A face lift procedure will not be able to stop this process, but it is capable of “turning back the hands of time.” A rhytidectomy (sometimes referred to as a face lift) is made to reduce much of the loeeseness and many of the heavy folds and wrinkles of the neck and face. The procedure will also improve the contour of a person’s necklines and jaw. However, a rhytidectomy will not be able to completely removed every fold, wrinkle, and line. There is a limited amount of improvement around the eyes and with fine lines of the facial skin. A rhytidectomy alone will not be able to improve acne scars, “smoker’s” lines around the mouth, or poor complexion. Other options are available to treat these various problems including chemical peels, dermabrasion, and laser treatment.
