FACE LIFT

One of the most well-known of all cosmetic surgeries, the face lift has come a long way over the years. Today some face lifts can even be performed under local anesthetic, although some are still done under a general.

The aim of a face lift is to improve the facial appearance by the tightening of muscles and the removal of excess skin. Rather than the ‘mask-‘like’ results experienced by some in the past, today’s face lift offer a more natural result with refined contours and younger-looking skin.

Your surgeon will take into account your age, the condition of your skin, your natural face-shape and structure, and advise you accordingly.

The most common face lift procedure involves a 3 hour operation during which incisions are made around the earlobes and back to the hairline. The skin is then draped as desired, the excess removed and the muscles may be repositioned.

In some instances small drainage tubes may be temporarily inserted for the reduction of swelling.

Recovery time is usually between 10 days and 2 weeks, although some bruising may take longer to fade.

While you may look up to 10 years younger, this procedure cannot stop the aging process and many patients have surgery again around 15 years later.

FAQ's Face Lift