Face lift or rhytidectomy is a surgical procedure to improve visible signs of aging in the face and neck.This is mainly done to lift the sagging of skin around the face which is one of the features of aging. This can be done by surgery, or non surgically using facelift threads. Different parts of the face can be concentrated on like the upper face , med face or the lower part.
What will a face lift do?
If you are bothered by the signs of aging in your face, a facelift may be the right option for you. Technically known as rhytidectomy, a facelift is a surgical procedure to improve visible signs of aging in the face and neck, such as:
- Sagging in the midface
- Deep creases below the lower eyelids
- Deep creases along the nose extending to the corner of the mouth
- Fat that has fallen or is displaced
- Loss of muscle tone in the lower face may create jowls
- Loose skin and excess fatty deposits under the chin and jaw can make even a person of normal weight appear to have a double chin
Rejuvenation procedures typically performed in conjunction with a facelift are brow lift, to correct a sagging or deeply furrowed brow, and eyelid surgery to rejuvenate aging eyes.
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