Frequently Asked Questions
– Face and Neck lift
Will the wrinkles return?
Yes. During your medical consultation your surgeon
will point out that the skin will continue to
age. It is important that you understand that
the ageing process will not stop after a facelift.
Who is the most suitable facelift patient?
The best patient is someone with jowls, loose neck skin and a general saggy appearance to the skin on the face and neck. If the patients also has lots of wrinkles, non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatment can be combined with a facelift for an improved overall result.
Will I need to take time off work?
Yes, normally 7 -14 days is required off work and the surgeon may advise you to take more time off. Surgery is performed under general anaesthesia and usually takes 2-3 hours and will require an overnight stay in hospital. The surgeon can also combine this procedure with lipoplasty (fat removal) under the chin.
Will I feel pain afterwards?
All patients will feel sore for several days
after the operation and pain killers and anti
inflammatory medication will be prescribed.
The face will be swollen and bruised in the
days following surgery and the full results
may be obscured by swelling for several weeks
which will be explained by your surgeon.
Could I have eye rejuvenation at the same time as a facelift?
Yes, the best results are achieved when these two procedures are combined resulting in an overall improvement.
Will there be scarring after a face lift or combined facial surgery?
In the case of eye rejuvenation an incision is made close to the natural crease of the eyelid. During a facelift incisions are made in front of the ear, in the crease line behind the ear and into the hairline. In both procedures post operative scarring will fade over time and become virtually undetectable.
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