Facelift surgery, also referred to as rhytidectomy or rhytidoplasty, is the surgical procedure designed to reduce wrinkling and sagging skin of the face and neckThis is achieved by redraping the face and neck skin, tightening the underlying muscles, and/or removing fatty deposits. Other procedures like forehead lifts, rhinoplasty or eyelid surgery are often performed in conjunction with a facelift to further resolve the effects of aging.

Procedures and techniques will vary greatly among surgeons and from patient to patient, however on the whole you can expect the following:facelift procedures typically last between two and four hours, though more extensive procedures may take longer and multiple procedures may require two separate sessions. Facelift surgery can be performed in an office, surgical center, or hospital. Outpatient procedures are more common and typically involve some combination of local anesthesia, mild sedative, and/or mild intravenous anesthesia, though inpatient procedure requiring a night or more in the hospital may be required, particularly when using general anesthesia or with patients with conditions requiring extra post-operative care.

Incisions are most often placed in the hairline, then pass in front of and behind the ears. The surgeon may then remove fatty deposits and/or tighten sagging muscles before lifting the skin up, removing the excess, and suturing it into place. Following surgery, the entire area where the incisions have been made is typically protected with a dressing. This may include wrapping the head loosely in bandages, which helps to minimize bruising and swelling. A small drainage tube may be placed behind the ear temporarily in order to drain any blood that can collect there.

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