Facelift (Rhytidectomy): A Guide for Patients
“While time may leave its marks on our faces, the decision to reclaim harmony, confidence, and vitality is entirely ours.” Understanding the Facelift (Rhytidectomy): A Guide for Patients A facelift, medically known as rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure designed to improve visible signs of aging in the face and neck. These signs may include sagging skin, deep creases around the nose and mouth, jowls, and loose skin or excess fat in the neck. While a facelift does not stop the aging process, it can reset the clock by restoring a more youthful facial contour and skin tone. What Does a Facelift Involve? During a facelift, the surgeon lifts and repositions the underlying facial tissues and removes excess skin. Modern techniques emphasize a natural look by tightening deeper layers (such as the SMAS—superficial musculoaponeurotic system) rather than pulling the skin alone. A facelift may be combined with other procedures such as eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), brow...