Facelift
A facelift (rhytidectomy) is a surgical procedure that lifts and tightens sagging facial skin and underlying muscle to restore a more youthful facial contour and jawline.
Definition
A facelift (rhytidectomy) is a surgical procedure that lifts and tightens sagging facial skin and underlying muscle to restore a more youthful facial contour and jawline.
In-Depth
What You Need to Know
Modern facelifts address the deeper SMAS layer (superficial musculoaponeurotic system), producing more natural and longer-lasting results than older skin-only techniques. The surgery treats jowls, deep nasolabial folds, sagging midface, loss of jawline definition, and neck laxity. Techniques range from mini-facelifts (focused on the lower face with shorter incisions and recovery) to deep-plane facelifts (comprehensive lifting of deeper tissues for the most dramatic, natural-looking results). Surgery takes 3-5 hours under general anesthesia. Recovery involves 2 weeks of significant swelling and bruising, with most patients returning to normal activities at 3-4 weeks. Results last 7-10 years.
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Common Patient Questions
- 1What is the best age for a facelift?
- 2How much does a facelift cost?
- 3What is recovery like after a facelift?
- 4What is the difference between a mini facelift and a full facelift?
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Front Desk answers questions about facelift options (mini vs. full vs. deep plane), provides pricing ranges, describes the consultation process including photo assessment, and schedules surgical consultations.
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Common questions about facelift.
A facelift (rhytidectomy) is a surgical procedure that lifts and tightens sagging facial skin and underlying muscle to restore a more youthful facial contour and jawline. Modern facelifts address the deeper SMAS layer (superficial musculoaponeurotic system), producing more natural and longer-lasting results than older skin-only techniques. The surgery treats jowls, deep nasolabial folds, sagging midface, loss of jawline definition, and neck laxity.
Your plastic surgery provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk answers questions about facelift options (mini vs. full vs. deep plane), provides pricing ranges, describes the consultation process including photo assessment, and schedules surgical consultations.
Your plastic surgery provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk answers questions about facelift options (mini vs. full vs. deep plane), provides pricing ranges, describes the consultation process including photo assessment, and schedules surgical consultations.
Your plastic surgery provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk answers questions about facelift options (mini vs. full vs. deep plane), provides pricing ranges, describes the consultation process including photo assessment, and schedules surgical consultations.
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