Deep Plane Facelift

Deep plane facelift performed by MUDr. Petros Christodoulou, one of the few surgeons in the Czech Republic intensively dedicated to this advanced technique. Unlike conventional SMAS lifting, the deep plane approach releases and repositions the deeper facial tissue layer as a single unit, which is associated with more natural-looking, longer-lasting results without the pulled appearance. Dr. Christodoulou has trained in deep plane methods through international courses and fellowships, and patient testimonials cite training with leading deep-plane surgeons abroad. The from-price covers the full surgical package including anaesthesia, pre-operative workup, post-operative garment and transport home.

The deep plane facelift is widely regarded as the most advanced facial rejuvenation technique available today. Rather than tightening the skin or pulling on the superficial muscular aponeurotic system (SMAS) from above, the surgeon enters the anatomical plane beneath the SMAS, releases the retaining ligaments that tether the midface and jawline, and repositions the entire composite flap of skin, fat and muscle as one unit. Because tension is carried by the deep layer rather than the skin, scars tend to heal finely and the result avoids the windswept, operated look associated with older techniques. **What it addresses:** descended midface and cheek fat pads, deepened nasolabial folds, jowls and loss of jawline definition, and — when combined with a deep necklift — banding and laxity of the neck. **Why surgeon choice matters:** the deep plane involves dissection close to facial nerve branches and requires detailed anatomical expertise. MUDr. Christodoulou served as head of the Department of Plastic Surgery at Bulovka University Hospital (2019–2023), is a founding member of the Czech Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, and has pursued deep-plane training in centres including Beverly Hills, Miami, London and Paris. In January 2026 Forbes listed him among the 50 best doctors in the Czech Republic. **The procedure:** performed under general anaesthesia at Medicom Clinic in Prague 1, typically taking several hours. Incisions follow the hairline and natural ear contours. Many patients combine the facelift with a deep necklift in a single session (combined price 200,000 Kč) for a harmonious result across the lower face and neck. **Recovery:** swelling and bruising are most pronounced in the first 1–2 weeks; most patients are socially presentable within 2–3 weeks, with final refinement over several months. The package includes pre-operative examination, post-operative compression garment and transport home after discharge. **Results:** deep plane lifting is associated with results that look natural in motion and at rest and typically last around a decade, depending on individual ageing and lifestyle factors.