Face Lift

Should I have face lift surgery?

Having a facelift is a very personal decision.

You need to have realistic expectations and be in good general health. We will work with you to ensure you are well informed.

Together we can work through your requests and offer solutions and options.

How is a face lift procedure performed?

Facelift surgery involves incisions, usually beginning in the hair line, down and around the ears. The skin is separated from the facial tissues and then repositioned. Sometimes volume is also restored with fat and the skin is re-draped over, with any excess trimmed. Sutures and staples are put in place along the incision lines.

There are three main areas included in a facelift and surgery can involve one or all areas. Areas include upper face being the forehead and brows, mid face being the cheeks and lower eyelids and lower face being the mouth, chin and jowls.

Typical timeline for a face lift procedure:

• Face lift surgery takes between two to four hours. The length of the hospital stay is dependent on the recovery of the individual.
• There will be post –op swelling and bruising.
• You will be in a head bandage for one week and will need to sleep upright on pillows for a few days to help keep the swelling and bruising down.
• Most people start to feel better and are ready to face the world again at around three weeks. Results will continue to improve with time.
• You will need three to four weeks off work if you wish to return fully recovered.
• We will stay in touch with you by phone and see you regularly at our clinic.

What are the risks of facelift surgery?

All procedures carry risks. You need to weigh up the potential benefits with the risks.

Risks apply to all forms of surgery and include infection, bleeding and an adverse reaction to the anaesthetic.

Your Surgeon will discuss these risks, and how you can reduce them before and after surgery, in your consultation.