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Natural-Looking Results
By repositioning the deeper tissues rather than pulling the skin tight, the deep plane technique avoids a swept-back or overdone look and restores the face's natural contours.
By Dr. Jack Hua · Houston, TX
Deep Plane
Facelift
Lift deeper. Look like yourself.
A deep plane technique that repositions the deeper facial tissues, not just the skin, for a natural, lasting result across the midface, jawline, and neck. Serving West Houston, Katy, Richmond, Fulshear, and Cypress.
(832) 891-9938
The Technique
What makes a deep plane facelift different
As the face ages, the skin is not the only thing that descends. The deeper layer of tissue (the SMAS, the muscle and connective layer that gives the face its structure) loosens and settles downward, taking the cheeks, jowls, and neck with it. A deep plane facelift addresses that deeper layer directly.
Rather than tightening the skin over loosened tissue, Dr. Hua works beneath the SMAS to release the retaining ligaments that anchor the face in place. Freed in this way, the deeper tissues can be lifted and repositioned as a single unit, restoring the cheeks and midface toward a more youthful position. The skin is then re-draped without tension.
A traditional SMAS facelift typically tightens the skin and the SMAS in separate steps, often relying on pull at the surface. That approach can produce a tighter, more swept-back look and may rely on skin tension to hold the result. By repositioning the deeper layer instead, the deep plane technique aims for a softer, more natural appearance that tends to hold its shape over time.
Candidacy
Are you a candidate for a deep plane facelift?
The best way to know is a private consultation. The points below describe many of the patients who benefit most from the deep plane approach.
- You notice sagging or descent in the midface, cheeks, jowls, or neck
- Deepening nasolabial folds or marionette lines have softened your facial contours
- You want a natural result that repositions tissue rather than simply tightening skin
- You are in good general health and a non-smoker (or willing to stop before surgery)
- You have realistic expectations about what facial rejuvenation can achieve
- Skin-only or non-surgical treatments are no longer giving you the result you want
Your Surgeon
Care guided by Dr. Jack Hua
The deep plane facelift is a refined, technique-driven procedure, and the quality of the result rests heavily on the surgeon's judgment and precision. Dr. Jack Hua approaches each face individually, designing a plan that respects your natural features rather than imposing a single look.
Every consultation begins with listening: understanding what you see, what you hope to change, and what a natural result means to you. From there, Dr. Hua explains your options candidly so you can make a confident, informed decision.
The Designer Deep Plane Facelift practice is part of Designer Plastic Surgery, Dr. Hua's full-service aesthetic practice in Richmond, Texas.
Designer Deep Plane Facelift
Begin Your Deep Plane Facelift Consultation
Schedule a private consultation with Dr. Hua to discuss whether a deep plane facelift is right for you. Every plan is crafted around your goals, anatomy, and lifestyle.