Facelift (Rhytidectomy)

Dr. Rapaport's facelift addresses sagging skin, volume loss, and tissue laxity across the mid- and lower face, jawline, jowls, and neck. The procedure uses IV sedation (twilight anesthesia), strategic peri-auricular incisions, targeted liposuction, and deep tissue lifting to restore youthful facial architecture. It is frequently combined with an eyelid lift or brow lift for comprehensive rejuvenation. Results typically last 7–10 years, with a return-to-work timeline of approximately two weeks.

A surgical facelift at Park Avenue Plastic Surgery on Manhattan's Upper East Side is performed by Dr. David Rapaport, a board-certified plastic surgeon (FACS) recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Best Plastic Surgeons 2025. The procedure — formally called a rhytidectomy — targets the visible signs of facial aging that develop in the 40s through 60s: sagging skin along the cheeks, deepening nasolabial folds, a softened jawline, jowling, and loose neck skin. Dr. Rapaport's preferred approach uses twilight (IV sedation) anesthesia rather than general anesthesia, which reduces systemic risks and supports a more comfortable recovery. Discreet incisions are placed around the ears and into the hairline; liposuction may be used to refine the neck and jowl area. Deep tissue layers are repositioned — not merely skin — to produce natural-looking, long-lasting contours. The procedure typically takes 3–5 hours and is performed in an accredited surgical facility. Candidates include men and women typically in their 40s through 60s, though Dr. Rapaport has performed successful facelifts on patients in their 70s and 80s when overall health permits. Non-smokers are preferred; patients are asked to abstain from tobacco for six weeks before surgery and two weeks after. Recovery milestones: most patients return to office work within two weeks, resume gentle aerobic activity by week three, and may fly within ten days post-procedure. Bruising and swelling resolve gradually over three to four weeks. Results are long-lasting, typically maintaining their effect for 7–10 years. Before-and-after photographs are available at consultation. The Upper East Side office is convenient to Midtown Manhattan, the East 60s and 70s, and the broader New York City metro area.