{"id":30349,"date":"2025-09-07T18:59:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-07T16:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drmazarro.com\/?page_id=30349"},"modified":"2026-03-16T14:12:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T13:12:19","slug":"facelift","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drmazarro.com\/en\/facelift\/","title":{"rendered":"Facelift and Neck Lift in Barcelona | Dr. Mazarro &#8211; Specialist"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span class=\"mi-estilo-especial\"><br \/>\n    Facelift techniques:<br \/>\n    <span class=\"parte-secundaria\">find the technique that best suits your goal<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<\/h1>\n<div>Facelift types explained: Understanding your options<\/div>\n<hr>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"#anatomia\">Facial Anatomy: The Foundations of a Facelift<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"#smasllift\">\u2666 SMAS Facelift: the traditional technique<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"#smasllift\">\u2666 Mini-Lift<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"#Deepplane1\">\u2666 Deep Plane Facelift<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"#Preservation\">\u2666 Preservation Facelift<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"#riesgos\">Risks<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"#antesdespues\">Before &#038; After<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"#opiniones\">Testimonials<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<div>What is a Facelift, really?\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>And what about a Mini-Lift?<\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>Why has the Deep Plane Facelift become so popular?<\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i>Is it the same as a Vertical Facelift?<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">If you\u2019re considering a<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Facelift<\/strong>, you\u2019ve probably come across different techniques and terms that may seem confusing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">The truth is, there\u2019s a lot of noise (<em>and a lot of marketing<\/em>).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">I\u2019m<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drmazarro.com\/en\/dr-alejandro-mazarro-facelift-specialist-barcelona\/\">Alejandro Mazarro<\/a>, a maxillofacial surgeon<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>specialized in Facelift<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">As a<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drmazarro.com\/en\/facial-and-cervical-lifting-specialist-in-barcelona\/\">facelift specialist<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>with<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>over 9 years<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>of experience, I\u2019ve tried them all\u2014believe me.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">And today, I\u2019m absolutely clear on the best method for achieving<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>natural rejuvenation<\/strong>:<span>\u00a0<\/span><em>the Deep Plane Facelift<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">But let me not jump ahead.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Let me explain the differences between the various techniques so you can see why it\u2019s impossible to achieve the same results with other methods.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>Let\u2019s get started!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/sin-bata-square-536-BW.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Mazarro - Especialista en lifting Facial\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/sin-bata-square-536-BW.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Mazarro - Especialista en lifting Facial\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drmazarro.com\/dr-alejandro-mazarro-especialista-en-lifting-facial\/\">Alejandro Mazarro | MD, PhD<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/drmazarro.com\/en\/\">Especialista en Lifting Facial<\/a><br \/><span>Barcelona<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What is a facelift or a rhytidectomy?<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure designed <strong>to address facial sagging<\/strong> by repositioning the underlying tissues.<\/p>\n<p>Whilst various techniques exist, only the most advanced approaches \u2014 such as the <a href=\"\/en\/deep-plane\">Deep Plane<\/a> \u2014 can rejuvenate the face without compromising its natural expression. This isn&#8217;t about <em>&#8220;pulling the skin tight&#8221;<\/em>, but rather restoring facial structures to their youthful position for results that look natural and stand the test of time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Facial Anatomy: The Foundations of a Facelift<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>To understand why some techniques are a waste of time whilst others deliver extraordinary results, it&#8217;s essential to grasp the fundamentals of <strong>facial anatomy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>There are <b>two key structures<\/b> that are crucial for understanding what happens with ageing and why traditional techniques <strong>simply cannot<\/strong> deliver the results you&#8217;re seeking:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the <b>SMAS<\/b><\/li>\n<li>the <b>retaining ligaments<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I&#8217;ll explain their significance as we progress. But if you&#8217;re particularly curious, here&#8217;s a more detailed explanation:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Te ir\u00e9 explicando su relevancia a medida que avancemos. Pero si tienes mucha curiosidad, aqu\u00ed tienes una explicaci\u00f3n m\u00e1s detallada:<b><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>\n<h3>What is the SMAS?<\/h3>\n<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>The <strong>SMAS<\/strong> (<b>S<\/b>uperficial <b>M<\/b>usculo<b>A<\/b>poneurotic <b>S<\/b>ystem) is a fibromuscular layer <span>that lies beneath the skin and subcutaneous tissue, providing structural support<\/span> to the facial tissues. It was first described and defined in <strong>1976<\/strong> by surgeons <strong>Mitz and Peyronie<\/strong> in their seminal study published in <em>Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/935283\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(View study)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This groundbreaking study <strong>revolutionised<\/strong> our understanding of facial anatomy and laid the foundation for modern facelift surgery.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>\n<h3>What are the retaining ligaments?<\/h3>\n<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>The <strong>retaining ligaments<\/strong> are the &#8220;anchoring pillars&#8221; that secure the SMAS <strong>(and skin)<\/strong> to the deeper tissues (facial expression muscles and bone), keeping everything in its proper place.<\/p>\n<p>They were first described and mapped by <strong>Furnas in 1989<\/strong> in his landmark study <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/2909050\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>&#8220;The retaining ligaments of the cheek&#8221;<\/em><\/a>, published in <em>Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Over time, these ligaments, composed of collagen and elastin, <strong>stretch and weaken<\/strong>. As they lose their tension, they cease to function as anchors, allowing the entire soft tissue complex (SMAS, subcutaneous tissue, and skin) to sag and shift downward. This is what causes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Loss of jawline definition (jowl formation).<\/li>\n<li>Flattening of the cheekbones and descent of malar fat.<\/li>\n<li>Deepening of the nasolabial folds.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<p>In essence: with ageing, <em>the skin doesn&#8217;t slide relative to the SMAS<\/em>, but rather skin and SMAS move <strong>as a unit<\/strong> relative to the deeper tissues due to <strong>stretching of the retaining ligaments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Understanding this concept is fundamental to grasping what results you can achieve with each facelift technique.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>The evolution of facelift techniques: from Evoluci\u00f3n de las t\u00e9cnicas de lifting facial: de lo b\u00e1sico a lo revolucionario<\/h2>\n<h3>The origins of Facelift Surgery<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>The first publications about facelift surgery date back to the early 20th century. At that time, aging was thought to be primarily about<span>\u00a0<\/span><b>skin<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>sagging, so surgery was limited to<span>\u00a0<\/span><b>pulling the skin tight<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>and removing excess tissue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/plicatura.jpg\" alt=\"Plicatura de SMAS - Dr. Mazarro\"><\/p>\n<h3>The role of the SMAS<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It wasn&#8217;t until the <strong>1970s<\/strong> that the <strong>SMAS<\/strong> (or <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/935283\/\">superficial musculoaponeurotic system of the face<\/a>) was discovered, a fibromuscular layer <b>firmly adhered to the skin<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Whilst it may appear that <i>skin sagging<\/i> occurs with time, what actually happens is a <strong>block sliding of skin and SMAS together<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span>Thanks to this discovery, facelift surgery evolved from a simple <\/span><strong>&#8220;skin tightening&#8221;<\/strong><span> to <\/span><strong>&#8220;SMAS tightening&#8221;<\/strong><span>, something deeper and, at the same time, more effective.