Facelift techniques have evolved to offer more natural and lasting results with less invasiveness. This book presents the latest innovations in rhytidectomy, including deep plane, SMAS, and short-scar facelifts. It discusses patient selection, facial aging analysis, surgical planning, and anesthesia. Intraoperative guidance focuses on dissection planes, vectoring, and suture techniques. Postoperative care, complication prevention, and adjunctive therapies such as fat grafting and skin tightening devices are also covered. It is a key resource for mastering modern facelift procedures and enhancing surgical outcomes.
Palesa Tshabalala is a South African cosmetic surgeon widely regarded for her innovative contributions to facelift methodologies. She combines clinical excellence with a deep interest in aesthetic anatomy and age-specific surgical planning. Her practice includes both traditional and endoscopic techniques, and she actively collaborates with peers on refining suture suspension methods. She is often invited to speak at regional surgical forums and supports research into perioperative care and complication reduction.