Facelift

Facelift is a surgery designed to address the effects of ageing. It repositions deeper tissues to the original anatomic location It also removes any excess skin. It gives the face a fresher and more youthful appearance. Also, it is known as Rhytidectomy.

What key areas Facelift treatment targets include?

Deep wrinkles under and around the eye area
Facial sagging
Deep wrinkles between the nose and mouth (nasolabial folds)
Loose fat areas
Loose skin and fat under the chin

A full face lift involves the removal of excess skin from the neck and cheek areas.Whilst at the same time tightening the tissue underneath. It can be performed in conjunction with Blepharoplasty, a brow lift or a neck lift to balance and complement the newly rejuvenated face.

More about Facelift

Samouris Plastic Surgery offers an extensive and detailed analysis of the face. He works in total harmony with your facial features. He recommends the right surgical techniques for you to achieve the most natural looking outcome.
Duration: 2-4 hours
Anaesthesia: Local or general anaesthetic
Hospital Stay: 24 hours
Downtime: With the most modern techniques, the patient can return to his/her daily activities without any major visible bruising and swelling.
Results: The longevity of treatment can vary depending on skin quality, exposure to sunlight, smoking and sudden weight fluctuations. However, it does provide long-lasting results in slowing the rate of facial skin ageing.
Suitable for: Skin sagging and deep wrinkles

FAQ about Facelift Procedure

1How is a facelift performed on the face?

Facelift are performed on some of the most modern surgery clinics we collaborate with. Patients are subject to a local or general anesthetic procedure. The process takes about 2 to 4 hours. The technique that is the facelift varies depending on the surgeon, the patient's facial structure, and the anticipated correction.

2What is the recovery time following a facelift surgery?

With the most modern techniques, the surgery is performed under local or general anesthesia and the patient can return to his/her daily activities without any major visible bruising and swelling.

3How painful is the surgery?

This surgery is virtually painless for the patient, both in its duration and postoperatively. Do all rhytidectomy techniques (facelift) have the same cosmetic result? Rhytidectomy techniques that have long-term and natural results, to avoid altering the facial features, are those in which the surgeon corrects facial and throat sagging by stretching the tissues beneath the skin of the face, not merely removing the loose skin.

4How long does a facelift last?

The duration of a facelifting effect depends on both the surgical technique and the skill of the plastic surgeon, as well as the person's skin quality, exposure to sunlight, smoking, sudden weight fluctuations, etc. However, after such surgery, tissues are restored to an earlier stage that was several years ago and the facial aging rate continues more slowly than it would be otherwise.

5What age is appropriate for the operation of rhytidectomy (facelift)?

Rhytidectomy (facelift) is performed when there are signs of sagging all over the face and neck. The appropriate timing depends on when first the signs of aging appear and whether a person is familiar with them.

6Is there any non-surgical method that can substitute the results of a facelift?

There is still no device of any type (laser, ultrasound, etc.) or any other method that can give the same effect achieved with a facelift.

7Does patient need to stay in the hospital?

A stay of the patient for 24 hours is recommended both for preventive purposes and for a better tracking of the patient's postoperative progress.

8When is the result of this surgery considered satisfactory?

The aesthetic result of this surgery is considered satisfactory when among others, the result shows natural: an upstanding face, rejuvenated, not "pulled" a face that looks more rested, and all these without the interference of a plastic surgeon being obvious. An experienced doctor always has the necessary photographic archive that shows the quality of his work.

9How much does facelifting surgery cost?

The cost of surgery of facelift varies depending on the method selected by the surgeon in accordance with the needs and desires of the patient. The range of the price of a traditional lifting is also determined by whether the patient's face requires a brow lift or eyelid surgery combined with the lifting. The final cost of a facelift cosmetic surgery facelift is determined upon consultation, which covers all main costs (laboratory tests, doctors' fees, surgery costs, hospitalization costs, material costs, postoperative care), except from extending the hospitalization, if the patient desires so.

Dr Samouris Plastic Surgeon

Dr Samouris is, the best plastic surgeon you can choose, here in London and can help you to look younger than before. Just send him your interest by GET IN TOUCH form. You should know that a facelift doesn't include a brow or eye lift but you can choose to be done at the same time for best results. It only involve removing excess skin, smoothing out folds or wrinkles, and tightening facial tissue. Many people choose to combine a facelift with eyelid surgery and other facial procedures for better results.
Located on Harley Street, London, Samouris Plastic Surgery is widely recognised through the medical community for professionalism, support and commitment to quality service; offering cosmetic surgery and non-surgical treatments. You can find some results Before / After by clicking here: https://www.samourisplasticsurgery.co.uk/before-after/

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