Dr. Philip Solomon is a leader in his field of Facial Cosmetic Surgery specializing in the Deep Plane Facelift technique in Toronto, Canada, that only an elite group of surgeons in Canada are trained in. Dr. Solomon has built his extraordinary practice in Toronto where patients come from all over the country for the Deep Plane Facelift approach to Facelift Surgery. He has over 20 years of highly skilled experience, a meticulous eye for detail, extraordinary artistry and a holistic approach to each individual and unique face.
Dr. Philip Solomon is a renowned Toronto Facelift Surgeon known for his incredibly natural facelift results. The Deep Plane Facelift is an advanced surgical technique that repositions the deeper structures of the face to where they were 20 years prior. Dr. Solomon adopted this technique into his practice 10 years ago providing patients with longer lasting results that look so natural that a surgical intervention would be visibly undetectable.
The Conventional Facelift only addresses the deeper layers of the face with sutures that tighten the face horizontally towards the ears which can often make a face look over-tightened or wind swept. The Deep Plane Facelift technique lifts the face vertically for a more natural and smoother appearance. The Deep Plane technique elevates those deep layers and repositions them for a restored appearance that will provide longer-lasting results.
Results from your Deep Plane Facelift can often be enhanced with other smaller surgeries such as Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery), Facial Fat Grafting, Chin Implant, Brow Lift or Laser Resurfacing. Dr. Solomon takes an holistic approach to creating a treatment plan for your individual needs. In combining a variety of procedures Dr. Solomon can achieve a more natural, more youthful and exceptional outcome.
Private Clinic for your Deep Plane Facelift
At Solomon Facial Plastic you are provided the opportunity to have your Deep Plane Facelift by Toronto Facelift Surgeon Dr. Philip Solomon, at our state-of-the-art private facility in the heart of Old Thornhill or at Mackenzie Health Hospital in Richmond Hill. Our team of exceptional nurses and patient care specialists with take care of you throughout your journey. Deep Plane Facelift Surgery can take anywhere from 3-4 hours. You will receive one-on-one care in our private facility and can return home the same day.
The recovery from a Deep Plane Facelift can often be shorter in length than that of a Conventional Facelift. Drains are used to help with healing by removing excess fluid from beneath the skin. Patients are monitored closely for the first month following surgery. Sutures are typically removed 7-10 days following surgery. Some patients may be “street ready” as early as one week following Deep Plane Facelift surgery, however the average patient may feel more “street ready” 2-4 weeks following surgery.
Toronto Facelift Surgeon Dr. Solomon, affords our patients the opportunity to have their Deep Plane Facelift Surgery under general anesthesia or IV sedation. We ensure our patients are kept comfortable throughout their surgical procedure.
Signs of aging can start in your 30’s however it’s as early as 25 years of age when we start producing less collagen, as much 1% each year. This results in less facial volume, thinning skin and skin laxity. The liquid facelift can often be the first option before opting for Facelift Surgery. Once skin laxity increases and becomes more visible, a Deep Plane Facelift may become the best approach for treatment.
The Deep Plane Facelift is ideal for candidates, both men and women, in their 40’s to their 70’s.
Often the first step towards cosmetic enhancement begins with botoxs and dermal fillers that can help relax facial muscles and add volume to areas of the face such as the tear troughs, cheeks and nasolabial, referred to as a “Liquid Facelift” or “Non-Surgical Facelift”. Following your Deep Plane Facelift surgery, Dr. Philip Solomon often recommends a revised injectable treatment plan to further enhance your surgical results to achieve a very natural, youthful and refreshed appearance.
Now that you have invested both your time and money into your Deep Plane Facelift Surgery, taking care of your skin is imperative to maintain a youthful and refreshed appearance. Medical grade skin care products strengthen, hydrate and improve the overall texture and tone of your skin. In maintaining your skin health, you help with cellular turn over and collagen production, both of which will help you look and feel more youthful.
Facelift surgery alone can take years off the face and it’s quite common to combine facelift surgery with additional procedures to further enhance results. Brow lifts, laser resurfacing, blepharoplasty, lip lift, and fat grafting are the most common surgeries performed with facelift surgery. The goal of facial rejuvenation surgery is for the patient to look refreshed not different, much like they did a decade prior. As gravity affects the entire face, addressing the brows, eyes, lips and cheeks with a lower facelift is the best way to achieve a complete rejuvenation.
We tell our patients that facelift surgery turns back the clock. Patients can look 10-20 years younger with facelift surgery. Lifestyle, environment, and genetics all play a role in the aging process. We recommend our facelift patients use medical-grade skin care, and energy devices such as Morpheus8 and Laser Resurfacing to help maintain their youthful appearance.
A deep plane facelift is a more advanced surgical technique that only a small population of surgeons perform. This technique requires the releasing of ligaments that anchor the connective tissue and muscle and; it also involves surgery just above the musculature and nerves of the face which is what makes this procedure more advanced.
The deep plane facelift is Dr. Solomon’s preferred technique as he feels it delivers a more dramatic repositioning of the neck and face as well as longer lasting and more natural results. Dr. Solomon has been performing facelift surgery for over 2 decades and has used all facelift techniques including the extended SMAS lift. Dr. Solomon believes that while the other techniques can yield good results, he feels the results of the deep plane lift are superior.
Recovery from the deep plane facelift can often be easier and quicker than the conventional facelift. Patients typically require 2-3 weeks recovery before returning to work however recovery time can vary from patient to patient. Typically patients wear a compression garment and surgical drains in in the first few days following a deep plane facelift. Sutures are commonly removed 7-10 days following facelift surgery. Residual swelling can linger for a few weeks with final results taking 3-6 months. We often tell patients they can typically be street ready 4 weeks following a deep plane facelift.
The demographic typically seeking a deep plane facelift ranges from mid to late 40’s to mid 60’s with the current sweet spot ranging in age from 53 – 58. More people are choosing to age gracefully without out the yo-yo effect, looking older than returning to a more youthful appearance. Our patients often want to address early signs of aging so they can looking as youthful as they feel through their 50’s and 60’s. What age to do a facelift is a personal choice however younger patients can often experience an easier and quicker recovery due to their age.
The cost of a deep plane facelift can range depending on many factors such as the surgeon’s experience, the location of the surgery and the patients’ anatomy. On average, a facelift in Canada can range from $20,000 to $50,000. The cost of a deep plane facelift in the United States can range from $20,000 – $200,000.
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In order to best assist you, we require all cosmetic patients to schedule a virtual or in-person consultation. There is a fee of $200 plus HST for all consultations. Your consultation fee will be credited towards your procedure and/or treatment. To schedule a consultation, please complete the attached form or call our office at 905-764-7799. We look forward to hearing from you.
