Rhytidectomy - Wikipedia A facelift, technically known as a rhytidectomy (from the Ancient Greek ῥυτίς (rhytis) 'wrinkle', and ἐκτομή (ektome) 'excision', the surgical removal of wrinkles), is a type of cosmetic surgery procedure intended to give a more youthful facial appearance
Face-lift - Mayo Clinic During a face-lift, a surgeon pulls back a flap of skin on each side of the face The surgeon tightens tissues under the skin to give the face a more youthful shape The surgeon then puts the skin back into place, tightens it and removes extra skin This helps create a more youthful look
Rhytidectomy (Face-Lift Surgery) - JAMA Network Rhytidectomy is a surgical procedure meant to counteract the effects of time on the aging face In the rhytidectomy procedure (also known as a “face-lift”), the tissues under the skin are tightened and excess facial and neck skin are excised
What Is a Rhytidectomy? Facelift Surgery Explained Rhytidectomy is the medical term for a facelift Learn what the surgery involves, where incisions are placed, recovery timelines, and how long results typically…
Facelift Procedure Steps | American Society of Plastic Surgeons Depending on the degree of change you'd like to see, your facelift choices include a traditional facelift, limited incision facelift or a neck lift A traditional facelift incision often begins in the hairline at the temples, continues around the ear and ends in the lower scalp
Rhytidectomy - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics Rhytidectomy is defined as a facial contouring procedure aimed at the safe repositioning of facial soft tissues, evolving since its first reported use around 1900, and is often combined with deep plane dissection techniques in facial plastic surgery
Guide to Facelift (Rhytidectomy) | Columbia Surgery Guide to Facelift (Rhytidectomy) A facelift (rhytidectomy) is a surgical procedure that can restore a more youthful appearance Key Facts Facelifts are among the most popular facial rejuvenation procedures to help maintain a youthful, rested appearance