A facelift can give you that quiet confidence. Not change who you are—just help you age gracefully by refreshing and rejuvenating your appearance.
In Phoenix, Dr. Larson practices elegance as a science—carefully lifting and repositioning the underlying facial tissues where support has softened, and closing with precision along natural contours where scars remain discreet. You get straight talk, thoughtful timing, and results that meet your goals.
Yes
Surgery
4 to 6 hours
1 session
2 to 3 weeks
5 to 10 years
A facelift (rhytidectomy) repositions lax support under the skin to address jowls, deep folds, and lower-face laxity.
At Larson Plastic Surgery, planning starts with your unique anatomy: some patients benefit from deep-plane vector changes, while others need targeted SMAS/platysma work. We protect hairline and ear contours, close incisions without tension, and pair refined technique with photo-verified follow-ups for results that are you—just well rested.
A facelift refines what time has changed—lifting deeper layers that nonsurgical treatments can’t reach. By restoring natural support instead of simply pulling the skin tight, we bring back definition and harmony while keeping your expression authentic and scars discreet.
Jowls or sagging skin along the jawline
Deep lines or folds between the nose and mouth
Loose skin and excess fat under the skin
Loss of definition and laxity in your face
Consults at our Phoenix location begin with high-resolution photos and proportion analysis.
Dr. Larson maps vectors, selects the appropriate plane (deep plane or SMAS/platysma), and explains anesthesia, incision placement, and scar recovery. Skin care and preparation are key to a youthful result and frequently a regimen will be recommended to help you to prepare your skin for better healing after surgery and a more youthful glow.
In the OR, we respect tissue planes and close incisions without tension to preserve the hairline and ear shape. Recovery includes scheduled checkpoints, guidance on social/return-to-work timing, and optional refinements like laser resurfacing when skin texture also needs attention.
Reach out to schedule a consultation for your facelift in Phoenix.
We hide incisions along the tragus (on the inner side of the external ear), around the ear’s natural curves, and within the hairline.
Tension-free closure and scar care reduce telltale signs as healing progresses. Most patients feel comfortable socially by the time swelling settles. When texture also needs refinement, we may recommend laser resurfacing to complement your facelift in Phoenix.
We tailor techniques to your tissue quality, bone structure, and goals. We typically perform 3 different levels of facelifts:
During your consultation and after a facial examination, your provider will explain which approach fits your anatomy and timeline, and why.
Better for whom—and why—matters more. Deep plane can restore midface support efficiently, while SMAS/platysma work can be ideal when anatomy or goals differ.
Dr. Larson selects the level that fits your face after examination and vector mapping, then closes without tension to keep things looking natural. That option-neutral perspective defines the approach we take to your facelift in Phoenix.
You can typically resume desk work in about 2 weeks, and public events feel easier as swelling fades after that. Training can resume in phases, guided by comfort and photo-verified checkpoints.
Most patients enjoy results for 5 to 10 years after getting a facelift in Phoenix at Larson Plastic Surgery. You can extend your results with everyday habits like medical-grade skincare and daily mineral SPF. When appropriate, nonsurgical and light maintenance treatments like BBL® for sun-related changes, Moxi® for texture, or neuromodulators and fillers around the mouth or brow. We’ll map a simple schedule that fits your life.
If neck bands or skin laxity distract from a refreshed face, pairing procedures often achieves true face-neck harmony. We’ll show examples during your consultation and explain when a combined plan makes sense.
No. A facelift repositions deeper support in the lower face and often the neck; it doesn’t address upper/lower eyelid skin or certain volume deficits.
We plan combinations thoughtfully, like blepharoplasty for eyelids or selective volume work when appropriate, so your results from your facelift in Phoenix look balanced—not piecemeal.
A good candidate wants refinement, not reinvention. You should feel emotionally ready for lasting results and understand the difference between a surgical lift and surface-level rejuvenation.
Most people start wondering after seeing subtle changes like softened jawlines, deeper folds, or skin that no longer rebounds like it used to. If injectables or skin treatments no longer create the definition you want, it may be time to explore a facelift.
Candidacy isn’t about age—it’s about anatomy, health, and goals. During your consultation, Dr. Larson evaluates skin elasticity, facial structure, and overall wellness. He’ll look for healthy tissue tone, stable weight, and realistic expectations about recovery and outcome. You’ll also review prior treatments and lifestyle factors that could affect healing.
