FACELIFT RHYTIDECTOMY As people age, the effects of gravity, exposure to the sun, and the stresses of daily life can be seen in their faces: deep creases from between the nose and mouth, the jawline grows slack, and jowls, folds and fat deposits appear around the neck. The facelift procedure (rhytidectomy) can't stop this aging process. What it can do is "set back the clock," improving the most visible signs of aging by removing excess fat, tightening underlying muscles, and redraping the skin of your face and neck. A facelift can be done alone, or in conjunction with other procedures such as a forehead lift, eyelid surgery, or nose reshaping. A mini-lift or necklift alone may be useful in certain patients. Price: Varies depending on the type of lift required