Which specialist performs facelift?

A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is an operation that adjusts facial skin and deeper supporting tissues to address looseness in selected areas. A plastic surgeon examines skin quality, facial movement, jawline, neck, existing scars, and overall health before discussing an approach. Surgery may involve incisions around the ear and hairline, with the exact pattern depending on the planned correction.

A facelift does not treat every facial concern. Lines caused by facial movement, changes around the eyelids, or loss of volume may need separate discussion. The consultation should set realistic expectations about scars, swelling, bruising, sensation, and the pace of recovery.

Look for a properly qualified plastic surgeon who performs facial surgery in an appropriate medical setting. Bring your medical history, medicines and supplements, allergies, smoking or nicotine use, previous operations, and any concerns about anaesthesia. Discuss the areas you want changed, the incision locations, expected support at home, activity restrictions, follow-up, and what happens if healing is slower than expected. A thorough examination is more useful than choosing from photographs alone.

Before surgery, postpone elective assessment if you have an active skin infection, unexplained facial swelling, or an illness that may affect anaesthesia until the surgeon advises you. After a facelift, seek urgent help for heavy bleeding, rapidly increasing one-sided swelling, breathing difficulty, chest symptoms, severe headache, confusion, or new weakness. Contact the surgical team about fever, worsening redness, drainage, wound opening, or pain that is intensifying.

Ask: Which facial areas will surgery address? Where will the incisions be? How will you manage the deeper tissues? What preparation is needed? Who will provide follow-up? Which symptoms mean I should seek urgent care?