Face-lifts are recommended for those over 40 years of age or
even younger, in some cases.
The procedure helps to retain a youthful and restful appearance and slows down (but
does not stop) aging. Face-lifts consist of a series of procedures that are used
in order to stretch the facial skin to remove wrinkles and folds. Incisions are
made in front of and behind the ears, on the forehead and temples; excessive skin
and subcutaneous tissues are removed. Usually the procedure encompasses areas on
the neck, under the chin, cheeks and cheekbones.
Sometimes the forehead and brows are also fixed simultaneously, although these procedures
are usually carried out separately (as it goes for eyelid rejuvenation or blepharoplasty).
Postoperative scars will be hidden between the natural folds of the skin and in
places where it is easy to hide them with makeup or hairdo. The aesthetic effect
of the procedure depends on the elasticity of your facial skin; this elasticity
diminishes with increasing age. The procedure should be repeated every 5-7 or 10
years, depending on the specifics of your facial skin and its elasticity.
Youthfulness and the aging process have been popular research subjects in recent
years. We successfully use facial procedures that are becoming updated with ever-newer
methods in order to obtain better and longer-lasting effects.
About the Surgery
Face-lifts may be performed either with local or general anaesthesia,
depending on the health and preferences of the patient. A highly qualified anaesthesiologist
who will find out the best aesthetic option for you will perform general anaesthesia.
You will not feel any pain with local anaesthesia, either. In case of local anaesthesia
you can leave the clinic within a few hours, although we advise that you stay at
the clinic for a night or two. One night’s stay in the clinic under the careful
surveillance of our staff is compulsory following a procedure with general anaesthesia.
ECG, venous blood and urine test results must be submitted to the anaesthesiologist
prior to the general anaesthetic. If necessary, the tests will be organised by our
clinic.
You will have to pay 1 - 2 visits to the hospital during the first week postoperatively.
It is advisable to keep the bandage that supports the face, neck and the area below
the chin for 1-2 weeks.
Complications
The most skilled surgeons are not able to rule out every possible
complication after a procedure. The most frequent complication in the face-lift
procedure is haematoma (a blood clot under the skin surface). Approximately two
patients per hundred will need to undergo the procedure of removing the haematoma
in the two hours following the procedure. We avoid any damage to the facial nerves,
because trimming is only on the layers of the external side of the muscles. A slight
change might occur in temperature and touch sensitivity.
Pre-surgery advice
• Avoid aspirin two weeks before the surgery.
• Quit smoking; smoking can hinder the healing of wounds in addition to weakening
your health. We recommend that you give up tobacco at least four months before scheduled
surgery.
• Take 500 mg of vitamin C every day for 1 month before surgery.
• We recommend a course of lymph massage 1 month before surgery.
Time schedule
• 3 - 4 hours for the procedure.
• 1 - 2 nights at our clinic.
• 21 days off work.
• 3 - 4 weeks of rehabilitation into normal life (including sex).
• 8 weeks for full rehabilitation including returning to sporting activities.
• 6 - 8 months for the best results to appear.
Post-surgery advice
• Avoid aspirin three weeks after surgery.
• Start with lymph and dot massage after 3 week.
• Classical face massage may be performed after 1.5 months have passed since facial
surgery.
Price: 1900 € /mini face lift -upper/lower- 1500 € /
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