Facelift (Rhytidectomy) Directory
If you're looking for a firmer, wrinkle-free face, a facelift might be right for you. It will tighten your face by removing excess skin and fat, leaving the remaining skin more taut. Find more information about how a facelift is done, what patients look like before and after, and much more.
The Essentials
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The Downside of Mini-Lifts
Mini-lifts are all the rage as they require less 'downtime' to recover. But they also have 'downsides", says Dr. Robert Kotler.
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The Downsides of Thread-Lifts
Thread lifts offer minimal down time but are they worth the investment? Cosmetic surgeon Robert Kotler, MD, offers his opinion.
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How Face Lifts Affect Wrinkles and Lines
Many people believe that a face lift will erase their wrinkles, but is that true? Ask cosmetic surgeon Dr. Robert Kotler.
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Thermage Face Lifts: One Doctor's Opinion
Beverly Hills cosmetic surgeon Dr. Robert Kotler on the results of thermage face lifts.
Closer Look
Explore More
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Slideshow: How to Get a Face Lift Without Plastic Surgery
See the latest options in nonsurgical cosmetic procedures for the face, including Botox, chemical peels, fillers, Thermage, microdermabrasion, and nonablative laser treatment.
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Slideshow: Surprising Ways to Reduce Wrinkles
How can you guard against wrinkles? This slideshow offers some surprising tricks you may want to try.
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Preview Your Cosmetic Surgery
Want to see the probable results of your cosmetic surgery before your nip and tuck? Find out how.
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Learn Ways to Look Younger
Will any of the hundreds of antiaging products on the market help you turn back the clock? The answer is yes, sort of.
Slideshows & Images
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Slideshow: Nip and Tuck: Plastic Surgery for Men
From liposuction to facelifts, more men are having procedures to look better. WebMD shows you the more popular plastic surgery choices many make, including hair transplants and microdermabrasion.
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Slideshow: Cosmetic Surgery
See before and after pictures of popular cosmetic surgery procedures, including liposuction, tummy tuck, breast implants, rhinoplasty, neck lift, and more.