Delivering Targeted Results

Many people have come to accept traditional facelift procedures as lengthy, more invasive surgical procedures. Dr. Daniel Shapiro has pioneered a whole new arena for diminishing the signs of aging. GenX Lift™ is a minimally invasive, customized-for-you procedure, designed specifically for people of Generation X, or between the ages of 33 and 53. During the procedure, Dr. Shapiro uses processes of fat transfer, laser therapy, tightening treatments, and a short-scar facelift to produce a more youthful appearance. Since the procedure is less invasive than traditional procedures, the recovery period is lessened, the procedure can be performed in the office, and your cost is reduced.

GenX Lift Overview

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The GenX Lift Procedure

The GenX Lift™ includes three different stages, depending upon the extent of your facial rejuvenation, but stages one and three are usually performed at the same time. Dr. Shapiro’s extensive experience with the facelift procedure has given him the ability to design this customized version of the procedure, which is specifically targeted toward mild and moderate facial aging. Dr. Shapiro’s deep well of surgical knowledge and reputation for excellence with the facelift procedure mean you get to look forward to a truly world-class experience and equally thrilling results.

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The GenX Lift™ Procedure

GenX Lift™ includes three different stages, depending upon the extent of your facial rejuvenation, but stages one and three are usually performed at the same time.

Stage 1: Fat Transfer

During this stage of the procedure, Dr. Shapiro redirects fat deposits from beneath the neckline and near the earlobes towards your cheeks and other affected areas of the face. This is a minimally invasive procedure, and usually requires four to seven days for recovery.

Stage 2: Laser Therapy

During this portion of the procedure, Dr. Shapiro will perform a MicroLaserPeel to rejuvenate and improve circulation and collagen formation within facial tissues. In addition, Dr. Shapiro may use liposuction, Ultherapy, or ThermiRF tightening of the neck to improve your results.

Stage 3: Short-Scar Facelift

Dr. Shapiro will make a tiny incision along the inside of the ear or along the back of the ear to gain access to the tissues of the face. Best practices call for minimal invasive techniques, so any portion of the procedure requiring an incision will be completed at the same time as the Short-Scar facelift. If you do have the surgical portion of GenX Lift™, you will have your stitches removed after one week. You may return to strenuous activities after two weeks.

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GenX Lift Before & After

Patient is a 47-year-old female who wants to appear younger and more attractive with limited downtime. She does not like her sad appearing mouth and the progressive loss of definition of her jawline, the hollowness of her lower eyes, and the loss of midface volume that she has been having treated with regular injections of soft tissue fillers. She is looking for something that is long-lasting, but significant recovery is impractical for her schedule at this time.

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Patient is a 47-year-old female who wants to appear younger and more attractive with limited downtime. She does not like her sad appearing mouth and the progressive loss of definition of her jawline, the hollowness of her lower eyes, and the loss of midface volume that she has been having treated with regular injections of soft tissue fillers. She is looking for something that is long-lasting, but significant recovery is impractical for her schedule at this time.

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Dr. Daniel Shapiro Recognized for Excellence

Dr. Shapiro’s place among America’s top plastic surgeons wasn’t bought or self-nominated. It was decided by his peers. In an independent, peer-reviewed Newsweek poll, he was selected as one of the nation’s Top 100 out of 10,000 plastic and facial plastic surgeons.

  • Recognized by Newsweek for facelift, rhinoplasty, and eyelid surgery in rankings from 2020 to 2026
  • Former Director of Aesthetic Surgical Training at Mayo Clinic, ranked the nation’s #1 hospital for multiple consecutive years
  • Trained in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering
  • Named Best Plastic Surgeon by Scottsdale Magazine
  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons since 2001

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Are You A Candidate?

Deciding to undergo a cosmetic procedure requires an analysis of your current state of health and your desire for change. If you are unsure about your candidacy for GenX Lift™, answer the following questions.

  • Are you a member of Generation X or closely related to this generation? For example, are you between the ages of 30 and 50?
  • Have you undergone a recent facial cosmetic procedure? Which procedure and when?
  • Are the signs of aging subtle, or do you want a total change in appearance?
  • Do you have any medical or psychological conditions that would inhibit your ability to recover from GenX Lift™, such as diabetes, organ failure, substance abuse, or body dysmorphic disorder?

If you answered yes to the first question, yes to the first portion of the second question, and no to the remaining questions, you meet the criteria for candidacy for GenX Lift™. Please advise the physician if you have any other medical conditions not mentioned in the checklist or if you have any additional concerns during your consultation.

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Why Have a GenX Lift™?

GenX Lift™ has several advantages that make it an ideal procedure. The procedure does not require a visit to a traditional operating room.

In most cases, the procedure is performed under local anesthesia with oral sedation; however, you may have the procedure in an operating room under IV sedation if you prefer.

Testimonials

Dr. Shapiro is meticulous and commands excellence in the fine art of plastic surgery!

I saw 5 of our nation’s most affluent extraordinary plastic surgeons from Washington DC to Beverly Hills and chowing Dr. Shapiro was the best choice! As a public Liason and medi...

