Book excerpt: A facelift or rhytidectomy is cosmetic surgery to lift up and pull back the skin to make the face look tighter and smoother. The procedure is designed to reduce flabby or sagging skin around the lower half of the face and neck. This book is a comprehensive guide to techniques in facelift surgery. Beginning with an overview of anatomy and physiology of the aging face and neck, the next chapter discusses preoperative evaluation and analysis. The following sections cover different facelift techniques dependent on patient requirements and ultimate goals for the surgery. The book concludes with discussion on potential complications and their management, and skincare rejuvenation. Edited by recognised US-based experts in the field, this invaluable text is further enhanced by more than 300 clinical and surgical photographs, diagrams and tables. Key points Comprehensive guide to techniques in facelift surgery Covers various procedures and potential complications Edited by US-based experts in the field Highly illustrated with more than 300 photographs, diagrams and tables