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Achieve Long-Lasting Facial Rejuvenation

Getting older is a blessing, but it can feel like a burden if you find your confidence shaken by the signs of aging. If you’re seeking a transformative solution to combat aging’s physical symptoms, a deep plane facelift at Fulcrum Aesthetics offers comprehensive rejuvenation, unlike any other procedure. This advanced technique lifts and tightens the deeper structures of the face, resulting in a more youthful and refreshed appearance. Led by Dr. David Hill, the expert Fulcrum Aesthetics team combines artistic precision with medical expertise to deliver stunning results that enhance your natural beauty.

What is a Facelift?

A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a comprehensive surgical procedure designed to address the visible signs of aging in the face and neck. This procedure targets issues such as deep wrinkles, sagging skin, and jowls by tightening the underlying muscles and removing excess skin. The result is a smoother, firmer appearance that significantly rejuvenates your overall facial contour. The procedure can be customized to address specific concerns, whether it's the lower face, mid-face, or neck.

One of the key advantages of a facelift is its ability to provide long-lasting results. While non-surgical treatments like fillers and wrinkle relaxers offer temporary improvements, a facelift addresses the underlying causes of aging, delivering more comprehensive and enduring rejuvenation. With proper care and maintenance, the results of a facelift can last for many years, allowing you to enjoy a youthful and refreshed appearance well into the future.

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What Is a Deep Plane Facelift?

A deep plane facelift is a sophisticated surgical procedure designed to address advanced signs of facial aging by targeting the deeper layers of facial tissues. Unlike traditional facelifts, which primarily focus on tightening the skin, a deep plane facelift lifts and repositions the underlying muscles and connective tissues, including the SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System). This approach provides more comprehensive and long-lasting results by restoring the face’s natural contours, reducing sagging, and improving overall facial harmony. The deep plane technique offers a more youthful, refreshed appearance with a minimized risk of visible scarring and more natural-looking results.

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Meet the DoctorDr. David Hill, MD

Dr. Hill is a renowned plastic surgeon and the Medical Director of Fulcrum Aesthetics. With a deep commitment to combining the art of beauty with the science of medicine, Dr. Hill has built a reputation for delivering exceptional, natural-looking results. His journey into aesthetic surgery is marked by an impressive educational background, including dual residencies in both Plastic Surgery and General Surgery, a testament to his dedication to mastering his craft.

Dr. Hill’s approach is characterized by meticulous attention to detail and a genuine passion for patient care. He is known for his ability to blend technical precision with an artistic eye, ensuring that every patient’s unique beauty is enhanced in a way that looks both stunning and natural. Whether considering a subtle enhancement or a more comprehensive transformation, you can trust Dr. Hill to guide you through your aesthetic journey with compassion and professionalism.

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Traditional Facelift at Fulcrum Aesthetics

The traditional facelift, also known as a rhytidectomy, remains a powerful and time-tested option for patients seeking comprehensive facial rejuvenation. This procedure is designed to address moderate to severe signs of aging, including:

  • Deep wrinkles
  • Jowls
  • Sagging skin in the lower face and neck

A traditional facelift in Chicago tightens the underlying muscles and removes excess skin to create smoother contours and a more youthful appearance. While it doesn’t involve the deeper tissue repositioning used in a deep plane facelift, it still delivers striking, natural-looking results, especially for those focused on lifting the jawline, cheeks, and neck.

The procedure is fully customizable to your specific concerns and anatomy, whether you’re seeking subtle refinement or a more dramatic transformation. Incisions are discreetly placed along the hairline and natural creases to minimize visible scarring. Results can last many years with proper care, making it an enduring investment in your confidence and beauty.

Deep Plane vs. Traditional Facelift: Which One is Right for You?

Choosing between a deep plane facelift and a traditional facelift really depends on your goals, facial anatomy, and how advanced your signs of aging are. A deep plane facelift goes deeper than the traditional approach, lifting not just the skin but also the SMAS layer and facial ligaments. This allows for more natural-looking results, especially in the midface and around the nasolabial folds — areas that are tough to treat with a skin-only lift. Traditional facelifts, on the other hand, focus on tightening the skin and superficial muscle layers, which can provide a smoother contour in the lower face and neck.

In terms of longevity, deep plane facelifts tend to last over 10 years with proper care, while traditional facelifts typically offer results for 7 to 10 years. The deep plane technique is best suited for those with advanced signs of aging, deep wrinkles, and noticeable volume loss. Traditional facelifts are ideal for moderate to advanced aging, particularly sagging in the cheeks, jowls, and neck. Both methods use discreet incisions placed in natural lines or creases, and most patients can expect about 2 to 4 weeks of initial recovery. Deep plane patients typically see full results in 2 to 3 months, while swelling from a traditional facelift might linger a bit longer.

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The Benefits of a Deep Plane Facelift

Noticing signs of aging that affect your confidence in social or professional settings? A deep plane facelift at Fulcrum Aesthetics in Chicago offers a powerful, long-lasting solution for comprehensive facial rejuvenation.

