A procedure in reconstructive plastic surgery

A procedure in reconstructive plastic surgery in which the skin of the face is tightened, wrinkles are removed, and the skin is made to appear firm and smooth.
. An incision is made at the hairline, and excess skin is separated from the supporting tissue and excised.
. The edges of the remaining skin are pulled up and back and sutured at the hairline.
. A pressure dressing is applied and left in place for 24 to 48 hours. Postoperative medication for pain is often necessary.
. The sutures are removed several days after discharge in an outpatient facility or in the surgeon’s office.
Also spelled rhitidoplasty.