Inside the Deep Plane Facelift Craze That’s Taking Over South Africa’s Beauty Scene
Kris Jenner has done it again—turned heads, sparked memes, and triggered global speculation with her latest appearance. But this time, the buzz isn’t about a scandal; it’s about skin. And not far behind her in setting beauty timelines ablaze is South Africa’s own queen of glam, Khanyi Mbau, who’s made her own dazzling re-entry into the aesthetic conversation.
Their recent transformations have ignited viral chatter and cosmetic curiosity, with one question echoing across social media platforms from Sandton to Sunset Boulevard:
How do they look so effortlessly youthful?
Turns out, the answer lies deep beneath the surface—literally.
The Rise of the Deep Plane Facelift: Hollywood’s Best-Kept Secret Goes Global
South African beauty insiders and aesthetic surgeons are tipping their hats to what is now being dubbed the gold standard in facial rejuvenation: the deep plane facelift.
This advanced technique, now in demand from Joburg to Beverly Hills, goes further than traditional skin-tightening methods. Instead of just pulling the skin, it repositions the deeper layers of facial tissue, offering a more natural, youthful, and expressive result.
“Think of it as lifting the face from the inside out,” explains Professor Chrysis Sofianos, a leading Gauteng-based plastic surgeon who’s at the forefront of this transformation trend.
“It restores the architecture of youth while preserving natural facial expressions and movement.”
From ‘Ozempic Face’ to Timeless Grace
Ironically, part of the recent facelift craze is being fuelled by… weight loss. Thanks to globally popular medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, many people are achieving their dream bodies, only to find that rapid weight loss comes with a surprising side effect:
“Ozempic face” — a hollow, gaunt, and prematurely aged look.
“One of the most common things I hear is, ‘I finally have the body I’ve always wanted, but now my face looks a decade older,’” shares Sofianos.
The deep plane facelift solves this by restoring lost volume in the midface, lifting jowls, and redefining the jaw and neck with subtle artistry.
Why This Procedure Stands Out
Here’s why the deep plane facelift is becoming the go-to for celebrities and everyday South Africans alike:
- Natural Movement: Because it works beneath the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system), it allows for natural facial expressions—no frozen smiles here.
- Longevity: Deeper adjustments mean longer-lasting results compared to traditional lifts.
- All-in-One Rejuvenation: Sagging cheeks, jowls, neck laxity—all addressed in a single procedure.
- Gravity-Defying Technique: Sofianos employs the Vertical Restore method, lifting tissues upward (not sideways) to mimic youthful contours.
The Mzansi Touch: Full-Spectrum Beauty Care
At Professor Sofianos’s clinic, patients embark on more than just a surgical journey—they experience holistic transformation.
From bespoke consultations and injectables to laser treatments and body contouring, the goal is complete harmony. And the post-op process is just as sophisticated.
“Surgery is only part of the story,” says Sofianos.
“Our goal is full-spectrum care— from pre-op to full recovery and beyond.”
One standout feature of the aftercare? Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT).
Recovery: Faster, Smoother, Stronger
HBOT is included as standard after every facelift. Starting around 7–10 days post-op, the oxygen-rich environment accelerates healing by boosting blood flow and reducing inflammation.
The results?
- Less swelling
- Faster scar healing
- Most patients return to social life in just 2–3 weeks
A New Age of Ageless Beauty
Kris Jenner’s Met Gala glow-up and Khanyi Mbau’s timeless transformation, the deep plane facelift has officially crossed the Atlantic.
And the best part? You don’t need a private jet to get one.
With experts like Professor Chrysis Sofianos right here in South Africa, Mzansi meets Hollywood in the most glamorous and accessible way possible.
So, if you’re watching the trend unfold with curiosity, just know: The future of beauty isn’t just in Beverly Hills—it’s alive and thriving in Gauteng.
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