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?"
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.
Face Lift Surgery (Rhytidectomy)
Female, Fair skin tone
Performed by
Dr. George C. Yang
(New York , NY)
Facelift Incision Tutorial (Part 2): Post-Tragal Incision (Incision in behind the ear cartilage). Why do it? What are the advantages? Disadvantages? When is it better to do it this way? When is a Pre-tragal incision (incision in front of the ear cartilage) better? The most important and only advantage I know of is that there is no obvious incision placed in front of the ear. The disadvantage is that if the patient's anatomy is unfavorable, it can cause blunting for flattening of the ear cartil...
Face Lift Surgery (Rhytidectomy)
53 year old, Female, 150 lb lbs, 5'8", Medium skin tone
Performed by
Dr. George C. Yang
(New York , NY)
This patient's main concern was regarding the lower portion of her face and neck. She felt that she was losing her chin, and had some sagging of the jawline (jowls). She also had concerns regarding her upper eyelids. She felt that she had excess upper eyelid skin that was hanging and touching her eyelashs. On further examination, she had assymetry of her upper eyelids and eyebrow. She also had hollowing of her left upper eyelid which she did not have on the right side. She had a upper blep...
Face Lift Surgery (Rhytidectomy)
64 year old, Female, 140 lbs, 5'3", Light skin tone
Performed by
Carey J. Nease, MD
(Calhoun , GA)
This facial cosmetic surgery patient is a 64 year old female from Palm Coast, Florida who was concerned about facial aging, sun damage and wrinles. She desired surgical facial rejuvenation and hoped to look younger, refreshed and naturally youthful. Photos shown are before and 6 months following a mid and lower face lift as well as brow lift, fat transfer to the eye area, cheeks and nasolabial folds around the mouth. She has also had Botox in the brow and crow's feet areas and uses Obagi skin...