The cost for a facelift (rhytidectomy) surgery may vary based on the patient's specific surgical needs, surgeons' fees, and anesthesia and surgery center or hospital fees.
A facelift, also known as rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure that lifts and tightens these facial tissues. A facelift may involve excess skin removal, smoothing of wrinkles, and tightening facial tissue. Facelift may also be done alongside a brow or eye lift.
A stand-alone facelift procedure usually takes 2 to 4 hours but if other cosmetic procedures are done alongside it may take longer.
Following a facelift, you usually feel very little pain, but as a result of the swelling, you may experience a deep bruised sensation. Though the bandage you will wear the first night might annoy under your chin.
When people are in their 40s, 50s, and 60s and the signs of aging begin to become prevalent, it’s the best time for undergoing a facelift procedure. Deep lines, wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin are the result of the aging process and can be best corrected through surgical techniques rather than non-surgical ones.
A facelift is considered major surgery, since your cheeks, jaw line, and neck region are involved. You should think carefully about your specific expectations and communicate your goals to your plastic surgeon.
Usually, all stitches are removed within two weeks from the day of your surgery. Occasionally, crusting will occur around the sutures; your surgeon will soften and remove some during each office visit.
Typically known as the “Windblown Look”, is caused when your surgeon stretches the facial skin beyond a natural point, which gives your face an unnatural and pulled back look.
