03/09/2026
✔️Yes — I perform a Deep Plane Facelift.
✔️Yes — I perform Warren’s MAPS lift.
Facelift terminology has become marketing.
But anatomy hasn’t changed.
Long before “Deep Plane” became a buzzword, surgeons like Dr. Richard Warren were refining structural facelift techniques that reposition deeper tissues — not just tighten skin.
Warren’s MAPS lift (Mobile Anterior Platysmal–SMAS) emphasizes release of deeper tissue planes and key ligaments that tether the face. By mobilizing these deeper structures, the face can be re-vectored and elevated to recreate a natural, more youthful, refreshed appearance—without distorting anatomy or creating unnatural tension.
Before that, Dr. Sam Hamra formalized the Deep Plane concept and shifted facelift surgery away from surface tension toward structural repositioning.
Many procedures labeled “Deep Plane” today are evolutions of these foundational ideas.
But here’s what truly matters:
There is no single facelift technique for every face.
The goal isn’t to follow a trend.
It’s to restore the face naturally and safely.
If you’re researching facelift surgery, don’t ask what it’s called.
Ask:
• Are you lifting structure — or just tightening skin?
• Are the deeper tissues released and repositioned?
• Is this designed for my anatomy?
• Will I look like myself… just refreshed?