Face Lift

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 The look and shape of the face changes with age. The skin becomes  looser and doesn't snap back as easily. Fat deposits decrease in some areas of the face and increase in others.

A face-lift can address:

• Sagging appearance of the cheeks
• Excess skin at the lower jawline
• Deep skin folds from the sides of the nose to the corner of the mouth
• Sagging skin and excess fat in the neck (if the procedure includes a neck lift)

Good candidates for facelifts include:

• healthy individuals who don’t have medical conditions that can interfere with wound healing or recovery from surgery
• those who don’t smoke or misuse substances
• those who have realistic expectations of what the surgery entails

Facelifts may vary depending on your desired result.

Typically,  an incision is made in the hairline near the temples. The incision goes toward the front of the ear, down along the front of the earlobe, then back to the lower scalp behind the ears. 

At this point fat and excess skin are removed or redistributed. The underlying muscle and connective tissue are redistributed and tightened.

If a neck lift is also going to be performed, the excess skin and fat will be removed.  The skin of the neck will be tightened and pulled up and back. This is  often done through an incision just under the chin. 

The incisions often have dissolvable sutures or skin glue. In some cases, you might need to return to the surgeon to have stitches removed. The incisions are made in such a way that they blend with your hairline and facial structure. Normally a surgical drainage tube will be in place after surgery as well as bandages wrapping your face. 

• Pre-Surgical Care: You will recieve a full body assessment and a list of pre-operative precautionary measures – the actions you should take before surgery to ensure the best results.
• Day of Surgery: A thorough health assessment is conducted to ensure that it is safe proceed with surgery. A qualified nurse will prepare you, and the procedure will then commence. The team will ensure your well-being and comfort throughout.
• Post-Surgical Care: Once the procedure is completed, and you are ready to go home, you will receive some guidelines of how to look after your wound.
• Follow up: If required, you will be booked in for a follow up appointment for no extra cost.
• Personalised Aftercare: Feel free to contact the team in case you face any issues or have any concerns, you will have our full support.

After the surgery, Miss Kelemen will likely prescribe pain medication. It’s common to have some pain or discomfort, along with swelling and bruising. 

Miss Kelemen will give detailed instructions on when to remove any dressings or drains and when to make any follow-up appointments. 

Once the swelling subsides, you’ll be able to see the difference in how you look. Your skin will feel tighter than you are used to and “feeling normal” may take several  months. 

Allow for around 2 weeks before resuming normal daily activities. It is typically advised to wait for around 4 weeks before engaging in more strenuous activity such as exercise .

It is advised to do the following to help extend the results of your facelift:

• Moisturize daily.
• Protect your skin from the sun.
• Get enough sleep.
• Eat a healthy, balanced diet.
• Drink plenty of water.