Rhytidectomy (Facelift) Scottsdale, AZ | Dr. Paul Holden, MD

Facelift Overview

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, a facelift remains the 5th most common cosmetic procedure in the United States. Individuals experiencing aged and maturing facial skin can address droopy features, sagging skin, and wrinkles through this transformative surgical technique.

Benefits of Facelift Surgery

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeons offers custom-tailored facelift procedures with multiple aesthetic advantages:

• Improving noticeable signs of aging
• Enhancing overall facial profile
• Alleviating loose jowls and double chins
• Firming loose, drooping skin
• Reducing moderate to severe lines and wrinkles
• Replacing lost volume to cheeks and under-eye areas

Facelift Surgical Techniques

Dr. Holden employs multiple advanced techniques tailored to individual patient needs:

Traditional SMAS Facelift

Considered the gold standard, this technique manipulates the superficial musculo-aponeurotic system (SMAS) muscles beneath the skin. An incision is strategically made along the hairline, allowing precise skin separation, lifting, and muscle tightening.

Ponytail Upper Facelift

A unique technique developed by Dr. Holden, targeting the 40-50 year age range. Through invisible scalp incisions, forehead, eye, and cheek skin is repositioned to create a lighter, brighter appearance.

Deep Plane Lift

Ideal for patients with severe sagging, this advanced technique goes beyond traditional approaches by treating deeper facial tissue layers while requiring exceptional surgical precision.

Facelift Candidacy

Ideal candidates typically demonstrate:

• Visible skin laxity in mid or lower facial regions
• Good overall physical health
• Non-smoking status
• Realistic outcome expectations

Procedure Details

Facelift surgeries at Scottsdale Plastic Surgeons are performed under monitored anesthesia care. The procedure generally takes 3-4 hours and is considered an outpatient treatment. Patients can typically resume social activities within 10-14 days post-surgery.

Recovery and Results

Patients should anticipate initial bruising and swelling, with gradual improvement over subsequent days. Complete results may take several months to fully manifest, with most patients experiencing a 5-10 year aesthetic rejuvenation.

For more information about Facelift in Scottsdale, AZ, submit an enquiry to Dr. Paul Holden, MD.