The changes of a facelift are not permanent. Some patients will come to re-operation over the course of seven to ten years. Facelift involves the dissection of the skin and soft tissue of the cheeks and neck from incisions placed just in front of both ears with extensions into the hair above and behind the ear.
Excess skin is removed from the area in front of the ears in most cases.
A Few More Points Post-operatively patients will have bruising and swelling that will gradually resolve over several weeks to months. Pain is a variable issue but in general is remarkably mild for the extent of dissection. These are staffed with nurses that care for the patient while the anesthesia wears off. Afterwards, the patient is pampered for as long as he or she wishes to stay. Patients take on average a week off work.