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Concerned About Sagging Skin or Facial Aging?
Over time, aging, gravity, and sun exposure can cause sagging skin, jowls, and deep facial folds that make you look tired or older than you feel. A facelift is the gold standard for reversing these signs of aging, lifting and restoring your natural contours without making you look overdone.
At Defyne Plastic Surgery, we offer both surgical and minimally invasive facelift options so you can choose the approach that fits your aesthetic goals, comfort level, and lifestyle. Contact us today to schedule your consultation appointment.
What is a Facelift?
A facelift is a procedure designed to improve visible signs of facial aging by addressing skin laxity, tissue descent, and loss of youthful contour in the face and jawline. By lifting and repositioning underlying facial structures and refining excess skin, a facelift can restore a smoother, more refreshed appearance while maintaining natural facial expression.
At Defyne, we recognize that facial aging looks different for everyone. Depending on your anatomy, degree of aging, and aesthetic goals, your treatment plan may involve a minimally invasive approach, our signature P.R.O. Facial Rejuvenation, or a deep plane surgical facelift for more comprehensive correction. Each option is carefully selected to create balanced, natural-looking results while aligning with your comfort level, recovery preferences, and desired outcome.
Below, you’ll find how each works, who is a good candidate, and what to expect.
Find Your Fit
Find Your Fit
Which Option is Right for You?
If your primary goal is a subtle, natural refresh with minimal downtime, and you’re experiencing early signs of facial aging, P.R.O. Facial Rejuvenation may be an excellent option.
If you have moderate to advanced facial sagging, jowling, or loss of definition, a surgical facelift may offer the most effective and long-lasting results.
During your consultation at Defyne, a board-certified plastic surgeon will evaluate your facial structure, skin quality, degree of aging, and recovery preferences to recommend a personalized approach and appropriate facelift technique.
- Subtle, natural refresh
- Minimally invasive approach
- Shorter recovery time
- Little to no visible scarring
- Local anesthesia only
- Comprehensive correction of facial sagging, jowling, or loss of definition
- Restores youthful contours
- Long-lasting, transformative results
P.R.O. Facial Rejuvenation: Minimally Invasive, Natural Results
What is it
The P.R.O. Facial Rejuvenation procedure is a minimally invasive alternative to traditional facial surgery for those who are ideal candidates. With our Personalized, Regenerative Outcomes (P.R.O.) approach, this treatment offers tailored solutions for every area of the face. This can be done to delay the need for a facelift or just bring your look back 5-10 years in time.
Benefits
- Minimally invasive approach
- Performed awake under local anesthesia
- Little to no visible scarring
- Shorter recovery time compared to surgery
- Natural-looking facial refresh
Best for
- Individuals with early to moderate facial aging
- Those noticing mild sagging, loss of contour, or skin laxity
- Patients seeking rejuvenation without major surgery
What to Expect
A consultation with one of our Defyne board-certified plastic surgeons is the first step on your P.R.O. Facial Rejuvenation journey. This meeting allows your surgeon to collect information regarding your aesthetic goals and medical history to create a curated treatment plan for you. Our clinical team will also discuss necessary preparation, including stopping or altering certain medications, as well as stopping smoking, before your procedure.
The P.R.O. Facial Rejuvenation is highly individualized and may consist of a number of minimally invasive treatment options. The treatments that are right for you will depend on several factors, including your individual concerns, age, skin laxity, and more. Our surgeons will work with you to create a curated P.R.O. Facial Rejuvenation treatment plan to help you reach your aesthetic goals.
The P.R.O. Facial Rejuvenation procedure may consist of the following:
For your forehead, Botox smooths out lines and wrinkles.
Blepharoplasty tackles the extra skin around your eyes, making you look more awake and refreshed.
To restore volume to your cheeks and under-eyes, we use precise microfat grafting. Our innovative fat transfer process, featuring a concentrated microfat and nano fat serum, adds volume and supports skin health.
Our ReGen Dermacore technology lifts sagging jowls, fighting the effects of aging.
To boost overall skin quality, we use microneedling to enhance collagen, refine texture, and improve elasticity.
By focusing on such personalized care and innovative methods, we ensure natural, lasting results.
Overall recovery time following your minimally invasive facelift will depend on the techniques and technologies used to achieve your results. For example, those who undergo a blepharoplasty along with other techniques may experience a slightly longer downtime than those who only undergo non-invasive treatment options. However, most people can return to regular activities within 0-5 days. Our clinical team will provide you with specific aftercare instructions regarding incision care, downtime, and when you can return to exercise.
Facelift Surgery
What is it
A facelift, also known as a rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure designed to rejuvenate the lower two-thirds of the face. It targets common signs of aging such as sagging cheeks and jowls, deep nasolabial folds (often called “smile lines”), and loose skin that contributes to a loss of facial definition.
When performed properly, a facelift should never result in a tight or artificial appearance. Instead, you’ll still look like yourself, only more refreshed, youthful, and confident.
Techniques
Most facelift surgeons perform a SMAS plication, where the SMAS layer (Superficial Musculo-Aponeurotic System) is folded or stitched tighter, but not fully repositioned. While this provides some lift, it can place tension on the skin, and it often doesn’t address the deeper cause of sagging.
