Natural-looking facial rejuvenation is achieved by restoring the face's underlying structure, not simply tightening the skin on top of it. That is the central message Dr. Anthony Admire, a board-certified facial plastic surgeon and founder of AdmireMD Plastic Surgery + Skin Clinic, shared in a recent interview with FACTEUR PR's WELL/CONNECTED newsletter.
In this blog, Dr. Admire draws on his experience treating patients to break down what actually happens as the face ages, the daily habits that protect skin long before surgery is ever on the table, and why he believes surgery and skin health work best as one coordinated plan rather than separate decisions.
Asking the Right Question: How Do I Look Naturally Refreshed?
The right question for anyone considering facial rejuvenation is not "what's the newest procedure," but "how do I achieve the most natural result?" Dr. Admire believes this shift in mindset changes how patients evaluate their options and what they should expect from a consultation.
A successful outcome should restore facial harmony, preserve natural expression, and simply make someone look like a healthier, more rested version of themselves. Facial rejuvenation performed with that goal in mind, Dr. Admire explains, should never make a patient look different, only more like themselves on their best day.
The Face Ages in Three Dimensions, Not Just the Skin
Facial aging involves far more than loose skin and wrinkles. Every layer of the face changes over time, and understanding each layer is what allows a surgeon to restore a natural appearance instead of just pulling skin tighter.
According to Dr. Admire, the layers that shift with age include:
- Skin loses elasticity and collagen, which contributes to fine lines and texture changes
- Fat shifting and thinning in some areas while accumulating in others
- Muscle losing tone, which affects contour and expression
- Retaining ligaments loosening, which allows tissue to descend
- The facial skeleton is gradually remodeling in ways that change the framework supporting everything above it
Research published in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons' own journal describes facial aging as a composite process involving the bone, soft tissue, and skin together, not any single structure acting alone.
A related study in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal similarly found that facial aging is an interrelated, three-dimensional process, with deeper structures influencing how the more superficial layers ultimately appear.
Because the face behaves as a three-dimensional structure rather than a flat surface, Dr. Admire's approach to facelift and neck lift surgery focuses on the deeper anatomy first, using techniques like his AdmireMD Deep Plane Facelift to reposition tissue at its source.
Why Facial Rejuvenation Should Restore, Not Reinvent
Dr. Admire's philosophy on facial rejuvenation has shifted over the course of his career, and it now centers on restoring what time has changed rather than altering who a patient is.
Preserving identity, expression, and natural movement guides every surgical decision he makes.
This distinction matters because overdone results are usually the product of chasing change instead of restoration.
Dr. Admire's Scottsdale patients frequently travel from out of state, specifically because his deep-plane technique is designed to make them look like a well-rested version of themselves, not a different person entirely. That consistency is part of why his facelift and neck lift work has earned recognition from peers across the country.
Daily Habits That Protect Your Future Skin
Protecting skin starts long before anyone considers surgery, and small daily habits build a foundation that pays off for decades. Dr. Admire compares caring for the skin to caring for the heart or muscles: consistent investment prevents bigger problems later.
The habits Dr. Admire recommends to his Scottsdale patients include:
- Applying daily sun protection, since the American Academy of Dermatology confirms that consistent sunscreen use helps prevent both premature aging and skin cancer
- Following a medical-grade skincare routine tailored to individual skin type and concerns
- Maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle that supports skin quality from the inside out
- Avoiding nicotine, which restricts blood flow and accelerates visible aging
Patients who want a personalized starting point can begin with a Visia Skin Analysis at AdmireMD Skin + Wellness Clinic, where the team builds a treatment plan around each patient's specific skin health goals.
Why Surgery and Skincare Work Best Together
The most natural, long-lasting results come from treating facial surgery and skin health as a single coordinated plan rather than two separate conversations. Dr. Admire has moved away from viewing surgical and non-surgical treatments as competing options.
Combining a deep plane facelift or neck lift with ongoing skin optimization, collagen-stimulating treatments, and regenerative therapies helps maintain results well beyond the initial recovery period.
At AdmireMD, that comprehensive approach includes services such as Morpheus8 RF microneedling, Sofwave, Sculptra, and BOTOX, as well as surgical procedures, so a Scottsdale patient's plan can evolve as their skin and goals change over time. Aging well, in Dr. Admire's view, is a much broader conversation than simply treating wrinkles as they appear.
Considering Facial Rejuvenation in Scottsdale? Schedule a Consultation With Dr. Admire
Dr. Anthony Admire is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a distinction held by fewer than 10 percent of physicians nationwide. He has served as Chief of Plastic Surgery at HonorHealth Osborn Campus for more than eight years and has been named a Phoenix magazine Top Doc more than 10 times, as voted by his medical peers.
Dr. Admire has also been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and has performed more than 1,000 facelift and neck lift procedures throughout his career. His deep plane facelift and neck lift techniques, paired with a comprehensive approach to skin health, are built around one goal: helping patients age with natural, lasting confidence.
Patients interested in facial rejuvenation are encouraged to schedule a consultation with Dr. Admire to discuss a personalized treatment plan.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not replace a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Outcomes, risks, and suitability vary from patient to patient.
Sources
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open:The Science and Theory Behind Facial Aging
- Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Oxford Academic:Facial Aging Process From the "Inside Out"
- American Academy of Dermatology:Sun Protection
- FACTEUR PR, WELL/CONNECTED:A Plastic Surgeon's Guide to Natural-Looking Facial Rejuvenation