What is a "facelift" or "rhytidectomy"?

What is a "facelift" or "rhytidectomy"?

Steve Fallek (Plastic Surgeon & Medical Director, Face Focus Medical Spa, New York City) gives expert video advice on: What incisions or scarring should I expect with facelift?; What should I expect after facelift surgery?; Will I have to take time off from work after a facelift? and more...

A facelift or rhytidectomy is a procedure where excess skin is removed from the face, with the incision usually being in front of the ear area and the skin is pulled up. That is what is classically called a facelift. A facelift or rhytidectomy does not include either the eye area or the forehead area.