The rhytidectomy, popularly known as the facelift, is an operation of aesthetic surgery that is performed frequently to men and women of different ages. The main objective is to rejuvenate the patient’s face and this is achieved by tensing the muscles of the face and neck, and removing excess skin. So, it’s not just about stretching the skin and the degree of satisfaction of patients who undergo a facelift is very high.

It can be combined with other interventions and in fact, it is an excellent idea to avoid having to go through the operating room several times. Usually, the facelift is combined with liposuction of jowls and neck or blepharoplasty to correct the eyelids. The results are spectacular because the treatment that gets performed is integral.

The facelift is a completely individualized intervention that can also be combined with other procedures. Therefore, it is difficult to give a price that is valid for all patients. The best way is to attend an informative meeting with the surgeon to find out what you need and get a personalized budget.

Usually, general anaesthesia is used for the face lift. If out of fear or some other circumstance you prefer local anaesthesia, you should discuss it with your plastic surgeon.

The truth holds that every man and woman ages differently. The facelift is a totally individualized treatment meant to adapt to the needs and desires of each patient. Therefore, a facelift may be necessary for people who have leftover skin after undergoing obesity surgery or significant weight loss, as well as for people concerned about how the signs of ageing are changing their appearance.

In patients under 40 years of age, the solutions are usually found without surgery using aesthetic medicine. However, if permanent changes are required or there is hanging skin, the facelift or mini facelift will be the most appropriate solution. The quality of the skin and the state of general health are common factors to be considered before undergoing a facelift surgery. A 70-year old individual who has good skin and good health can get a facelift performed without any problem.

The incisions are made in the areas hidden by the hair. Also, the advantage of the natural folds of the ear is taken. It is not an issue that should concern you, because the incisionsmade are small and the scars after a few months are practically invisible.

The scars will be well camouflaged and if you follow the postoperative recommendations (avoid sun exposure, apply the recommended oil or a regenerating cream, etc.) you will see how they become less and less visible.

The recovery time after a facelift is about two weeks, especially if you want to go unnoticed. In a few days, you will feel fine, but your face will be swollen and bruised. It is recommended to take the first week of rest with a straight head to facilitate circulation.

If you are in a hurry to return to your daily life or work, keep in mind that you cannot use makeup until the wounds have healed and the stitches have been removed, which will be about eight or ten days after the intervention. If you plan to dye your hair, wait at least three weeks to avoid the risk of infection.

A facelift can take ten years off, but it does not stop the ageing process. The advantage is that you will grow old from a different starting point and look younger than your age. Given the high degree of satisfaction amongst patients, they usually repeat it after ten or twelve years. Then, it only takes some retouching to prolong the result a few more years.

In the hands of an expert plastic surgeon, this type of intervention has few risks. As for complications, perhaps hematoma, skin necrosis, facial weakness, infection, ear numbness, temporary hair loss, a blood clot or some small temporary injury of the facial nerves could occur.

To prevent the risks of infection, antibiotics and analgesics are prescribed to avoid initial discomfort. It’s a usual thing to feel a certain tightness of the skin and numbness in the areas operated during the first few days.