Facelift

FACELIFT - FACIAL AGING

Face Lift

Face Lift
The medical name for Face Lift is Rhytidectomy

Treatement
There are many treatments for facial aging not only surgery, some times we can combine Treatments as surgery is needed for the flaccid muscles, Laser Treatment can be used to resurface the skin

FaceLift
A face lift procedure is a Surgical Treatment that lifts the skin of the forehead, Cheeks and Neck

Laxness
A face lift reduces the laxness in the Skin

Younger looking
A face lift can not stop aging but it certainly gives a younger and fresher look

Anaesthetic
A lot depends on the individual and procedure, most face Lifts are preformed under a local anaesthetic and a light sedation, a general anaesthetic is also used

Hair Cut
The only hair that may need to be cut will be along the front of The Ears as this is the area where the Incision will be

Incision
An incision is made at the scalp in the frontal and temporal lobe then around the ear

Scarring
There will be some light scarring but this is mainly hidden by the hair,or may be hidden with make up

Stay
A twenty four hour stay is necessary

Time
Depending on the treatment chosen will determined the time taken

Hospital
The Procedure can be preformed at a hospital or a good surgical clinic

Pain
Generally there is No Pain may be a little discomfort

Check - Ups
When Considering Cosmetic Surgery check ups must be attended, for help with Good Results and recovery

Stitches
There are stitches that will be needed to be taken out after five to seven days

Washing
Normal washing after the first twenty four hours

Washing Hair
Washing your hair is very important as it helps to keep the stitches clean

Swelling and Bruising
There will be swelling and bruising these conditions will last up to 2 weeks

Normal Life
Most Patients can Return to a Normal Life after ten days

Rest
For the first month it is advised that you get as much rest as possible as this helps the recovery

Advice Given By The Doctor
For the best result
Drink plenty of water
Eat a healthy diet
Take plenty of rest
Wash the hair regularly
Advised to wear no jewellery for the first ten days
No smoking
Try to have a quiet life for a east a week
Keep the head elevated as this helps reduce the swelling
Plenty of ice packs help with the swelling
Avoid activities for the first week
Keep the dressing dry
No sauna
Ensure you go to all check ups
No exposure to the sun
No sun beds
Eat and drink healthy look after your body take plenty of rest the results will be fantastic