Facelift in Scottsdale

As we age, the face is one of the first places to start showing signs. Crow’s feet, forehead lines, sagging skin, and frown lines are only some of the signs of age. Many people don’t like the look of their aging skin and want to do something about it. Fortunately, if we want to look younger and fight back against time, there is a reliable surgery to do it: the facelift. This procedure, also known as a rhytidectomy, is designed to create smoother, more sculpted facial contours, creating the youthful look you had before. Come in and see what a facelift in Scottsdale can do for your image!

What is a Facelift?

Dr. Repta will start with a thorough consultation with you. Dr. Repta will carefully examine your face, study your skin type, take photographs, and discuss your expectations about the surgery, including target areas such as wrinkles, sagging cheeks or jowls and excess skin and fat on the neck.

When you are ready to move forward, the first step of the procedure is general anesthesia. From that point, Dr. Repta will make incisions around the forehead, behind the ear, and inside the hairline. Dr. Repta uses a unique approach to create firmer and more refined facial contours by sculpting and repositioning the tissue of your face and lifting the muscle. When this is complete, he will drape the skin over the facial contours, trim any excess skin and close the incisions.

Before and After of Facelift in Scottsdale

Facelift Before & After Facelift in Scottsdale

This patient desired to refresh and rejuvenate her face and neck. Her goal was to look rested, vibrant, and natural. To accomplish her goal we performed a face lift, neck lift, and eyelid lift. She is shown here eight months after her surgery with good contour, natural results, and well concealed incisions.

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Why choose Dr. Repta for my facelift?

A facelift, when performed by Dr. Repta, will involve advanced surgical techniques to reposition the tissues with meticulous attention to detail, to achieve elegant, refined results. Dr. Repta will work closely with you, as a supportive partner, creating a refreshed, natural look with long-lasting results. Dr. Repta has world-class surgical skills, training under the world’s most acclaimed plastic surgeons. He brings his unique philosophy or care, the highest ethical standards, and refined techniques to every facelift surgery.

For a board-certified plastic surgeon with a passion for excellence in every procedure, you can be confident that your procedure will be under the care of a truly talented facelift surgeon in Scottsdale.

Who is a candidate for a facelift?

Any man or woman who wants to look younger and enjoy a more sculpted, contoured face may be a good candidate for this procedure. You may be a candidate for a facelift if you:

Do not smoke
Are generally in good health
Are not suffering from medical conditions
Are realistic in your expectations of what this procedure can do for you

Types of Facelifts

There are a number of different types of facelifts that can be done. Each type achieves similar effects but varies in terms of how dramatic the improvements are and how long they last.

Mini Facelift

This procedure can create a more uplifted, smoother appearance. It is generally done on patients whose signs of aging are not as severe, but can also be done at any age. The mini-facelift targets minimal or moderate skin sagging, early jowls, and excess skin.

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Traditional Facelift

This is a common and effective facelift procedure to reposition the skin and muscles on the face and the neck, also firming the jaw and greatly reducing the effect of sagging muscles, wrinkles, and deep lines.

SMAS Facelift

SMAS, or Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System, refers to the system of muscles deep in the mid and lower face. As you age, gravity can cause these muscles to droop. The SMAS facelift addresses both the top layers of sagging skin and the muscular structure itself. This lifts the mid and lower face, giving significant results--a firmer, more youthful face and neck.

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Non-Surgical Facelift

This type of facelift is nonsurgical. It’s called a liquid facelift because it incorporates specially-designed combinations of facial fillers and skin injections (liquids) to contour the jawline and provide volume to the cheeks. Wrinkles and fine lines are targeted as well. Liquid facelifts often also involve laser treatments, microneedling, or fat transfer into the cheeks. Depending on the fillers used, the results can last between six months to over one year.

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How much does a facelift cost?

The cost of facelift surgery depends on what type of facelift is involved. A facelift technically involves the area between the jawline and the temple. The tissue below the jaw line is taken care of as part of a neck lift. The combination of a facelift and necklift is needed to rejuvenate the actual "face". A facelift and necklift combination procedure will range between 20k and 50K depending on what is needed to accomplish the desired result. Additional neck contouring needs, such as submandibular gland resection, adds to the complexity of the procedure and also increases cost. A facelift and necklift procedure does not automatically include facial fat transfer which is often a helpful adjunct to facial rejuvenation. Facial fat transfer can be added during a facelift and necklift procedure.

Preparing for facelift surgery in Scottsdale

During the preparation for your procedure, we will work with you to ensure you know everything you need to and are completely ready. You will have a medical evaluation, potentially making adjustments to medications you might be taking. We will ask you to avoid aspirin, anti-inflammatories, and herbal supplements, all of which can increase bleeding and bruising. Patients who smoke cigarettes will be required to stop smoking for two weeks prior to surgery and for the duration of recovery, as it constricts blood vessels and reduces regenerative oxygen supplies within the body.

Recovery and results

You will be able to go home with a friend or family member on the day of your surgery. Within a few days of your facelift in Scottsdale, Dr. Repta will remove the bandages on your face. You will experience bruising and swelling for 2-3 weeks, but you will be able to get around and feel better within a few days of the procedure. You will be able to resume most of your usual activities in 1-2 weeks and exercise vigorously again within 2-4 weeks.

Dr. Repta will see you several times during the first few weeks after your procedure. He will remove the stitches, check in on your healing progress, and ensure you are doing well as you recover.

The results of a facelift are often quite dramatic, leaving you looking naturally revitalized, younger, and refreshed. This significant improvement may last for ten years or longer, depending on which type of facelift you undergo.

Facelift FAQs

How long is facelift surgery?

A facelift is usually completed in 2-3 hours.

Will there be scars after a facelift?

Yes, but Dr. Repta ensures these are minimal, artfully hiding them in the hair and the natural folds of the skin.

What will the recovery be like after a facelift?

You will be able to get around on your own within a few days. There will be 2-3 weeks of bruising and swelling. You will be able to exercise vigorously again within 2-4 weeks.

Will the recovery be painful?

Yes, because the surgery is somewhat involved. This can be treated with medication and it is temporary.

What is a facelift?

A facelift is a surgical procedure done to reduce the signs of aging on the skin and neck, leaving the contours firmer and younger looking.

How do I know if I’m a good candidate for a facelift?

If you have sagging, aging features on your face and neck, you may be a candidate.

What will happen during the facelift procedure?

As a first step, you will be put under anesthesia. An incision will be made behind and slightly in front of your ears. The muscles will be tightened and the fat tissues contoured to produce a more youthful, refined appearance. The skin will then be re-draped over the features, and any excess skin will be removed.

Will a facelift address my neck as well as my face?

Yes, a facelift can address the neck by sculpting and tightening it, creating a more youthful contour.

Is there an age limit for a facelift?

Once there are signs of aging, a facelift can be done at any age thereafter.