I saw 5 of our nation’s most affluent extraordinary plastic surgeons from Washington DC to Beverly Hills and chowing Dr. Shapiro was the best choice! As a public Liason and media commentator trusting my face and appearance to a surgeon is critical. Dr. Shapiro is meticulous and commands excellence in the fine art of plastic surgery! Thank you Dr. Shapiro! 

Martha Boneta 5 out of 5 stars

Dr.Shaprio's office is beautiful and welcoming.

Dr.Shaprio's office is beautiful and welcoming. Anne is such a talented Nurse, and she has been able to so graciously answer any and all of my questions and concerns. I love tha...

Dr.Shaprio's office is beautiful and welcoming. Anne is such a talented Nurse, and she has been able to so graciously answer any and all of my questions and concerns. I love that she explains everything to me and makes my services short and sweet. I plan to go there for a Skin Consultation soon so that I can find what products would work well for my skin. Thank you to the incredible team at Shapiro Aesthetics! 

Jacque King 5 out of 5 stars

I will forever trust Dr.Shapiro and his team with anything I decided to do in the future!

I’m 22 & I recently had a rhino/ septoplasty done by Dr.Shapiro and also some facial graphing and a fat transfer to my lips. & I’m over the moon with my results! Dr.Shap...

I’m 22 & I recently had a rhino/ septoplasty done by Dr.Shapiro and also some facial graphing and a fat transfer to my lips. & I’m over the moon with my results! Dr.Shapiro and his team were so kind and professional through the entire experience. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic they made my dream nose come to life. & took every precaution to make sure we’re all safe by checking temperatures and wearing face masks. Being in the hands of someone with so much knowledge and experience made it so easy for me to go into surgery. I will forever trust Dr.Shapiro and his team with anything I decided to do in the future! Thank you so much! 

McKenna Commans 5 out of 5 stars

Can’t say enough kind words. 

Always do your own research and interview different surgeons but be assured that Dr Shapiro will give you what you ask for. I’m delighted with my results and I had a full face l...

Always do your own research and interview different surgeons but be assured that Dr Shapiro will give you what you ask for. I’m delighted with my results and I had a full face lift, eyes and neck done, and fat transfer to eyes and nasolabial folds. I wish I had done it years ago. Office staff is wonderful and attentive too. Can’t say enough kind words. 

Denise Young 5 out of 5 stars

Words cannot express how GRATEFUL I am to Dr. Shapiro!!!

Words cannot express how GRATEFUL I am to Dr. Shapiro!!! I had a rhinoplasty done by Dr. Shapiro 2 months ago and it has truly changed my life. My nose looks very natural and I ...

Words cannot express how GRATEFUL I am to Dr. Shapiro!!! I had a rhinoplasty done by Dr. Shapiro 2 months ago and it has truly changed my life. My nose looks very natural and I could not be more happy with my results. After years of research and various consultations with plastic surgeons (in and out of state) I knew I had found the one when I met Dr. Shapiro!

During my first consultation with Dr. Shapiro he pointed out all the things that bothered me about my nose before I even brought it to his attention. That’s when I knew he and I were on the same page about what I wanted. He is EXTREMELY detail-oriented and a perfectionist (which is exactly what you want when undergoing any procedure especially if it’s on your face). He truly listens to you and makes you feel so comfortable. The thing I love the most about Dr. Shapiro’s technique is that he works with what you have and enhances it to its maximum potential, he is truly an artist. Dr. Shapiro’s makes it seem as though you never had any work done. His work is astounding, he gives you the nose you were supposed to be born with but even better! The before and after pictures of his patients will leave you speechless. When it comes to plastic surgeons there is truly no doctor that can compete with Dr. Shapiro’s beyond amazing work!

If you’re looking for a rhinoplasty surgeon I would recommend him 100%. I’m so in love with my results and I’m extremely lucky to have found him. Dr. Shapiro I seriously cant thank you enough!!!! 

mariela casas 5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Shapiro and his staff are your top choice for plastic surgery in Arizona.

Dr. Shapiro and his staff are your top choice for plastic surgery in Arizona. He listens attentively to your specific desires and explains what can honestly happen to meet your ...

Dr. Shapiro and his staff are your top choice for plastic surgery in Arizona. He listens attentively to your specific desires and explains what can honestly happen to meet your personal goals. Everything about the experience at his office is what you would expect from a top surgeon and professional medical staff. Conveniently, the Skin Klinic inside his office offers the best aesthetic services to really complete the package of an even more beautiful you. You always feel welcomed in his office and can ask as many questions as you need regarding procedures, products, financing, and after surgery care. I have had several procedures performed by Dr. Shapiro and I must say if you want the body that you dream of that cannot be accomplished by diet and exercise then you need to make time for a consultation. I struggled for most of my life with a poor body image and after many years of trying to change things on my own I finally decided to make an appointment and was forever on a different path. I have amazing proportionate breasts now and my thighs are the thighs of my dreams. Life is truly different when you are content with your body image. That is not to say I was trying to look like someone else or had a false hope; it is about being happy in your own skin. Dr. Shapiro made that possible for me and I cannot thank him enough for his expertise, caring nature, and professionalism. His quality and follow on care are the best you can invest in for your ideal body image. Do something wonderful for yourself and allow him the opportunity to exceed all expectations as he did for me :) 

Rachel Hewitt 5 out of 5 stars

Dr Shapiro does incredible work and my procedure was no exception!