At Defyne, we specialize in the deep plane facelift, which goes further. It is a modern, advanced technique that lifts the deeper layers of the face for natural-looking, long-lasting results with less bruising, less swelling, and a quicker recovery than traditional methods. It involves carefully hidden incisions along the hairline and around the ears, and is performed under twilight sedation or general anesthesia. The procedure takes approximately 4 to 6 hours, with a typical downtime of 7 to 10 days.
Think of it like making a bed:If your bed looks wrinkled, a traditional facelift just pulls the sheet tighter. But if the topper beneath is out of place, the sheet will wrinkle again.
A deep plane facelift lifts and repositions both the mattress topper (SMAS) and the bedsheet (skin), smoothing the surface while correcting the deeper cause of sagging.
The mini facelift is ideal for patients in their 40s to 50s or anyone seeking a subtle, refreshed look without undergoing a full facelift. It targets early signs of aging, such as mild sagging and early jowling, using shorter incisions around the ears for a less invasive approach. With a downtime of just 5 to 7 days, the mini facelift offers natural-looking improvement and a quicker recovery, perfect for those wanting a lighter lift with minimal disruption.
Benefits
- Restores youthful contours
- Comprehensive correction of facial sagging
- Long-lasting, transformative results
Best for
- Individuals with moderate to advanced facial aging
- Patients with significant jowling or skin laxity
- Those seeking more dramatic facial rejuvenation
What to Expect
A consultation is the first step toward achieving your personalized facial rejuvenation goals at Defyne. During this visit, you will meet with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons to discuss your concerns, desired outcomes, and any questions you may have about facelift surgery.
If a facelift is recommended, you may be advised to stop or adjust certain medications and supplements that could increase bleeding risk. Smoking cessation is strongly encouraged well before surgery to promote optimal healing. Your surgeon will provide you with detailed instructions on how to prepare for your procedure, including guidelines for preoperative testing, fasting before surgery, and arranging for post-operative care. Following these recommendations helps ensure a safe procedure and smooth recovery.
A facelift typically takes between 4 and 6 hours to complete and is most often performed using twilight sedation, which is a safer and more comfortable alternative to general anesthesia. With twilight sedation, you remain fully asleep while breathing on your own, without the need for a breathing tube or muscle paralysis drugs. This results in less nausea, reduced grogginess, and a faster recovery, offering a smoother, more relaxing experience overseen by a board-certified anesthesiologist. Many patients describe it as gentle, with less downtime and a quicker return to normal life.
During the procedure, your surgeon will make carefully placed incisions hidden within natural creases around the ears, along the hairline, and behind the ears to minimize visible scarring. The surgery focuses on repositioning deeper facial structures to restore youthful contours while avoiding tension on the skin, which promotes more natural healing and reduces the risk of noticeable scars. After surgery, most patients are able to return home or to their hotel just a few hours later, starting their recovery in the comfort of familiar surroundings.
In the first 1 to 3 days after your facelift, swelling and bruising typically peak, though these are generally minimal compared to traditional facelift techniques. Between days 4 and 7, swelling begins to subside, and most stitches are usually removed during this time. Most patients feel comfortable returning to work and social activities between days 7 and 10. Light exercise can typically be resumed around weeks 3 to 4, while full results from the procedure continue to develop and become apparent over 3 to 6 months.
Throughout your recovery, our team will provide guidance, a cooling mask to minimize bruising, and ongoing support during recovery to help you heal smoothly and achieve the best possible outcome.
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Defyne is full of the most educated, kindest, most helpful group of people I have ever had the experience of working with. Every single time I step into the office they make me feel like I’m the most important person in the world.
- S.D.
Dr. Tessler is fantastic, he listened to everything I was nervous about and made me feel very comfortable. He gave me exactly what I was imagining and hoping for! All of the staff was very welcoming, sweet, and kind as well. I couldn’t recommend them enough!
- K.M.
Do I Need a Facelift or P.R.O. Facial Rejuvenation?
The P.R.O. Facial Rejuvenation procedure is ideal for Individuals who are bothered by signs of facial aging such as skin laxity, jowls, uneven skin texture and tone, loss of mid-face volume or upper eyelid skin laxity and are not yet ready to undergo traditional surgical treatment. The best way to determine if you can best benefit from the P.R.O. Facial Rejuvenation or a traditional facelift is to schedule a consultation with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons today.
Can P.R.O. Facial Rejuvenation Get Rid of My Double Chin?
The P.R.O. Facial Rejuvenation treatment is an excellent solution to signs of facial aging such as skin laxity, jowls, and more. Many patients choose to undergo this treatment to delay the need for a facelift. However, those with a significant amount of excess skin or fat below the chin may best benefit from more traditional facelift and neck lift surgery. To learn more about candidacy, please contact Defyne today.
Will There Be Scarring After a Facelift?
As with any surgical procedure that involves the creation of incisions, scarring is inevitable following a facelift. However, our surgeons use advanced surgical methods and meticulous workmanship to achieve the desired result while concealing and minimizing scarring. Because every face is different, we treat each patient as a unique case, with the goal of delivering the best facelift Scottsdale, AZ has to offer.
When Can I See My Facelift Results?
The results of a facelift are apparent immediately after surgery and will improve as bruising and swelling subside. Results are typically visible around six months post-op. Many patients say that they look years younger after this treatment. Keep in mind, though, that facelifts do not put a hold on the aging process. You may need to have touch-up surgery in the future to maintain the new-found, rejuvenated, and refreshed appearance.
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