift elevates and repositions the forehead and brow. When the brow has descended with age, this can contribute to a heavier appearance around the upper eyelids.
A facelift with brow lift may be considered when aging affects both the upper and lower face. Treating these areas together can create balance between the forehead, eyes, cheeks, and jawline.
Blepharoplasty with Deep Plane Facelift
Blepharoplasty can be performed on the upper or lower eyelids depending on the concern.
Upper blepharoplasty addresses excess eyelid skin and laxity. Lower blepharoplasty focuses on the under-eye area, including contour and excess tissue. A facelift with blepharoplasty is a common combination because each procedure targets a different area of the face.
Lip Lift with Deep Plane Facelift
The upper lip can become longer and less defined with age. A lip lift shortens the distance between the nose and upper lip, changing the proportions of this area.
It’s a smaller addition and can typically be performed during the same surgical session when appropriate.
Facial Fat Grafting with Deep Plane Facelift
Facial aging involves changes in volume as well as tissue descent. Fat grafting can restore volume in areas such as the midface, temples, and around the mouth.
Pairing facelift fat grafting with a deep plane facelift allows both tissue position and facial volume to be considered during surgical planning.
Surgical Safety and Recovery When Combining
Combining procedures may allow appropriate treatments to be completed during one anesthetic, but adding procedures requires careful consideration of surgical risk and recovery.
During your consultation, Dr. DeSerres considers:
Whether the additional procedure is appropriate for your anatomy and goals
Your overall health and suitability for combined surgery
How the procedures may affect your expected recovery
Potential risks and restrictions associated with the surgical plan
Build a Personalized Facial Rejuvenation Plan with Dr. DeSerres
A deep plane facelift can address changes in the midface and lower face, while a brow lift, blepharoplasty, lip lift, or fat grafting can address concerns outside its primary treatment areas.
If you are considering facelift combination procedures in Edmonton, explore Dr. DeSerres' facial surgery options and deep plane facelift procedure to learn about your options. Schedule a consultation at Joshua DeSerres Plastic Surgery today.
