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Facelift-Rhytidectomy

As the aging process begins, the connective tissue thins and collagen and elastic fibers break down. These changes in the support structures appear as sagging, deep creases, folds and wrinkles that can appear in your thirties.

Facelifts have a lengthy history in the annals of plastic surgery. Facelifts are no longer seen as the de rigueur procedure for women of a certain age. Today's many facelift options are appealing to men and women of various ages and all can be tailored to individual needs.

Modified from Dr Zhi-jun Wang, Dalian China

The procedure

After cleansing with an antiseptic solution and your face is outlined with a marking pen, the typical incisions are made from the temple at the top of the ear, front of the ear, behind the ear, and back into the hairline. Some incisions are also made underneath the chin. The skin is cut beneath the fat. The facial skin is the pulled and the excess skin is removed. The thin fascia (SMAS fascia of the face) is also lifted and pulled back to provide support to the skin. Fine stitches are used to promote healing and reduced scarring. A small tube is placed to drain the excess fluids. Sterile dressings and bandages are applied.

Pre-op	Post-op

The operation time

The surgery takes 4-6 hours.

Anesthesia

The surgery is performed under general anesthesia.

Pain

Post op. pain is less than is generally expectated; however, you will receive IV analgesics immediately after surgery for a short period.

Expectation after surgery

There is a discomfort under the bandages. The drain tubes are removed 24 to 48 hours after surgery. You will keep your head elevated with extra pillows to reduce swelling. Often there is some bruising. There should be no major pain or swelling 10-14 days after operation. Typically, the face is numb in some areas this is due to damage to the small sensory nerve fibers, but they will grow back within 12 weeks. Talking or moving the jaw should be avoided during early post-op period. The diet should be soft for the first 48 hours.

Most patients are able to return to work in 10-14 days; however, sex and exercise should be avoided for a month after surgery.

** A smoker should quit one week before the surgery and for two weeks after surgery.

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