Grossman Plastic Surgery offers facelift procedures for patients who wish to restore the elegant, youthful contours of their face and neck. The procedure tightens the deep tissues and muscles of the face and removes excess fat and skin to provide you with a smoother, tighter, younger facial appearance.

When Dr. Grossman first entered into practice many years ago, the facelift was a routine “cookie-cutter” procedure that involved the same skin lifting and tightening for everybody. Today, the facelift is a “family” of techniques customized to your unique needs. As a result, your procedure will provide you not only with smooth, firm skin, but also volume-producing fullness in your cheeks, chin, and jaw line. To accomplish these goals, your facelift may include shaping, liposuction, sculpting, and volume addition.

Am I a Candidate for a Facelift?

Ideal candidates for a facelift are in good overall health but have:

• Loose skin in the face, neck, or forehead
• Loss of facial volume
• Good skin elasticity

A Customized Facelift Procedure

Our Denver plastic surgeons Dr. John A. Grossman and Dr. Philippe A. Capraro don’t look at every face as requiring the same facelift. You may have segments of your face that would benefit from rejuvenation while others are fine the way they are. Therefore, your facelift will be custom catered to address the unique characteristics of your face. Dr. Grossman and Dr. Capraro will only work on the areas that would benefit from a facelift.

Dr. Grossman and Dr. Capraro will not approach your facelift from the perspective of a technician. Instead, they view your procedure as a potential work of art. Each facial rejuvenation procedure they perform is specifically designed to match the needs of the individual patient. An effective facelift is not just about tightening skin. Dr. Grossman and Dr. Capraro also pay close attention to the contours of your face, and they will analyze each component of your face to determine the best procedure to achieve your aesthetic goals.

Grossman Plastic Surgery offers the following facelift options:

• Full facelift – Your entire face will be treated to give you a more refreshed appearance. This procedure is often performed in conjunction with a neck lift for enhanced results.
• Mid facelift – This procedure specifically focuses on the central region of the cheek, between the lower eyelid and the corner of the mouth.
• Mini facelift – An excellent option for people at an earlier stage in the aging process or for people who have had prior facelifts and are beginning to show signs of age.
• SMAS facelift – Deep layers of tissue are treated to provide a more youthful appearance.

Recovery and Follow-Up Care

Immediately following your surgery, you may experience some swelling and mild pain. This will gradually subside as you heal. You will want to keep your head elevated while sleeping for two weeks after your surgery to facilitate the resolution of swelling and bruising.

Dr. Grossman and Dr. Capraro will provide you with detailed follow-up care instructions including an explanation of how to apply the special dressing. Your sutures will be removed a week after surgery, and you can generally shower the day after the procedure.

Superior Plastic Surgery Care

Grossman Plastic Surgery has been helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals for more than 30 years. Dr. Grossman and Dr. Capraro have performed thousands of facelifts, and they have the experience necessary to provide you with the finest quality plastic surgery care. You will be treated by surgeons who are highly specialized in their craft and are at the peak of their learning curve. As a result, patients regularly travel from all over the world to have their procedure performed at Grossman Plastic Surgery.

Please contact our Denver plastic surgeons today to schedule your initial consultation. Grossman Plastic Surgery serves patients in Denver and Littleton, Colorado.