The Rhytidoplasty or "face lift" (or even still, Rhytidectomy) is a cosmetic surgery procedure designed to improve the signs of the aging tightening the muscles beneath the skin of the neck, tightening the sagging skin itself, removing excess fat and overall improving the appearance; rejuvenating the face to its former youthful appearance. Post-operative patients agree that a Rhytidoplasty seems to take 10 years off of their appearance, easy.