A facelift, also known medically as a rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure often used to reduce or eliminate the signs of ageing. The procedure is performed to tighten sagging skin on the face, reduce wrinkles by stretching the skin, and generally provide a younger and fresher appearance.

A facelift usually includes the following elements:

Skin Tightening: A surgical intervention to lift and tighten sagging skin on the face.

Fat Tissue Adjustment: Adjusting the location of fat tissue on the face and correcting facial lines.

Muscle Repositioning: Repositioning the muscles to keep the facial muscles in a more youthful position.

Removal of Extra Skin and Tissues: The removal of excess skin and tissues, which enhances facial features.

Improvements in areas such as the eye area, forehead and neck: A facelift procedure usually includes improvements in certain areas, such as the eye area, forehead, and neck.

Facelift surgery is usually performed under local or general anaesthesia. The healing process can vary from individual to individual, but swelling and bruising typically subside within a few weeks. A facelift can help improve a person’s overall appearance, but the results may vary depending on a person’s age, skin type, and how the surgical procedure is performed.