Facelift, also medically called rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure often used to reduce or eliminate signs of aging. This procedure is performed to tighten sagging skin on the face, reduce wrinkles by stretching the skin, and generally obtain a younger and fresher appearance.

A facelift usually includes the following elements:

Skin Tightening: 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: Removal of excess skin and tissues, which enhances facial features.

Improvements in areas such as the eye area, forehead and neck: The face lift procedure usually includes improvements in certain areas such as the eye area, forehead and neck.

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