FACELIFT AND NECK SURGERY
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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.
A facelift (technically known as rhytidectomy) can't stop this aging process. What it can do is "set back the clock," improving the most visible signs of aging by removing excess fat, tightening under-lying muscles, and re-draping the skin of your face and neck. A facelift can be done alone, or in conjunction with other procedures such as a forehead lift, eyelid surgery, or nose reshaping.
The best candidate for a facelift is a man or woman whose face and neck have begun to sag, but whose skin still has some elasticity and whose bone structure is strong and well defined. Most patients are in their forties to sixties, but facelifts can be done successfully on people in their seventies or eighties as well.
A facelift can make you look younger and fresher, and it may enhance your self-confidence in the process. But it can't give you a totally different look, nor can it restore the health and vitality of your youth. Before you decide to have surgery, think carefully about your expectations and discuss them with Mr.Marando.
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
Reasons for considering surgery are tired and ageing look, loss of tone and increasing laxity of cheeks, appearance of jowls, loss of definition of neck.
The Procedure: Different procedures fall under facial rejuvenation (S lift / MACS lift / Facelift). The aim is to tailor the operation on the specific case. The incisions are hidden in the natural creases around the ears; muscle are tightened, 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 4 hours.
Anaesthesia: Usually general anaesthetic. However some limited procedures can be performed under local anaesthetic with sedation.
Hospital stay: For limited procedures days case; mostly 1 overnight stay.
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.
For further information on Facial Rejuvenation or to make an appointment for consultation with Mr. Andrea Marando, Telephone: 0871 705 4565 or Contact us