Facelift (Rhytidectomy)

Dr. Law performs full and mini facelift procedures in Dallas, addressing mid-face sagging, nasolabial folds, jowls, and loose neck skin. The traditional rhytidectomy uses incisions from the temples around the earlobe to the lower scalp, allowing muscle tightening, fat redistribution, and skin re-draping. A mini facelift uses shorter incisions for earlier-stage laxity. Surgery takes approximately two hours under IV sedation or general anesthesia, with most patients returning to normal activities by week three.

Facelift surgery at Law Plastic Surgery in Dallas is tailored to each patient's degree of facial aging and anatomical goals. Dr. Huay-Zong Law's training encompasses both cosmetic facial surgery and craniofacial reconstruction — a combination that translates into a deep understanding of facial anatomy and natural-looking, lasting results. The traditional rhytidectomy (full facelift) is Dr. Law's preferred approach for patients with significant mid-face descent, pronounced nasolabial folds, jowling along the jawline, and lax neck skin. Incisions begin at the temple hairline, curve naturally around the ear, and extend into the lower scalp. Through these access points, Dr. Law repositions the underlying SMAS muscle layer, redistributes facial fat, and re-drapes the skin with conservative tension — the hallmark of a result that reads as refreshed rather than pulled. For patients with earlier signs of aging, a mini facelift — using shorter periauricular incisions — effectively addresses nasolabial folds and early jowling with reduced downtime. This approach suits patients in their late thirties and forties who want to intervene before more significant descent occurs. Both procedures are performed in an outpatient surgery center or hospital setting under IV sedation or general anesthesia, lasting approximately two hours. Drains placed during surgery are typically removed the following day. Sutures come out at one week, and the majority of bruising, swelling, and temporary numbness resolves within three to six weeks. Most patients return to desk work by the third week. Scars continue to fade over several months to a year. Facelift results are long-lasting but not permanent; the aging process continues. Patients commonly return for retreatment five to ten years after the initial procedure. Common adjuncts include eyelid surgery, brow lift, injectable fillers, Botox, and skin resurfacing. Law Plastic Surgery is located in the Medical City Dallas complex at Forest Lane, serving Dallas, Plano, Frisco, and the wider DFW area.