Facelift

Alternate Names : Plastic Surgery of the Face, Rhytidectomy, Rhytidoplasty

What happens right after the procedure?

After the surgery, the person will be taken to the surgery recovery room to be watched closely for a short time. Vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, and breathing will be checked often.

A facelift is usually not associated with significant pain. A small drain may be placed under the skin behind the ear to drain any blood that might collect there. A dressing will be wrapped loosely around the person's head to minimize bruising and swelling.