Facelift , also known as rhytidectomy, can reverse the signs of aging by removing excess fat, tightening underlying muscles and redraping the skin of the face and neck. In recent years, facelift rejuvenation surgery has become more than just the tightening of skin, addressing issues to give every patient more natural looking results.
Facelift can be performed alone to address the lower third of the face and neck, or it can be used in conjunction with other procedures such as endoscopic forehead lift, eyelid surgery, mid-facial surgery, and ear or nose reshaping.
The best candidate for a facelift is a man or a woman whose face and neck has begun to sag but whose skin still has good elasticity and whose bone structure is strong and clearly defined.
It is essential that any patient considering a facelift stop smoking or using nicotine products in the months before and after a facelift. Also, avoid NSAIDs, aspirin and certain vitamins and herbs. Particular medications, herbal or vitamin E supplements can significantly increase bleeding and put you at risk.
Dr. Sanjay Grover is an acclaimed plastic and cosmetic surgeon who specializes in breast, face and body surgery in Orange County, including Facelift procedures, Browlifts, and much more.