Dr Shapiro and his clinical/clerical staff were professional and courteous. Dr Shapiro does incredible work and my procedure was no exception! I couldn't be happier with my resu...

Dr Shapiro and his clinical/clerical staff were professional and courteous. Dr Shapiro does incredible work and my procedure was no exception! I couldn't be happier with my results or my experience with Shapiro Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. From the moment I walked in for my consult, to my last post surgical visit, everyone treated me like family! 

Kara Koechell 5 out of 5 stars

I never felt this beautiful with myself until now!

Dr. Shapiro and staff are excellent and most compassionate people! Going in for an updated look and to feel good about myself is what I achieved because of Dr. Shapiro. I never ...

Dr. Shapiro and staff are excellent and most compassionate people! Going in for an updated look and to feel good about myself is what I achieved because of Dr. Shapiro. I never felt this beautiful with myself until now! Thank you so much Dr. Shapiro for taking the timeout for me and listening to what I wanted to accomplish. You made this happen!! Also, you have a wonderful staff working for you and your patients.

Theresa Gillen 5 out of 5 stars

Dr Shapiro is your GO TO DR!!!

Dr Shapiro is your GO TO DR!!! He gave me the chin of my dreams. After almost a year since the procedure I can say that my scar is pretty much 100% gone, some days I can’t even ...

Dr Shapiro is your GO TO DR!!! He gave me the chin of my dreams. After almost a year since the procedure I can say that my scar is pretty much 100% gone, some days I can’t even see it. He is professional and charming, we love that!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I will be back ;) 

Mariel Sallustio 5 out of 5 stars

The recovery went smooth and his staff checked up on me multiple times.

My experience with Dr.Shapiro and his staff was great. I had a rhinoplasty done 6 months ago and I’m almost completely healed. The recovery went smooth and his staff checked up ...

My experience with Dr.Shapiro and his staff was great. I had a rhinoplasty done 6 months ago and I’m almost completely healed. The recovery went smooth and his staff checked up on me multiple times. I had such a great experience and would highly recommend getting a procedure done here. Your in good hands 😊 

Jasmine Renteria 5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Shapiro is the knocked it out the park!!!

Dr. Shapiro knocked it out of the park!!! I could not be more thrilled with the results of my breast augmentation with lift. Not only are the results amazing, but the process fr...

Dr. Shapiro knocked it out of the park!!! I could not be more thrilled with the results of my breast augmentation with lift. Not only are the results amazing, but the process from start to finish far exceeded my expectations. Dr. Shapiro and his surgical nurse Sage Hallman work as an amazing team and will make you feel like you're their only patient. Experience matters and that is exactly what you will get at Shapiro Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Thank you Doc , you have truly changed my life in the best way! 

melissa massey 5 out of 5 stars

Had such an amazing experience with Dr. Shapiro.

Had such an amazing experience with Dr. Shapiro. He was kind, a great listener and gave me the exact result I was wanting. Would recommend him and the entire team to anyone and ...

Had such an amazing experience with Dr. Shapiro. He was kind, a great listener and gave me the exact result I was wanting. Would recommend him and the entire team to anyone and everyone! Thank you Dr Shapiro! 

Lauren Curry 5 out of 5 stars

Everyone was very welcoming and kind. 

Jamie is the best injector I have ever had. She gave me a jawline and chin that I have always wanted. These before and after pictures are within 2 hours of eachothers highly rec...

Jamie is the best injector I have ever had. She gave me a jawline and chin that I have always wanted. These before and after pictures are within 2 hours of eachothers highly recommend! Everyone was very welcoming and kind. 

Lindsay Diephuis 5 out of 5 stars

GenX Lift™ Frequently Asked Questions

How long will the surgery last?

Depending on the number of changes made during your procedure, the amount of time for the procedure varies. In most cases, the surgery lasts from 1.5 to 2.5 hours.

What can I expect during recovery?

During recovery, you may notice bruising, swelling, and changes in facial pigmentation during the first few days after the procedure. Be vigilant for any signs of infection, including fever in excess of 100 degrees or pale drainage from your incision location.

Are there risks?

Every medical procedure comes with risks. Speak with your physician about any allergies or adverse reactions to medications or anesthetics during your consultation. Avoid getting any dirt or other debris near your incision site for at least one week. As stated in the above FAQs, watch for signs of infection, such as intensifying pain, abnormal swelling, or high fever.

How soon can I return to work?

You can return to work in as little as four days without surgery. However, you may need four to 10 days to rest before returning to work if you had surgery. Speak with your family, coworkers, and care team about your own limitations for returning to work. Avoid strenuous exercise or activities for approximately two weeks after your procedure.

Will I have scars?

Scaring is always a primary concern during cosmetic procedures. The scars will be tiny and hidden within the natural crease near your ears. Although the scarring will be present, you will never be able to tell unless you tell someone about your procedure in detail.

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