Facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic surgery
procedure that aims to gain a more youthful appearance to the face by removing
excess facial skin and reshape the remaining tissues. It reshapes the lower
half of the face. A facelift can tighten loose, hanging skin around the jawline
and improve the face contour.
Who Is This For?
Treatment Duration
2-4 hours
Potential Risks & Side Effects
Recovery Time
Recovery from a facelift typically takes around 2 weeks,
and vigorous activities can resume after 4 weeks.
Success Rate: 90-95%
Alternative Treatments
How Does it Work?
While ae re getting older, our collagen levels are decreasing, and because of this change, our faces are getting wrinkles and it’s gagging. But no worries! Our helping hand rhytidectomy, also known as facelift is here! Facelift will give you a more awake and youthful appearance by removing the sagging skin around the eyes, the mouth and jawline.
For your online consultation, we will kindly ask you to send your photos as shown in the Photography Guide down below, so we can evaluate your case.
What Does a Face Lift Surgery Involve?
Although it depends on the complexity of the surgery, it
normally takes up to 4 hours to complete a face lift surgery. Once you have
decided to have the surgery, you have to rest assured that each and every arm
lift procedure is customized so as to match the patient’s needs, preferences,
and the clinic’s practices. Below are some of the stages you can expect to go
through:
1. Final consultation with your
surgeon
When
you arrive at the clinic, you will have a face-to-face consultation with your
face lift specialist surgeon. During this session you are expected to inform
the surgeon about your medical record, allergies and if you’re currently taking
any medication. Even after telling your surgeon about your medical record, it’s
mandatory that you go through some medical tests. Afterwards you will discuss
the procedure in detail. If you are on the same page with your surgeon, he/she
will make an illustration by drawing some marks on your face as he/she prepares
you for the surgery.
2. Taking
the anesthesia
When the test results are out and your surgeon is
satisfied, you will be then given anaesthesia. Surgeons usually prefer general
anaesthesia, but if you’re having a mini-facelift, you will be given local
anaesthesia or sedation.
3. Operation
When
the anesthesia has kicked in, your surgeon will make incisions on the hairline
near the temples. The incisions can also be done on the front of your ears,
down in front of and hugging the earlobes, and on the lower scalp behind the
ears. When you surgeon is done with incision-making, unwanted face and excess
skin will be removed from your face. The face contours are reshaped by
tightening the underlying muscles and connective tissues.
If
you are having a mini-facelift, the incisions will be smaller. In the event
that the face lift is being performed in conjunction with a neck lift, your
neck skin will also be tightened by pulling it up and back –this is usually
done through an incision made under the chin.
When the procedure is done, your surgeon will close the incisions using dissolvable sutures or skin glue. Finally, you will have surgical drainage tubes, and your face will be bandaged.
What Should I Expect from a Face Lift Procedure?
Things You Should Do Before Surgery
FAQ
Is Face Lift
Painful?
You may feel pain or soreness after the procedure is
done. However, your surgeon may prescribe painkillers to relieve this pain and
discomfort.
Does Face Lift
Leave a Scar?
The incision scars from the face lift are permanent but
can generally be concealed by the hairline and the natural contours of the face
and ear.
How Much Time
Should I Take Off from Work After My Facelift Procedure?
Daily activities, including work, can usually be resumed within 2 weeks.
Our team will dedicate their effort and time to help you choose the clinic best for you. Our goal is not just to find ‘a doctor’ for you, but to find ‘the right doctor’.