Turn back time and restore the facial contours of your youth with expertly performed facelift surgery in New York by Dr. Olivia Hutchinson. Choose from advanced techniques that are personalized to your unique needs, including SMAS and deep plane facelifts.
What Is a Facelift?
A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure designed to lift and reposition the soft tissues of the mid to lower face and neck. As we age, collagen production decreases, leading to sagging skin and weakening supportive facial structures. In addition to skin laxity and volume loss, the muscles of facial expression—particularly those in the lower face and neck—may begin to descend or lose tone, further contributing to jowling, deep facial folds, and a blunted jawline. A facelift effectively addresses these age-related changes by:
- Tightening the underlying SMAS layer (superficial muscular aponeurotic system), which supports facial muscles and soft tissue
- Repositioning descended or lax muscle groups to restore youthful facial dynamics
- Removing excess, redundant skin
- Sculpting the contours of the cheeks, jawline, and neck for smoother, more defined features