Rhytidectomy — Facelift Surgery Pittsburgh
Though aging is an inevitable part of life, sometimes the negative effects of time and gravity can take an unexpected toll on our appearance. Despite how young we may feel, the landmarks of aging can leave our faces appearing tired, saggy and wrinkled, which can affect our self-confidence. If you are looking to regain that youthful look you once had, a facelift, otherwise known as a rhytidectomy, could make a huge difference.
The rhytidectomy is a surgical procedure that helps to tighten the skin and lift sagging around the face and chin and under the neck. As skin elasticity diminishes, it becomes loose, causing deep creases along the lower eyelids and around the corners of the mouth. Fat falls and causes the cheeks to sag lower on the face, which creates jowls that droop below the jawline.
For more information on the rhytidectomy or the other facial procedures offered by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Brian Heil, contact our Pittsburgh office to set up a consultation.