FACE LIFT/NECK LIFT

A face lift, also called rhytidectomy, smoothes the loose skin of the face and neck, tightens underlying tissue and removes excess fat. As a result your face will appear younger and fresher. A face lift restores smoother and more pleasing contours to your face and neck. It can help you look as good as you feel, and perhaps feel younger than you are.

During your initial consultation, you will be asked to look in a mirror and point out those areas of your face which you would like to see improved. Men as well as women can benefit from face lift surgery.

Dr. Anderson will discuss additional procedures that may be performed along with the face lift in order to address all of your concerns. For example, the face lift is frequently combined with the Anderson Endoscopic Facial Suspension procedures, eyelid surgery, nose reshaping, and laser resurfacing.

Are there risks? Fortunately, significant complications from face lifts are very infrequent. Every year, thousands of people undergo successful face lift surgery, experiencing no major problems and are pleased with the results. Anyone considering surgery, however, should be aware of both the risks and the benefits.

You can help minimize certain risks by following your doctor's advice and instructions both before and after your surgery. These risks will be discussed in great detail prior to your surgery.

How long will the results last? How long the results of your face lift will last will depend on many variables, including your heredity and lifestyle factors. Even though the aging process continues, patients are usually happy with their appearance for many years following a face lift. Because of individual factors, not everyone will achieve the same results from a face lift. Your plastic surgeon will help select the surgical technique that he feels will obtain the best outcome for you.