Facelift / Mini Facelift in Denver, CO
Manish Shah, M.D., FACS
Artistry Meets Precision: Dr. Shah’s
Approach to Facelifts
Artistry Meets Precision: Dr. Shah’s
Approach to Facelifts
When anti-aging products aren’t enough, facelifts can produce a younger, more contoured face by recontouring fat and tightening facial muscles and skin. A facelift effectively treats lines, wrinkles, and droopy skin around the face and neck. If a patient doesn’t require a drastic change in appearance, South Denver facial plastic surgeon Dr. Manish Shah may suggest a mini facelift as an option.
In either type, incisions are made discreetly, such as in the hairline or the folds of the ears or face, to reduce the effects of scarring. Most patients can expect to look between 5 and 10 years younger afterward. As one of the best facelift surgeons in Denver, there isn’t another surgeon with Dr. Shah’s experience in facelift surgery. He has performed over 4,000 face and neck lift procedures since 2005.
He has trained with the world’s best surgeons in both Deep Plane Facelift and High SMAS Facelift techniques, such as Dr. Sherrell Aston, Dr. Daniel Baker, Dr. Tim Martens, Dr. Andrew Jacono, Dr. Mike Nayak, and Dr. Brian Mendelson. Dr. Shah is a master of facelift surgery under local anesthesia, allowing patients to avoid the risks and recovery issues associated with general anesthesia.
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Am I a Candidate for a Facelift?
However, the type of facelift used will be different for patients under 50 vs. those in their 60s and 70s. In particular, candidates aged 40 to 70 are very suitable for youthful results from deep plane facelift surgery, even as a mini facelift. This is because the condition of the skin is one of the primary elements in the decision-making process. Also, facelift patients should be in good overall health, refrain from smoking, and approach the surgery with realistic expectations for their results.
Please explore this informative animation to gain insights into various facelift procedures.
Types of Facelifts
Preservation Facelift in Denver
Preservation Facelift surgery, aka Preservation Deep Plane Facelift surgery, is a more advanced type of facelift surgery that focuses most of the work of lifting on the deep structures of the face while minimizing lifting, or delamination, of the skin. This allows for a very natural result that causes less skin damage and less dead space to heal under the skin. As a result, the risk of skin injury and fluid/blood collection can be minimized, and social recovery can be faster. Dr. Shah is one of the few surgeons in the U.S. with experience and expertise in this type of aging face surgery.
Deep Plane Facelift in Denver
Traditional Facelift (SMAS)
SMAS is the superficial musculo-aponeurotic system, which is a muscle complex that is primarily active when it comes to facial expression. With normal wear-and-tear due to age, gravity, and personal habits, muscle tissue loses its form and becomes displaced significantly for those over 50. This particular facelift is considered the standard for this cosmetic procedure. With lengthy incisions on the side of the face, from the temple to the lower hairline behind the ear, the skin will be separated from the underlying muscles and lifted to reshape contours. If there is excess fat and skin, these will also be removed.
Mini Facelift
Skin-Only Facelift
Also referred to as the cutaneous facelift, this technique removes excess and loose skin to create a tightened look. The remaining skin is repositioned to lift sagging cheeks and jowls. It also improves the profile along the jawline. With this facelift technique, the muscles or fat tissues are left untouched. As the treatment focuses on the skin only, recovery is quick. This is ideal for those who still have good tone muscle and distribution of fat but find the skin losing elasticity in some areas. This type of facelift has short-term results and is not favored by Dr. Shah.
Ultralift
In addition, Dr. Shah has revolutionized a procedure known as the Ultralift. Dr. Shah developed this procedure in 2011. It was designed to provide rapid recovery with less downtime but can still be performed as an outpatient surgery. A surgical ultrasound system is used to melt away fat and tighten skin to reshape the face with more natural results. Even though it’s a true surgical facelift, the “wind tunnel” look of a traditional facelift is avoided, resulting in a softer, more youthful appearance.
What Are The Benefits?
- Small, discreet points of entry
- Easily camouflaged scars
- Quickly noticeable anti-aging results
- Increased confidence in photos and social encounters
Facelifts can address advanced signs of facial aging by restoring lost volume and enhancing overall facial rejuvenation.
Neck Lift and Deep Neck Lift in Denver: Enhancing Facial Contour and Definition
What Is a Neck Lift?
A neck lift, also known as a lower rhytidectomy, targets the signs of aging in the jawline and neck. This procedure is ideal for patients who wish to correct issues such as loose neck skin, excess fat under the chin, and abnormal contours due to muscle banding in the neck. Dr. Shah employs precise techniques to remove excess skin, adjust underlying muscles, and improve the neck’s overall contour, resulting in a smoother, more defined neck and jawline.
What Is a Deep Neck Lift?
Am I a Candidate for a Facelift?
There are numerous unique reasons, as well as multiple lift types, to inform the choice. The type of facelift used will be different for patients under 50 vs. those in their 60s and 70s. The condition of the skin is one of the primary elements in the decision-making process. Also, facelift patients should be in good overall health, refrain from smoking, and approach the surgery with realistic expectations for their results.
During/After Surgery
