Facelift Surgery (Rhytidectomy)

As we age, the lower face and jawline can start to sag, and wrinkles or deep folds may appear around the cheeks and neck. Simple creams and non-surgical treatments often aren’t enough to reverse these changes, leaving many people feeling self-conscious about a tired or aged look.

These changes can be emotionally taxing. You may find yourself avoiding photos, noticing that your face doesn’t match how energetic you feel inside, or wishing your jawline was more defined again. Ageing is natural — but when your reflection no longer reflects your confidence, it can affect how you show up in daily life.

Facelift surgery — also called rhytidectomy — is a surgical solution that helps rejuvenate your face by lifting sagging skin and underlying tissues, smoothing deep folds, and redefining facial contours.

What Facelift Surgery Includes

At WFY Plastic Surgery, our

• Personalised Assessment: A detailed evaluation of your facial muscles, skin laxity, and bone structure to choose the most suitable technique and extent of correction.
• Lifting Sagging Tissues: Underlying muscles and connective layers are repositioned and tightened to restore youthful contours.
• Redraping & Trimming Excess Skin: Loose skin is gently lifted and excess is trimmed to create a smoother, firmer appearance. 
• Optional Adjuncts: In some cases, small changes in the brow, neck, or eyelids may be combined with the facelift to enhance overall harmony.
• Surgical Precision: Our surgeons use meticulous techniques to minimise scarring, with incisions placed discreetly around the hairline and ears.
• Personal Aftercare Guidance: Post-surgery care and follow-up plans are provided to ensure healing is smooth and comfortable.

Facelift procedure is tailored to your unique facial structure and ageing pattern. The surgery typically includes:

Who is Facelift Surgery For?

A facelift may be suitable if you notice one or more of the following:

• Sagging skin along the cheeks or jawline
• Deep folds from nose to mouth, or mouth to chin
• Loose skin below the chin or around the neck
• Facial contours that don’t reflect your inner confidence

Whether you want subtle refinement or more noticeable rejuvenation, WFY’s experienced surgeons will guide you in choosing the right approach.

Real Impact, Naturally

Facelift surgery doesn’t just tighten skin — it restores youthful contours that often boost confidence and help your outer appearance align with how you feel inside. Many patients notice:

• A firmer jawline
• Smoother lower face contours
• Reduction in deep facial folds
• A more rested and youthful overall look 

Because facelift surgery works on deeper facial layers, its results can be longer-lasting than non-surgical treatments, helping you look naturally refreshed for years.