FACE AND NECK LIFT (RHYTIDECTOMY and PLATYSMAPLASTY)

A face lift, technically known as rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure which intends to remove excess fat, tighten underlying muscles, and reposition the skin on your face and neck. A rhytidectomy can adjust facial contours and definition.

Sun exposure, weight fluctuation and the natural ageing process contributes to slacker facial skin which results in wrinkles and jowls. The muscles of the neck can loosen as well.

A facelift (rhytidectomy) is designed to target the visible signs of ageing. It will not stop the ageing process, however. Patients between the ages of 40 and 70 years of age may be suitable candidates.

A facelift (rhytidectomy) starts with incisions made along the hairline, along the ear and around the earlobe. Excess skin and muscles are adjusted and secured with sutures.

Depending on the condition of your skin and your desired results, the procedure may take up to three hours. Side effects may include swelling, numbness, bruising, tightness, and discomfort. This procedure can be combined with other surgery such as blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) or a brow lift (browplasty)

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Neck lift surgery (platysmaplasty) is individual for each person and the outcome of surgery is dependent on the degree of ageing, skin quality and lifestyle.

As a person ages, the skin and muscles of the face and neck begin to lose tone and elasticity. A neck lift (platysmaplasty) is a surgical procedure where excess fat, skin, and muscles on your neck and lower face are repositioned. It is often suitable for people between the ages of 40 and 65.

It can be performed alone or in conjunction with other procedures such as facelift (rhytidectomy), eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) and brow lift (browplasty).

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