Rhytidectomy (facelift surgery) is generally completed within 3 to 5 hours and is performed under general anesthesia or IV sedation to ensure your comfort throughout the procedure. During your preoperative consultation, your surgeon will evaluate your facial structure, skin elasticity, and aesthetic goals to determine the most appropriate lifting technique and treatment areas.

Once the surgical plan is finalized, carefully placed incisions—typically concealed along the hairline and around the ears—allow the surgeon to lift and reposition the underlying facial tissues, remove excess skin, and refine facial contours. The result is a smoother, firmer, and more youthful appearance achieved with natural-looking, harmonious definition.

Following rhytidectomy, it is normal to experience temporary swelling, bruising, tightness, and mild discomfort as your body begins the healing process. These effects gradually improve over the first few weeks with proper rest, head elevation, and adherence to post-operative care instructions.

Most patients are able to resume light daily activities within 1 to 2 weeks, while more strenuous exercise and full routines are typically reintroduced after 4 to 6 weeks, depending on individual recovery. As healing progresses and residual swelling subsides, the face reveals smoother contours, improved definition along the jawline, and a naturally rejuvenated appearance that restores confidence while preserving your unique expression.

Rhytidectomy (facelift surgery) is generally completed within 3 to 5 hours and is performed under general anesthesia or IV sedation to ensure your comfort throughout the procedure. During your preoperative consultation, your surgeon will evaluate your facial structure, skin elasticity, and aesthetic goals to determine the most appropriate lifting technique and treatment areas.

Once the surgical plan is finalized, carefully placed incisions—typically concealed along the hairline and around the ears—allow the surgeon to lift and reposition the underlying facial tissues, remove excess skin, and refine facial contours. The result is a smoother, firmer, and more youthful appearance achieved with natural-looking, harmonious definition.

Following rhytidectomy, it is normal to experience temporary swelling, bruising, tightness, and mild discomfort as your body begins the healing process. These effects gradually improve over the first few weeks with proper rest, head elevation, and adherence to post-operative care instructions.

Most patients are able to resume light daily activities within 1 to 2 weeks, while more strenuous exercise and full routines are typically reintroduced after 4 to 6 weeks, depending on individual recovery. As healing progresses and residual swelling subsides, the face reveals smoother contours, improved definition along the jawline, and a naturally rejuvenated appearance that restores confidence while preserving your unique expression.