Deep Plane Facelift in London
By Dr Julian De Silva, London’s leading facial plastic surgery practice on Harley Street
World-renowned for his signature natural facelift, Dr De Silva exclusively specialises in face and neck procedures at his CQC-regulated Harley Street clinic. His advanced deep plane approach is designed to lift deeper facial structures, refine the jawline and neck, and create refreshed results without an over-pulled look.
- 15+ Years of Experience
- 1,000+ Five-Star Patient Outcomes
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- CQC-Regulated Harley Street Clinic
What Is a Deep Plane Facelift?
A deep plane facelift is an advanced facelift technique that lifts the deeper support layers of the face, not just the skin. This allows the cheeks, jawline, lower face, and neck to be repositioned in a way that looks natural, balanced, and less pulled.
Dr Julian De Silva uses his signature Vertical Face Restore 7 technique, or VFR-7, to restore deeper facial support while preserving each patient’s natural contours. This approach is especially suited to patients with jowls, midface descent, volume loss, jawline laxity, or neck ageing who want a longer-lasting surgical solution.
Deep Plane Facelift in London
Natural-looking face and neck rejuvenation without an over-pulled look
A deep plane facelift is an advanced surgical technique that lifts the deeper support layers of the face, rather than simply tightening the skin. This allows the cheeks, jawline, lower face, and neck to be repositioned in a way that looks refreshed, balanced, and natural.
Unlike traditional facelift techniques that may rely more heavily on skin tightening, Dr De Silva’s Vertical Deep Plane Facelift focuses on restoring facial structure from within. The goal is to improve jowls, jawline definition, neck laxity, and midface descent while preserving your natural facial character.
Real Patients. Real Transformations.
See why patients searching for the best facelift surgeon in London choose Dr. De Silva for natural, refined results.
Look like you feel. A youthful, natural appearance was restored with Dr. Julian De Silva’s signature Vertical Deep Plane Facelift Restore. For complete rejuvenation, this patient also underwent fat transfer for added volume, a chin implant, and blepharoplasty to refine the eyelids.
When you look in the mirror and don’t feel the age you see, it can affect your confidence and professional presence. This patient’s daughter said she looked 20 years younger the day after surgery. Here she is 6 weeks after her facelift and neck lift with Dr. Julian De Silva.
This wonderful patient had disliked her neck since her 20s and remains delighted years after surgery. Along with a deep plane facelift, she underwent a deep neck lift with deep fat and submandibular gland reduction, achieving a snatched jawline and neck definition even better than in her youth.
Why Patients Choose Dr. De Silva
A specialist-led approach to natural Deep Plane Facelift results
- Signature Vertical Deep Plane Facelift – Natural-looking, longer-lasting face and neck rejuvenation.
- No General Anaesthesia Required – Performed under advanced twilight sedation.
- Faster Healing Protocol – Enhanced recovery with oxygen therapy and regenerative medicine.
- Tailored Surgical Planning – Personalised to your facial anatomy and goals.
- Discreet Incision Planning – Designed to minimise visible scarring and maintain natural results.
Watch the healing journey of real-life patients and discover what to expect in the weeks following surgery.
Advanced Techniques & Recovery FAQ
Deep Plane Facelift Questions
You may be a good candidate if you have jowls, loss of jawline definition, sagging cheeks, neck laxity, or facial heaviness that no longer improves with non-surgical treatments. Dr De Silva will assess your facial structure, skin quality, medical history, and goals during consultation.
A deep plane facelift works beneath the skin to lift and reposition the deeper facial support layers. This can create a more natural-looking result than skin-tightening alone, especially in the cheeks, jawline, lower face, and neck.
The goal of Dr De Silva’s Vertical Deep Plane Facelift is to restore facial harmony without creating an over-tightened look. His approach focuses on lifting the face vertically and preserving your natural facial character.
Most patients need around 1–2 weeks for early swelling and bruising to improve. Recovery continues over several weeks, with the final result developing gradually over the following months.
Yes. Dr De Silva performs deep plane facelift procedures at his CQC-regulated Harley Street clinic in London.
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Ready to explore your facial rejuvenation options? Dr De Silva offers discreet, one-to-one consultations and a fully personalised approach, backed by his international reputation in facial surgery.
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