Rhytidectomy: Dermatology Aesthetics

Removal of wrinkles by surgical methods is carried out by facelifts commonly also known as a rhytidectomy. It is a type of cosmetic surgery procedure giving more youthful appearance to the Face. Removal of excess facial skin, with or without the tightening of underlying tissues, and the redraping of the skin on face and neck are the main surgeries carried out in Rhytidectomy.  These surgical facelifts are mostly combined with eyelid surgery which is also known as blepharoplasty and other facial procedures. As per recent statistical analysis from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, facelifts were the sixth most popular aesthetic surgery performed after, breast augmentation, liposuction, breast lift, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) and abdominoplasty (tummy tuck).

Procedures of Rhytidectomy:   

Though many different procedures of rhytidectomy exist they differ mostly in type of incision, the area of the face that is treated. Based on the patient, the age, areas to improve, possible recovery time and also by taking many factors into consideration rhytidectomy is carried out. 

Traditional Full Facelift:

In full facelift longer incisions are made by examining cases mostly like deep creases below the eyes, sagging around the cheeks, lines around the mouth, excess fat and skin under the chin, jowls, and more with.

Mid Facelift:

Mid Facelift technique allows to lift the muscles or tissues around the cheeks and below the eyes that are not treated by a traditional facelift. This procedure makes signs of aging to be invisible and also suitable for men and women in their 30's and 40's who are simply looking to rejuvenate their appearance.

Neck Facelift:

This procedure involves smaller incisions with shorter recovery time with the areas treating the jaw, lower cheeks and neck. Usually incisions are made along the hairline and behind the ear, by lifting the muscles; unwanted fat deposits are removed with elimination of excess skin. Mostly neck Facelifts which are also known as mini facelifts are performed by using endoscopic techniques. In some cases, to enhance neck and jaw lines patients choose to include liposuction into a neck lift.

Brow Lift (Upper Facelift):

Upper third of the face wrinkles and lines can be reduced by Brow Lifts which is also known as Upper Facelift. Brow lift surgery combines blepharoplasty or eyelid lift surgery which can also lift the eyebrows where forehead skin and underlying muscle tissue are tightened reducing wrinkles between the eyes and across the brow creating a rejuvenated appearance.

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