Many Scottsdale, Glendale and Phoenix facelift patients have benefited from the skill and experience of Dr. Angelchik. In the paragraphs below, he describes the facelift procedure. Also visit the results section of the website to see the results of Phoenix facelift patients.

Facial rejuvenation options have increased dramatically for patients interested in a more refreshed, vibrant appearance. Laser resurfacing, injectable fillers, non invasive laser and IPL treatments, as well as better skin care products have all made an impact. Yet at a certain point for many patients surgery becomes the logical alternative to achieve a smoother jaw line, neckline, and cheek area.

Facelift Options

Facelift procedures have evolved from skin tightening procedures to techniques designed to redistribute facial soft tissues to their appropriate youthful position while removing excess skin laxity. Repositioning and tightening of deeper connective tissues in the face adds shaping and enhances durability of these procedures. A SMAS facelift tightens the deeper muscle and connective tissue plane tissues beneath the skin.

A MACS (minimal access cranial suspension) lift is a short scar procedure that lifts the jaw line and cheeks in a natural vertical vector. An excellent option for patients in their 40’s, it can be combined with a neck lift if loose skin and muscle bands under the chin are becoming an issue. Skin care, injectable fillers, laser resurfacing, eyelid tucks, and brow lifts can complete the facial rejuvenation package. Shorter scar incision patterns are very commonly used, avoiding lengthy neck and scalp incisions. The right procedure is selected with you based on your anatomy and a thorough discussion of options at the time of your consultation.

Facelift: Major Complications are Rare

All procedures have some degree of risk. While most patients do not have complications, minor complications that do not affect the outcome of a treatment or surgery may occur after some procedures. Major complications are rare. The specific risks and the suitability of a particular procedure are carefully reviewed at your consultation (and preoperative visits if you are having surgery). Your safety and comfort are our foremost concerns. We will provide additional detailed information for you at each stage of your experience from your initial contact with our office through your procedure and afterwards in an interactive fashion. We will ensure that you feel informed about your treatment options and recovery in advance and can actively and confidently participate in designing your treatment plan. We want you to have the best possible experience and will work with you to make it happen.

In addition to facelift, Dr. Angelchik also performs other facial procedures in his Phoenix cosmetic surgery practice. Visit these pages in the website to learn about how Dr. Angelchik treats Phoenix rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, otoplasty, laser skin resurfacing and brow lift and forehead lift patients.