Not long ago, a facelift was considered by many to be reserved for movie stars and celebrities. Today, a facelift is not just for the rich and famous. It is one of the most well-accepted and most frequently performed cosmetic procedures in the world.
Over time exposure to the sun, fluctuations in weight, genetics and many other factors like smoking and exposure to pollution express their effect in the appearance of our face. Facial skin gets loosened, wrinkles and furrows develop, and the muscles of the neck, jowls, and forehead get weakened with age.
Technically known as a rhytidectomy, the process can help reverse the effects of age, gravity, genetics and sun damage, among others. Face lift is among the most popular plastic surgery procedures, and the most likely to turn back the clock on the visible signs of aging.
To help patients achieve more striking results, face lifts are often done at the same time as other procedures such as endoscopic forehead lift, skin resurfacing and eyelid surgery.