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The ImageLift™ Facelift
in Florida

By Dr. Richard Castellano, Double Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Are you considering an ImageLift™️ Facelift in Florida?

ImageLift® is your top facial aesthetics practice located in Tampa Bay. Led by Dr. Rich Castellano, we offer our signature ImageLift™ Facelift procedure along with many other surgical and non-surgical cosmetic treatments. With locations in Tampa and The Villages, we’re proud to serve the residents of St. Pete, Clearwater, Ocala and the surrounding areas of Central Florida.

  • If you’ve already scheduled your ImageLift™ Facelift consultation, click here for pre-appointment guidance.
  • If you’ve already scheduled your ImageLift™ Facelift surgery, click here for pre-surgery instructions.
  • If you’ve already had surgery, click here for ImageLift™ Facelift post-procedure instructions.

What are the Types of ImageLift™ Facelift Treatments?

We offer several versions of our signature ImageLift™ to best address each patient’s unique goals: Mini-ImageLift, Mid-ImageLift, The ImageLift, Deep ImageLift, and the Men’s ImageLift!

Mini-ImageLift™​

The Mini-ImageLift™ is ideal for patients seeking improvement specifically in the lower face and those not concerned with excess skin under the chin. This procedure is performed by tightening the muscle and eliminating sagging skin on the lower face. Laser lipolysis provides internal tightening of facial tissues to provide a sculpted and lifted appearance. The patient should expect a softening of jowls, smile lines, and contouring of the jawline. The Mini-ImageLift™ does not include the treatment of the platysma bands (necklines).

Mid-ImageLift™

The Mid-ImageLift™ is a slightly more involved procedure and tightens similarly to the mini lift, but to a greater degree. The main difference is that the Mid-ImageLift™ also tightens the skin around the middle of the neck, where you often see hanging or drooping of the muscle bands. Those muscle bands are called the platysma muscles, and they continue to sag and droop as we age (try looking in the mirror and flexing your neck muscles in the front to demonstrate). The Mid ImageLift™ tightens in two directions; the skin is pulled back towards the ears and towards the midline of the neck, like a corset. When this is tightened, you’ll see a more significant result as compared to the Mini-ImageLift™. Patients should expect a softening of jowls, smile lines, contouring of the jawline, and improvement of the upper neck (Including platysma bands).

The ImageLift™

The ImageLift™ is our signature procedure with the greatest amount of results and longevity. Similar to the Mid-Imagelift™, a small incision is made along the tragus of the ear following the natural curvature of this area. The incision will run under the earlobe and behind the ear, to ensure minimal visibility of the scar once fully healed. Once the incision is made the skin is pulled taught from ear to ear to lift the face. Through the use of laser lipolysis, we tighten the internal facial tissues to strengthen the muscle, providing a further sculpted and lifted appearance. Additionally, the signature ImageLift™ will provide a comprehensive treatment of the platysma bands (neck bands). Patients should expect an overall tightening and sculpting of the lower and mid-face, as well as a complete rejuvenation of the neck. The ImageLift™ provides the most complete treatment for aging changes, with beautifully natural results.

Deep ImageLift™

The Deep ImageLift is our best-in-class lifting procedure with the greatest amount of results and longevity. Compared to other lifts – the Deep ImageLift extensively targets the face’s “Deep Plane” to provide more comprehensive facial rejuvenation by repositioning and adjusting the deeper layers of the face, including the muscles and deeper ligaments. This technique allows for more significant and longer-lasting results, because it repositions not only the skin but also the underlying support structures of the face, such as the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) layer. By adjusting these deeper structures, it can more effectively rejuvenate and define the midface, jawline, and neck areas.

Men's ImageLift™

The men’s ImageLift™ is our customized male facelift procedure, which offers a more complete approach to minimally invasive lifting procedures that enhance masculine features. This lift takes into consideration your unique anatomy to offer a natural result. Special consideration is taken for the placement of incisions, to preserve facial hair and reduce scarring for those with shorter haircuts.

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Why Choose Dr. Castellano & His Team of Experts?​

Dr. Castellano is the top choice for patients considering the ImageLift™ Facelift, because he has developed these techniques specifically for patients to achieve facial rejuvenation without needing a traditional facelift. As a double board certified plastic surgeon with 17+ years of experience, he has performed over 10,000 cosmetic procedures of the face and neck, making him one of the most experienced facial plastic surgeons in the U.S. today.

