Procedures – Facelift (Rhytidectomy)

The facelift is designed to rejuvenation the sagging shapes of the aging face while maintaining a natural, unoperated upon appearance. Dr. Alsarraf specializes in the deep plane facelift, a surgical technique that creates a longer lasting and more natural result. Other, older forms of the facelift can create a pulled or wind blown appearance or produce results that fade quickly over time. Dr. Alsarraf has published a detailed account of the deep plane facelift entitled "The Facelift: Technical Considerations," in a special Rhytidectomy issue of Facial Plastic Surgery. This article and Dr. Alsarraf's textbook The Aging Face: A Systematic Approach, which also focuses on the deep plane facelift technique, are both available for your review at The Newbury Center. Dr. Alsarraf also performs his own version of a Mini-facelift, which can reduce recovery time further while maintaining a natural looking and long lasting result.

The facelift procedure takes approximately 1-2 hours and is performed in a hospital setting. Many patients elect to have a browlift or blepharoplasty at the time of their facelift, in order to maintain a balanced facial rejuvenation.

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