Here are the key benefits of this procedure:

  • Natural-Looking Results: By lifting the deeper structures, this technique ensures a more natural and harmonious appearance.
  • Long-Lasting Effects: A deep plane facelift provides durable results, providing a youthful look that can last for many years.
  • Comprehensive Rejuvenation: A deep plane facelift addresses multiple signs of aging, including sagging skin, deep folds, and jowls.
  • Improved Facial Contours: This procedure restores a more defined jawline and smoother neck, enhancing overall facial harmony.
  • Minimal Scarring: The incisions are strategically placed to minimize visible scarring, ensuring discreet results.
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What to Expect: The Deep Plane Facelift Procedure

At Chicago-based Fulcrum Aesthetics, the deep plane facelift is more than a procedure—it’s a journey to rediscovering your youth. We guide you through this transformative experience in the following phases:

  1. Consultation We start with a detailed consultation, during which we discuss your goals and evaluate your unique facial structure. This step is where we craft a personalized plan just for you.
  2. Preparation On the day of your procedure, we ensure a comfortable experience by meticulously cleansing your skin and administering anesthesia.
  3. Incisions Dr. Hill makes strategic, discreet incisions along the hairline and around the ears. These precise openings allow access to deeper facial layers without compromising your natural look.
  4. Repositioning With expert hands, Dr. Hill repositions the underlying muscles and tissues to lift, tighten, and restore youthful contours. This careful adjustment results in a refreshed, natural appearance.
  5. Suturing We close the incisions with fine sutures designed to minimize visible scarring and enhance aesthetic outcomes.
  6. Final Assessment After the procedure, our team reviews the results with you, ensuring that every detail meets your expectations and you’re delighted with your new look.

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Pairing Procedures for Balanced, Natural Results

While a deep plane facelift offers transformative improvement to the mid and lower face, many patients choose to pair this advanced technique with additional procedures for more harmonious, full-face rejuvenation. At Fulcrum Aesthetics, Dr. Hill takes a customized approach to help you achieve natural-looking results that reflect your aesthetic goals. Popular complementary enhancements include:

  • Neck Lift: A natural extension of a facelift, a neck lift tightens lax skin and muscles in the neck and under the chin, restoring youthful contours and eliminating howling.
  • Brow Lift: Elevate drooping brows and smooth forehead creases to match the refreshed appearance of the midface and lower face.
  • Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty): Brighten and open the eye area by removing excess skin and fat that cause puffiness or heaviness around the eyes.
  • Facial Fat Grafting: Restore lost volume to the cheeks, temples, and under-eye area with your body’s natural fat, enhancing facial softness and balance.
  • Laser Skin Resurfacing: Improve skin tone, texture, and pigmentation with laser treatments that refine the surface while your facelift addresses deeper structures.

Each procedure can be tailored to your facial anatomy and aging pattern. During your consultation, Dr. Hill will guide you in selecting the right combination to achieve a refined, cohesive result.

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Can't say enough about Dr. Hill

How professional and talented he is, the way he cares, the way he works. I have been to too many surgeons before and most of them are money seekers. Dr. Hill works from his heart. I'm writing this review after 2 hours of my procedure and I feel very good, with 0 pain. I will never go to any other surgeon, he's the one and only.

Wahaj Yousif

He is absolutely the best Surgeon, he is so meticulous

I would love to share my experience, my adventure with Dr. Hill! Nine days ago, he did my facelift my neck lift. He is absolutely the best Surgeon, he is so meticulous. He has the highest credentials , he demands a lot of himself....He does many different surgeries,I   had the facelift and the neck . That’s what I will speak of.. and his office at Fulcrum they are all absolutely phenomenal. They greet you as though your family they walk you through every step they even literally hold your hand they text and they call, They keep check to make sure you’re feeling good with things,  if you need a...

A.L.

I also had a surgical procedure with Dr. Hill back in April and I cannot recommend him enough!

I have been going to Fulcrum since they opened and always love my experience. I see Karolina for facials and brows. Her facials are relaxing and always leave my skin looking amazing not to mention she gives great skin care advice. I see Brittony for my wrinkle relaxer and filler and she is a magician. Always achieves the look I want and makes it all as comfortable as possible. I also had a surgical procedure with Dr. Hill back in April and I cannot recommend him enough! So kind and responsive and achieved the result we were looking for. The rest of the team is great too, from the pre visit tex...

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Why Choose Fulcrum Aesthetics?

At Chicago-based Fulcrum Aesthetics, we pride ourselves on blending artistic precision with advanced surgical techniques to deliver exceptional results. Led by renowned expert Dr. David Hill, our team is dedicated to providing personalized care that caters to your unique aesthetic goals. We understand that a facelift is about rejuvenating your appearance and enhancing your confidence and overall well-being.

We utilize the latest technology and techniques to ensure your procedure is performed with the utmost precision and safety. Our emphasis on tailored treatment plans and continuous support ensures that your experience is seamless and your results are nothing short of transformative. Choosing Fulcrum Aesthetics means entrusting your care to a team that values artistry, innovation, and personalized attention. Are you ready for a deeply rejuvenating experience? Schedule your consultation with Fulcrum Aesthetics in Chicago today. Financing options available, call for details.

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