The ImageLift™ Facelift
in Florida
By Dr. Richard Castellano, Double Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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.
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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.
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.
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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
- Noticeable Yet Natural Results
- Safer, Less Invasive Surgery
- Reduced Recovery Time
- In-Office Comfort
- No General Anesthesia or Hospitalization Required
- Gentle Numbing & Oral Sedation