Face Lift

Rhytidectomy

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Facelift: Rhytidectomy
Some of the most visible signs of aging first appear on the face. Although the changes appear gradually, there may come a day when you look in the mirror and decide that the face you see doesn't reflect the way you feel about yourself. If you'd like to look as good as you feel, a face lift can help. Also known as rhytidectomy, a facelift smoothes the loose skin on your face and neck, tightens underlying tissues and removes excess fat. As a result, your face will appear firmer and fresher.

How is a facelift performed?
The technique chosen for your surgery depends on your features, Dr. Wigoda's preferences and your desired results.

There are many variations to the facelift procedure. However, the incision is typically hidden in the natural contour of your ear, and then extends around the earlobe and back into the hairline. Following surgery, the incisions are easily concealed by your hair or with makeup. There also may be a small incision hidden beneath your chin.

Working through these incisions, Dr Wigoda frees the facial skin from its underlying tissues and pulls it upward and back. The excess skin is then removed. In some cases, the deeper tissues may also be repositioned to restore a more youthful contour to your face. If necessary, an incision under the chin allows Dr. Wigoda to remove fatty tissue in that area and smooth the cord-like structures of the underlying muscle in the neck.

You may be a good candidate for a facelift if you have any of the following types of conditions:

• A deep line that runs from the corner of your nose to the corner of your mouth
• Loss of a well-defined jawline
• Deep wrinkles in the cheeks and sagging skin near the cheekbones
• Loose skin, wrinkles or excess fatty tissue in the neck

Rhytidectomy Photos

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