Facelift
in Denver, CO
Write Your Story. Embrace Your Beauty.
Why Choose Locketz Facial Plastic Surgery for a Facelift?
Your face tells your story—a story of laughter, love, and life's experiences. However, those experiences can leave behind visible signs of aging as time passes. At Locketz Facial Plastic Surgery in Denver, Dr. Garrett Locketz, a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, offers a facelift as a surgical procedure to enhance your natural beauty, not erase your story.
Dr. Locketz prioritizes building trusting relationships with his patients. He'll listen to your concerns and craft a personalized facelift surgery plan to help you achieve a more youthful, confident you. Together, we can help you write the next chapter with confidence.
Facelift Surgery at a Glance
- Long-lasting results that can improve your appearance for years
- Improved facial definition and a more youthful look
- Addresses sagging skin, wrinkles, and jowls
- Minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery
- Performed by a board-certified facial plastic surgeon
Reflecting Your Best Self
What is a Facelift?
A facelift (facial rejuvenation surgery) is a surgical procedure that addresses visible signs of aging in the lower face and neck. It can be customized to your specific concerns, and may involve:
- Tightening and redraping sagging skin
- Repositioning loose skin for improved definition
- Removing excess skin and fat
The goal is to create a more youthful and refreshed appearance while maintaining a natural look. However, Dr. Locketz only performs deep plane facelifts for his Denver patients.
The Art of Age Reversal
What is the Facelift Procedure Like?
The facelift procedure is typically performed under deep sedation/general anesthesia. Dr. Locketz will make discreet incisions around the hairline, temples, and ears. Through these incisions, he carefully separates the skin from the underlying tissues. The specific techniques used will depend on your individual needs. Dr. Locketz may tighten the underlying facial muscles and tissues and then redrape the rejuvenated skin for a smooth, natural-looking result.
Preservation Facelift:
A Minimally Invasive Approach to Deep Plane Rejuvenation
Dr. Locketz incorporates a sophisticated technique called the Preservation Facelift into many of his deep plane facelift procedures. This advanced approach focuses on lifting and repositioning the deeper facial tissues (SMAS layer) while minimizing the amount of skin elevation.
The benefits of a Preservation Facelift include:
- Reduced Downtime: By minimizing skin manipulation, the body heals faster, leading to a shorter recovery period.
- Less Swelling and Bruising: Preservation Facelift techniques aim to minimize disruption to blood vessels, leading to less post-operative swelling and bruising.
- No Drainage Tubes (in Most Cases): In over 90% of Dr. Locketz's deep plane facelifts, particularly those utilizing the Preservation technique, drainage tubes are not needed. This reduces discomfort and simplifies the recovery process.
By focusing on the underlying structures rather than extensive skin manipulation, the Preservation Facelift offers a less invasive option for achieving natural-looking, long-lasting facial rejuvenation within the deep plane facelift framework.
Rediscovering Your Youthful Essence
What Conditions Does a Surgical Facelift Address?
Our Denver facelift procedure can address a variety of signs of aging in the lower face and neck, including:
- Deep wrinkles and folds around the mouth and nose (nasolabial folds)
- Jowls and sagging cheeks
- Loss of definition in the jawline
- Loose neck skin
It’s the You that You Remember
What Areas Does a Facelift Treat?
With our facelift Denver patients will get a procedure that focuses on the lower face and neck. However, depending on your needs, it can sometimes be combined with other procedures like eyelid surgery or a brow lift for a more comprehensive rejuvenation.
The Lifelong Benefits of a Facelift
What are the benefits of a facelift?
- Improved facial definition and a more youthful appearance
- Enhanced self-confidence and satisfaction with your looks
- Long-lasting results that can improve your appearance for years
- Less invasive techniques for faster recovery and shorter downtime
- Natural-looking results that preserve your unique facial features
Where Your New Chapter Begins
Am I a candidate for a facelift?
Ideal candidates for a facelift are generally in good overall health, have realistic expectations, and are bothered by visible signs of aging in the lower face and neck. During a consultation, Dr. Locketz will discuss your goals and concerns to determine if a facelift is suitable for you.
Confidence Starts Here
Facelift Recovery
Following your facelift in Denver you can expect some swelling and bruising, which will typically subside within a few weeks. Dr. Locketz will provide specific instructions on caring for your incision sites and promoting healing. Most patients can return to work within a week or two, and strenuous activity can be resumed after several weeks.
Natural Beauty, Enhanced
Facelift Results
You will begin to see noticeable improvements within a few weeks, with the final results typically becoming visible within three to six months. With proper skin care and sun protection, the results of a facelift can last for a decade or more.
Facelift
Frequently Asked Questions
There are various facelift techniques, and Dr. Locketz will recommend the most appropriate one based on your needs. Some options include traditional facelifts, mini-facelifts, and deep plane facelifts.
A facelift primarily addresses the lower face, while a neck lift focuses on the neck and jowls. Sometimes, a facelift can be combined with a neck lift for a more comprehensive rejuvenation.
The incisions for a facelift are carefully placed and hidden within the hairline, temples, and around the ears. Any remaining scars will typically fade significantly over time.
