A facelift*, technically known as a rhytidectomy is a type of cosmetic surgery procedure used to give a more youthful facial appearance. There are multiple surgical techniques and exercise routines. Surgery usually involves the removal of excess facial skin, with or without the tightening of underlying tissues, and the redraping of the skin on the patient’s face and neck. Exercise routines tone underlying facial muscles without surgery. Surgical facelifts are effectively combined with eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) and other facial procedures and are typically performed under general anesthesia or deep twilight sleep.

A facelift is performed to rejuvenate the appearance of the face. Aging of the face is most shown by a change in position of the deep anatomical structures, notably the appearance of the jowl, a descent of cheek fat, and the decreasing tone of the undereye muscles. The skin is a fourth component in the aging of the face. The ideal age for face-lifting is around 50 or younger, as measured by patient satisfaction.

Many different procedures are used for rhytidectomy. The differences are mostly the type of incision, the invasiveness, and the area of the face that is treated. Each of our doctors practices multiple different types of facelift surgery. At a consultation, the procedure with the best outcome is chosen for every patient. Expectations of the patient, the age, possible recovery time, and areas to improve are some of the many factors taken into consideration before choosing a technique of rhytidectomy.

Who is a Good Facelift Candidate?
The ideal candidate:

*Content from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhytidectomy