Your face tells your story—a story of laughter, love, and life's experiences. However, those experiences can leave behind visible signs of aging as time passes. At Locketz Facial Plastic Surgery in Denver, Dr. Garrett Locketz, a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, offers a facelift as a surgical procedure to enhance your natural beauty, not erase your story.
Dr. Locketz prioritizes building trusting relationships with his patients. He'll listen to your concerns and craft a personalized facelift surgery plan to help you achieve a more youthful, confident you. Together, we can help you write the next chapter with confidence.
A facelift (facial rejuvenation surgery) is a surgical procedure that addresses visible signs of aging in the lower face and neck. It can be customized to your specific concerns, and may involve:
The goal is to create a more youthful and refreshed appearance while maintaining a natural look. However, Dr. Locketz only performs deep plane facelifts for his Denver patients.
At our office in Denver facelift procedures are typically performed under deep sedation/general anesthesia. Dr. Locketz will make discreet incisions around the hairline, temples, and ears. Through these incisions, he carefully separates the skin from the underlying tissues. The specific techniques used will depend on your individual needs. Dr. Locketz may tighten the underlying facial muscles and tissues and then redrape the rejuvenated skin for a smooth, natural-looking result.
Dr. Locketz incorporates a sophisticated technique called the Preservation Facelift into many of his deep plane facelift procedures. This advanced approach focuses on lifting and repositioning the deeper facial tissues (SMAS layer) while minimizing the amount of skin elevation.
The benefits of a Preservation Facelift include:
By focusing on the underlying structures rather than extensive skin manipulation, the Preservation Facelift offers a less invasive option for achieving natural-looking, long-lasting facial rejuvenation within the deep plane facelift framework.
As time passes, our faces naturally change. Skin starts to loosen, deeper lines settle in, and the lower face and neck often show it first. Our Denver facelift procedure helps lift and tighten these areas, bringing your features back into balance in a way that still looks like you—just more rested and defined.
It can help with:
Dr. Locketz focuses on lifting the underlying structures, not just tightening the skin, for results that feel natural and last longer.
With our facelift Denver patients will get a procedure that focuses on the lower face and neck. However, depending on your needs, it can sometimes be combined with other procedures like eyelid surgery or a brow lift for a more comprehensive rejuvenation.
A facelift isn’t about changing who you are. It’s about helping you look more like yourself again—just the version that feels more energized and confident. People often say they feel like their outside finally matches how they feel inside.
Some benefits include:
Dr. Locketz takes the time to understand your features and preferences, so your results feel like an authentic upgrade, not a total overhaul.
Most people considering a facelift have noticed changes in the lower face or neck that they can’t fix with skincare or non-surgical treatments alone. Ideal candidates for a facelift are generally in good health, have realistic expectations, and are motivated by their own goals—not someone else’s.
You might be a good fit if you:
Dr. Locketz will walk you through everything during your consultation to determine if a facelift is suitable for you.
Healing from a facelift happens in stages, and most people are surprised by how manageable it is. Following your facelift in Denver you’ll have some swelling and bruising early on, but this fades as your body adjusts. Most patients can return to work within a week or two, and strenuous activity can be resumed after several weeks.
Here’s what the general recovery timeline looks like:
You’ll get a personalized care plan from Dr. Locketz, so you’ll know exactly what to do (and what to avoid) to heal well and get the best results.
You’ll start to notice a difference after just a few weeks. Most of the changes settle in around the three- to six-month mark once swelling fully resolves and your features adjust.
With a solid skincare routine, healthy habits, and regular sun protection, the results of a facelift can last for a decade or more. Everyone’s aging process is a little different, but the improvements give you a strong, refreshed foundation moving forward.
Keeping your skin healthy and protected plays a big part in how long your results last. Simple habits make a big difference:
Facelift results can last for many years, and taking care of your skin helps you make the most of them.
The cost of a facelift varies based on individual needs, surgical techniques, and any additional procedures performed concurrently. The total cost will include your surgeon’s fee, anesthesia, facility fees, and post-operative care. During your consultation, we’ll provide a detailed cost estimate tailored to your specific surgical plan.
There are various facelift techniques, and Dr. Locketz will recommend the most appropriate one based on your needs. Some options include traditional facelifts, mini-facelifts, and deep plane facelifts.
A facelift primarily addresses the lower face, while a neck lift focuses on the neck and jowls. Sometimes, a facelift can be combined with a neck lift for a more comprehensive rejuvenation.
The incisions for a facelift are carefully placed and hidden within the hairline, temples, and around the ears. Any remaining scars will typically fade significantly over time.
With proper care, the results of a facelift can last for a decade or more. Factors such as genetics, lifestyle, and skincare play a role in the longevity of your results.
Yes, many patients choose to combine a facelift with other facial procedures like eyelid surgery or brow lifts to achieve more comprehensive rejuvenation. Dr. Locketz will discuss the best options for your goals during the consultation.
