Chicago Facelift (Rhytidectomy)

A facelift can help patients achieve a reinvigorated look of youth and luster through the tightening of facial muscles and lifting of sagging skin.

Facelift incisions are placed strategically along the hairline, where they will be hidden by the hair, and behind the ear. Excess skin in the area of treatment is removed.The soft tissue that has dropped with age, creating the look of jowls, sunken eyes and deep creases over the upper lip, is gently pulled and repositioned to create a soft rejuvenation.

After surgery, some minimal pain will be felt, but can be relieved with simple medication. The procedure is usually performed on an outpatient basis, so the return home should happen same day. Most patient recover from swelling and bruising in 1-2 weeks after surgery. The return to work or other activities out of the house can be resumed within that period at the comfort of the patient.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Will this procedure make my face look too tight or pulled?

No. Facelifts can be performed using updated techniques that help the surgeon achieve a natural look for the patient.