Facelift (Rhytidectomy)

Weill Cornell Medicine's board-certified plastic surgeons perform rhytidectomy to address sagging facial skin, deep creases, and loss of jawline definition. Procedures are tailored to each patient's anatomy and goals, with options from a targeted mini-lift to a comprehensive facelift combined with neck lift. The division's academic affiliation with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital ensures access to a depth of surgical expertise that reflects a combined Weill Cornell and Columbia plastic surgery residency programme.

A facelift at Weill Cornell Medicine's Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery takes place within a hospital-affiliated academic medical environment, offering a standard of surgical oversight unavailable at standalone private clinics. The division's surgeons — including Leslie E. Cohen M.D. FACS, Lisa Gfrerer M.D. Ph.D., and David M. Otterburn M.D. FACS — each hold board certification and fellowship training in plastic and reconstructive surgery, with the programme led by Chief Jason A. Spector M.D. FACS. The rhytidectomy procedure re-drapes lax facial soft tissue, tightens the underlying SMAS layer, and removes redundant skin to restore youthful facial contour. Weill Cornell surgeons emphasise natural-looking, long-lasting results that age gracefully over time. Patients can combine the facelift with complementary procedures such as eyelid surgery, brow lift, fat grafting, or neck lift during the same operative session to optimise outcomes and reduce total recovery time. Pre-operative consultations are available at multiple Upper East Side locations including 425 East 61st Street and 525 East 68th Street, as well as a Brooklyn office at 506 Sixth Street. In-person and telehealth video visit options are offered for initial consultations and post-operative follow-ups. The programme is recognised by U.S. News & World Report and welcomes patients of all races, ethnicities, genders, and gender identities.