As age and perhaps lifestyle begin to take a toll on your face, you begin to think about needing work done to revitalize your appearance. Everyone’s needs vary and while a full face lift may best serve some, it is not the best course for everyone. If your visible problem areas are primarily concentrated around your eyes, nose, mouth, and your neck, then you may be a good candidate for a neck and mid-face lift in Scottsdale.

Believing that the goal of facial cosmetic surgery is to avoid having the look of just being “operated on”, Dr. Pamela Henderson knows the benefits of doing no more than is absolutely necessary to restore and reinvigorate your facial features. As the double board-certified head facial plastic surgeon at New Image Plastic Surgery, she limits her practice to cosmetic procedures above the shoulders, including neck and mid-face lifts in Scottsdale.

Why just a mid-face lift?

If you have one blouse that has a few wrinkles, you wouldn’t need to iron all your blouses to correct the problem. The same is true of your face. Maybe your droopy eyelids give the impression that you are always tired or look like you are sleepwalking through life. Or your once smooth, firm cheeks have gradually gone hollow and, as a result, you have lost some of your glamour. Maybe you’ve noticed some ugly lines that have suddenly appeared at the corners of your mouth. In such cases, a total facelift is probably uncalled for. Through a visual examination of the facial skin and your problem areas, Dr. Henderson can recommend the proper course of treatment, which for some includes only a mid-face lift.

When would I need a neck lift?

As with your face, Mother Time can be harsh when it comes to the skin tone of the areas on and surrounding your neck. When neck skin loses its firmness, the “look of a turkey” begins to set in. You might suddenly realize that you have something else to stare at in the mirror: jowls. They are caused by loose skin and excess fat in your neck. Or you may have noticed that you no longer have a definitive jaw line. All these are symptoms of the aging process and, to some extent, an unhealthy lifestyle. After an examination by Dr. Henderson, she may recommend a neck lift, known medically as a “lower rhytidectomy”, to remove the excess fatty deposits and the loose neck skin for you to regain a more youthful appearance to your neck. Keep in mind that a neck lift cannot alter your basic appearance and does not inhibit the aging process.

When should I schedule a consultation with Dr. Henderson?

If you have issues around your eyes, nose, mouth, chin and neck, and you would like to learn more about what a neck and mid-face lift could possibly do to make you look and feel better about yourself, reach out online to request an appointment with Dr. Pamela Henderson. Or, if you prefer, call New Image Plastic Surgery at (480) 596-6886.