At Cosmetic Surgery Associates, our board-certified surgeons have spent decades serving the Bethesda community and the broader Maryland-Virginia-Washington, DC region with a commitment to surgical excellence and genuinely natural results. Bethesda is a community that values sophistication, wellness, and quality, and our practice reflects those same values in every consultation and procedure we perform.
The deep plane facelift is the most comprehensive and long-lasting facial rejuvenation procedure available today, and Cosmetic Surgery Associates is proud to offer it to Bethesda-area patients seeking results that are as refined and enduring as the community they call home. If you are ready to look as vibrant as you feel, we invite you to explore what this procedure can do for you.
About Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, Maryland, is a walkable, well-resourced suburb nestled just inside the Capital Beltway in Montgomery County. The Bethesda Row district is the heart of the city’s retail and dining life, featuring acclaimed restaurants, boutique shops, and the Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema. The sprawling Strathmore Music Center draws world-class performers to the area, while the nearby National Institutes of Health campus reinforces Bethesda’s identity as a center of medical and scientific excellence.
At Cosmetic Surgery Associates, we are proud to serve a community that understands the value of expertise, precision, and care. Our Bethesda location puts three board-certified plastic surgeons within easy reach of patients who deserve nothing less than outstanding surgical results.
What is a Deep Plane Facelift?
A deep plane facelift is an advanced form of facelift surgery available, designed to address the structural causes of facial aging rather than simply tightening the skin. While traditional facelifts work on the skin’s surface, the deep plane technique releases and repositions the SMAS and underlying fibromuscular tissue, restoring sagging fat pads, deep folds, and descended midface tissue to their natural, youthful positions. Because the procedure works in tandem with the face’s own anatomy, unique facial features are enhanced rather than erased.
Who is a Candidate for Deep Plane Facelifts?
Good candidates for a deep-plane facelift experience moderate to significant signs of facial aging that no longer respond to non-surgical treatments. Ideal patients may be aged 45 to 70, and struggling with pronounced jowling, deep nasolabial folds, midface descent, or loose neck skin are particularly well-suited for this procedure and tend to see the most comprehensive, satisfying outcomes.
Ideal Candidates For Deep Plane Facelift in Bethesda, Maryland
- Adults with midface descent and sagging cheeks
- Patients experiencing jowling and jawline softening
- Non-smokers in good cardiovascular health
- Those with realistic expectations
Deep Plane Facelift Benefits
The deep plane facelift offers benefits that go well beyond what any traditional facelift or non-surgical treatment can provide. Results are naturally long-lasting, often persisting a decade or more, with other key benefits including:
- Dramatically natural results
- Comprehensive facial rejuvenation
- Lifted, repositioned midface
- Sharper, better-defined jawline
- Neck rejuvenation
- Lower risk of visible scarring
- A single surgical experience
The Surgical Expertise of Cosmetic Surgery Associates
Cosmetic Surgery Associates brings together three of the most respected board-certified plastic surgeons in the Bethesda area, each offering deep experience, distinguished credentials, and a shared commitment to patient-centered care:
- Dr. A. Dean Jabs, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S., is a Columbia University-trained plastic surgeon who has been in practice since 1989 and holds a Ph.D. in Immunology. A specialist in natural-looking facelifts and facial rejuvenation, he has served as Chairman of Plastic Surgery at Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital in Bethesda and is a past President of the National Capital Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Jabs has earned remarkable renown, receiving acclaim from Washingtonian and Bethesda magazines as a top plastic surgeon.
- Dr. Franklin D. Richards, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a founding partner of Cosmetic Surgery Associates and one of the most experienced plastic surgeons serving the Bethesda area. Board certified and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Richards has dedicated his career to providing the highest standard of cosmetic surgical care to patients throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC.
- Dr. Keshav Magge, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon who brings advanced technical training and a meticulous eye for detail to every procedure. Dr. Magge is committed to delivering cutting-edge surgical techniques with the personalized, compassionate care that defines the Cosmetic Surgery Associates experience.
Schedule a Consultation
If you are a Bethesda resident, or live in a neighboring community like Potomac, Chevy Chase, Rockville, or North Bethesda, consider Cosmetic Surgery Associates for a deep plane facelift. Our surgeons provide thorough, unhurried consultations designed to answer your questions, assess your anatomy, and develop a personalized surgical plan tailored to your goals. Contact our Bethesda office or request a consultation online to get started.



