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What is a facelift?

Rhytidectomy, a surgical procedure commonly known as a facelift, involves the removal of excess facial fat, the tightening of facial muscles, and the trimming or redraping of facial skin to approximate a smoother, firmer facial appearance. The procedure takes place on either the face, neck, or both.

Depending on the area of the face or neck where the "lift" is to take place, the surgeon will separate the skin from the underlying fat and muscle. The fat is then removed. Sutures are used to elevate the supporting fascial layers of the face and neck, and the skin is pulled back into place with any excess removed.

Who are candidates for facelift?

The best candidates for a facelift are those whose face and/or neck have begun to sag, but whose skin still has some elasticity. The procedure also works best on persons whose bone structure is strong and well-defined.

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About the procedure

Although each procedure varies, generally, facelift surgeries follow this process:

Location options may include:

  1. Surgeon's office-based surgical facility
  2. Outpatient surgery center
  3. Hospital outpatient
  4. Hospital inpatient

Anesthetic options may include:

  1. General anesthesia
  2. Local anesthesia, combined with intravenous sedation (allows the person to remain awake but sleepy and comfortable)Have realistic expectations about hair replacement results.

Average length of procedure:

  1. Several hours or longer, if more than one procedure is being performed

Some possible short-term side effects of surgery:

  1. Pain after surgery is not unusual, though generally well-controlled with medication
  2. Temporary numbness of the skin