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Deep Plane Facelift

If you want your face to reflect the vibrant, youthful energy you feel inside, we can restore natural-looking, youthful volume and lift with a deep plane facelift. At Omni Cosmetic, serving Minneapolis–St. Paul and beyond, Dr. Mitchell Hagen performs this advanced procedure with precision and care, providing a personalized approach in a private and supportive setting.

What Is a Deep Plane Facelift?

Unlike traditional facelifts that focus on superficial tissue, a deep plane facelift targets the underlying support system of your face: the SMAS-platysma complex. By releasing and repositioning these deeper layers, the procedure restores youthful contours in a way that looks completely natural.

This advanced technique lifts the midface, smooths nasolabial folds, refines the jawline, and restores cheek volume without creating a pulled or overdone look. It addresses the deeper causes of facial aging rather than just the surface signs, delivering results that age gracefully with you.

Deep Plane Facelift Before & After

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Why Choose Omni for Your Deep Plane Facelift?

Choosing a facelift is a deeply personal decision, and who performs it matters just as much as the technique itself. Here’s why patients across Minneapolis–St. Paul trust Omni Cosmetic and Dr. Mitchell Hagen for this transformative procedure:

Fellowship-Trained Facial Specialist

Dr. Mitchell Hagen is a fellowship-trained facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon who focuses exclusively on facial procedures. His advanced training at the University of Minnesota and a competitive New York fellowship refined his expertise in deep plane techniques.

Precision With Natural Results

By working in the deeper facial layers, Dr. Hagen restores youthful volume and lift without creating a pulled or “worked-on” look. Every plan is tailored to highlight your natural features and proportions.

Private, Supportive Environment

From your first consultation through recovery, our team prioritizes comfort and discretion. Omni Cosmetic’s fully accredited surgical facility ensures both safety and peace of mind.

Comprehensive Rejuvenation Options

Many patients also choose to combine their deep plane facelift with a neck lift, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), brow lift, or lip lift for a more comprehensive refresh. Dr. Hagen creates cohesive results that refresh your entire appearance in a single, streamlined recovery.

Trusted Across the Twin Cities

Patients from Wayzata, St. Cloud, Minneapolis, and St. Paul choose Omni Cosmetic for our blend of surgical artistry, advanced training, and compassionate care.

Benefits of a Deep Plane Facelift

Our patients often say they still feel vibrant and energetic, but their appearance doesn't reflect it. The deep plane facelift is ideal for those who want to:

  • Look younger without looking like they've had work done

  • Address sagging cheeks, jowls, or loose skin along the jawline and neck

  • Reclaim volume and contour without relying solely on dermal fillers

  • Enjoy long-lasting results that evolve naturally over time

Because the deeper structures of the face are repositioned, the outcome is more stable and balanced than older facelift techniques, which focus primarily on skin tightening. Most patients enjoy their results for 10 years or more.

Is a Deep Plane Facelift Right for You?

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You may be a good candidate for a deep plane facelift if you:

  • Are in good overall health

  • Have moderate to advanced mid-to-lower facial aging, such as sagging or deep lines

  • Prefer a natural-looking, long-lasting result

  • Are a non-smoker or willing to stop smoking before and after surgery

While many people seek a deep plane facelift in their 40s, 50s, or 60s, your age is less important than your anatomy and goals. During your consultation, Dr. Hagen will assess your facial structure, skin quality, and areas of concern to create a plan tailored specifically for you.

Meet Dr. Mitchell Hagen

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Dr. Mitchell Hagen is a fellowship-trained facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon who focuses exclusively on facial procedures. His advanced training at the University of Minnesota and a competitive New York fellowship refined his expertise in deep plane techniques.

What To Expect From the Procedure

Deep plane facelift surgery is performed in Omni Cosmetic's fully accredited surgical facility. The procedure usually lasts several hours, depending on your personalized plan. Here's what you can expect:

  • Release of key facial ligaments to lift and reposition deep tissue

  • Preservation of facial blood supply to support optimal healing

  • Incisions discreetly placed within natural contours around the ears and in the hairline for minimal visible scarring

  • Gentle closure techniques that allow scars to fade into fine lines

Dr. Hagen often uses facial imaging during your consultation to help visualize potential results and guide surgical planning.

Recovery & Results

Although it's one of the most thorough facelift techniques, the deep plane approach often results in less bruising and swelling than expected, thanks to its precision and respect for natural tissue planes.

A typical recovery timeline includes:

  • Week 1: Swelling and bruising are at their peak. You'll need to rest and follow your surgeon's aftercare instructions closely.

  • Weeks 2 to 3: Most discomfort subsides, and many patients feel comfortable returning to remote work or light activity.

  • Weeks 4 to 6: Swelling continues to resolve, and your new contours become more defined.

  • Months 3 to 6: Final results are established as tissues settle and scars soften.

Dr. Hagen uses multimodal pain control, including long-acting local anesthetics, to support a comfortable recovery experience. You'll also be supported by our dedicated team every step of the way.

FAQs About Deep Plane Facelift Surgery

Schedule Your Consultation

Are you ready to turn back the clock on aging? Take the next step by requesting a consultation using the online form or by calling us at (763) 220-8030.

Revealing Individual Beauty

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Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery in Minnesota

At Omni Cosmetic, our surgeons strive to provide every patient with a measure of joy as they join them on their journey of self-improvement. Our practice serves Minneapolis, Saint Paul, St. Cloud, and the great state of Minnesota, as well as North Dakota and other Midwest states. Our surgeons specialize in plastic surgery procedures such as facelift, breast augmentation, rhinoplasty and gender confirmation.

Request a consultation with our team today to begin your transformation.