Dr. Ramtin Kassir released a rhytidectomy (facelift) infographic today to answer common questions about the procedure.

The infographic also provides information regarding recovery time, cost and satisfaction rates.

The facelift procedure is the #1 most common cosmetic surgical procedure done by women-followed by blepharoplasty and rhinoplasty.

31 percent of facelift patients feel disappointed with their results, yet in 2012 126,000 facelifts were performed, showing an increase of 6 percent from 2011.

The average cost of a facelift in NYC is $18,900, compared to the overall average fee of $7,453.

Pros of Facelift

• Decreased wrinkles
• Improvement of jowls
• Improved neckline
• Short recovery time (around 2-5 weeks)
• More confidence
• Self-esteem

Cons of Facelift

• Cost of surgery
• Pain
• Swelling/bruising
• Infection risk
• Healing time (2-5 weeks)

The most common age group to undergo a facelift is between 35 and 60 years old.

You are a candidate for a facelift if you have:

• Wrinkly skin
• Loose skin
• Bone density changes
• Sunken eyes
• A saggy jawline

Facelift is the fifth most requested procedure by brides:

1. Dermal Fillers
2. Restylane
3. Rhinoplasty
4. Blespharoplasty
5. Facelift

What must a plastic surgeon review before performing a facelift?

• General health
• Skin quality
• Bone facial structure
• Position and appearance of facial lines

Post-facelift procedure the average time to return to work is 2-4 weeks and 2-5 weeks to return to physical activity. Popular procedures performed with a facelift are brow elevating, lip lifting, eyelid surgery and filling in lines below and above the mouth corners.