Common Questions & Answers about Face Lift Surgery (Rhytidectomy)
"I was wondering, how to get rid of my double chin? How long do they put you out for surgery? What are the risks? And how much does it cost? How long does it last. Can you exercise your chin and get the same results?"
Face Lift Surgery (Rhytidectomy)
59 year old, Female
Performed by
Achih H. Chen, MD, FACS
(Evans , GA)
This is a 59 year old woman who was bothered by her neck and jowls. She underwent a facelift and concomitantly underwent a mid-facelift to elevate the cheeks and a chin implant. Notice how the chin implant helps create the illusion of a longer neck.
This 75 year old female cosmetic surgery patient from Calhoun, Georgia presented requesting facial rejuvenation. Photos are taken about 3 months following face and neck lift, upper and lower eye lift, midface lift, lateral brow lift, fat transfer to the face, phenol chemical peel to the cheeks and periorbital region.
This 60 year old female cosmetic surgery patient from Georgia presented requesting face, neck and eyelid rejuvenation. Photos are taken about 3 months following a Smartlift (laser-assisted face and neck lift), upper blepharoplasty, fat transfer to the lower lid rims, cheeks and nasolabial folds and an infraorbital chemical peel (lower eyelids and upper cheek region).
This healthy 61 year old cosmetic surgery patient from North Florida presented with a desire to look younger. Facial rejuvenation surgery was recommended, and photos are taken about 6 months following lower face lift, upper eye lift, fat transfer to the tear troughs and nasolabial folds and an infraorbital chemical peel.
This 54 yr old female requested facial rejuvenation. Photos were taken 6 weeks post-op upper eyelift, fat transfer to the cheeks, chemical peel on lower lids and cheeks, lower face and neck lift, and rhinoplasty (nose reshaping).
This 56 year old female presented with concerns of facial aging. Photos were taken 3 months following lower face lift, upper and lower bleph(eyelid surgery), fat transfer and chemical peel to lower lids/cheeks.
This 46 year old female requested a "mini" face lift and wanted to return to work in less than a week. She also complained of excess upper eyelid skin and a hollow look to her cheeks. Photos are taken 3 weeks following a short-flap lower face lift, upper eyelid lift (blepharoplasty)fat transfer to the cheeks and lower lid rims and a chemical peel to the lower lids and the cheeks just below the lids.
50 year old female requested facial rejuvenation. Photos are taken about 8 weeks post-op lower face lift, blepharoplasty, fat transfer and chemical peel to the lower lids.
Face Lift Surgery (Rhytidectomy)
60 year old, Female, 135 lbs, 5'9, Fair skin tone
Performed by
Thomas T. Jeneby
(San Antonio , TX)
60 y.o marathon runner from Washinton State who moved to San Antonio. She was looking for a "light face lift" toi improve the lines in her neck and the jowls around her mouth. A 2 hour suture suspension lift (MACS) gave her the mild face lift with no downtime and no bruising. She is 7 Days postop
Face Lift Surgery (Rhytidectomy)
69 year old, Female, Medium skin tone
Performed by
Carey J. Nease, MD
(Calhoun , GA)
This 69 year old female requested lower facial and eyelid rejuvenation. Procedures performed include lower face and neck lift, upper and lower eye lift, fat transfer to the lower lids, tear troughs and cheeks and chemical peel to the lower lids and upper cheek areas. She is about one month post-op in these photos. This patient was back to work in 7 days with little to no discomfort.
Face Lift Surgery (Rhytidectomy)
48 year old, Female, 145 lbs, 5'2, Dark skin tone
Performed by
Thomas T. jeneby
(San Antonio , TX)
45 y.o wanting neck rejuvenation and improvement in jowles and a "heavy neck". SHe had the new MACS lift (mini-facelift) in 2 1/2 hours. Dr Jeneby used tissue glue for decreased bruising and swelling. SHe was back to work in 1 week.