Facelift FAQ

Facelift

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Also known as rhytidectomy, a facelift is a surgical procedure to improve visible signs of aging in the face and neck.

Enhancing your appearance with Facelift

If you are bothered by the signs of aging in your face, a facelift may be right for you. Technically known as rhytidectomy, a facelift is a surgical procedure to improve visible signs of aging in the face and neck, such as:   Sagging in the midface   Deep creases below the lower eyelids   Deep creases along the nose extending to the corner of the mouth   Fat that has fallen or is displaced   Loss of muscle tone in the lower face may create jowls   Loose skin and excess fatty deposits under the chin and jaw can make even a person of normal weight appear to have a double chin Rejuvenation procedures typically performed in conjunction with a facelift are brow lift, to correct a sagging or deeply furrowed brow, and eyelid surgery to rejuvenate aging eyes.

What it won’t do

As a restorative surgery, a facelift does not change your fundamental appearance and cannot stop the aging process. A facelift can only be performed surgically; non-surgical rejuvenation treatments cannot achieve the same results, but may help delay the time at which a facelift becomes appropriate and complement the results of surgery.

Is it right for me?

A facelift is a highly individualized procedure and you should do it for yourself, not to fulfill someone else’s desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image. Facelift surgery is a good option for you if:   You are physically healthy   You don’t smoke   You have a positive outlook and specific, but realistic goals in mind for the improvement of your appearance