A facelift rejuvenates the neck, jaws, cheeks, eyes, and the forehead by re-draping the facial skin, tightens muscles, and reverse the effects of gravity, aging, and loss of facial fullness or volume. This gives you a firm neck and cheeks, with well defined jaw lines, and smoother skin.

The word Rhytidectomy comes from the Greek word "rhytis," which means "wrinkle," and "ektome," which means excision. It actually refers to a group of procedures from the cheeks down to the neck which, in the hands of a skilled plastic surgeon won't make you look "different" as much as they'll make you appear more relaxed, rested and rejuvenated.

Thousands of American men and women undergo facelift surgery every year. It is the second most common cosmetic surgery procedure performed among mature men and women – following Blepharoplasty/Eyelid Surgery. In fact, almost always a facelift is combined with another facial plastic surgery procedure such as eyelid tuck or blepharoplasty, forehead or brow lift, cheek or chin implants, rhinoplasty or nose job.

If you are not happy by the signs of aging in your face, a facelift may be right for you. Technically known as Rhytidectomy, a facelift is a surgical procedure to improve visible signs of aging in the face and neck, such as:

	Sagging in the midface
	Deep creases below the lower eyelids
	Deep creases along the nose extending to the corner of the mouth
	Fat that has fallen or is displaced
	Loss of muscle tone in the lower face may create jowls
	Loose skin and excess fatty deposits under the chin and jaw can make even a person of normal weight appear to have a double chin

Rejuvenation procedures typically performed in conjunction with a facelift are brow lift, to correct a sagging or deeply furrowed brow, and eyelid surgery to rejuvenate aging eyes.

What it won’t do: As a restorative surgery, a facelift does not change your fundamental appearance and cannot stop the aging process.

A facelift can only be performed surgically; non-surgical rejuvenation treatments cannot achieve the same results, but may help delay the time at which a facelift becomes appropriate and complement the results of surgery.

Is facelift right for you?

A facelift is a highly individualized procedure and you should do it for yourself, not to fulfill someone else’s desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image.

Facelift surgery is a good option for you if:

	You are physically healthy
	You don’t smoke
	You have a positive outlook and specific, but realistic goals in mind for the improvement of your appearance

Dr. Salama is a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon with experience in all aspects of Facial Cosmetic Surgery including facelift surgery, eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty, neck lift, forehead or brow lift, rhinoplasty, etc. He is skilled and experienced in all techniques of facial rejuvenation surgery and strives to create a face that is natural and normal looking. During your consultation he will discuss all details including: if you are a good candidate, surgical options and techniques, potential risks and complications of surgery, pre- and post-operative instructions, recovery course, as well as what to expect after surgery. At that time Dr. Salama will also show you before-and-after pictures of other patients with facelifts, who might be similar to you.