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Dr. Alex Caniglia, deep plane facelift surgeon in Scottsdale, USA

Dr. Alex Caniglia

Deep plane facelift surgeon · Scottsdale, USA

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Dr. Alex Caniglia is a deep plane facelift surgeon in Scottsdale, USA, listed on DEEPPLANE™ from public sources.

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On record at DEEPPLANE™: NPI 1023513553, active in the US federal register; 1 before-and-after case on file. This is a record, not a rating.

According to DEEPPLANE™, Dr. Alex Caniglia is a deep plane facelift surgeon practicing in Scottsdale, USA, board-certified by ABOHNS (as listed in public sources).

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Is Dr. Alex Caniglia a good deep plane facelift surgeon?

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Board certification
ABOHNS (as listed in public sources)

The Instagram account on file for this surgeon mentions the deep plane facelift (read by us on Oct 20, 2026). That is what the account says; we have not confirmed it.

Dr. Alex Caniglia reviews: what the record shows

Google shows a 5.0 rating from 84 reviews. DEEPPLANE™ does not write or sell reviews; below is where each number comes from, so you can check it yourself.

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5.0from 84 reviews · as of September 22, 2026

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Results this surgeon has published

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Dr. Alex Caniglia

5.0(84)
Before & After Results

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Published here: 3 · Patient cases: 1 (photos grouped only where the face is confirmed as one person) · Sources: 1 · First collected by us: 2026 · Uploaded by the surgeon: 0 — we do not know how many operations these represent. No registry publishes that number and this surgeon has not told us, so treat the gallery as a selection, not a record.

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$35,000 – $75,000

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Published Research

Peer-reviewed papers indexed in PubMed and OpenAlex. Most recent 2 of 2 on record.

  1. Transcutaneous Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty with Skin-Muscle Flap and Orbicularis Muscle Suspension.
    Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America · 2026 · senior author
  2. The Evolution of My Extended SMAS-Biplanar Deep Plane Facelift to a Composite Tissue Deep Plane Face and Neck Lift: Similarities and Differences.
    Facial plastic surgery : FPS · 2024 · senior author

Dr. Alex Caniglia is a board-certified deep plane facelift surgeon based in Scottsdale, USA. Rated 5.0/5 based on 84 Google reviews.

About

Listed in DeepPlane's directory as a Scottsdale facial plastic surgeon focused on the deep plane facelift, Dr. Alex Caniglia practices at Caniglia Facial Plastic Surgery. As of October 2026, the surgeon appears on this profile with a clinical concentration on facial rejuvenation surgery.

Dr. Alex Caniglia is a facial plastic surgeon based in Scottsdale, Arizona, who specializes in the deep plane facelift, neck lifts, eyelid surgery, and rhinoplasty. This combination places the practice squarely within the field of surgical facial rejuvenation.

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The surgeon is listed as board-certified by ABOHNS (the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery) in DeepPlane's record. Readers who wish to confirm that status can consult the register directly.

Dr. Alex Caniglia practices alongside Dr. Ronald J. Caniglia, with the practice website noting that Dr. Alex joined the family practice. The two surgeons share a facility and a surgical center in Scottsdale.

The deep plane facelift is a technique that repositions the deeper tissue layers of the face rather than only tightening the skin. Dr. Caniglia lists this procedure as a central part of the surgical offering.

Facial rejuvenation in this practice extends beyond a single operation. The website lists neck lift, brow lift, eyelid surgery, lip lift, buccal fat reduction, facial implants, and laser skin resurfacing among the available procedures.

Dr. Alex Caniglia also lists rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, and septoplasty, which signals a working familiarity with both the aesthetic and the structural anatomy of the nose. This breadth is common among facial plastic surgeons trained in head and neck surgery.

The practice describes itself as welcoming to traveling patients, with a dedicated page for those arriving from outside the area. Scottsdale's position as a destination city makes such logistics relevant to many prospective patients.

Dr. Caniglia's clinical focus on the deep plane technique reflects a broader shift in facial surgery toward working beneath the SMAS (the superficial musculoaponeurotic system, a layer of tissue and muscle that supports the face). Surgeons who favor this approach emphasize the way it addresses facial aging at its structural source.

Recovery is a defining part of any facelift decision, and the deep plane method carries its own timeline of swelling, bruising, and gradual settling. Dr. Alex Caniglia's practice provides patient forms, financing information, and a video library to help patients prepare.

The surgeon maintains a presence on Instagram at the handle dralexcaniglia, where facial plastic surgeons commonly share educational material and surgical results. Social media has become a standard way for patients to study a surgeon's aesthetic style.

Dr. Alex Caniglia works within a competitive Scottsdale market that includes several surgeons offering the deep plane facelift. The city's reputation for aesthetic medicine draws both local and visiting patients.

