When considering a procedure as impactful as a facelift, it’s essential to understand the techniques involved. When terms like “cutting the ligaments” and “releasing the ligaments” are both used to describe the deep plane facelift technique, you might wonder about the difference.
Keep reading to help you understand more about the deep plane procedure, so you feel more informed and therefore empowered.
What’s the Difference in Cutting the Ligaments and Releasing the Ligaments Deep Plane Facelift Technique?
The truth is there’s not any difference at all. They refer to the same process.
Both terms describe the act of addressing the ligaments that connect your skin and soft tissues to the deeper facial structures like muscles and bones. These ligaments must be “released” or “cut” to allow the tissues to be repositioned to a more youthful and natural-looking placement.
In a deep plane facelift, the surgeon carefully releases these ligaments to lift and reposition the deeper layers of your face. This approach targets the skin, underlying muscles, and connective tissue.
This lift addresses sagging and volume loss in the cheeks, jawline, and neck. The result is a more natural rejuvenation without the stretched appearance associated with less advanced techniques that do not release these ligaments.
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About the Author: Dr. Edwin Williams
Specializing in plastic surgery of the face, head, and neck, Dr. Edwin Williams is a double board-certified plastic surgeon who has completed over 10,000 surgical procedures.
Dr. Edwin F. Williams III attended Cornell University in Ithaca, New York where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1982. He began medical school at the State University of Buffalo School of Medicine and received his Doctor of Medicine in 1986.
Dr. Williams is actively involved in teaching facial plastic and reconstruction surgery to the residents of the Albany Medical Center and as former Chief of the Section of Facial and Plastic Reconstruction Surgery at Albany Medical Center where he recently received academic appointment of Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery.With an active involvement in lecturing and medical education, he continues to make presentations to various medical associations, and has had numerous articles and chapters published in various major journals and textbooks.