Deep plane face and neck lift at 12 months: the result and the nerve questions
The photos showed a refined, settled result. The comments added the part that matters just as much: how it feels to heal, what numbness can mean, and why static photos are not the whole story.
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The photo is only the beginning.
Timeline
12 months
Procedure
Deep plane face + neck lift
Patient age
59
Comments asked
Numbness, tightness, video, cost
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A surgeon-shared Orange County case at 12 months after deep plane face and neck lift for jawline definition, neck laxity, and lower-face heaviness.
Also helpful
A one-year result should answer more than "does it look good?"
At 12 months, people are looking for the settled version: jawline, neck contour, scars, expression, comfort, and whether the person still looks like herself. This thread got more useful because commenters asked about the feeling of recovery, not only the picture.
The comments are where people got honest.
The human concern
"The tightness and numbness annoys her."
That comment changes the whole read. A result can look beautiful and still come with recovery sensations that deserve a serious conversation.
What photos cannot show
"We should start including short videos."
Movement matters for facelift research. Smiling, talking, and turning the head can tell you things a still photo cannot.
A patient fear
"That is one of my fears considering going under a procedure like that."
This is exactly why honest recovery content belongs next to beautiful results. Patients need both.
The result looks settled. That is only one part of the story.
A 12-month photo is valuable because it is no longer the fresh swelling stage. You can see jawline definition, neck angle, and whether the face still has softness.
But a settled photo does not tell you how the skin feels, how numbness changed, whether smiling feels normal, or whether the person feels comfortable in motion.
Numbness and tightness should be discussed before surgery, not after someone is scared.
Some numbness after facelift surgery can be part of healing. The harder question is what is expected, what is unusual, and what can persist. That is a surgeon-specific conversation, and it should happen before you book.
Ask your surgeon how they talk about nerve symptoms, how often patients describe tightness, and what follow-up looks like if something feels wrong months later.
Better question
Instead of asking "is numbness possible?" ask "what numbness is normal, what is not normal, and how do you support patients if it lasts longer than expected?"
Ask for movement, not only the perfect angle.
The comment asking for short videos was smart. A face and neck lift should be judged in real life, not only in one still frame with the chin in the perfect position.
If you are seriously considering a surgeon, ask whether they can show results in multiple angles, expressions, and timelines. The goal is not to catch anyone out. It is to understand how their work lives on a moving face.
Look for relaxed face, smiling, side view, and three-quarter views.
Ask to see 6-month, 12-month, and multi-year results when available.
Notice whether the neck looks smooth without the face looking pulled.
Ask these before a deep plane face and neck lift
If you are considering a facelift, the questions should cover the result and the lived recovery.
What kind of numbness or tightness do your patients commonly report?
At what point would persistent numbness concern you?
Can I see results in motion or in several expressions?
How do you protect a natural smile and facial movement?
What is included in the price, and what procedures would cost extra?
How do you follow patients if healing feels emotionally hard?
ASPS: facelift overview
A clinical overview of facelift surgery, including the general goals of improving visible signs of aging in the face and neck.
Original Reddit thread
The source discussion includes the 12-month photos and comments about numbness, tightness, movement, and regional cost comparisons.
The questions that usually come next
Is 12 months after a deep plane facelift final?
It is a meaningful settled milestone, but scars, sensation, and tissue softness can continue changing. Your surgeon should explain their own follow-up timeline.
Is numbness normal after facelift surgery?
Some numbness can happen during healing, but duration and severity vary. Ask your surgeon what they consider expected and when they want to evaluate it.
Why ask for facelift videos?
Videos can show smile movement, neck behavior, and overall expression in a way still photos cannot.
What makes a deep plane facelift look natural?
Natural results usually come from restoring support without over-tightening the skin, preserving expression, and matching the plan to the person's anatomy.
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