The Elevare™ Facelift: An Ultra-Deep Plane Facelift

Offered at our convenient location in Denver

The Elevare™ facelift is an innovative facelift technique that addresses the deeper, anatomical structures of your face to restore a more youthful-looking appearance. This procedure is an evolution of the traditional deep plane facelift, designed to vanquish signs of aging from the inside out.

Unlike many traditional facelift techniques that only work with your skin and the fibromuscular layer beneath it, the Elevare™ facelift extends deeper into the midface. This allows your surgeon to precisely target, reposition, and release specific supporting tissues, rather than just tighten your skin.

Millard Plastic Surgery has helped thousands of patients across Colorado and beyond enhance their appearance using several surgical and non-surgical treatments and procedures. Using a combination of advanced technology and trusted techniques, our practice has established its reputation as one of Denver’s leading aesthetic plastic surgery practices.

To start working with our team, please schedule a consultation online or call (303) 792-5665 to reach our Englewood office.

About the Elevare™ Facelift

The Elevare™ facelift approach allows for more comprehensive rejuvenation, smoother contours, and more natural-looking results that preserve each individual’s natural appearance. Patients typically look refreshed, rested, and authentically younger; never pulled or over-tightened.

The Elevare™ facelift emphasizes structural restoration, balance, and longevity, making it an ideal option for patients seeking sophisticated, natural facial rejuvenation with modern surgical precision.

Benefits

The Elevare™ facelift offers several benefits, including:

  • Tighter Skin: Your surgeon can remove excess skin and tighten your facial tissues to create a smoother look and feel.
  • Natural-Looking Results: The Elevare™ facelift can redefine your natural facial sculpt and contours without a “pulled” or “tightened” appearance.
  • Deeper Approach: The Elevare™ extends deeper into the midface than standard deep plane techniques to provide more comprehensive results.
  • Tailored Solutions: Our surgical team designs each aspect of your procedure according to your personal concerns, anatomy, and aesthetic goals.
  • Elevated Self-Esteem: Rejuvenating your appearance can improve how you feel about yourself and contribute to a greater sense of body positivity.
  • Lasting Effects: The results of the Elevare™ facelift can last for several years, especially with proper maintenance.
  • Reduced signs of Aging: Facelift procedures are one of the most effective ways to reduce visible signs of aging, including wrinkles, sagging skin, and more. (1)

Candidates for the Elevare™ Facelift

You may be an ideal candidate for the Elevare™ facelift if you have developed significant skin laxity or visible signs of aging around the midface. The Elevare™ facelift can effectively address concerns such as:

  • Descending Facial Fat
  • Nasolabial Folds
  • Jowling
  • Festoons
  • Facial Dimpling
  • Wrinkles
  • Creases
  • Fine Lines
  • Sagging Skin (2)

To qualify for the Elevare™ facelift, you will need to be in good general health and maintain realistic expectations regarding the results of your procedure. You should also be nonsmoking or willing to quit using nicotine for an extended period of time. Your surgeon will determine your candidacy during your personal consultation.

Personal Consultation

During your consultation, one of our surgeons and patient coordinators will meet with you to determine whether the Elevare™ facelift is appropriate for you. They will explain what the Elevare™ facelift is, the procedure’s benefits, as well as its limitations. They will also converse with you about your medical history, concerns, and goals, and perform a physical evaluation to assess your anatomy and skin quality.

They will then create a personalized solution for your concerns, discuss the most effective surgical techniques, and potentially recommend additional procedures to enhance the outcomes of your treatment. Your surgeon will also take the time to answer any questions you may have.

To schedule your consultation, please contact us online or call our Englewood office at (303) 792-5665.

Preparation

To help you prepare, your surgeon and patient coordinator will provide you with a set of personalized pre-operative instructions during your pre-operative appointment. These instructions may include:

  • Discontinue the use of any medications or supplements that may thin your blood.
  • Prepare to take time away from your work and other commitments for several days to focus on your recovery.
  • Arrange transportation for your procedure.
  • Cease any nicotine consumption in the weeks leading up to your appointment.
  • Avoid any alcohol consumption in the days before and after your facelift.
  • Fill any prescriptions ahead of time to ensure you have them ready when you return home.