Patient Reviews

Nancy T.
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I went for my 7 day follow-up to the Image Lift surgery today and couldn't be more pleased with the results. I looked in the mirror after showering this morning and said to myself, "Where have you been?" It's been a long time since I've looked and felt this good, but I am still very much myself. The staff has been phenomenal from the very beginning when I went to a seminar and met some previous clients and also some of the personnel who would help me along the way. I've talked with, e-mailed and face-timed with Erin, the office manager, who is competent, considerate, accommodating and caring and who patiently answered a plethora of questions. Jen, one of their aestheticians who has also helped me, is talented, kind, knowledgable and amazing (and pretty much pain-free too). From the front desk to the surgical team, everyone has gone the extra mile to make sure this has been a good experience for me and that I had the best outcome possible, I can't thank them enough. But I don't want to forget to mention the Doctor. I've run out of positive adjectives to describe him. What was most important to me was that he listened, and he really cared. He asked during surgery multiple times if I had any complaint or concern of any kind. BTW, he is a miracle worker. There are some that just know how to do and accomplish things better than others. In my opinion, he's one of those people/surgeons. I look forward to my 2 month follow-up to thank him in person. As good as I think I look today, the staff told me that some swelling will continue to go down and I will continue to heal and look better and better everyday. Thank you all!
Kelly D.
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Dr. Castellano was excellent! He was very attentive and listened to your questions and answered honestly. He took time to make sure that you are comfortable with proceeding with the procedure. And then his follow up afterwards was very informative and again he took time to answer questions and make sure you are pleased with the results.
Donna D.
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Very detailed in what would work best for me but should have put my budget down as what was suggested is very expensive. Ok so I had finally got to meet Dr Castellano and as soon as he walked in I knew I had made the right choice. Besides his personal, engaging style he possesses a joy in his work that I have not seen in many doctors. It felt like I was in the hands of an artist that was drawing a picture rather than a doctor injecting fillers. I can see the results already! So it was easy after seeing the results of the fillers on my face to proceed forward under consult with the recommendation of Mariluz Fontanez to do either a CO2 Lazer or Mid Lift. I choose the midlift and couldn't be happier with the whole process and the results. I like what I see in the mirror again! It was painless and was out in public in under a week. The result was amazing. The entire staff were also impressed with what I looked like at the one week follow-up. I felt like I had a family of cheerleaders leading me on from the beginning and taking delight in the results as much as if not more than me! Their pride in their work really shines through. I literally look 10 years younger. Hats off to Mariluz, Dr Constellano and the entire staff at Image Lift.
Robyn D.
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I couldn’t be happier with the results of the procedures I’ve had at Image Lift. I had a mini-lift and upper lid bleph, in mid-October, this year. Dr Rich is so skilled and talented! He’s a true facial artist! Last year he did a lower lid bleph for me. I was so pleased with the results, then, that I knew I would be coming back for a mini-lift and upper eye bleph, when I was ready. Dr Rich and his staff made me feel so safe and comfortable, during both procedures. The results of these procedures have given me a much more youthful and very natural look. Sending a huge thank you, to Dr Rich and his entire staff!
Arlane D.
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Dr. Rich Castelllano is a trusted doctor with great talent. His knowledge of the face, as everyone is different is an artist to make your greatest asset become more beautiful. I have been going to him since 2016. I would choose no other. I maintain my face with the fillers. My appointment today was wonderful knowing I am in safe hands.
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Frequently Asked Questions

All of our surgical procedures are done under local anesthesia! So there’s no need to go “under” for any of our treatments. Additionally, we offer a number of relaxation medications to ease discomfort and nerves during treatment. Patient safety and comfort is one of our core principles here at ImageLift.

Our ImageLifts have 3 total incision points. For each ear there is an incision that runs along the tragus, under the earlobe and behind the ear. This placement ensures that the scar is well hidden. The last incision is located just under the chin.

While scarring is just as unique as each individual person. Our expert team will asses your skins individual needs to minimize scarring.

Our minimally invasive treatments allow patients to continue their daily routines within just a few days! Typically healing can be anywhere from 4-10 days on average.

The ImageLift™ Facelift is ideal for patients who want the benefits of a facelift but without the extensive surgery, lengthy recovery periods and scarring that is typically involved. Many patients who are good candidates for a traditional facelift find the ImageLift™ Facelift to be a preferable treatment. You may be a good candidate for an ImageLift™ Facelift if you are concerned with signs of aging, particularly in the lower face, including:

  • Jowls
  • Smile lines
  • Neck bands
  • Sagging skin
If you think you may be a good ImageLift™ Facelift candidate, the next step is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Castellano. During your consultation, Dr. Castellano can evaluate your goals and determine the best ImageLift™ Facelift technique for you. This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you have about the ImageLift™ Facelift or the treatment process.
  • Noticeable Yet Natural Results
  • Safer, Less Invasive Surgery
  • Reduced Recovery Time
  • In-Office Comfort
  • No General Anesthesia or Hospitalization Required
  • Gentle Numbing & Oral Sedation