Chances are you’ve caught a glimpse of Kris Jenner’s recent facelift somewhere on your social media pages. At the age of 69, the well known matriarch of the Kardashian family is drawing attention to what professionals have known for years as the “deep plane” facelift. It’s not a new concept, it’s simply trending!
“This procedure is far from new – it’s just having a moment in the celebrity spotlight!” explains Dr. Neal Goldman of the Goldman Center for Facial Plastic Surgery. Dr. Goldman has been providing surgery options for aging faces in the Winston-Salem and Greensboro area since 1999. The center is 100% specialized in cosmetic, aesthetic and reconstructive facial surgery – with face and neck lifts still his most requested procedures.
“When facelifts started in the early 20th century, it was merely a skin removal process,” Dr. Goldman explains. “Most patients only worried about hiding the scars so people couldn’t tell they had undergone a procedure. Those were what we would call a mini-facelift or ‘weekend facelift’ today – there’s less pain and less anesthesia, but the results simply didn’t last long. Once a SMAS lift was developed that worked on deeper tissues – tightening the superficial musculoaponeurotic system – facelifts went from lasting two years to eight to 12 years.”
A deep plane facelift is an advanced cosmetic surgery that rejuvenates the face by lifting and repositioning the deep facial tissues and muscles, also known as the SMAS layer. Unlike a more traditional lift that only tightens skin, the deep plane technique releases the retaining ligaments that pull the face downward, allowing the entire soft tissue area to be lifted.
The good news is this procedure creates more natural results and avoids that “pulled” look sometimes recognized with more superficial procedures. Because deep plane lifts work with a deeper layer of tissue, opening up the muscle larger and farther forward in the face, removing more tissue and fat can be done than before. That translates to better results in the jawline and cheeks!
Dr. Goldman started providing deep plane facelifts here in Winston-Salem in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
“Now, if a patient says they want the very best results possible – it’s a deep plane face lift for sure!” he adds.
Dr. Goldman is also known for creating a strong doctor and patient rapport based on honest expectations – where every patient is made to feel as comfortable as possible during every step of the process. His staff uses computer imaging to project a patient’s face and neck from all possible angles and then joins in a heart-to-heart discussion of options for improvement, as well as limitations for these treatments
While the deep plane facelift is certainly making news these days, always consult with a qualified, board certified facial plastic surgeon to determine the best plan of action for your beautiful face!
Conveniently located, you’ll find The Goldman Center for Facial Plastic Surgery at 6318 Jessie Lane, Clemmons, NC, 336.245.9595, or the mountain satellite office, serving patients at 717 Greenway Road, Boone, NC, 828.278.9230. Visit FacialPlasticSurgeryNC.com to learn more about their services and HelpUsGiveSmiles.org to read more about Dr. Goldman’s involvement with medical mission trips via HUGS (Help Us Give Smiles).
