Considered in the past to be a procedure reserved for celebrities and movie stars, the facelift (rhytidectomy) is now one of the most popular and accepted cosmetic procedures in the United States.  Although facelifts do not correct crow's feet, forehead wrinkles, or bags under your eyes, they are effective in providing an overall lift to the neck and lower third of your face by tightening the skin in the jowls, neck, and jaw line... 

Resurfacing of the skin involves the application of either chemical agents, laser light, or a dermabraider to exfoliate the outer layers of the skin, and cause irritation to the underlying skin.  The healing from that irritation causes collagen and elastin, both substances found in the skin to be deposited.  As we age, the natural collagen and elastin becomes damaged from sun and smoking, resulting in the appearance of wrinkles and skin laxity. By encouraging the deposition of new collagen and elastin, wrinkles can be softened and age spots can be lightened...