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/retaining-ligaments-face-300x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"Localizaci\u00f3n de los ligamentos de retenci\u00f3n\"><\/p>\n<h3>The Retaining Ligaments of the Face<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, our understanding of facial anatomy has continued to evolve, and with it, facelift techniques.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The next step was to discover <strong>why the SMAS descends<\/strong> over time and why with traditional facelifts, nasolabial folds and jowls <b>cannot be corrected<\/b> as much as we&#8217;d like.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It wasn&#8217;t until the <strong>late 1980s<\/strong> that the existence of <strong>retaining ligaments<\/strong> was discovered in the famous article <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/2909050\/\"><em>&#8220;The retaining ligaments of the cheek&#8221;<\/em><\/a> published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. This revealed the existence of pillar-like structures that support the soft tissues of the face and which, over time, stretch and facilitate the action of <strong>gravity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Despite this discovery, the vast majority of surgeons continued applying what we call <strong>&#8220;SMAS lifting&#8221; (SMAS Lift)<\/strong>, performing techniques such as <strong>SMASectomy<\/strong> or <strong>SMAS plication<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Let me explain what these involve.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Why is choosing the right facelift technique crucial?<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Selecting a facelift technique isn&#8217;t trivial: It&#8217;s a decision that defines <strong>the result you&#8217;ll see in the mirror for the next 10-15 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The technique determines:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The naturalness of the result:<\/strong> Whether you&#8217;ll achieve harmonious rejuvenation or a &#8220;stretched&#8221; and artificial appearance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The longevity of the effect:<\/strong> A poorly planned facelift may last just a few years, whilst a well-chosen one can keep you looking rejuvenated for over a decade.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/drmazarro.com\/en\/deep-plane\/recovery\/\">recovery<\/a> process:<\/strong> From post-operative discomfort to the time you&#8217;ll need to return to your social life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That&#8217;s why <strong>the technique must adapt to your goals, not the other way around<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s not about <em>&#8220;selling&#8221;<\/em> a solution with good marketing appeal (like a <em>mini-lift<\/em>), but finding the one that truly addresses your anatomical needs and expectations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/drmazarro.com\/en\/make-an-appointment\/\">Book an appointment and discover the results YOU can achieve<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2><b>SMAS Facelift: the traditional technique<\/b><\/h2>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <strong>SMAS lift<\/strong> works by separating the skin from the underlying SMAS layer <strong>(severing their natural connection)<\/strong> and then tightening the SMAS with sutures\u2014either by folding it over itself or removing a section and stitching it back together. This creates tension mainly at the <strong>back of the face<\/strong> whilst <i>leaving the deeper structures vulnerable to gravitational pull<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Because it fails to address the weakened <strong>retaining ligaments<\/strong> (which sit <i>beneath the SMAS<\/i>), the deeper facial tissues <strong>continue their downward descent<\/strong> at the front of the face. The result is distinctly unnatural: <strong>over-tightening<\/strong> at the back with persistent <strong>sagging<\/strong> at the front.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Picture1-1.webp\" alt=\"Diferencia lifting SMAS vs Deep Plane Barcelona Dr Mazarro\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>The mini-lift: the minimally invasive (and minimally effective) option <\/b><\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/drmazarro.com\/en\/facelift\/mini-facelift\/\">Mini-Facelift<\/a> emerged as a<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>marketing<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>tool. After all, who wouldn\u2019t be attracted to rejuvenation through<span>\u00a0<\/span><em>mini-surgery<\/em>?<\/p>\n<p>There are primarily two mini-lifting techniques: the<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>MACS Lift<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>and the<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>S-Lift<\/strong>. Both are characterized by a very short incision that barely allows for SMAS tightening.<\/p>\n<p>Obviously, this doesn\u2019t correct the descent of retaining ligaments, resulting in outcomes that are not only<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>subtle<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>but also<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>short-lived<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>Remember:\u00a0<\/span><strong>MINIlift<\/strong><span>\u00a0=\u00a0<\/span><strong>MINIresults<\/strong><span>!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/macs-lift.jpg\" alt=\"Anatom\u00eda facial lifting - MACS Lift - Dr. Mazarro\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>The Deep Plane Facelift<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Deep Plane Facelift isn&#8217;t just another evolution; it&#8217;s a <strong>paradigm shift<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike <strong>&#8220;SMAS lifts&#8221;<\/strong> (which work on the surface of the SMAS), the <b>Deep Plane<\/b> technique works directly beneath it, which is where sagging really occurs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Only this way<\/strong> can we access the retaining ligaments and reposition them to their original location, allowing us to <strong>restore youthful anatomy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Whilst the results are <strong>infinitely superior<\/strong> to those of traditional facelifts, it&#8217;s also true that this is <a href=\"https:\/\/drmazarro.com\/en\/deep-plane\/\">a technically more sophisticated surgery<\/a>, requiring a high degree of specialisation to achieve <b>extraordinary results<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-1666295337919-92c0052262ab-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"font_7\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"color_30\">Want to know more about Deep Plane lifting?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>I&#8217;ll explain everything here.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>\n        <a href=\"\/deep-plane\">Lifting Deep Plane<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>So is Deep Plane Lifting more effective because it addresses the retaining ligaments?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><b>Exactly.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>To achieve effective results, a\u00a0<strong>detailed understanding<\/strong>\u00a0of facial anatomy is essential.<\/p>\n<p>Anatomically, the face is far more complex than we imagine, but we can think of the retaining ligaments as\u00a0<b>pillars\u00a0<\/b>supporting the face. When these pillars stretch, gravity takes effect, and unwanted sagging appears.<\/p>\n<p>This is why\u00a0<b>no exercise c<\/b>an effectively combat sagging: it\u2019s caused by ligament elongation, not by loss of facial muscle strength.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ligamentos2.jpg\" alt=\"Anatom\u00eda facial SMAS ligamentos retenci\u00f3n lifting tipos Barcelona\"><\/p>\n<h3>When we talk about the Deep Plane, does this mean the surgery is more aggressive?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><b>Quite the opposite.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Although counterintuitive, <a href=\"https:\/\/drmazarro.com\/en\/deep-plane\/\">Deep Plane technique is actually <b>less aggressive\u00a0<\/b><\/a>than traditional facelift surgery, especially with the <a href=\"#Preservation\">Preservation Facelift modifications<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In a traditional facelift, all facial skin is lifted to place sutures in the musculature. However, anatomically, the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and SMAS are three interconnected layers, so surgically separating them generates an<b>\u00a0intense inflammatory response<\/b>\u00a0because tissues that should remain connected are being separated.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast, with Deep Plane lifting, we work in a\u00a0<em>deep plane<\/em>,\u00a0<b>beneath the SMAS<\/b>. This deep plane is what we call a\u00a0<strong>natural gliding plane<\/strong>, containing no blood vessels or adhesions between planes except for the retaining ligaments.<\/p>\n<p>This makes it anatomically\u00a0<strong>much more respectful<\/strong>\u00a0of natural tissue planes, resulting in\u00a0<strong>less inflammation<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>less pain<\/strong>\u00a0during\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drmazarro.com\/en\/deep-plane\/recovery\/\">recovery<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Don\u2019t believe it?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Click the link below and see how recovery works in my hands.