Deep Plane Facelift

The average cost of advanced facelift surgery with Dr. Anthony ranges between $20,000 to $25,000. Every facelift procedure is customized to the individual needs of the patient, so the price varies based on the specific details of their case and if any other treatments are combined.

Yes! Financing for your deep plane facelift is available at Anthony Aesthetics. Our practice is proud to offer our patients the convenience of accepting CareCredit, one of the nation’s most trusted healthcare lenders. For a treatment plan tailored to your needs that includes detailed pricing, contact us today to arrange a consultation with Dr. Anthony.

Yes, an oculofacial plastic surgeon like Dr. Charles Anthony II has specialized training that goes beyond general plastic surgery. Key advantages include:

• In-depth knowledge of facial anatomy, nerve pathways, and muscular structure
• Expertise in creating subtle, balanced results that maintain natural facial expression
• Advanced skills in performing surgery around highly visible and sensitive areas like the eyes and cheeks
• A refined aesthetic approach tailored specifically to the unique complexities of the face

Generally speaking yes, due to the deep plane method of incision suturing without tension, not only does this avoid a result of an artificially “pulled” appearance it results in less visible tissue trauma.

Deep plane facelift surgery with Dr. Anthony is performed on-site at Anthony Aesthetics in St. Petersburg in our state-of-the-art surgical suite. The procedure typically takes between three and five hours and is done under total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA)—a form of general anesthesia where IV medications are used to keep you completely unconscious and comfortable without the need for a breathing tube (intubation). It’s similar to the type of sedation used during a colonoscopy. Key steps during the procedure include:

• Precise incisions hidden within the hairline and around the ears
• Releasing, repositioning, and tightening of the deeper layers of facial muscles (SMAS), ligaments and tissue for a natural-looking restoration
• Expert resizing and trimming of the overlying skin so there is no unnatural tension when incisions are sutured.
• Meticulous closure of incisions for optimal healing
• You may wear supportive bandaging for a few days

Before being released to a friend or loved one for transportation home and overnight care, you will be closely monitored in our post-operative recovery area until you are stabilized and fully awake.

While recovery experiences vary among patients, many report that the initial discomfort they experienced following deep plane facelift surgery was well-managed with rest and medication. Here’s general overview of the recovery timeline:

• Initial bruising, swelling and discomfort is expected to occur for the first three to four days. Most patients have sutures removed after one week.
• After healing for approximately ten to fourteen days, the majority of patients are able to resume light, non-physically strenuous activities
• Social activities are often resumed after week three, as this usually coincides with being able to apply makeup again and for hair to be styled to conceal the incisions around the ears.
• Within four to six following facelift surgery, generally all patients are able to be cleared to fully resume their regular daily activities.

The aftercare instructions provided by Dr. Anthony are designed to help ensure patients have a smooth recovery, to avoid complications and achieve a superior aesthetic result.

Improvements are ongoing as swelling subsides and tissues settle. Final results and refined enhancements fully emerge once all residual swelling resolves and tissues have settled, typically between three and six months following surgery.

Deep plane facelifts are known for their longevity, while the procedure doesn’t stop the aging process, it resets the clock by as much as ten to fifteen years. Patients who practice proper skincare along with maintaining a healthy lifestyle can enjoy an appearance that is more youthful than their actual age for many years following this advanced facelift procedure.

Proper blood circulation plays a vital role in efficient healing and for avoiding complications like infection and poor scar tissue development, so it’s essential to abstain from all forms of nicotine for at least several weeks before and after surgery. Additional ways to support healing include:

• Keeping the head elevated
• Proper incision care
• Staying hydrated and eating healthy
• Avoiding strenuous physical activity until cleared
• Protecting the skin from sun exposure
• Attending all follow-up appointments

Diligently following all aftercare instructions is a vital way that patients can ensure proper healing that will help minimize the potential for most post-surgical complications.