The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
725 Heritage Road #100
Golden, CO 80401
Phone: (303) 278-2600
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
755 Heritage Road #100
Golden, CO 80401
Phone: (303) 279-6100
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
501 South Cherry Street #900
Denver, CO 80246
Phone: (303) 951-2100
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
501 South Cherry Street #900
Denver, CO 80246
Phone: (303) 951-2102
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
6985 Tutt Blvd Ste 110
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
Phone: (719) 380-1823
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Facelift in Denver, CO
- 3+ Hour Surgery
- Back to Work: 1-2 Weeks
3+ Hour Surgery
Back to Work: 1-2 WeeksToday, you can choose how you age with surgical and nonsurgical options that help you mature gracefully, and at the Center for Cosmetic Surgery, our team of experts can help you age on your terms. Facelift surgery remains the gold standard for firming, lifting, and smoothing the lower face and neck, and our team of surgeons is renowned for exceptional, natural-looking facelift results and outstanding care. Each brings distinct strengths and a shared commitment to excellence, collectively shaping our premier approach to facial rejuvenation.
Trust Your Facelift to the Experts
Learn why patients travel from Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Vail, Cheyenne, WY, and throughout the Denver metro area for facelift surgery at the Center for Cosmetic Surgery.
- Our team has performed thousands of successful facelifts and mini facelifts using a variety of advanced approaches
- Our board-certified plastic surgeons have trained with some of the world’s leading experts in facial rejuvenation
- We use meticulous techniques to achieve natural and sustained results with reduced bruising and swelling
- We have hundreds of facelift and mini facelift before-and-after photos to demonstrate the caliber of our results
- We take the time to learn about your lifestyle and your goals to ensure the best experience and outcome
Our surgeons would be happy to meet with you in person and answer your questions. Simply request your consultation or call our office at (303) 278-2600.
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What Is a Facelift?
A facelift rejuvenates the lower 2/3 of the face; it does not address the forehead, brows, or eye area. In our practice, a traditional facelift combines the mini facelift with submental resection to tighten the neck muscles through an incision under the chin.
SMAS Facelift
Before & After Photos
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Facelift Benefits
By addressing signs of aging, a facelift provides a rejuvenated and refreshed look that lasts for years. Here are some key benefits:
- Tightens loose skin on the face and neck
- Diminishes fine lines and deep creases
- Redefines the jawline and cheeks
- Restores a more youthful face shape
- Achieves a youthful appearance without an “overdone” look
Perhaps the most important benefit our patients enjoy is the confidence that comes from knowing you look your best.
Are You a Good Candidate for a Facelift?
You may be a good candidate for facelift surgery if you’re noticing:
- Sagging in the midface or jawline
- Deep creases extending from the nose to the mouth (nasolabial folds)
- Jowls forming along the jawline
- Loose skin and excess fat in the neck
Ideal candidates are typically in good health and have realistic expectations about the outcomes of the surgery.
What Is the Difference Between a Mini Facelift and a Facelift?
A full facelift typically addresses more significant aging of the lower face than a mini facelift.
Why We Use the Mini Facelift for Most Patients
The mini facelift addresses the most common reasons people seek facelift surgery:
- Folds and wrinkles around the mouth
- Sagging cheeks and jowls
- Loss of definition along the jawline and neck
With a mini facelift, our surgeons can provide satisfying results for most patients with minimal scarring and without affecting the hairline.
Can I Combine My Facelift With Other Procedures?
Because facial aging isn’t limited to the lower face and neck, our surgeons often combine facelift surgery with other procedures, including:
- Brow lift surgery repositions and reshapes the eyebrows.
- Eyelid surgery corrects hooded upper eyelids and puffy undereye bags.
- Liposuction reduces a double chin and other pockets of unwanted fat.
- Fat grafting fills in tear troughs and hollows around the eyes and restores volume to the cheeks.
Combining facelift with other facial procedures is very common and often results in more complete results.
How Is a Facelift Performed?
Traditional facelift surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure using light general anesthesia. The incision begins in the hair-bearing scalp at your sideburn, travels down in front of your ear, then under your earlobe, and into the hairline behind your ear. For most of our patients, we are able to use a shorter incision that does not go into the hairline.
Through this incision, your surgeon lifts and tightens the underlying structures of your face. Modern facelift techniques reposition the structure between the skin and muscle called the SMAS (superficial musculo-aponeurotic system) to avoid a tight, windblown look.
A second incision may be made beneath your chin to tighten the vertical muscle bands of the neck. In some cases, our surgeons perform liposuction to remove fat from under the chin. Your skin will then be meticulously redraped over the reshaped facial structures, excess skin will be trimmed away, and the incisions will be closed with fine sutures.
How Long Is Recovery After a Facelift?
While experiences vary, most patients have only mild discomfort for the first few days after facelift surgery. Expect recovery to progress along the following general timeline:
- 1 to 2 days: Bandages and compression wrap are removed
- 1 to 2 weeks: Swelling and bruising subside
- 10 days to 2 weeks: Resume nonstrenuous work and exercise
- 4 weeks: Ease back into physical jobs and strenuous exercise
- 6 to 12 weeks: Facial tightness relaxes
- 3 to 6 months: Final results are visible
Patients are typically ready to be seen in public after about 4 weeks of healing.
OUR EXCEPTIONAL PLASTIC SURGEONS
Board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Steven Vath, Dr. Andrew Wolfe, Dr. Paul Steinwald, Dr. Matthew Freeman, and Dr. Teresa Cunningham lead our patient-centered practice with warmth, honesty, and respect.
What Do Facelift Scars Look Like?
Facelift incisions are strategically placed to minimize visible scarring, along the hairline and around the ears, where they are easily concealed. With proper care during the healing process, scars typically fade and become less noticeable over time.
How Long Do Facelift Results Last?
Facelift results typically last around 10 years depending on factors such as your age at the time of surgery, skin elasticity, lifestyle, and other considerations.
To prolong your facelift results:
- Follow a consistent skincare regimen: Use high-quality products tailored to your skin type.
- Protect your skin from the sun: Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen daily and wear protective clothing when outdoors.
- Avoid smoking: Smoking accelerates skin aging and can negatively impact your facelift results.
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle: Eat a balanced diet, stay hydrated, and exercise regularly.
- Maintain a stable weight: Significant weight fluctuations can affect the contour and appearance of your face.
While a facelift can’t stop the aging process, it effectively resets the clock and lets you maintain a more youthful look as the years pass.
A Reputation Built on Results
Facelift FAQs
How much does a facelift cost in the Denver, CO, area?
The cost of a facelift at our Denver practice varies depending on the technique performed. You’ll receive a personalized estimate for your procedure during your consultation with one of our plastic surgeons. Financing options are available for qualified patients if desired.
What is the best age to get a facelift?
The “best” age for a facelift is not a number; it’s when nonsurgical aesthetic treatments no longer provide the rejuvenation you desire. Patients are typically in their 40s to 60s and should be healthy and have good skin elasticity.
How much younger will I look after a facelift?
While everyone is different, generally after a traditional facelift, patients look like themselves but around 10 years younger.
Schedule Your Consultation
Please schedule a personal consultation to learn what a facelift with our highly trained and experienced board-certified plastic surgeons can do for you. The Center for Cosmetic Surgery has 2 plastic surgery offices, including one just outside of Denver in lovely Golden, Colorado, immediately off 6th Avenue West. We also have a downtown office in Cherry Creek, Denver. Simply call (303) 278-2600 or request your consultation online.
