Facelift surgery, also known as rhytidectomy, is designed to smooth out wrinkled skin, and give the face a younger appearance. There are many different techniques for a facelift surgery. Among them are those that involve only the removal of excess skin and the redraping of the skin over the face, and those that include the tightening of the underlying tissues and facial muscles. The facelift surgery allows the removal of saggy skin and smoothing of wrinkles.

There are many techniques that your surgeon can use for your facelift surgery. The technique is chosen based on

- what the patient is looking to achieve through the facelift surgery

-  the surgeon’s expertise in using the technique

Choosing the surgeon for your facelift surgery

Since there are several possible techniques for the facelift surgery, make sure your surgeon is qualified and has practiced the technique you have chosen for your facelift surgery in past procedures. Ask to talk to patients and to hear their experience with this surgeon.

Types of facelift surgery

Brow-lift – this type of facelift surgery smoothes wrinkles in the brow area.

Mid facelift surgery – this type of facelift surgery reshapes the area of the eyes and cheeks.

Lower facelift surgery – this type of facelift surgery is for people with drooping skin in the area of the mouth and neck.

How to prepare for your facelift surgery?

If are a smoker, stop smoking 2 weeks prior to the facelift surgery. Your surgeon will also instruct you not to smoke during your recovery period. Make a list of all the medications and vitamins you take on a regular basis or from time to time, and ask that your family doctor instruct you on when to stop taking them prior to the surgery. It is important to write down all food supplements since you can be in a great danger during the surgery if you continue to consume certain kinds of food supplements.

Another type of preparation required for your facelift surgery is mental preparation. Make sure you take the time to relax the night before your facelift surgery.