Facelift (Rhytidectomy)

Dr. Barrett performs traditional facelifts, mid-facelifts, and mini facelifts to address mid-face sagging, loose neck skin and fat, and deep nasolabial folds. Traditional rhytidectomy uses incisions at the temples, front of the ear, earlobe, and lower scalp hairline for comprehensive facial rejuvenation. The mid-facelift targets the cheeks and under-eye area through smaller incisions. Procedures are performed at the Ivy Surgical Center under general anesthesia, with initial recovery of around ten days and final results visible at six months.

Barrett Plastic Surgery offers a tiered facelift program designed to address the signs of aging at every stage — from early laxity to more advanced sagging — with techniques matched to each patient's facial anatomy and degree of change sought. The traditional facelift (rhytidectomy) comprehensively addresses the mid face, lower face, and neck. Incisions are placed at the temples, in front of and behind the ear, at the earlobe, and along the lower scalp or hairline — all positioned to be hidden in natural contours. The procedure takes approximately eight hours under general anesthesia. Initial recovery is around ten days; patients experience swelling, bruising, numbness, and tightness for two to four weeks, with possible temporary facial asymmetry as swelling resolves unevenly. Final results emerge at approximately six months. The mid-facelift (limited-incision facelift) targets the cheeks and under-eye area specifically, using tiny incisions at the temples and around the ears. In some cases the lower eyelids or upper lip are also addressed through this approach. It is well suited to patients with early mid-face descent who are not yet candidates for a full procedure. The mini facelift is available as a standalone option for patients with localised laxity in the lower face and jawline who want a shorter recovery. Dr. Barrett often combines facelift procedures with complementary treatments — fat grafting for volume restoration, blepharoplasty for the periorbital area, brow lift, dermal fillers, chin implants, and skin resurfacing — to achieve a naturally balanced result. All procedures are performed at the on-site Ivy Surgical Center, with hospital affiliations at St. John's Hospital (Santa Monica), Good Samaritan Hospital, and Southern California Hospital (Culver City) for additional support. Pricing requires a personalised consultation; financing is available through Cherry, PatientFi, and CareCredit with 0% APR options.