Facelift Surgery

Rhytidectomy

A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure to improve visible signs of aging in the face and neck.

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Who is a good candidate for a facelift?

Facelift surgery is a highly individualized procedure. You should do it for yourself, not to fulfill someone else's desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image.

Who is a good candidate for facelift surgery?

In general, good candidates for a facelift include:

Healthy individuals who do not have medical conditions that impair healing
Nonsmokers
Individuals with a positive outlook and realistic expectations

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Surgeons In Your Area

Mark Wells, MD

U.S. Board Certified

Suite 600, 285 East State Street
Columbus, OH 43215
United States

1614566-9496

Christopher Zochowski, MD

U.S. Board Certified

210, 725 Buckles Court
Gahana, OH 43230
United States

16144907500

Walter Bernacki, MD

U.S. Board Certified

1085 E. Johnstown Rd.
Gahanna, OH 43230-6849
United States

16146825095

Jason Lichten, MD

U.S. Board Certified

Suite 130, 85 McNaughten Road
Columbus, OH 43213
United States

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Tyler Angelos, MD, FACS

U.S. Board Certified

5005 Arlington Centre Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43220
United States

1614246-6900

Robert Houser, DO

U.S. Board Certified

41 Commerce Park Drive
Westerville, OH 43082
United States

6148905565

Robert Heck, MD, FACS

U.S. Board Certified

5005 Arlington Centre Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43220
United States

1614246-6900

Timothy Treece, MD, FACS

U.S. Board Certified

5005 Arlington Centre Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43220
United States

1614246-6900

Mark Wells, MD

U.S. Board Certified

Suite 600, 285 East State Street
Columbus, OH 43215
United States

1614566-9496

Christopher Zochowski, MD

U.S. Board Certified

210, 725 Buckles Court
Gahana, OH 43230
United States

16144907500

Walter Bernacki, MD

U.S. Board Certified

1085 E. Johnstown Rd.
Gahanna, OH 43230-6849
United States

16146825095

Jason Lichten, MD

U.S. Board Certified

Suite 130, 85 McNaughten Road
Columbus, OH 43213
United States

17406535064

Tyler Angelos, MD, FACS

U.S. Board Certified

5005 Arlington Centre Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43220
United States

1614246-6900

Robert Houser, DO

U.S. Board Certified

41 Commerce Park Drive
Westerville, OH 43082
United States

6148905565

Robert Heck, MD, FACS

U.S. Board Certified

5005 Arlington Centre Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43220
United States

1614246-6900

Timothy Treece, MD, FACS

U.S. Board Certified

5005 Arlington Centre Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43220
United States

1614246-6900

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Facelift Surgery

Rhytidectomy

Who is a good candidate for a facelift?

Who is a good candidate for facelift surgery?

Table of Contents

On The Blog

Surgeons In Your Area

Mark Wells, MD

Christopher Zochowski, MD

Walter Bernacki, MD

Jason Lichten, MD

Tyler Angelos, MD, FACS

Robert Houser, DO

Robert Heck, MD, FACS

Timothy Treece, MD, FACS

Mark Wells, MD

Christopher Zochowski, MD

Walter Bernacki, MD

Jason Lichten, MD

Tyler Angelos, MD, FACS

Robert Houser, DO

Robert Heck, MD, FACS

Timothy Treece, MD, FACS

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& AfterPhotos

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PatientSafety

Facelift Surgery

Rhytidectomy

Table of Contents

Who is a good candidate for a facelift?

Who is a good candidate for facelift surgery?

Table of Contents

Find Your Surgeon

On The Blog

Surgeons In Your Area

Mark Wells, MD

Christopher Zochowski, MD

Walter Bernacki, MD

Jason Lichten, MD

Tyler Angelos, MD, FACS

Robert Houser, DO

Robert Heck, MD, FACS

Timothy Treece, MD, FACS

Mark Wells, MD

Christopher Zochowski, MD

Walter Bernacki, MD

Jason Lichten, MD

Tyler Angelos, MD, FACS

Robert Houser, DO

Robert Heck, MD, FACS

Timothy Treece, MD, FACS

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Before & AfterPhotos

VideoGallery

3D Animations

PatientSafety

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