The document discusses ritidectomy, also known as a facelift. It is a plastic surgery procedure performed to reduce facial wrinkles and signs of aging by removing skin and tightening underlying tissues. The procedure aims to lift sagging facial tissues and tighten the skin of the face and neck. It typically lasts a few hours and is performed under general or local anesthesia with intravenous sedation. The effects of a ritidectomy generally last between 5 to 10 years.