As people age, the effects of gravity, exposure to the sun, and the stresses of daily life can be seen in their faces. Deep creases form between the nose and mouth; the jaw line grows slack and jowly; folds and fat deposits appear around the neck.A facelift (technically known as rhytidectomy) can't stop this aging process, but it can “set back the clock” improving the most visible signs of aging by removing excess fat, tightening underlying muscles, and re-draping the skin of your face and neck. A facelift can be done alone, or in conjunction with other procedures such as a forehead lift, eyelid surgery, or nose reshaping.
Patient Pictures
Before After
The incisions for a facelift are well hidden in the hairline and immediately in front and behind the ear. Depending on the extent of the extra skin, the skin shown in the green shaded area is gently lifted.
A muscular layer underneath the skin is lifted and tightened.
The extra skin is removed and the remaining skin is sutured together.
The scars are well hidden in the hairline
| Procedure |
Removes loose neck skin, improves jowls, muscle tightening and re-draping the skin. |
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| Duration | 4-6 hours | |
| Anesthesia | Usually general | |
| Hospital stay | 23 hour stay | |
| Recovery | Usually two weeks before returning to work |
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