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GlossaryFacelift

cosmetic surgery to reduce facial aging signs

A facelift, also known as rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic surgical procedure aimed at reducing visible signs of aging in the face and neck. This involves tightening underlying tissues, removing excess skin, and repositioning the skin to create a more youthful appearance.

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research Complications After Superficial Plane Cervicofacial Rhytidectomy: A Retrospective Analysis of 178 Consecutive Facelifts and Review of the Literature

40 citations , November 2007 in “Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery”

Facelift surgery has a low complication rate, with bleeding under the skin being the most common issue.

research Total Facelift: Forehead Lift, Midface Lift, and Neck Lift

20 citations , March 2015 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery”

Facelifts for Asians are challenging due to thicker, heavier skin.

research The Facelift

7 citations , August 1989 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology”

Facelifts can lead to high patient satisfaction and a quick recovery when done correctly.

Transtemporal Endoscopic Subcutaneous Face-And-Neck Lift With SMAS Plication

research Transtemporal Endoscopic Subcutaneous Face-and-Neck Lift with SMAS Plication

March 2026 in “Cosmetics”

The procedure effectively improved facial appearance with high satisfaction and low complications.

research Blinded, Randomized, Quantitative Grading Comparison of Minimally Invasive, Fractional Radiofrequency and Surgical Face-lift to Treat Skin Laxity

115 citations , April 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Surgical face-lifts are more effective, but fractional radiofrequency is a good, less invasive alternative for treating skin laxity.

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