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Am I a Good Candidate
for Facelift Surgery?
A facelift is highly effective at reducing or eliminating the appearance of the signs of aging throughout the face and around the jawline. A well-qualified patient for facelift or neck lift surgery in Scottsdale will have fine lines and wrinkles, deep folds, and an overall sagging appearance.
A good candidate for this procedure is also able to withstand general anesthesia used during surgery, be a non-smoker, and have realistic expectations about what a facelift procedure can accomplish.
Benefits of a Facelift
Over time our skin loses its elasticity and the effects of sun damage, environmental pollutants, and stress on the face show up in the form of wrinkles, sagging skin, deep folds, excess fat deposits, jowling (“turkey neck”), and loose neck skin. Fortunately, a facelift or neck lift procedure can turn back the clock on your appearance by as much as 10 or 15 years, effectively reversing the appearance of the aging process. Our board-certified plastic surgeons offer traditional facelift surgery and are also experts in endoscopic facelifts.
Complimentary Facelifts at MD Plastic Surgery
Open Brow Lift
An Open Brow Lift involves an incision across the hairline to improve and lift the brow area. Occasionally, our surgeons do perform an endoscopic brow lift, but generally advise against it can have a less long-lasting effect.
- Deep forehead wrinkles
- Drooping brow
- Frown lines between the brows (11 lines)
- Skin laxity in the forehead
Fat Grafting (Fat Transfer)
Transfer of fat to the face is a natural solution to achieve a more youthful look and enhance the results of facial plastic surgery procedures.
Using the patient’s own fat cells, a fat graft, or fat transfer can be used as an alternative to implants or facial fillers. By using your own natural fat cells, a subtle enhancement is achieved for long-lasting, natural results.
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Endoscopic Mid-Facelift
The endoscopic facelift, also referred to as a cheek lift, is minimally invasive and virtually scarless. This method uses tiny incisions hidden in the hairline and a miniature camera to lift the cheek area. A mid facelift can correct:
- Deep nasolabial folds (smile lines)
- Sagging mid-face
- Sagging cheeks
- Cheek folds
- Lines around the mouth
- Jowls
- Hallowing in the lower eyelids
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Lift)
Blepharoplasty is a minimally invasive and virtually scar-less procedure that can be added to a facelift procedure. This method uses tiny incisions and a miniature camera in lifting the cheeks and upper face. An eyelid lift can correct:
- Wrinkles around the eyes
- Excess skin on the eyelids
- Fat deposits under the eyes
- Sunken under-eyes
- Droopy eyelids
Choosing Your Procedures
During your initial consultation, one of our surgeons will evaluate the condition of your skin and your overall health.
Facial cosmetic procedures can be performed alone or in combination with other procedures. After listening to your goals and concerns, they will recommend the facial rejuvenation options that will best achieve the results you desire.
Our surgeons believe it’s important for patients to be well-educated about the risks associated with any cosmetic surgery, including facelift.
I would highly recommend Dr. Gawley and the staff both in the office and at the surgery center. I greatly appreciate Dr. Gawley’s commitment to perfection and my satisfaction. I was treated with integrity and respect during my consultation, procedure and follow up appointments. Definitely a 5 star experience.
- Lauren
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Recovery & Results From Facelift Surgery
After your facelift procedure, you will be sent home with bandages around your incision sites to help reduce swelling and minimize bleeding. Your surgeon will give you specific instructions for what you can and cannot do immediately after surgery and in the weeks to come.
The recovery process varies from patient to patient based on the extent of the procedure and your ability to heal. In general, you will need to avoid strenuous activity for about four weeks, although many patients begin to feel like themselves a few days after their procedure.
Investing in maintenance treatments (medical grade skin care, regular facials, fillers, neurotoxins, and the occasional non-surgical tightening all offered through our MDSkin Clinics) can greatly extend the results of cosmetic procedures. At MD Plastic Surgery, we provide you with a full pre- and post-surgery skincare plan to help you achieve your best results.
At the end of the day, the natural results of a facelift procedure speak for themselves. Patients can expect a beautifully contoured neck and face with natural-looking results. You can see what our surgeons have achieved for other facelift patients by browsing our before-and-after gallery to get an idea of what this procedure could mean for you.
Arizona’s Board-Certified Experts
Gawley’s board-certified experts make a serious commitment to helping you get the results you want and the care you need. We combine our cutting-edge technology and top-of-the-line procedures with expertise and genuine compassion to help you reach your aesthetic goals while giving you the most comfortable experience possible.
Meet Our Team
Dr. Bryan Gawley, MD, FACS
Founder, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Jennifer Geoghegan, MD, FACS
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
A commitment to your comfort
Transforming Lives
with Precision
We make a serious commitment to helping you get the results you want and the care you need. We combine our cutting-edge technology and top-of-the-line procedures with expertise and genuine compassion to help you reach your aesthetic goals while giving you the most comfortable experience possible.
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