Indications;

• changes in the distribution of subcutaneous adipose tissue, subsequent sagging of the soft tissues of the face
• formation of deep nasolabial folds (between cheeks and nose)
• flattening out of the facial contours
• excess skin and wrinkles
• changes in the distribution of subcutaneous fat

 Duration of the procedure: from 2 to 6 hours depending on the preoperative findings

Type of anaesthesia: local anaesthetic plus a mild sedative, or general anaesthetic

Outpatient treatment with medical supervision during the first night

Operation

The facelift incision is hidden at the edge of the cartilage at the front of the ears, runs around the earlobes, behind the back of the ears and into the hair at the back of the scalp. After tightening of the SMAS, a thin layer of fibrous connective tissue directly underneath the facial skin, excess skin is removed. The skin is slightly stretched to avoid pull on the sutures. The incisions are hidden in natural lines and closed with thin and elegant stitches. These techniques warrant better healing process and almost invisible scars. It is not necessary to shave or to shorten the hair during surgery. When the procedure is completed, a bandage is gently applied.

Additional interventions such as liposuction to the neck or face, blepharoplasty and lip enhancement may be combined with facelift. Excess fat of the face and neck is removed by suction and areas of the face that have lost their fullness are augmented with autologous fat. This produces a perfect balance of skin-tightening, SMAS-lifting and correction of the maldistribution of subcutaneous fat due to aging. The patient’s own fat acts not only as a filler but as bioactive tissue, that improves the blood flow and the skin quality.

After the operation:

Apply cold compresses at the facial area

Keep your head raised in order to reduce swelling and prevent bruising

You may apply make-up after about 5 days

You may wash your hair after 4 days

Sutures are removed after 10 – 14 days

Post-surgical wound care begins after suture removal

You may dye or colour your hair after 4 weeks

Avoid strenuous activities and sports for 6 weeks