Face and Neck

Visible aging of the lower face and neck become apparent in the 40’s and 50’s as laxity along the jawline, jowling, and loose, sagging neck skin. The cornerstone of facial rejuvenation is the Azul Natural Lift. This technique, which has been refined over many years, provides for a natural rejuvenation of the lower face and neck. By delicately sculpting redundant fatty tissues, tightening and lifting sagging tissues, and removing redundant skin the entire lower face and neck can be rejuvenated through invisible, hidden incisions.

All faces age slightly differently based on heredity and cumulative life experiences. The Azul Natural Lift combines the best techniques for comprehensive facial rejuvenation, which are then customized to meet the specific needs of each patient. Our goal is to give each patient the best, and longest lasting result while maintaining their natural appearance. In our experience most people want to look refreshed but not different. With good technique we can achieve a comprehensive, natural rejuvenation while avoiding the tell tail signs of surgery including visible incision lines, unnaturally stretched skin, or incomplete results.

The goal of Face and Neck Lift surgery is to reshape the face to a more youthful profile in the least invasive way possible while maintaining the natural appearance of each patient. Harmonious Facial Rejuvenation refers to a comprehensive approach to facial rejuvenation that results in a complete and natural appearance that unifies the entire face and neck. A common mistake in facial rejuvenation surgery is the piece meal approach where one part of the face is rejuvenated while an adjacent area is left undone resulting in disharmony. Common examples of this include performing a lower face and neck lift while leaving a heavy brow or eyelids drooping. Another common example is performing an upper eyelid blepharoplasty while leaving the heavy brow sagging. These “partial” rejuvenation procedures can actually accentuate the appearance of the untreated areas resulting in an incomplete, or disharmonious rejuvenation. We have found that a more complete, harmonious rejuvenation will result in not only a more natural rejuvenation but also much greater patient satisfaction. Although every patient needs to be evaluated individually and an appropriate treatment plan developed for each person based on their needs and desires we favor this more comprehensive approach when appropriate to achieve the longest lasting and most comprehensive results.

Face and Neck Lift surgery are often combined with Endoscopic Brow Lifting, Eyelid Surgery, Neck Liposuction, Chin Augmentation, Botox, Dysport, and Facial Fillers including Restylane, Radiesse, Juvederm, and Artefill as well as selective Chemical Peels, Laser Peels, and Dermabrasion as part of the Azul Natural Lift procedure.

Dr. Flaharty specializes in Facial Cosmetic Surgery. He is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist who is fellowship trained in both Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well as Facial Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Flaharty has been in private practice in southwest Florida for 20 years and has performed over 20,000 facial procedures. This extensive training and experience make him uniquely qualified in the area of facial rejuvenation surgery. Dr. Flaharty has offices located in Fort Myers and Bonita Springs.