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"\/cirugiaestetica\/lifting-facial-y-cervical\/postoperatorio-lifting-facial\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/recuperacion-2.jpg\" alt=\"\u00bfC\u00f3mo es la recuperaci\u00f3n de una bichectom\u00eda?\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/drmazarro.com\/en\/deep-plane\/recovery\/\">Deep Plane: The Recovery<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Comparison: Minilift vs. SMAS vs. Deep Plane<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Each technique addresses facial aging in completely different ways, which translates into very different results in terms of <strong>naturalness, longevity, and patient satisfaction<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>To help you clearly see the differences, I&#8217;ve includd a table with a schematic explanation so you can draw your own conclusions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<style>\n.table-responsive {\n  overflow-x: auto;\n  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\n  margin-top: 20px;\n}\n.table-responsive table {\n  width: 100%;\n  border-collapse: collapse;\n  min-width: 700px;\n  font-size: 0.9em;\n  font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n}\n.table-responsive th {\n  background-color: #f7f7f7;\n  font-weight: bold;\n  text-align: center;\n  padding: 12px;\n  border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd;\n}\n.table-responsive td {\n  padding: 12px;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\n  vertical-align: top;\n  text-align: center;\n}\n.table-responsive tr:hover {\n  background-color: #fafafa;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Aspect<\/th>\n<th>Mini Facelift<\/th>\n<th>SMAS Facelift<\/th>\n<th>Deep Plane Facelift<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Result longevity<\/td>\n<td>2\u20133 years<\/td>\n<td>5\u20137 years<\/td>\n<td>10\u201312 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Natural look<\/td>\n<td>Limited<\/td>\n<td>Better than mini, but risk of a \u201ctight\u201d look<\/td>\n<td>Very natural: repositions without stretching<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Recovery time<\/td>\n<td>1 week<\/td>\n<td>2 weeks<\/td>\n<td>2\u20133 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Visible scars<\/td>\n<td>Generally discreet<\/td>\n<td>Discreet, but more extended<\/td>\n<td>Very well hidden (minimal incision + less dissection)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Medium-term satisfaction<\/td>\n<td>Low, often requires touch-ups<\/td>\n<td>Moderate, but frequent imbalance between zones<\/td>\n<td>High: stable and harmonious result<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"--uk-inverse: initial; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: #707272; font-family: Comfortaa;\">As you can see in the table, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drmazarro.com\/en\/lifting-facial-vs-deep-plane-facelift-cual-es-la-mejor-opcion-para-un-rejuvenecimiento-natural\/#smasvsdpf1\" style=\"--uk-inverse: initial; color: #5ba0b2; text-decoration-line: none; cursor: pointer;\"><span style=\"--uk-inverse: initial; font-weight: bolder;\">Deep Plane facelift outperforms<\/span><\/a>\u00a0other techniques in the most important aspects:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"--uk-inverse: initial; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px 0px; padding-left: 30px; color: #707272; font-family: Comfortaa;\">\n<li style=\"--uk-inverse: initial;\"><span style=\"--uk-inverse: initial; font-weight: bolder;\">Longevity:<\/span>\u00a010-12 years vs 2-7 years for other techniques<\/li>\n<li style=\"--uk-inverse: initial;\"><span style=\"--uk-inverse: initial; font-weight: bolder;\">Naturalness:<\/span>\u00a0Repositions tissues without stretching the skin<\/li>\n<li style=\"--uk-inverse: initial;\"><span style=\"--uk-inverse: initial; font-weight: bolder;\">Satisfaction:<\/span>\u00a0High and stable long-term<\/li>\n<li style=\"--uk-inverse: initial;\"><span style=\"--uk-inverse: initial; font-weight: bolder;\">Facial harmony:<\/span>\u00a0Balanced results across the entire face<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Are some facelift techniques more dangerous than others?<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>This is a very common concern.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, historically surgeons always worked in a <strong>superficial plane<\/strong> (above the SMAS) because it was believed that <strong>the facial nerve<\/strong>, responsible for facial movement, ran just beneath the SMAS.<\/p>\n<p>It wasn&#8217;t until <strong>1990<\/strong> that Hamra described the Deep Plane Lift in his article <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/2359803\/\"><em>\u00abThe Deep Plane Rhytidectomy\u00bb<\/em><\/a><span>, and although the technique gained some popularity, it fell out of use because knowledge of facial anatomy wasn&#8217;t yet sufficiently developed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Over time, thanks to the work of great anatomists and pioneering surgeons, we&#8217;ve learned to <strong>navigate beneath the SMAS with precision<\/strong>, safely protecting the facial nerve.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, with current advances and in expert hands, Deep Plane lifting far surpasses traditional techniques in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #5ba0b2;\">Results: <\/span><\/strong>much more natural and long-lasting (<a href=\"https:\/\/drmazarro.com\/en\/deep-plane\/before-after\/\">check here the gallery<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #5ba0b2;\">Recovery: <\/span><\/strong>much faster and more comfortable (specially with the <a href=\"#Preservation\">Preservation Facelift<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #5ba0b2;\">Safety:<\/span><\/strong> lower risk of facial nerve injury, lower bleeding risk, lower risk of skin necrosis, lower risk of hypertrophic scars\/keloids.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>Your safety comes first<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/como-escoger.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<div>When it comes to your <strong>safety<\/strong> and achieving <strong>natural results<\/strong>, there&#8217;s only one way forward: choosing a <a href=\"http:\/\/drmazarro.com\/en\/\">facelift specialist<\/a>.\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<h2><span>Which type of facelift is best for you? Find out with a specialist in Barcelona<\/span><br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you still have doubts about what you can achieve in your particular case after reviewing this comparison, that&#8217;s <strong>completely understandable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This guide provides you with the theoretical foundation to understand what&#8217;s happening as time passes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>And what we can do to address it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Book a consultation and:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>We&#8217;ll analyse<\/strong> your case together: degree of laxity, skin quality, bone structure.<\/li>\n<li>I&#8217;ll explain honestly <strong>what each technique can and cannot do<\/strong> for you.<\/li>\n<li>Together we&#8217;ll define the plan that best suits <strong>your objectives<\/strong> and <strong>your lifestyle<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>\n        <a href=\"#hablamos\">Schedule your personalised assessment<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>It&#8217;s the first step to making the most important decision with all the information on the table.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.3em; font-weight: 200; margin-bottom: 0.0em;\">Preservation Facelift:<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: 200; color: #888;\">ultimate naturalness with faster recovery<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<h3>Taking Deep Plane Surgery to the Next Level<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Though recently published, this advanced technique has been part of our surgical approach for the past<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>two years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m privileged to collaborate with an elite group of facial rejuvenation specialists who share a common goal: continuously improving patient outcomes through innovation and shared expertise.<\/p>\n<p>The result? The \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/drmazarro.com\/en\/deep-plane\/preservation-facelift\/\"><strong>Preservation Facelift<\/strong><\/a>\u201d \u2013 a sophisticated enhancement to the Deep Plane technique that not only improves upon the already<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>exceptional results<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>of the Deep Plane technique but also offers a<strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>shorter recovery<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>period.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/articulo.png\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Understading the Preservation Facelift<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Described in the publication<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/39072376\/\"><em>\u201cLimited Delamination Modifications to the Extended Deep Plane Rhytidectomy\u201d<\/em><\/a> (<em>Facial Plastic Surgery &amp; Aesthetic Medicine<\/em>),the Preservation Facelift is <a href=\"https:\/\/drmazarro.com\/en\/deep-plane\/preservation-facelift\/\">an evolution of the Deep Plane<\/a> technique that minimizes tissue separation. By keeping the anatomical layers together during surgery, it reduces swelling, accelerates recovery, and delivers more stable and natural results.