Who Is a Good Candidate?

You may be a good candidate for a facelift or deep plane facelift if you:

• Have jowling or loss of jawline definition
• Notice deep nasolabial folds or marionette lines
• Have facial or neck sagging that cannot be corrected with injectables
• Are in good overall health with stable weight
• Have realistic expectations about surgical outcomes

Deep plane facelifts are suitable for both younger and older patients, particularly those who want a more comprehensive and longer-lasting correction.

What Can a Deep Plane Facelift Address?

A deep plane facelift can:

• Lift the mid-face and cheeks
• Improve lower eyelid hollowing
• Smooth deep facial creases
• Restore jawline definition
• Reposition descended facial tissues
• Create overall facial tightening without distortion

By lifting the face as a single composite unit, this technique restores youthful contours while maintaining natural movement and expression.

The Consultation Process

Your journey begins with a detailed in person consultation with Dr. Sardiwalla and our team at Banff Plastic Surgery. During this visit:

• Your facial anatomy is carefully assessed
• Age-related changes are identified
• Surgical options are discussed
• A personalized treatment plan is created

Digital imaging may be used to help you visualize potential outcomes. Risks, recovery, and expectations are reviewed thoroughly so you can make an informed decision.

How the Procedure Is Performed

• Surgery is performed under general anesthesia
• The procedure typically takes 3–5 hours, depending on complexity
• Incisions are discreetly placed around the ears and sometimes beneath the chin
• Deeper facial layers are carefully released and repositioned
• The skin is redraped naturally without tension

Neck lift surgery is often performed at the same time for optimal contour and balance.

Recovery & Healing

Recovery varies depending on the extent of surgery, but most patients can expect:

• Swelling and bruising for the first 1–2 weeks
• Gradual return to social activities within 2–3 weeks
• Continued refinement of results over several months

Because deep plane techniques minimize tension on the skin, many patients experience efficient healing and long-lasting results when post-operative instructions are followed carefully.

Results

The goal of facelift surgery is not to change how you look — but to restore how you looked before facial ageing took hold.

Patients often hear comments such as:

• “You look refreshed”
• “You look well rested”
• “You look like yourself again”

Final results continue to improve as swelling resolves and tissues settle.

Risks & Considerations

All surgical procedures carry risks, including:

• Infection
• Bleeding
• Scarring
• Temporary or permanent nerve changes
• Asymmetry
• Need for revision

These risks will be discussed in detail during your consultation. Careful patient selection, surgical technique, and follow-up care help minimize complications.