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 Rhytidectomy, more commonly known as a facelift, is a plastic surgery procedure designed to tighten loose skin in the lower third of the face, the jaw line, and the neck area. Good candidates for a facelift include healthy men and women who have a well-defined bony structure but are looking to improve sagging skin of the face and neck. The best results tend to be achieved in patients with neck and cheek laxity with a strong or prominent underlying bony structure.
Dr. Moynihan performs the facelift in an outpatient surgical center. The procedure takes two to four hours to complete and may be performed with sedation, general anesthesia or local anesthesia. The incision for a facelift begins in the hair above the ear and continues in front of and around the ear, finishing behind the ear at the hairline. Once the incision is made, permanent sutures are used to tighten the underlying musculature and liposuction is used to remove excess fat in the neck.
Recovery after a facelift takes about one to two weeks. Some swelling, bruising and numbness may occur, and the bruising can take about two to three weeks to fade. Any discomfort that patients experience can be controlled with medication. Bandages applied after surgery may be removed within one to five days, while stitches are removed in one week. Patients can return to work within one to two weeks, which is mostly dependent upon how quickly the bruising is resolved. Light exercise may be resumed at the end of the first week and more strenuous activities after two weeks.
Q - What is rhytidectomy?
Rhytidectomy, known more commonly as a facelift, is a plastic surgery procedure which tightens loose skin in the lower third of the face as well as the jaw line and neck.
Q - Who is a good candidate for rhytidectomy?
Healthy men and women who are seeking an improvement in sagging skin of the face and neck may be good candidates for a facelift. The best results tend to be achieved in patients with a strong or prominent underlying bony structure.
Q - What can I expect during the rhytidectomy consultation?
During the consultation, your face will be examined, your medical history taken, and your goals discussed. The technique, anesthesia, recovery, risks, costs and other details of the procedure will be explained.
Q - Where is rhytidectomy performed?
Dr. Moynihan performs facelift procedure in an outpatient surgical center.
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