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>\n        <a href=\"\/lifting-preservacion\/\">\u00bfQuieres saber m\u00e1s acerca del lifting de preservaci\u00f3n?<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/preservation4-copia.jpg\" alt=\"Lifting de preservacion\"><\/p>\n<h2>Before and after: the result of choosing the best technique<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div>Curious about the results you can achieve with a facelift specialist who has over <b>9 years of experience<\/b>?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\u2713 Sharper, more defined jawline<\/div>\n<div>\u2713 Natural rejuvenation that looks like you\u2014just refreshed<\/div>\n<div>\u2713 Smoother nasolabial folds<\/div>\n<div>\u2713 Elimination of sagging jowls<\/div>\n<div>\u2713 Tighter neck and jawline definition<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>All with the <strong>peace of mind<\/strong> that comes from trusting a specialist dedicated to helping patients <strong>just like you<\/strong>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>\n<div>Deep Plane Facelift Before and After Results | Dr. Mazarro<\/div>\n<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15-665-500.jpg\" alt=\"Deep Plane Facelift 1 month after - Dr. Mazarro\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Results 1 month after<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/prepost-web-2.jpg\" alt=\"Deep Plane Facelift 1 month after - Dr. Mazarro\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Results 1 month after<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-copia-800q5.jpg\" alt=\"Deep Plane Facelift 2 months after - Dr. Mazarro\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Results 2 months after<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-copia-800-q5.jpg\" alt=\"Deep Plane Facelift 2 months after - Dr. Mazarro\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Results 2 months after<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/13a-665-500.jpg\" alt=\"Deep Plane Facelift 7 days after - Dr. Mazarro\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Results 7 days after<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/14-665-500.jpg\" alt=\"Deep Plane Facelift 1 year after - Dr. Mazarro\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Results 1 year after<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-copia-black_800.jpg\" alt=\"Deep Plane Facelift 5 months after - Dr. Mazarro\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Results 5 months after<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-copia-BLUR-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Deep Plane Facelift 5 months after - Dr. Mazarro\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Results 5 months after<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<p>Make an appointment and check out, among <strong>hundreds<\/strong> of patients, cases <strong>similar to yours<\/strong> to discover the result we can achieve together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>\n        <a href=\"#pidecita\">Book an appointment<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div>Did you like the results?<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">These are the result of using <b><u>the right technique in the right hands<\/u><\/b>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">And you\u2014do you also believe your face deserves the hands of a <b>facelift specialist<\/b>, or would you rather entrust it to someone who does <i>&#8220;a bit of everything&#8221;<\/i>?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>My patients&#8217; opinions<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/deep-plane\/opiniones\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Opiniones-Dr-Mazarro.jpg\" alt=\"Reviews Dr. Mazarro\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Book an appointment<\/h2>\n<div>And discover how to recover your best version<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/sin-bata-square-536-BW.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=+34644534515&#038;text=Hello,%20I%20want%20to%20book%20an%20appointment%20with%20Dr.%20Mazarro\">Let&#8217;s talk, shall we?<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Fill out the form or contact us via <a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=+34644534515&amp;text=Hello,%20I%20want%20to%20book%20an%20appointment%20with%20Dr.%20Mazarro\">WhatsApp<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=+34644534515&amp;text=Hello,%20I%20want%20to%20book%20an%20appointment%20with%20Dr.%20Mazarro\">+34 644 534 515<\/a>) or <a href=\"mailto:info@drmazarro.com\">email<\/a> (<a href=\"mailto:info@drmazarro.com\">info@drmazarro.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Do you live far away or prefer an <strong>online consultation<\/strong>? 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The ideal moment typically arrives when:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Jowling appears along the jawline<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nasolabial folds<\/strong> or marionette lines become pronounced.<\/li>\n<li>The neck skin loses its tone and elasticity and begins to <strong>accumulate beneath the chin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>There&#8217;s a <strong>general loss of facial oval definition<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>\n<h3>Would you recommend a mini-lift? Mini-lift or full facelift?<\/h3>\n<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><strong>I wouldn&#8217;t recommend it to anyone<\/strong> seeking a <strong>significant and lasting result<\/strong>. Whilst the term <em>&#8220;mini-lift&#8221;<\/em> sounds appealing, it&#8217;s a technique with significant limitations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Being a superficial technique with limited approach, <strong>it cannot address neck sagging<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Results tend to be <strong>short-lived<\/strong>. Laxity usually returns, often leading to a second, more complex surgery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The choice isn&#8217;t usually between &#8220;mini-lift or facelift,&#8221; but between <strong>short-term or long-term results<\/strong>. For most patients, advanced techniques like SMAS or Deep Plane offer an infinitely better effort-to-result ratio.<\/p>\n<p>As Dr. Neil Gordon says, <strong><em>&#8220;everyone wants a mini-lift until they have one&#8221;<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drmazarro.com\/en\/facial-plastic-surgery\/mini-facelift\/\">\u27a4 Discover here in detail why it&#8217;s not advisable<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/facelift\/mini-facelift\/\">More details<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>\n<h3>How do I know if I need a neck lift?<\/h3>\n<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>If you notice <strong>sagging skin, &#8220;double chin&#8221; formation, or visible vertical bands (platysma)<\/strong> in the neck, you likely need to address this area. Facelift and neck lift are often planned together for harmonious rejuvenation of the lower third of the face.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re particularly concerned about the neck area, here I explain in detail how <a href=\"https:\/\/drmazarro.com\/en\/neck-lift-in-barcelona\/\">neck lifting<\/a> works, when it&#8217;s necessary, and what results you can expect.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>\n<h3>Why does Deep Plane lifting release the retaining ligaments?<\/h3>\n<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Retaining ligaments are anatomical structures that anchor the soft tissues of the face to bone. Over time they stretch, allowing facial descent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Releasing<\/strong> and <strong>repositioning<\/strong> them correctly is <strong>essential<\/strong> in advanced techniques like Deep Plane lifting: only this way can fallen tissues be repositioned <strong>effectively<\/strong> without needing to stretch the skin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>\n<h3>Which type of facelift offers the best results?<\/h3>\n<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>In terms of <strong>naturalness, durability, and overall satisfaction<\/strong>, <strong>Deep Plane Lifting<\/strong> is considered the gold standard. By working on the root of the problem (descent of deep structures), it achieves results that other techniques simply cannot match in these aspects.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/deep-plane\">\u27a4 Discover here why Deep Plane is the standard for naturalness and longevity<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>Other articles<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lifting.jpg\" alt=\"Facelift\"><\/p>\n<div>Different Types of Facelift Techniques<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>Would you like to learn more about different types of facelift surgery?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drmazarro.com\/en\/types-of-facelift\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dr-mazarro.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor Mazarro\"><\/p>\n<div>Dr. Alejandro Mazarro<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>About me<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drmazarro.com\/en\/about-me\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/recovery-facelift.jpg\" alt=\"Deep Plane Facelift Recovery\"><\/p>\n<div>Deep Plane Facelift Recovery<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Curious about what recovery looks like after a facelift with Dr. Mazarro?