Facelift

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At The Center for Cosmetic Surgery, our exceptional plastic surgeons consider the mini facelift the procedure of choice for people who want to look years younger. Certain patients are better suited to a more invasive traditional facelift, including those with deep wrinkles on the lower face and pronounced sagging in the cheek, jawline, and neck. By choosing the most appropriate facelift technique for each patient from Denver, Colorado Springs, and surrounding areas, our surgeons consistently provide personalized facial rejuvenation that looks natural and lasts many years.

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Before & After Mini Facelift Case 480 View #1 in Denver, CO
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Case #480

This is a 72-year-old woman who wished to improve the appearance of her lower face and neck.  She underwent a Mini-facelift and platysmaplasty.  Before and after photos show a significant change in the aged appearance of her lower face with a natural, unoperated appearance. Read More
Surgeon: Andrew J. Wolfe, M.D.
Before & After Neck Lift Case 822 View #1 in Denver, CO
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Case #822

58 year-old woman who was very bothered by her aging neck and lower facial areas.  It was recommended she undergo a formal mini-face/necklift (approached from the periauricular/ear incisions only), which she tolerated well.  If you are interested in some of the best facelift and necklift techniques available in the Denver area,... Read More
Surgeon: Paul M. Steinwald, M.D.
Before & After Mini Facelift Case 11452 Front in Denver, CO
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Case #11452

This is a 70 year old that underwent a mini-facelift by Dr. Steven Vath to improve her lower face, jawline and neck. Post-operative pictures are from 6 weeks after surgery.
Surgeon: Steven D. Vath, M.D.
Before & After Mini Facelift Case 498 View #1 in Denver, CO
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Case #498

This 62 year-old woman had already had corrective breast surgery in the form of an implant exchange and mastopexy with us several years prior, and apparently was pleased with her results.  She thereafter returned to us asking about her options for a facelift (or “rhytidectomy”), with a desire to improve her jowling and sagginess of the n... Read More
Surgeon: Paul M. Steinwald, M.D.
Before & After Mini Facelift Case 11847 Front in Denver, CO
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Case #11847

50 year-old woman who disliked the appearance of her anterior neck after gradual again (but also had undergone jaw surgery for a fracture approximately 20 years earlier). She underwent a mini-facelift with Dr. Steinwald (concentrating on the neck area), and is shown here at approximately 6 weeks post-op. If you have similar issues/desires and... Read More
Surgeon: Paul M. Steinwald, M.D.
Before & After Mini Facelift Case 2 View #1 in Denver, CO
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Case #2

If you have droopy, sad, tired looking eyes, you may be a good candidate for eyelid surgery in Denver. Depending on your individual case, your surgery can involve raising your upper eyelids to re-open your eyes and restore a fresh look, or it may involve just removing little pockets of fat and reducing excess skin under your eyes by a sm... Read More
Surgeon: Steven D. Vath, M.D.
Before & After Mini Facelift Case 11496 Front in Denver, CO
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Case #11496

This is a 55 year old woman who wanted to improve her appearance. She wanted to improve her neck and get rid of her jowls. She also wanted to improve her eyes to look less tired and younger. After consultation with Dr. Steven Vath, she decided to undergo a mini-facelift to tighten her jawline and neck. She also underwent a mini-browlift and u... Read More
Surgeon: Steven D. Vath, M.D.
Before & After Mini Facelift Case 96 View #1 in Denver, CO
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Case #96

These photos show another patient who needed just a mini face lift in Denver with Dr. Vath to achieve very pleasing results. Since her eyes and the rest of her upper face were in good shape, the patient and Dr. Vath decided together that a mini face lift would be sufficient for her without the brow lift and blepharoplasty, or eyelid lift... Read More
Surgeon: Steven D. Vath, M.D.

Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.

What Is a Facelift?

A facelift is a facial plastic surgery procedure that rejuvenates the lower 2/3 of the face; it does not address the forehead, brows, or eye area. At CCS, a traditional facelift combines the mini facelift with submental resection to tighten the neck muscles through an incision under the chin.

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What Is the Difference Between a Mini Facelift and a Facelift?

In general, a facelift addresses more significant aging of the lower face than a mini facelift.

Why Is a Mini Facelift Best for Most Patients?

With a mini facelift, our surgeons can provide satisfying results for most patients with minimal scarring and without affecting the hairline. 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

How Is a Traditional Facelift Performed?

Our surgeons perform facelift surgery as an outpatient procedure using light general anesthesia. The incision begins in the hair-bearing scalp at the sideburn, travels down in front of the ear, then under the earlobe and into the hairline behind the ear. Through the incision, the surgeon lifts and tightens the underlying structures. He also creates a second incision beneath the chin to tighten the vertical muscle bands of the neck and remove fat under the chin with liposuction if needed. Once complete, he re-drapes the skin over the reshaped facial structures without tension, removes the excess, and closes the incisions with fine sutures.

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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: Ready to resume nonstrenuous work and exercise
  • 4 weeks: Ready to ease back into physical jobs and strenuous exercise
  • 6 to 12 weeks: Facial tightness eases
  • 3 to 6 months: Final results attained

Can I Combine My Facelift With Other Procedures?

Yes. Because facial aging is usually not 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.

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Dr. Steven Vath, Dr. Andrew Wolfe, Dr. Paul Steinwald, and Dr. Matthew Freeman

Facelift FAQ

What is the best age to get a facelift?

The “best” age for a facelift is not a number; instead, it is when nonsurgical aesthetic treatments do not provide the rejuvenation you desire. Patients are typically in their 40s to 60s and should be healthy and have good skin elasticity.

When will I be ready to be seen in public?

Patients are typically ready to be seen by others in 4 weeks.

What makes today’s facelifts look natural?

Modern facelift techniques tighten more than the skin of the face; they reposition the structure between the skin and muscle called the SMAS (superficial musculo-aponeurotic system) to avoid a tight, windblown look.

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How much younger will I look after a facelift?

After a traditional facelift, patients typically look like themselves only 10 years younger.

How long do the results last?

Traditional facelift results last approximately 10 years. This time frame varies with the patient’s age at the time of surgery, skin elasticity, sun exposure, lifestyle, and other factors. While the surgery cannot stop the aging process, patients continually look younger than if they had not had the surgery.

What are my next steps?

Our plastic surgeons apply current yet proven techniques to achieve facelift results that speak for themselves. The Center for Cosmetic Surgery has two plastic surgery offices conveniently located in the Denver metropolitan area. One is located just outside Denver in lovely Golden, Colorado, immediately off 6th Avenue West; the other is near downtown in Cherry Creek, Denver. To learn what facial plastic surgery can do for you, request your consultation using our online form or call  (303) 278-2600 for an appointment.