Full facelift surgery, also known as rhytidectomy (the surgical removal of wrinkles), is a cosmetic procedure to reduce sagging skin and lines by removing excess skin and fat, and tightening the underlying muscles. A Face Lift can reduce some of the more visible signs of ageing; it smoothes the loose skin on your face and neck and tightens underlying tissue. As a result, your face will appear firmer and fresher making you look younger.