Procedure: Rhytidectomy Purpose: Tightens sagging skin and muscles of the face, removes jowls and gives a more pleasing contour, giving the face a more youthful appearance. May be combined with a neck, eye or forehead lift and laser surgery. Surgery Length: 2-4 hours or more depending on the extent. Outpatient surgery, often with an overnight stay. Anesthesia: GeneraI Anesthesia, I.V. Sedation. Recovery: Patients experience postoperative tightness, swelling and bruising for several weeks. Numbness may last up to several months. Back to work: 1-2 weeks. Avoid strenuous activities: 2-3 weeks. Makeup: 1-2 weeks Risks: Poor healing, infections, scarring, bleeding, bruising, nerve sensation.
"The Short Incision Facelift" (Rhytidectomy)
The face is often the first area we notice signs of aging. As we age, the effects of gravity, exposure to the sun, and the stresses of daily life can be seen in the face. Though we often notice aging in our 40s,and 50s, it can begin in our 30s when the muscles and skin becomes slack and sag causing the face to lose its form and definition. Deep creases form between the nose and mouth; the jawline grows slack and jowly; folds and fat deposits appear around the neck. A facelift helps to reverse these aging signs by removing excess fat, tightening underlying muscles, and removing excess skin from the face and neck. It is often done in conjunction with other procedures such as a forehead lift, necklift, eye lift, nose reshaping and laser surgery. A facelift should look natural and help you keep your facial expressions. The "Man Facelift Expander" offers an improvement in facelift surgery which helps you look younger naturally without leaving a pulled look or "wind blown appearance." Body Glue is another advancement that enhances results by helping patients heal faster and reduce swelling after surgery. Click here for more information on the Man Facelift Expander and Body Glue. Dr. Man's office is located directly across from Boca Raton Community Hospital at 851 Meadows Road, Suite 222, Boca Raton, Florida 33486, phone number 1-800-232-5508. | 
