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Facial Plast Surg 2019; 35(04): 353-357
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1693435
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Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

The Past, Present and Future of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Facelift

Elizabeth Floyd 
1   Northwell Health, Department of Otolaryngology, Great Neck, New York
,
Stephen W. Perkins
2   Meridian Plastic Surgery Center, Private Practice, Indianapolis, Indiana
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30 August 2019 (online)

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Abstract

Facelift or rhytidectomy has been performed in some form for over 100 years. This article seeks to explore the evolution of this surgical procedure, focusing on the advances of the most recent 40 years. From minimal intervention to aggressive techniques and back to the minimally invasive again, the authors follow the journey of surgical intervention for facial rejuvenation and discuss some thoughts for the future.

Keywords

facelift - rhytidectomy - history - facial rejuvenation - rhytids
 

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