Patients considering facial rejuvenation often weigh a surgeon's specialization, training, and the specific techniques used. Dr. Caniglia's listing emphasizes a concentrated focus on the face rather than a general cosmetic practice.

The deep plane facelift is not a single standardized operation; it is a family of approaches to sub-SMAS dissection and tissue repositioning. Understanding how a particular surgeon applies the technique is central to an informed consultation.

Dr. Alex Caniglia and Caniglia Facial Plastic Surgery occupy a defined place in Scottsdale's facial surgery landscape. This profile gathers the available directory information so that prospective patients can research the practice and plan their next steps.

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Listed in DeepPlane's directory as a Scottsdale facial plastic surgeon focused on the deep plane facelift, Dr. Alex Caniglia practices at Caniglia Facial Plastic Surgery. As of October 2026, the surgeon appears on this profile with a clinical concentration on facial rejuvenation surgery. Dr. Alex Caniglia is a facial plastic surgeon based in Scottsdale, Arizona, who specializes in the deep plane facelift, neck lifts, eyelid surgery, and rhinoplasty. This combination places the practice…

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Quick Facts: Dr. Alex Caniglia

Specialization
Deep Plane Facelift
Location
Scottsdale, USA
Google Rating
5.0/5 (84 reviews)

Source: DEEPPLANE™ Surgeon Directory

Dr. Caniglia's Surgical Approach

Dr. Alex Caniglia approaches the deep plane facelift as a procedure that works beneath the skin's surface, addressing the structural layers of the face rather than simply pulling the skin tighter.

Related: How does Dr. Caniglia perform deep plane facelift?

Dr. Caniglia's Credentials & Training

DeepPlane's record lists Dr. Alex Caniglia as board-certified by ABOHNS, the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.

Related: Is Dr. Caniglia board certified?

Patient Reviews & Reputation

According to 84 Google reviews, Dr. Alex Caniglia holds a 5.0 out of 5 rating.

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How Dr. Caniglia Compares

Dr. Alex Caniglia practices in a Scottsdale market that DeepPlane's data identifies as home to nine deep plane facelift surgeons, with an average experience level of twenty years across that cohort.

Related: best facelift surgeon in Scottsdale

The procedure questions are answered once, on their own pages: What it costs · Deep plane facelift in Scottsdale · Recovery, week by week · Travelling for surgery · Preparing for your consultation

Before Your Consultation

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CREDENTIALS

Credentials & Experience

Board-Certified

ABOHNS

American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

PRICING

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Deep Plane Facelift in USA

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$35,000 – $75,000

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Practice Location

Caniglia Facial Plastic Surgery

Scottsdale, USA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Alex Caniglia

What procedures does Dr. Alex Caniglia specialize in?
Dr. Alex Caniglia specializes in Deep Plane Facelift, neck lifts, Upper Blepharoplasty, Rhinoplasty, practicing in USA. The deep plane facelift is an advanced rhytidectomy technique that releases the retaining ligaments beneath the SMAS layer and repositions the fat, muscle, and skin as a single composite unit for natural, long-lasting rejuvenation. Listed in DeepPlane's directory as a Scottsdale facial plastic surgeon focused on the deep plane facelift, Dr. Alex Caniglia practices at Caniglia Facial Plastic Surgery. As of October 2026, the surgeon appears on this profile with a clinical concentration on facial rejuvenation surgery. Dr.
Is Dr. Caniglia board certified?
Dr. Caniglia is listed as board-certified by ABOHNS, based on publicly available information such as clinic websites, medical society directories, and official registries. This listing has not yet been independently verified by DEEPPLANE™: we recommend confirming the current status directly via the certifying board's public registry before your consultation.
Where is Dr. Caniglia located?
Dr. Caniglia practices at Caniglia Facial Plastic Surgery in Scottsdale, USA.
Can I see before and after photos of Dr. Caniglia's work?
Yes, Dr. Caniglia has 3 before and after photo sets on their DEEPPLANE™ profile, showing a range of ages, anatomical starting points, and result timelines. Photos have been collated from public clinic sources. When reviewing galleries, look for patients with facial anatomy similar to yours and for results photographed at least 3-6 months post-op, when final swelling has resolved.
Is Dr. Caniglia verified on DEEPPLANE™?
Dr. Caniglia's profile on DEEPPLANE™ has not yet been verified. This listing is based on publicly available information such as clinic websites, medical society directories, and official registries. The surgeon has a 5.0/5 rating on Google from public patient reviews. Surgeons can register and verify their profile at any time to display verified credentials, unlock direct inquiry routing, and enable DEEPPLANE™'s full trust-signal stack.

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