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drmazarro.com\/en\/facial-plastic-surgery\/deep-plane-facelift-barcelona\/facelift-postoperative-care-barcelona\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/foto-otros-articulos-400.jpg\" alt=\"Deep Plane Facelift scars\"><\/p>\n<div>Concerned about Scars after a Facelift?<\/div>\n<div>Let\u2019s talk honestly about what to expect. <\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drmazarro.com\/en\/facelift-scars\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/face2.jpg\" alt=\"Deep Plane Facelift\"><\/p>\n<div>Deep Plane Facelift<\/div>\n<div>Do you know what makes this advanced technique different from a traditional facelift? <\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drmazarro.com\/en\/facial-and-cervical-lifting-specialist-in-barcelona\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pastpresent.jpg\" alt=\"Preservation Facelift\"><\/p>\n<div>Preservation Facelift<\/div>\n<div>The best results with a swift recovery<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/facial-and-cervical-lifting-specialist-in-barcelona\/preservation-facelift\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/face-square-200.jpg\" alt=\"Facelift - Dr. Mazarro\"><\/p>\n<div>Frequently Asked Questions<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>All you need to know<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drmazarro.com\/en\/faq-lifting\/\">Leer m\u00e1s<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/monthly-budget3.jpg\" alt=\"The price of a Deep Plane Facelift\"><\/p>\n<div>The price of a Deep Plane Facelift<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The information you are looking for to plan your surgery<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/precio-lifting-facial-en-barcelona\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/choose-copia-2.jpg\" alt=\"Choosing the Right Facial Surgeon\"><\/p>\n<div>Choosing the Right Facial Surgeon<\/div>\n<div>Your face deserves expertise. <\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drmazarro.com\/en\/how-to-choose-a-facelift-specialist\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more--><br \/>\n<!-- 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center;\\\"><i>Why has the Deep Plane Facelift become so popular?<\\\/i><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><i>Is it the same as a Vertical Facelift?<\\\/i><\\\/p>\",\"margin\":\"default\"}},{\"type\":\"divider\",\"props\":{\"divider_element\":\"hr\"}},{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: right;\\\">If you\\u2019re considering a<span>\\u00a0<\\\/span><strong>Facelift<\\\/strong>, you\\u2019ve probably come across different techniques and terms that may seem confusing.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: right;\\\">The truth is, there\\u2019s a lot of noise (<em>and a lot of marketing<\\\/em>).<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: right;\\\">I\\u2019m<span>\\u00a0<\\\/span><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/drmazarro.com\\\/en\\\/dr-alejandro-mazarro-facelift-specialist-barcelona\\\/\\\">Alejandro Mazarro<\\\/a>, a maxillofacial surgeon<span>\\u00a0<\\\/span><strong>specialized in Facelift<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: right;\\\">As a<span>\\u00a0<\\\/span><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/drmazarro.com\\\/en\\\/facial-and-cervical-lifting-specialist-in-barcelona\\\/\\\">facelift specialist<\\\/a><span>\\u00a0<\\\/span>with<span>\\u00a0<\\\/span><strong>over 9 years<\\\/strong><span>\\u00a0<\\\/span>of experience, I\\u2019ve tried them all\\u2014believe me.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: right;\\\">And today, I\\u2019m absolutely clear on the best method for achieving<span>\\u00a0<\\\/span><strong>natural rejuvenation<\\\/strong>:<span>\\u00a0<\\\/span><em>the Deep Plane Facelift<\\\/em>.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: right;\\\">But let me not jump ahead.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: right;\\\">Let me explain the differences between the various techniques so you can see why it\\u2019s impossible to achieve the same results with other methods.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: right;\\\"><em>Let\\u2019s get 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\\\/><span>Barcelona<\\\/span><\\\/p>\",\"margin\":\"default\",\"text_align\":\"center\",\"text_style\":\"meta\"}}]}]}],\"name\":\"enqueconsiste\"},{\"type\":\"section\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"style\":\"default\",\"title_breakpoint\":\"xl\",\"title_position\":\"top-left\",\"title_rotation\":\"left\",\"vertical_align\":\"middle\",\"width\":\"default\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"row\",\"props\":{\"column_gap\":\"large\",\"divider\":true,\"row_gap\":\"large\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"breadcrumbs\",\"props\":{\"show_current\":true,\"show_home\":true}}]}]},{\"type\":\"row\",\"props\":{\"column_gap\":\"large\",\"divider\":true,\"row_gap\":\"large\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"headline\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"What is a facelift or a rhytidectomy?\",\"id\":\"anatomia\",\"title_decoration\":\"divider\",\"title_element\":\"h2\",\"title_style\":\"h1\"},\"name\":\"que es\"},{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<p>A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure designed <strong>to address facial sagging<\\\/strong> by repositioning the underlying tissues.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>Whilst various techniques exist, only the most advanced approaches \\u2014 such as the <a href=\\\"\\\/en\\\/deep-plane\\\">Deep Plane<\\\/a> \\u2014 can rejuvenate the face without compromising its natural expression. This isn't about <em>\\\"pulling the skin tight\\\"<\\\/em>, but rather restoring facial structures to their youthful position for results that look natural and stand the test of time.<\\\/p>\",\"margin\":\"medium\"}}]}]},{\"type\":\"row\",\"props\":{\"column_gap\":\"large\",\"divider\":true,\"layout\":\"1-2,1-2\",\"row_gap\":\"large\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"width_medium\":\"1-2\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"headline\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"Facial Anatomy: The Foundations of a Facelift\",\"id\":\"anatomia\",\"title_decoration\":\"divider\",\"title_element\":\"h2\",\"title_style\":\"h1\"},\"name\":\"anatomia\"},{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<p>To understand why some techniques are a waste of time whilst others deliver extraordinary results, it's essential to grasp the fundamentals of <strong>facial anatomy<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p> \n\n<p>There are <b>two key structures<\\\/b> that are crucial for understanding what happens with ageing and why traditional techniques <strong>simply cannot<\\\/strong> deliver the results you're seeking:<\\\/p> \n\n<ul> \n\n<li>the <b>SMAS<\\\/b><\\\/li> \n\n<li>the <b>retaining ligaments<\\\/b><\\\/li> <\\\/ul> \n\n<p>I'll explain their significance as we progress. But if you're particularly curious, here's a more detailed explanation:<\\\/p>\",\"margin\":\"medium\"}},{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<p>Te ir\\u00e9 explicando su relevancia a medida que avancemos. Pero si tienes mucha curiosidad, aqu\\u00ed tienes una explicaci\\u00f3n m\\u00e1s detallada:<b><\\\/b><\\\/p>\",\"margin\":\"medium\"}}]},{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"vertical_align\":\"middle\",\"width_medium\":\"1-2\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"accordion\",\"props\":{\"collapsible\":true,\"content_column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"image_align\":\"top\",\"image_grid_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"image_grid_width\":\"1-2\",\"image_height\":300,\"image_svg_color\":\"emphasis\",\"image_vertical_align\":true,\"image_width\":300,\"link_style\":\"default\",\"link_text\":\"Read more\",\"show_image\":true,\"show_link\":true},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"accordion_item\",\"props\":{\"content\":\" \n\n<p>The <strong>SMAS<\\\/strong> (<b>S<\\\/b>uperficial <b>M<\\\/b>usculo<b>A<\\\/b>poneurotic <b>S<\\\/b>ystem) is a fibromuscular layer <span>that lies beneath the skin and subcutaneous tissue, providing structural support<\\\/span> to the facial tissues. It was first described and defined in <strong>1976<\\\/strong> by surgeons <strong>Mitz and Peyronie<\\\/strong> in their seminal study published in <em>Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery<\\\/em> <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\\\/935283\\\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\">(View study)<\\\/a>.<\\\/p> \n\n<p>This groundbreaking study <strong>revolutionised<\\\/strong> our understanding of facial anatomy and laid the foundation for modern facelift surgery.<\\\/p> \",\"image\":\"\",\"title\":\"\n\n<h3>What is the SMAS?<\\\/h3>\"}},{\"type\":\"accordion_item\",\"props\":{\"content\":\" \n\n<p>The <strong>retaining ligaments<\\\/strong> are the \\\"anchoring pillars\\\" that secure the SMAS <strong>(and skin)<\\\/strong> to the deeper tissues (facial expression muscles and bone), keeping everything in its proper place.<\\\/p> \n\n<p>They were first described and mapped by <strong>Furnas in 1989<\\\/strong> in his landmark study <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\\\/2909050\\\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><em>\\\"The retaining ligaments of the cheek\\\"<\\\/em><\\\/a>, published in <em>Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery<\\\/em>.<\\\/p> \n\n<p>Over time, these ligaments, composed of collagen and elastin, <strong>stretch and weaken<\\\/strong>. As they lose their tension, they cease to function as anchors, allowing the entire soft tissue complex (SMAS, subcutaneous tissue, and skin) to sag and shift downward. This is what causes:<\\\/p> \n\n<ul> \n\n<li>Loss of jawline definition (jowl formation).