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Facelift (rhytidectomy)
Procedure
Improving sagging facial skin, jowls, and loose neck skin by removing excess fat, tightening muscles, redraping skin. Most often done on men and women over 40.
Length
Several hours
Anesthesia
Local with sedation or general
In/Outpatient
Usually outpatient. Some patients may require short inpatient stay.
Side Effects
Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness and tenderness of skin, tight feeling, dry skin. For men, permanent need to shave behind ears, where beard-growing skin is repositioned.
Risks
Injury to the nerves that control facial muscles or feeling (usually temporary but may be permanent), infection, bleeding, poor healing, excessive scarring, asymmetry or change in hairline.
Recovery
Back to work: 10 to 14 days
More strenuous activity: 2 weeks or more
Bruising: 2 to 3 weeks
Must limit exposure to sun for several months.
Duration of Results
Varies
