In this video Dr. Claytor explains the deep plane facelift procedure and how it can improve a patient's appearance. He shows before and after photos of a patient who was concerned about her sagging jowls and neck. Dr. Claytor emphasizes that the goal of the procedure is to rejuvenate the patient's natural appearance rather than change it, while drawing on dry erase board to explain facial descent as a natural part of aging that causes the face to droop downwards.

The deep plane facelift procedure involves making small incisions hidden along the ear and hairline, then lifting the tissue underneath the skin layer and removing retaining ligaments to release them. Dr. Claytor stresses that the procedure is technically challenging due to the delicate facial nerves that run close to the retaining ligaments. By releasing these ligaments, the entire area becomes more mobile and can be repositioned with sutures to elevate it superiorly, creating a youthful appearance. Dr. Claytor explains the difference between a SMAS plication and a deep plane facelift, noting that a deep plane facelift provides a more sustainable and dramatic lift due to the ability to release the deep retaining ligaments.

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