<\\\/li> \n\n<li>Flattening of the cheekbones and descent of malar fat.<\\\/li> \n\n<li>Deepening of the nasolabial folds.<\\\/li> <\\\/ul> \",\"image\":\"\",\"title\":\"\n\n<h3>What are the retaining ligaments?<\\\/h3> \"}}]},{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<p>In essence: with ageing, <em>the skin doesn't slide relative to the SMAS<\\\/em>, but rather skin and SMAS move <strong>as a unit<\\\/strong> relative to the deeper tissues due to <strong>stretching of the retaining ligaments<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p> \n\n<p>Understanding this concept is fundamental to grasping what results you can achieve with each facelift technique.<\\\/p>\",\"margin\":\"default\"}}]}]},{\"type\":\"row\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\"}}]}]},{\"type\":\"section\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"style\":\"default\",\"title_breakpoint\":\"xl\",\"title_position\":\"top-left\",\"title_rotation\":\"left\",\"vertical_align\":\"\",\"width\":\"default\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"row\",\"props\":{\"layout\":\"1-2,1-2\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"width_medium\":\"1-2\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"headline\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"The evolution of facelift techniques: from Evoluci\\u00f3n de las t\\u00e9cnicas de lifting facial: de lo b\\u00e1sico a lo revolucionario\",\"id\":\"pasodeltiempo\",\"title_decoration\":\"divider\",\"title_element\":\"h2\",\"title_style\":\"h2\"},\"name\":\"pasodeltiempo\"},{\"type\":\"headline\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"The origins of Facelift Surgery\",\"title_decoration\":\"bullet\",\"title_element\":\"h3\"}},{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<p>The first publications about facelift surgery date back to the early 20th century. At that time, aging was thought to be primarily about<span>\\u00a0<\\\/span><b>skin<span>\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/b>sagging, so surgery was limited to<span>\\u00a0<\\\/span><b>pulling the skin tight<span>\\u00a0<\\\/span><\\\/b>and removing excess tissue.<\\\/p>\",\"margin\":\"default\"}},{\"type\":\"image\",\"props\":{\"block_align\":\"center\",\"image\":\"wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/01\\\/plicatura.jpg\",\"image_alt\":\"Plicatura de SMAS - Dr. Mazarro\",\"image_box_decoration\":\"mask\",\"image_svg_color\":\"emphasis\",\"margin\":\"default\",\"maxwidth\":\"medium\",\"text_align\":\"center\"}},{\"type\":\"headline\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"The role of the SMAS\",\"title_decoration\":\"bullet\",\"title_element\":\"h3\"}},{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\">It wasn't until the <strong>1970s<\\\/strong> that the <strong>SMAS<\\\/strong> (or <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\\\/935283\\\/\\\">superficial musculoaponeurotic system of the face<\\\/a>) was discovered, a fibromuscular layer <b>firmly adhered to the skin<\\\/b>.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\">Whilst it may appear that <i>skin sagging<\\\/i> occurs with time, what actually happens is a <strong>block sliding of skin and SMAS together<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\"><span>Thanks to this discovery, facelift surgery evolved from a simple <\\\/span><strong>\\\"skin tightening\\\"<\\\/strong><span> to <\\\/span><strong>\\\"SMAS tightening\\\"<\\\/strong><span>, something deeper and, at the same time, more effective.<\\\/span><\\\/p>\\n\",\"margin\":\"default\"}}]},{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"width_medium\":\"1-2\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"image\",\"props\":{\"block_align\":\"center\",\"image\":\"wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/retaining-ligaments-face-300x300-1.jpg\",\"image_alt\":\"Localizaci\\u00f3n de los ligamentos de retenci\\u00f3n\",\"image_box_decoration\":\"mask\",\"image_svg_color\":\"emphasis\",\"margin\":\"default\",\"maxwidth\":\"medium\",\"text_align\":\"center\"}},{\"type\":\"headline\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"The Retaining Ligaments of the Face\",\"title_decoration\":\"bullet\",\"title_element\":\"h3\"}},{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\">However, our understanding of facial anatomy has continued to evolve, and with it, facelift techniques.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\">The next step was to discover <strong>why the SMAS descends<\\\/strong> over time and why with traditional facelifts, nasolabial folds and jowls <b>cannot be corrected<\\\/b> as much as we'd like.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\">It wasn't until the <strong>late 1980s<\\\/strong> that the existence of <strong>retaining ligaments<\\\/strong> was discovered in the famous article <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\\\/2909050\\\/\\\"><em>\\\"The retaining ligaments of the cheek\\\"<\\\/em><\\\/a> published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. This revealed the existence of pillar-like structures that support the soft tissues of the face and which, over time, stretch and facilitate the action of <strong>gravity<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\">Despite this discovery, the vast majority of surgeons continued applying what we call <strong>\\\"SMAS lifting\\\" (SMAS Lift)<\\\/strong>, performing techniques such as <strong>SMASectomy<\\\/strong> or <strong>SMAS plication<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p><strong>Let me explain what these involve.<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\",\"margin\":\"default\"}}]}]},{\"type\":\"row\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"style\":\"card-default\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"headline\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"Why is choosing the right facelift technique crucial?\",\"text_align\":\"center\",\"title_decoration\":\"divider\",\"title_element\":\"h2\"}},{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<p>Selecting a facelift technique isn't trivial: It's a decision that defines <strong>the result you'll see in the mirror for the next 10-15 years<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>The technique determines:<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<ul>\\n\n\n<li><strong>The naturalness of the result:<\\\/strong> Whether you'll achieve harmonious rejuvenation or a \\\"stretched\\\" and artificial appearance.<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li><strong>The longevity of the effect:<\\\/strong> A poorly planned facelift may last just a few years, whilst a well-chosen one can keep you looking rejuvenated for over a decade.<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li><strong>The <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/drmazarro.com\\\/en\\\/deep-plane\\\/recovery\\\/\\\">recovery<\\\/a> process:<\\\/strong> From post-operative discomfort to the time you'll need to return to your social life.<\\\/li>\\n<\\\/ul>\\n\n\n<p>That's why <strong>the technique must adapt to your goals, not the other way around<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>It's not about <em>\\\"selling\\\"<\\\/em> a solution with good marketing appeal (like a <em>mini-lift<\\\/em>), but finding the one that truly addresses your anatomical needs and expectations.<\\\/p>\",\"margin\":\"default\"}},{\"type\":\"button\",\"props\":{\"grid_column_gap\":\"small\",\"grid_row_gap\":\"small\",\"margin\":\"default\",\"text_align\":\"center\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"button_item\",\"props\":{\"button_style\":\"default\",\"content\":\"Book an appointment and discover the results YOU can achieve\",\"dialog_layout\":\"modal\",\"dialog_offcanvas_flip\":true,\"icon_align\":\"left\",\"link\":\"https:\\\/\\\/drmazarro.com\\\/en\\\/make-an-appointment\\\/\"}}]},{\"type\":\"divider\",\"props\":{\"divider_element\":\"hr\"}}]}]},{\"type\":\"row\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"width_medium\":\"1-2\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"headline\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"<b>SMAS Facelift: the traditional technique<\\\/b>\",\"id\":\"smasllift\",\"title_color\":\"primary\",\"title_decoration\":\"divider\",\"title_element\":\"h2\",\"title_style\":\"h2\"},\"name\":\"liftingSMAS\"},{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\">The <strong>SMAS lift<\\\/strong> works by separating the skin from the underlying SMAS layer <strong>(severing their natural connection)<\\\/strong> and then tightening the SMAS with sutures\\u2014either by folding it over itself or removing a section and stitching it back together. This creates tension mainly at the <strong>back of the face<\\\/strong> whilst <i>leaving the deeper structures vulnerable to gravitational pull<\\\/i>.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\">Because it fails to address the weakened <strong>retaining ligaments<\\\/strong> (which sit <i>beneath the SMAS<\\\/i>), the deeper facial tissues <strong>continue their downward descent<\\\/strong> at the front of the face. The result is distinctly unnatural: <strong>over-tightening<\\\/strong> at the back with persistent <strong>sagging<\\\/strong> at the front.<\\\/p>\\n\",\"margin\":\"default\"}},{\"type\":\"image\",\"props\":{\"block_align\":\"center\",\"image\":\"wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/07\\\/Picture1-1.webp\",\"image_alt\":\"Diferencia lifting SMAS vs Deep Plane Barcelona Dr Mazarro\",\"image_height\":300,\"image_svg_color\":\"emphasis\",\"margin\":\"large\",\"maxwidth\":\"medium\",\"text_align\":\"center\"}}]},{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"width_medium\":\"1-2\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"headline\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"<b>The mini-lift: the minimally invasive (and minimally effective) option <\\\/b>\",\"id\":\"minilifting\",\"title_color\":\"primary\",\"title_decoration\":\"divider\",\"title_element\":\"h2\",\"title_style\":\"h2\"},\"name\":\"minilifting\"},{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<p>The <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/drmazarro.com\\\/en\\\/facelift\\\/mini-facelift\\\/\\\">Mini-Facelift<\\\/a> emerged as a<span>\\u00a0<\\\/span><strong>marketing<\\\/strong><span>\\u00a0<\\\/span>tool. After all, who wouldn\\u2019t be attracted to rejuvenation through<span>\\u00a0<\\\/span><em>mini-surgery<\\\/em>?