Face Lift

Face lift is the ultimate surgery that aims to correct the signs of aging on the face and neck. Over time, the skin thins, relaxes and falls down, a condition that is aggravated by the normally occurring atrophy of all anatomical elements under the skin (fat, muscle, bone). Additional aggravating conditions are heredity, smoking and increased sun exposure.

Typical consequences of this condition are the loose and drooping appearance of the skin on the cheekbones and cheeks, the deepening of the groove between the nose and the corners of the mouth, the appearance of excess drooping skin in the lower jaw area and the loose and drooping skin in the area of the neck.

There are many types of Face Lift such as the classic face lift, various variants of the mini lift and combinations of some type of face lift with other facial surgeries such as forehead straightening, eyelid surgery, fat self-transplantation, neck liposuction and various lasers. individual has the most appropriate surgery or the most appropriate combination of surgeries.

During the exam you should be ready to discuss:

• Why do you want to do this surgery, your expectations and the end result that you would consider desirable.
• Medical problems you may be experiencing, drug allergies and previous surgeries and medical treatments you are receiving during this period
• List of medications, vitamins, and supplements you use.
• Also tell your doctor about alcohol, tobacco, or drug use.

Medical examination

It includes an assessment of your general health and identification of any risk factors for surgery.

Evaluate the condition of your face as a whole and in each of its anatomical areas.

The condition of your skin will also be assessed.

• You will need to have a general blood test
• If you are over 40 or have a health problem you may need a chest x-ray, electrocardiogram or some more specialized tests.
• If you have a chronic illness you may need to see your doctor or adjust the doses of the medicines you are taking.
• Smoking cessation at least 2 weeks before surgery.
• Avoid taking aspirin and certain anti-inflammatory drugs and other medications as they may increase bleeding during surgery (you will be given a list of medications, supplements and foods we recommend to avoid preoperatively)
• Stop taking drugs because they may interact dangerously with the drugs that will be used in the operating room.

The operation can be performed under local anesthesia or a combination of local anesthesia and sedation or under general anesthesia.

These options will be discussed during the review.

After the injection of the local anesthetic, the incision will be made, which differs depending on the type of face lift that will be performed, the skin and the amount of subcutaneous fat will be detached from the underlying anatomical elements. Special sutures will then be placed to straighten and provide support to the deep tissues, the excess skin will be removed and the incision will be sutured again.

The decision for any plastic surgery is personal and should be made by weighing the benefits of achieving your main cosmetic goals and the risks and possible complications of surgery.

Facelift surgery is usually very safe, with very little chance of complications, however as with any surgery there are some unavoidable risks.

You will be asked to sign consent forms to ensure that you fully understand the process and the potential risks and possible complications.

The form we have prepared for you is very detailed, analyzes and explains in depth all the possible risks associated with the operation.

In addition to the analysis in the office, this form will be given to you so that you can study it with more time at your disposal at home and to be able to solve any additional questions that may arise during a second visit to our office.

The key to the success of your surgery is to follow exactly the postoperative instructions that will be given to you.

You usually need to be hospitalized for a few hours after the operation in order to recover from the medications given during the operation.

Mobilization takes place immediately in the first postoperative hours and if your doctor examines you if you feel well you can go home the same day.

In any other case the discharge takes place the next morning.

If you experience shortness of breath, chest pain, or an unusual heartbeat or bleeding from the incision site, contact your doctor.

It is important that surgical incisions are not subjected to excessive force, friction or movement during healing.

You will need to take antibiotics for a week and painkillers for 2-3 days.

You may need to wear a special pad for a few days after surgery.

The surgical wound should be treated with antiseptic spray until the sutures are removed.

After about 10 days you will be able to return to work

Scheduled review is recommended on the 7th, 14th postoperative day and the 1st, 3rd and 6th month

• Am I a good candidate for this surgery?
• How should the operation be done to have the best possible results?
• What are the risks and complications associated with surgery? How often do these problems occur?
• How are complications treated?
• How much recovery period and what help will I need during it?
• What should I do to help get the best results?
• Will the picture change over time?
• What are my options if I am unhappy with the aesthetic result of the surgery in the future?