Face Lift / Rhytidectomy

1. Which type of surgeon undertakes a face lift surgery?

A plastic or cosmetic surgeon undertakes this surgery.

2. Is face-lift possible without surgery?

Non- surgical methods of face-lift like Botox injections and laser resurfacing. Chemical peels are really not face-lift procedures but more of rejuvenation procedures. They do not provide lasting results like a surgical face-lift.

3. Can face-lifts be done for all age groups and sexes?

Face-lifts can be done in the very old provided there are no other major illnesses in the patient. Both men and women can undergo the operation.

4. Does face-lift change the facial features of the patient?

A face-lift cannot change the way one looks, but only gives a fresh and youthful look.

5. Is this operation covered by insurance?

 Many insurance companies do not extend the cover for cosmetic procedures.