What is Rhytidectomy?
Rhytidectomy is more commonly known as Face-Lift. It is one of the most requested procedures to eliminate the wrinkles and sagging on the face caused by old age. The process of Rhytidectomy is simply done by lifting off the skin on the face then tightening the skin and tissues underneath. Then skin can also be repositioned on the face for a smoother and younger look. The procedure for the Rhytidectomy is similar to most cosmetic surgeries--anesthesia first, incisions on the temple area and circles on the ear, raising the skin, and tightening of the tissues and skins. If there are some fats that have deposited on the face, they are removed as well. The incision is then sutured.
Below are the basic types of Rhytidectomy:
I. Short Scar Facelift (MACS-LIFT)
The Short Scar Facelift (MACS-LIFT) is a specific type of face-lift
wherein the incisions on the face are shorted and the scars are less
visible due to the MACS technique. MACS stands for Minimal Access Cranian
Suspension, which is done on patients that have loose neck and jaw line
areas. The process of the Short Scar Facelift starts with the neck and
chin area undergo a liposuction to eliminate fats. Incisions on strategic
parts of the face are then done to perform the face-lift and minimize
the scarring as well.
II. Brow Lift
The Brow Lift, also known as the forehead lift is done to decrease the
wrinkles that develop on the forehead of aging people. The Brow Lift
also corrects a low or sagging brow and smoothens out the frown lines.
Two types of brow lift includes classic lift where there is only one
continuous cut from the ears to the hair line and the endoscopic lift
wherein the doctor makes shorter incisions on the scalp and inserts
a small camera into the cuts then make the needed changes. Through the
scope, the tissues are secured and there is less scarring and faster
recovery.
III. Temporal Lift
Temporal Lift is often done on the eye area to reduce the wrinkles and
other signs of aging. A lot of people opt for the temporal lift because
it is not considered a major surgery and it deals with the first few
signs of aging. There are no major incisions so there are no scars as
well. The Temporal Lift also corrects the loose and sagging skin on
the cheek and eyelids.
IV. Facial Sculpting (Lifting with Plasma)
Another one popular form of face-lift is the Facial Sculpting or Face
Lifting using Plasma rich with platelets. It is made possible through
the patient's own blood. The blood goes through a centrifuge where the
plasma is isolated. This platelet-rich plasma contains regenerating
elements that can enable collagen production and help a person look
much younger. This is a non-surgical procedure and there would be no
visible scars.
