Deep plane facelifts differ in the layer elevated is just over the bones. In SMAS facelifts, the muscle plane is the tightened layer. Other planes worked on is the skin layer. Working on each layer involves specific risks. Sometimes elements of each method are combined into a technique specific for that patient.
Different patients benefit from various techniques.
It depends what has happened to your face. A direct person to person evaluation is necessary to recommend what combination of techniques are best suited for any one patient. I hope this information proves of some use. If my office can be of further assistance, please let us know. My staff and I try to ensure the comfort of our out of town guests during their consultations and procedures.