Rhytidectomy is commonly known as a ‘facelift’, and it is a procedure that tightens and reduces the skin on the lower half of your jaw line, neck, and face to achieve firmer contours and a youthful appearance. Cosmetic surgeons typically offer two types of facelifts: the mini-facelift and the conventional procedure. The surgeon will discuss them with you and help you choose the option that will suit your needs. Facelifts provide results that last longer than dermal fillers and Botox, making them ideal if you want a more permanent solution.
A typical facelift
typically involves incisions above your hairline at your temples. The incisions
extend down to the front and under your ear into your hairline. The surgeon
will then pull the skin backwards and upwards before stitching it to the new
position. A dressing will be applied to cover the incisions and to minimise
swelling, bruising, and contracting infections from airborne bacteria and dirt.
You may need to stay overnight at a hospital for observation, and you will need
to wear bandages for one to two days. The surgeon will remove the stitches
after one week. A mini-facelift
will lift only the cheeks. It may be the best option if you have minimal signs
of ageing on your neck and forehead, and your problem areas are on the jaw region
and the middle of your face.
Remember that the
goal of a facelift is to make you look younger and refreshed by changing the
position of facial tissues to eliminate a wrinkly and sagging appearance. Most
patients who have undergone a successful facelift reported looking refreshed
and they are satisfied with their younger-looking appearance. A talented
surgeon will be able to produce results that look all natural, as if no
surgical procedure has been done to your face. Hence, be sure to choose only
the best board-certified cosmetic surgeon.
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