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Re-lifting for recurrent aging excluded."},"scars":"Incisions are placed in front of and behind the ear and within the hairline or temple, usually fading to fine, well-hidden lines over 6-12 months; widening or hypertrophic scars are possible.","sessions_or_stages":{"sessions":{"min":1,"max":1,"unit":"visits","qualifier":"One operation; routine follow-up is counted separately."},"stages":[{"code":"surgery","label":"Deep plane facelift operation","after":{"min":0,"max":0,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Performed on the day of surgery."}}],"qualifier":"Typically a single-stage operation."},"success":{"metric":"Patient-reported satisfaction with facial and jawline rejuvenation","value":85,"unit":"% satisfied","horizon":"About 6-12 months after surgery","population":"Adults after standalone primary deep plane facelift under general anesthesia","evidence_status":"limited"},"techniques":[{"name":"Standard deep plane facelift","suits_whom":"Adults with midface and jowl descent, nasolabial fold deepening and jawline laxity.","recovery":"About 2-3 weeks to social presentability; swelling settles over months."},{"name":"Extended deep plane facelift","suits_whom":"Patients with marked midface descent, deep nasolabial folds and heavy jowls needing wider release.","recovery":"Slightly more swelling; about 2-3 weeks to social presentability."},{"name":"Mini or short-scar deep plane facelift","suits_whom":"Younger patients with early jowling and mild laxity wanting shorter incisions.","recovery":"Often about 1-2 weeks to social presentability."}],"treatment_conditions":["day_case"],"treatment_duration_hours":{"min":3,"max":6,"unit":"hours","qualifier":"Primary deep plane facelift alone; longer if combined with neck lift or other procedures."},"initial_assessment_documents":["Front, oblique and side face photos","Neck and jawline photos in profile","List of blood thinners and supplements","Previous facial surgery or filler history","Recent blood test results (if available)"],"travel_trips":{"min":1,"max":1,"one_trip_possible":true,"qualifier":"Single-stage surgery; stay 7-14 days locally until surgeon clears travel after suture removal. 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