Perfect Harmony

True facial rejuvenation combines structure and surface. A deep plane facelift restores youthful contours, while skin treatments perfect texture and radiance. Neither can replace the other, but together they create harmonious, natural results.

In my practice, I focus on delivering individualized treatments that balance these approaches for the most beautiful and lasting transformations. Let me guide you toward the possibilities of modern facial rejuvenation."

---- Prof. Dr. Andreas Kehrer 

The Perfect Harmony: Why Skin Treatments and Deep Plane Facelifts Work Together

When it comes to achieving a rejuvenated, youthful appearance, patients often wonder whether to choose non-surgical skin treatments or a surgical deep plane facelift. While both have transformative effects, they serve distinct purposes and complement each other in creating natural, long-lasting results.

The Objective of Skin Treatments: Enhancing Skin Quality

Skin treatments, such as chemical peels, laser resurfacing, microneedling, and injectables, target the surface of your skin. They focus on improving texture, tone, and elasticity, addressing issues like fine lines, sun damage, uneven pigmentation, and dullness. These treatments stimulate collagen production, enhance hydration, and give your skin a healthier, more radiant glow. However, skin treatments only work on the outermost layers of the skin and cannot correct sagging tissue or reposition deeper structures of the face.

The Role of a Deep Plane Facelift: Structural Rejuvenation

A deep plane facelift goes far beyond the skin. This surgical procedure lifts and repositions deeper layers of tissue, muscles, and fat pads to restore your facial contours. It corrects jowling, sagging cheeks, and deep folds around the mouth, creating a refreshed and natural appearance. While the deep plane facelift provides structural rejuvenation, it does not directly address skin quality issues like discoloration, fine lines, or rough texture.

Why Skin Treatments and Facelifts Are Complementary

Think of a facelift as rebuilding the foundation of a house, while skin treatments are like repainting the exterior. A deep plane facelift restores your face's natural architecture, but without addressing the surface quality of the skin, the results may fall short of the radiant rejuvenation most patients desire. Similarly, no skin treatment can reposition sagging tissues or recreate lost facial contours the way a facelift can.

By combining a facelift with appropriate skin treatments, you achieve both structural rejuvenation and surface perfection, ensuring a harmonious and natural-looking result.

The Bottom Line

If your goal is to achieve superb, natural rejuvenation, you need both treatments. The facelift restores the youthful structure of your face, while skin treatments perfect the quality of your skin. Together, they create a comprehensive transformation, ensuring that you look not only younger but also vibrant and refreshed. For the best results, work with your surgeon to customize a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs.