Facelift
A Guide to Facelift Planning
Facelift planning connects the areas of concern, incision pattern, tissue support, complementary options, and recovery needs.

The guide
Three points to consider.
ICRS describes rhytidectomy as surgery for selected facial aging concerns such as jawline laxity, folds around the mouth and cheeks, and excess skin or fatty tissue in the neck.
The published procedure uses incisions placed around natural ear contours and into the hairline to allow tissue repositioning and removal of excess skin. Neck treatment may require a separate incision beneath the chin.
A consultation determines whether the face, neck, brow, eyelids, or skin surface should be considered, as well as anesthesia, scars, health factors, recovery support, and the fact that surgery does not stop future aging.