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Facelift

Facelift is the best way to recover an oval-shaped face with a real, natural, and long lasting result for both men and women. Lifting cream, medical facelift, thread lifts, lifting massages… all of these techniques claim that their final result will be identical to that of an actual facelift surgery, but this is unfortunately far from true. Current scientific knowledge and techniques do not have the ability to regain the lost elasticity of the skin. Surgery is necessary in order to obtain real results that look natural and that are unique to fit each patient. Facelift, or surgical facial rejuvenation, is a procedure that guarantees real results and for which complications are extremely rare; it is what we can call a good procedure. Moreover, thanks to injections and laser techniques, the average age for the first facelift has increased of about ten years.

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Overview

The word facelift has been used for over 100 years to refer to the surgical procedure for rejuvenation, as it consists of lifting face tissues that have dropped with time, creating low cheeks and a “turkey neck”. Whether it is small, medium, or large, associated with other techniques or different steps, facelift remains the only way to really improve the shape of a face that became distended over the years. This is why many creams or non-surgical procedures use the term facelift or lifting to describe their results and attract buyers.

A successful facelift is one that doesn’t show. The procedure is thought of and conducted to eliminate the main flaw, like for example a very wrinkled neck, while maintaining the harmony of the rest of your face, and the image that others have of you. By comparing your face before and after, anyone can notice the improvements, but without pictures from before, no one can guess what you did to remain young.

Is it for you?

If, everyday, when you look at yourself into the mirror or on pictures, your face does not satisfy you, you must first try to identify what the main problem is. If the main problem is the loss of a defined, firm lower face, it is best to consider simple procedures rather than complicated techniques that will most likely be deceiving.

Technique

From a very simple skin excision to a complex procedure involving the entirety of face tissues, all techniques are adjusted to fit your anatomy and your desires. One or more consultations are necessary to plan the procedure and obtain the most satisfying results possible.

Generally, the procedure consists of making an incision hidden behind the ears and in the hair. This allows for the replacement of underlying tissues with a clear view. Visual control is extremely important to avoid touching the numerous nerves and major facial blood vessels. Depending on the person, tissues can be folded or repositioned, muscles are generally not affected, except for those in the neck. I also do autografts of adipose tissue and mini liposuccion, usually in the chin area, to touch up on the facial volume transformations that took place over time and revive natural volume and glow.

Procedure

Once my patient and I have reached a conclusion as a result of our consultations, we can move onto the planning. It is important to plan 10 to 21 days with little to no professional and social activity, including 4 of complete rest and tranquility, alone or with assistance.
Location: sterilized operating room
Time spent: 2 to 3 hours of surgery and 10 to 24 hours of medical surveillance

After the operation

One week of rest followed by a gradual return to social and professional activities, lasting from 10 to 21 days depending on each case. Pain in the ear area can last 3 to 10 days and can easily be relieved with painkillers like paracetamol.

Results

Results are immediately visible in the neck and lower cheek area. However, the swelling and bruises make it difficult to notice the final result and it can take up to three weeks before the patient is truly satisfied. It can also take weeks to fully recover skin sensitivity in the neck, which is a problem only for shaving as it requires that it is done using an electric razor. The results remain stable for ten years.

Treatments for the oval of the face and neck

Mini lift

Micro lift

Lipofilling

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