<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>There are primarily two mini-lifting techniques: the<span>\\u00a0<\\\/span><strong>MACS Lift<\\\/strong><span>\\u00a0<\\\/span>and the<span>\\u00a0<\\\/span><strong>S-Lift<\\\/strong>. Both are characterized by a very short incision that barely allows for SMAS tightening.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>Obviously, this doesn\\u2019t correct the descent of retaining ligaments, resulting in outcomes that are not only<span>\\u00a0<\\\/span><strong>subtle<\\\/strong><span>\\u00a0<\\\/span>but also<span>\\u00a0<\\\/span><strong>short-lived<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p>\",\"margin\":\"default\"}},{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<p><span>Remember:\\u00a0<\\\/span><strong>MINIlift<\\\/strong><span>\\u00a0=\\u00a0<\\\/span><strong>MINIresults<\\\/strong><span>!<\\\/span><\\\/p>\",\"margin\":\"default\",\"text_align\":\"center\",\"text_color\":\"warning\"}},{\"type\":\"image\",\"props\":{\"block_align\":\"center\",\"image\":\"wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/11\\\/macs-lift.jpg\",\"image_alt\":\"Anatom\\u00eda facial lifting - MACS Lift - Dr. Mazarro\",\"image_svg_color\":\"emphasis\",\"image_width\":200,\"margin\":\"medium\",\"maxwidth\":\"medium\",\"text_align\":\"center\"}}]}],\"props\":{\"layout\":\"1-2,1-2\",\"margin\":\"large\"}},{\"type\":\"row\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"divider\",\"props\":{\"divider_element\":\"hr\"}}]}]},{\"type\":\"row\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\"}}]},{\"type\":\"row\",\"props\":{\"id\":\"Deepplane1\",\"layout\":\"1-2,1-2\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"width_medium\":\"1-2\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"headline\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"The Deep Plane Facelift\",\"id\":\"liftingSMAS\",\"title_color\":\"primary\",\"title_decoration\":\"divider\",\"title_element\":\"h2\",\"title_style\":\"h2\"},\"name\":\"DPF\"},{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\">The Deep Plane Facelift isn't just another evolution; it's a <strong>paradigm shift<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>Unlike <strong>\\\"SMAS lifts\\\"<\\\/strong> (which work on the surface of the SMAS), the <b>Deep Plane<\\\/b> technique works directly beneath it, which is where sagging really occurs.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\"><strong>Only this way<\\\/strong> can we access the retaining ligaments and reposition them to their original location, allowing us to <strong>restore youthful anatomy<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\">Whilst the results are <strong>infinitely superior<\\\/strong> to those of traditional facelifts, it's also true that this is <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/drmazarro.com\\\/en\\\/deep-plane\\\/\\\">a technically more sophisticated surgery<\\\/a>, requiring a high degree of specialisation to achieve <b>extraordinary results<\\\/b>.<\\\/p>\",\"margin\":\"default\"}}]},{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"width_medium\":\"1-2\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"image\",\"props\":{\"block_align\":\"center\",\"image\":\"wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/photo-1666295337919-92c0052262ab-scaled.jpg\",\"image_box_decoration\":\"mask\",\"image_svg_color\":\"emphasis\",\"margin\":\"default\",\"maxwidth\":\"medium\"}},{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<p class=\\\"font_7\\\" style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><span class=\\\"color_30\\\">Want to know more about Deep Plane lifting?<\\\/span><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><strong>I'll explain everything here.<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\",\"margin\":\"default\"}},{\"type\":\"button\",\"props\":{\"grid_column_gap\":\"small\",\"grid_row_gap\":\"small\",\"margin\":\"default\",\"text_align\":\"center\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"button_item\",\"props\":{\"button_style\":\"default\",\"content\":\"Lifting Deep Plane\",\"dialog_layout\":\"modal\",\"dialog_offcanvas_flip\":true,\"icon_align\":\"left\",\"link\":\"\\\/deep-plane\"}}]}]}]},{\"type\":\"row\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"divider\",\"props\":{\"divider_element\":\"hr\"}}]}]}],\"name\":\"Texto de la entrada\"},{\"type\":\"section\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"padding_remove_top\":true,\"style\":\"default\",\"title_breakpoint\":\"xl\",\"title_position\":\"top-left\",\"title_rotation\":\"left\",\"vertical_align\":\"middle\",\"width\":\"default\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"row\",\"props\":{\"layout\":\"1-2,1-2\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"width_medium\":\"1-2\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"headline\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"So is Deep Plane Lifting more effective because it addresses the retaining ligaments?\",\"id\":\"Deepplane\",\"title_decoration\":\"bullet\",\"title_element\":\"h3\",\"title_style\":\"h3\"},\"name\":\"Deepplane\"},{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<p><b>Exactly.<\\\/b><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>To achieve effective results, a\\u00a0<strong>detailed understanding<\\\/strong>\\u00a0of facial anatomy is essential.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>Anatomically, the face is far more complex than we imagine, but we can think of the retaining ligaments as\\u00a0<b>pillars\\u00a0<\\\/b>supporting the face. When these pillars stretch, gravity takes effect, and unwanted sagging appears.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>This is why\\u00a0<b>no exercise c<\\\/b>an effectively combat sagging: it\\u2019s caused by ligament elongation, not by loss of facial muscle strength.<\\\/p>\",\"margin\":\"default\"}},{\"type\":\"image\",\"props\":{\"image\":\"wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/09\\\/ligamentos2.jpg\",\"image_alt\":\"Anatom\\u00eda facial SMAS ligamentos retenci\\u00f3n lifting tipos Barcelona\",\"image_svg_color\":\"emphasis\",\"image_width\":300,\"margin\":\"default\",\"text_align\":\"center\"}}]},{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"width_medium\":\"1-2\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"headline\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"When we talk about the Deep Plane, does this mean the surgery is more aggressive?\",\"title_decoration\":\"bullet\",\"title_element\":\"h3\",\"title_style\":\"h3\"}},{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<p><b>Quite the opposite.<\\\/b><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>Although counterintuitive, <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/drmazarro.com\\\/en\\\/deep-plane\\\/\\\">Deep Plane technique is actually <b>less aggressive\\u00a0<\\\/b><\\\/a>than traditional facelift surgery, especially with the <a href=\\\"#Preservation\\\">Preservation Facelift modifications<\\\/a>.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>In a traditional facelift, all facial skin is lifted to place sutures in the musculature. 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      \n\n<th>Aspect<\\\/th>\\n        \n\n<th>Mini Facelift<\\\/th>\\n        \n\n<th>SMAS Facelift<\\\/th>\\n        \n\n<th>Deep Plane Facelift<\\\/th>\\n      <\\\/tr>\\n    <\\\/thead>\\n    \n\n<tbody>\\n      \n\n<tr>\\n        \n\n<td>Result longevity<\\\/td>\\n        \n\n<td>2\\u20133 years<\\\/td>\\n        \n\n<td>5\\u20137 years<\\\/td>\\n        \n\n<td>10\\u201312 years<\\\/td>\\n      <\\\/tr>\\n      \n\n<tr>\\n        \n\n<td>Natural look<\\\/td>\\n        \n\n<td>Limited<\\\/td>\\n        \n\n<td>Better than mini, but risk of a \\u201ctight\\u201d look<\\\/td>\\n        \n\n<td>Very natural: repositions without stretching<\\\/td>\\n      <\\\/tr>\\n      \n\n<tr>\\n        \n\n<td>Recovery time<\\\/td>\\n        \n\n<td>1 week<\\\/td>\\n        \n\n<td>2 weeks<\\\/td>\\n        \n\n<td>2\\u20133 weeks<\\\/td>\\n      <\\\/tr>\\n      \n\n<tr>\\n        \n\n<td>Visible scars<\\\/td>\\n        \n\n<td>Generally discreet<\\\/td>\\n        \n\n<td>Discreet, but more extended<\\\/td>\\n        \n\n<td>Very well hidden (minimal incision + less dissection)<\\\/td>\\n      <\\\/tr>\\n      \n\n<tr>\\n        \n\n<td>Medium-term satisfaction<\\\/td>\\n        \n\n<td>Low, often requires touch-ups<\\\/td>\\n        \n\n<td>Moderate, but frequent imbalance between zones<\\\/td>\\n        \n\n<td>High: stable and harmonious result<\\\/td>\\n      <\\\/tr>\\n    <\\\/tbody>\\n  <\\\/table>\\n<\\\/div>\\n\"}},{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<p style=\\\"--uk-inverse: initial; margin: 0px 0px 20px; color: #707272; font-family: Comfortaa;\\\">As you can see in the table, the\\u00a0<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/drmazarro.com\\\/en\\\/lifting-facial-vs-deep-plane-facelift-cual-es-la-mejor-opcion-para-un-rejuvenecimiento-natural\\\/#smasvsdpf1\\\" style=\\\"--uk-inverse: initial; color: #5ba0b2; text-decoration-line: none; cursor: pointer;\\\"><span style=\\\"--uk-inverse: initial; font-weight: bolder;\\\">Deep Plane facelift outperforms<\\\/span><\\\/a>\\u00a0other techniques in the most important aspects:<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<ul style=\\\"--uk-inverse: initial; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 20px 0px 0px; padding-left: 30px; color: #707272; font-family: Comfortaa;\\\">\\n\n\n<li style=\\\"--uk-inverse: initial;\\\"><span style=\\\"--uk-inverse: initial; font-weight: bolder;\\\">Longevity:<\\\/span>\\u00a010-12 years vs 2-7 years for other techniques<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li style=\\\"--uk-inverse: initial;\\\"><span style=\\\"--uk-inverse: initial; font-weight: bolder;\\\">Naturalness:<\\\/span>\\u00a0Repositions tissues without stretching the skin<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li style=\\\"--uk-inverse: initial;\\\"><span style=\\\"--uk-inverse: initial; font-weight: bolder;\\\">Satisfaction:<\\\/span>\\u00a0High and stable long-term<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li style=\\\"--uk-inverse: initial;\\\"><span style=\\\"--uk-inverse: initial; font-weight: bolder;\\\">Facial harmony:<\\\/span>\\u00a0Balanced results across the entire 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Es fundamental suspender el tabaco semanas antes de la cirug\\u00eda y llevar un adecuado control de la tensi\\u00f3n.