Facelift surgery, technically known as rhytidectomy, removes excess fat and tightens the muscles and skin of the face to give a younger look. 

Facelift surgery helps patients to undo the effects of aging noticeable on their face. Things like sun radiation, stress, smoking and the effects of gravity take toll on a person’s face and may make them look older. Facelift surgery can easily make a person look several years younger. Facelift surgery won’t slow down the affects of aging, but may help age more gracefully after the surgery.



It’s very important that the incisions made are not visible. They are usually made at the temples, above the hairline. From the hairline, they follow the natural curvature of the ear, curving behind the earlobe and along the lower scalp. The skin is separated from muscle and fat tissue.

Usually, excess fat is trimmed and the muscles are tightened to provide a more toned effect. Next, the skin is pulled back over the face, any excess is removed, and it is stitched back together. Generally, local anesthesia is used for facelifts, combined with a sedative to help keep the patient relaxed and drowsy throughout the surgery.



There are several possible risks that come with a facelift surgery, however they are usually rare. After surgery, some patients accumulate some blood under their skin that must be removed by the surgeon. This is more of a discomfort issue rather than a dangerous situation. Some patients experience an injury to the facial nerves, and are unable to control their muscles or facial expression well. This is usually temporary. Smokers are more likely to experience poor healing.



The average cost of a facelift is about $9600.



Some patients find that their eyes are very dry after surgery, so it’s convenient to invest in eye drops to use while resting after the surgery.