A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure aimed at improving signs of aging in the face and neck by repositioning or removing skin, fat, and muscle. It addresses issues like sagging skin, deep creases, volume loss, and loose skin in the neck.

Types of Facelifts:

1. Traditional Facelift: Involves incisions around the ears and chin, tightening underlying muscles and removing excess fat and skin for significant facial rejuvenation.
2. SMAS Facelift: Targets the lower two-thirds of the face, tightening the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) along with skin and fat.
3. Deep Plane Facelift: Lifts the SMAS, fat, and skin as a single unit, addressing multiple facial areas simultaneously.
4. Mid-Facelift: Focuses on the cheek area, repositioning fat and tightening skin in that region.
5. Mini-Facelift: A less invasive option for younger patients with early signs of sagging, primarily lifting the lower face and neck.
6. Cutaneous Facelift: Targets only the skin, usually for the neck and lower face.

Facelifts are often combined with other procedures like eyelid lifts,Double Chin, rhinoplasty, or laser resurfacing.

Ideal Candidates:

Good candidates are generally healthy individuals with realistic expectations, often aged 40 to 60, who exhibit signs of aging but still have some skin elasticity. Non-smokers and those without medical conditions affecting healing are preferred.