<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li>Sin embargo, <strong>el principal riesgo<\\\/strong> de esta cirug\\u00eda es ponerse <strong>en manos inexpertas<\\\/strong>. Un lifting facial requiere precisi\\u00f3n y un profundo conocimiento de la anatom\\u00eda para lograr resultados satisfactorios y y prevenir complicaciones como un <em>aspecto artificial<\\\/em>, <em>sangrado<\\\/em>, <em>queloides<\\\/em> o <em>par\\u00e1lisis facial<\\\/em>.<\\\/li>\\n<\\\/ul>\",\"margin\":\"default\",\"status\":\"disabled\"}},{\"type\":\"fragment\",\"props\":{\"margin\":\"default\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"row\",\"props\":{\"layout\":\"2-3,1-3\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"width_medium\":\"2-3\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<p>This is a very common concern.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>In fact, historically surgeons always worked in a <strong>superficial plane<\\\/strong> (above the SMAS) because it was believed that <strong>the facial nerve<\\\/strong>, responsible for facial movement, ran just beneath the SMAS.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>It wasn't until <strong>1990<\\\/strong> that Hamra described the Deep Plane Lift in his article <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\\\/2359803\\\/\\\"><em>\\u00abThe Deep Plane Rhytidectomy\\u00bb<\\\/em><\\\/a><span>, and although the technique gained some popularity, it fell out of use because knowledge of facial anatomy wasn't yet sufficiently developed.<\\\/span><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>Over time, thanks to the work of great anatomists and pioneering surgeons, we've learned to <strong>navigate beneath the SMAS with precision<\\\/strong>, safely protecting the facial nerve.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>In fact, with current advances and in expert hands, Deep Plane lifting far surpasses traditional techniques in:<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<ul>\\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\\\"color: #5ba0b2;\\\">Results: <\\\/span><\\\/strong>much more natural and long-lasting (<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/drmazarro.com\\\/en\\\/deep-plane\\\/before-after\\\/\\\">check here the gallery<\\\/a>)<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\\\"color: #5ba0b2;\\\">Recovery: <\\\/span><\\\/strong>much faster and more comfortable (specially with the <a href=\\\"#Preservation\\\">Preservation Facelift<\\\/a>)<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\\\"color: #5ba0b2;\\\">Safety:<\\\/span><\\\/strong> lower risk of facial nerve injury, lower bleeding risk, lower risk of skin necrosis, lower risk of hypertrophic scars\\\/keloids.<\\\/li>\\n<\\\/ul>\",\"margin\":\"default\"}}]},{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"vertical_align\":\"middle\",\"width_medium\":\"1-3\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"headline\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"Your safety comes first\",\"text_align\":\"center\",\"title_decoration\":\"line\",\"title_element\":\"div\",\"title_style\":\"text-meta\"}},{\"type\":\"image\",\"props\":{\"block_align\":\"center\",\"image\":\"wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/como-escoger.jpg\",\"image_box_decoration\":\"mask\",\"image_svg_color\":\"emphasis\",\"margin\":\"default\",\"maxwidth\":\"medium\",\"text_align\":\"center\"}}]}]}]},{\"type\":\"headline\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"When it comes to your <strong>safety<\\\/strong> and achieving <strong>natural results<\\\/strong>, there's only one way forward: choosing a <a href=\\\"http:\\\/\\\/drmazarro.com\\\/en\\\/\\\">facelift specialist<\\\/a>.\\n\",\"text_align\":\"center\",\"title_color\":\"primary\",\"title_element\":\"div\",\"title_style\":\"h2\"}},{\"type\":\"divider\",\"props\":{\"divider_element\":\"hr\"}}]}]}],\"name\":\"riesgos lifting\"},{\"type\":\"section\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"style\":\"default\",\"title_breakpoint\":\"xl\",\"title_position\":\"top-left\",\"title_rotation\":\"left\",\"vertical_align\":\"middle\",\"width\":\"default\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"row\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"headline\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"<span>Which type of facelift is best for you? Find out with a specialist in Barcelona<\\\/span>\\n\",\"title_color\":\"primary\",\"title_decoration\":\"line\",\"title_element\":\"h2\",\"title_style\":\"h1\"}}]}]},{\"type\":\"row\",\"props\":{\"layout\":\"1-2,1-2\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"width_medium\":\"1-2\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\">If you still have doubts about what you can achieve in your particular case after reviewing this comparison, that's <strong>completely understandable<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\">This guide provides you with the theoretical foundation to understand what's happening as time passes.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\"><strong>And what we can do to address it.<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\\n\",\"margin\":\"default\"}}]},{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"width_medium\":\"1-2\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: justify;\\\">Book a consultation and:<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<ul>\\n\n\n<li><strong>We'll analyse<\\\/strong> your case together: degree of laxity, skin quality, bone structure.<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li>I'll explain honestly <strong>what each technique can and cannot do<\\\/strong> for you.<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li>Together we'll define the plan that best suits <strong>your objectives<\\\/strong> and <strong>your lifestyle<\\\/strong>.<\\\/li>\\n<\\\/ul>\\n\",\"margin\":\"default\"}}]}]},{\"type\":\"row\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"button\",\"props\":{\"grid_column_gap\":\"small\",\"grid_row_gap\":\"small\",\"margin\":\"default\",\"text_align\":\"center\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"button_item\",\"props\":{\"button_style\":\"default\",\"content\":\"Schedule your personalised assessment\",\"dialog_layout\":\"modal\",\"dialog_offcanvas_flip\":true,\"icon_align\":\"left\",\"link\":\"#hablamos\",\"link_title\":\"Schedule your personalised assessment\"}}]},{\"type\":\"headline\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"\n\n<p>It's the first step to making the most important decision with all the information on the table.<\\\/p>\\n\",\"text_align\":\"center\",\"title_color\":\"primary\",\"title_element\":\"div\"}}]}]}]},{\"name\":\"PRESERVATION FACELIFT\",\"type\":\"section\",\"props\":{\"animation\":\"fade\",\"id\":\"Preservation\",\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"image_size\":\"cover\",\"padding\":\"large\",\"style\":\"secondary\",\"title_breakpoint\":\"xl\",\"title_position\":\"top-left\",\"title_rotation\":\"left\",\"vertical_align\":\"\",\"width\":\"small\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"row\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"width_medium\":\"1-1\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"headline\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"<strong>Preservation Facelift<\\\/strong>\",\"status\":\"disabled\",\"text_align\":\"center\",\"title_decoration\":\"line\",\"title_element\":\"h2\",\"title_style\":\"heading-small\"}},{\"type\":\"headline\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"\n\n<p style=\\\"font-size: 1.3em; font-weight: 200; margin-bottom: 0.0em;\\\">Preservation Facelift:<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: 200; color: #888;\\\">ultimate naturalness with faster recovery<\\\/p>\",\"text_align\":\"center\",\"title_decoration\":\"line\",\"title_element\":\"h2\",\"title_style\":\"heading-small\"}},{\"type\":\"headline\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"Taking Deep Plane Surgery to the Next Level\\n\",\"text_align\":\"center\",\"title_color\":\"success\",\"title_element\":\"h3\",\"title_style\":\"h2\"}},{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<p>Though recently published, this advanced technique has been part of our surgical approach for the past<span>\\u00a0<\\\/span><strong>two years<\\\/strong>.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>I\\u2019m privileged to collaborate with an elite group of facial rejuvenation specialists who share a common goal: continuously improving patient outcomes through innovation and shared expertise.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p>The result? 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