MACSLIFT
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As people age, the effects of gravity, exposure to the sun, and the stresses of daily life can be seen in their faces. Deep creases form between the nose and mouth; the jaw line grows slack and jowly; folds and fat deposits appear around the neck.
The ideal age group is between 40 to 55 years of age, and is suited to people whose neck and face has begun to sag, but they still have some elasticity in their skin.
There are many variations to the procedure called MACSLIFT, but the typical will be described.
The procedure is a day stay and performed local anesthetic and sedation (twilight anesthetic) Once anaesthetised, the procedure will take approximately 120 minutes.
An incision is made on pre-marked skin in front of the ears, where dissection (separation of the skin and underlying tissue) is performed by a small cannula and the administration of an anaesthetic fluid (hydro dissection). The underlying tissue is then elevated and repositioned by internal sutures. The excess skin in front of the ear is excised and the skin flap is re-draped and meticulously repaired. A facial garment will be fitted and needs to worn for 24 hours over the following 7 days.
Most patients are seen the next day, and the incision lines redressed. 3 days after the procedure, patients can remove their garment to wash their hair and apply the prescribed antibiotic ointment. Sutures are removed after day 7.
Mr. Marando will explain you the procedure in details, advise you and guide you in order to make the right choice.
FACTS ON FACIAL REJUVENATION / MACSLIFT
The Procedure: The incisions are hidden in the natural crease in front of the ears; muscle are tightened with sutures, skin excess trimmed away and if appropriate fat excess aspirated or when necessary repositioned. The vast majority of patients (males and females) are just over forties.
Length of the Operation: 1.5 to 2 hours.
Anaesthesia: Usually anaesthetic with sedation (twilight). In selected cases general anaesthetic.
Hospital stay: For most procedures Day Case.
Possible Side Effects: Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness and tenderness of skin; tight feeling, dry skin. For men, occasionally need to shave behind ears, where beard-growing skin is repositioned.
Risks: Every procedure carries some uncertainty and risks. Occasionally the following may occur: Injury to the nerves that control facial muscles or feeling (usually temporary, very rarely permanent). Infection, bleeding. Poor healing (mainly in heavy smokers); excessive scarring. Asymmetry or change in hairline. In the hands of a competent and experienced surgeon, the risks can be minimized.
Recovery: Back to work: 7 to 14 days. Physical Exercise: Lower body 2/3 weeks, upper body 3/4 weeks. Bruising: 1 to 2 weeks.
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