3 Hospitals For Rhytidectomy In Ohio

Rhytidectomy (click for worldwide facilities list): Face-lift surgery (rhytidectomy) removes excess skin from the neck and lower jaw line (jowl) to give the lower two-thirds of the face a more youthful and rested appearance. A face-lift treats loose, sagging skin. It does not get rid of wrinkles. Face-lift scars are hidden behind the ears in the hair and under the chin.

A face-lift alone will not reverse changes in the eye or forehead region. This may require eyelid surgery or a forehead lift. A face-lift will not remove fine wrinkles, such as those around the lips and eyes that are part of naturally aging skin. Skin resurfacing procedures such as chemical peel or laser treatment may be needed to address these.

A face-lift is usually done under general anesthesia, but can be done under local anesthesia with intravenous sedation.
The surgery is performed through incisions made in existing skin creases and hair-bearing areas surrounding the ear, with the goal of hiding scars as much as possible. The incisions are made in the scalp above the ears. They extend to the front of the ears, continue under the earlobes and curve behind the ears into the hair-bearing scalp. Minimal or no hair is trimmed from the scalp along the incisions. The surgeon may adjust underlying tissue to create a smoother and more defined contour to the neck and jawline. Excess skin is then removed.

If necessary, the surgeon will trim or liposuction localized deposits of fat along the jawline or under the chin. Sometimes an incision in the shaded area under the chin is necessary. The surgeon tightens the tissue by moving the skin and often the deeper subcutaneous tissues and muscles to achieve the best possible symmetry. Excess skin is removed and the incisions are closed with sutures and staples.

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Also known as: Facelift