Facelift Surgery

Plastic Surgery in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Chandler, Glendale and surrounding areas in Arizona

A facelift can turn back the clock on your appearance by as much as ten or 15 years. Over time our skin loses its elasticity and the effects of sun exposure, gravity, and stress on the face show up in the form of wrinkles, sagging, deep folds, and fat deposits. Dr. Gawley offers traditional facelifts and is an expert in the endoscopic facelift.

Traditional Facelift

The traditional facelift addresses the lower two-thirds of your face and neck, removing excess skin and fat and tightening the muscles. The result is a smoother, firmer, more youthful appearance. A traditional facelift can correct:

Loose skin
Fat deposits
Creases below the lower eyelids
Mid-face sagging
Creases around the mouth
Jowls
Double chin

Endoscopic Facelift

The endoscopic facelift is minimally invasive and virtually scar less. This method uses tiny incisions and a miniature camera in lifting the cheeks and upper face. The endoscopic facelift can correct:

Sagging brow
Frown lines
Sagging mid-face
Sagging cheeks
Cheek folds
Lines around the mouth
Jowls

Choosing Your Procedure

Both the traditional and endoscopic lifts can be performed alone or in combination with other procedures, such as the brow lift or eyelid surgery.

During your initial consultation, Dr. Gawley will evaluate the condition of your skin and your overall health. After listening to your goals and concerns, he will recommend the combination of procedures that will best achieve the results you desire.

Mini-lift

In most cases, Dr. Gawley does not recommend the mini-lift, also known as the lunch-time lift. It is a quick procedure, but the results are not long-lasting. He will sometimes make exceptions for patients who understand the limitations of the mini-lift but want a fresher look for a special occasion, such as a wedding. However, he warns that patients should beware of surgeons who advertise the lunch-time lift as having comparable results to more extensive facelift techniques.