Procedure

When you arrive for your procedure, a member of our team will take you to a private treatment room. You will meet with your surgeon and their team to reconfirm your treatment plan before they cleanse your skin. Anesthesia is administered to ensure you are comfortable.

Your surgeon will then begin placing incisions within your hairline or around your ears, giving them sufficient access while minimizing scar visibility. They will also locate the SMAS layer and dissect it to access the deep plane. Your surgeon will then release and reposition the underlying structures and layers of your face, extending deeper into the midface compared to traditional deep plane techniques.

The exact techniques and corrections your surgeon will perform will vary depending on your desired results. This approach is designed to dramatically restructure your deeper, structural tissues rather than just simply tightening your skin. They may include tightening your facial muscles, repositioning or removing fat, and more.

Recovery

It is normal to experience some temporary side effects after a facelift, such as swelling or tenderness, but these effects will subside on their own with time. To manage them, we recommend elevating your head as you rest, using a cold compress, and taking any pain medications your surgeon prescribes.

You will likely feel ready to return to light activities after about one to two weeks. However, you will need to refrain from strenuous activities until your surgeon provides you with clearance.

Throughout your recovery, you will return to our office for follow-up appointments during which your surgeon will remove your drains and dressings and evaluate your healing progress.

Results

Once you have fully recovered and swelling subsides, you will be able to see improvements in your appearance. It can take between 9 and 12 months for your full, refined results to develop as your tissues settle. You can expect to enjoy smoother, tighter skin and a more contoured and youthful-looking appearance overall.

The results of your Elevare™ facelift will last for years to come. To preserve and maintain the effects of your procedure, we recommend maintaining a stable weight and following an effective skincare regimen for your unique skin.

Cost of the Elevare™ Facelift in Denver, Colorado

The cost of your Elevare™ facelift can vary depending on certain factors in your treatment plan, including the complexity of your procedure, the type of corrections your surgeon is performing, your existing facial anatomy, and more. Once your surgeon explains these aspects and creates your treatment plan, they will give you a comprehensive cost estimate for your Elevare™ facelift. We additionally offer financing for those who qualify.

To learn more about the pricing of your procedure, please schedule a consultation online or call (303) 792-5665.

FAQ

What makes the Elevare™ facelift different from a traditional facelift?

The Elevare™ facelift extends deeper into the midface to address your aesthetic concerns at a deeper, structural level. On the other hand, traditional facelift techniques typically only address the SMAS layer and overlying skin.

Will there be significant scarring after my Elevare™ facelift?

No. Your surgeons will place the incisions in discreet locations during your Elevare™ facelift to minimize any post-operative scarring. Additionally, any scarring will fade throughout your recovery until barely noticeable.

How long will the results of my Elevare™ facelift last?

You can enjoy the results of your facelift for several years to come. To maintain the long-term effects of your procedure, we recommend maintaining a healthy lifestyle and an effective skincare regimen.

How long will it take for my surgeon to complete my Elevare™ facelift?

Your facelift can vary depending on the complexity of the corrections your surgeon performs, but you can expect it to last between 3 and 5 hours.

Can my surgeon combine my Elevare™ facelift with another procedure?

Yes, your surgeon may combine your Elevare™ facelift with another aesthetic procedure to complement your results and help you attain further rejuvenation. To learn more about the other procedures you may be eligible for, please schedule a consultation.

What is the recovery process like after an Elevare™ facelift?

The recovery process after an Elevare™ facelift will be about one to two weeks of resting, after which you will likely feel ready to return to light activities. During the initial healing phase, there is typically some mild tenderness, swelling, and bruising. We provide all of our patients with detailed recovery guidelines so they know what to expect.

References

  1. Tereshenko V, Hussey MR, McCormack MC, Austen WG. Increasing Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System Durability and Retention in Facelift Surgery. Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum. 2025;7. doi:https://doi.org/10.1093/asjof/ojaf126
  2. Raggio BS, Patel BC. Deep Plane Facelift. Nih.gov. Published April 3, 2023. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK545277/#article-21526.s9