Facelift

With aging, your midface can lose volume and support, causing sagging of the skin, jowls and deep nasolabial folds and marionette lines.

Medically known as rhytidectomy, this cosmetic procedure aims at rejuvenating the face by lifting and tightening the underlying facial tissues, as well as removing excess skin to achieve a smoother, more youthful appearance.

Purpose

Lifting jowls achieves a smooth jawline; the appearance of a “turkey neck” can be eliminated in the neck area; and cervico-mental angle can be lifted to establish a direct angle between the jaw and the neck.

Approaches & Techniques

a) Skin-only Facelift

Skin-only facelift, a.k.a "mini facelift," focuses on tightening the skin of the face and neck without manipulating deeper tissues like muscles or fat pads.

Quick recovery
Less invasive

b) SMAS Facelift

SMAS facelift is the current standard targeting the superficial musculo aponeurotic system (SMAS), a layer of connective tissue beneath facial fat.

Natural appearance
Works best for lower face and jaw
Noticeable skin-pulling and spotted look

c) Deep Plane Facelift

Deep plane facelift focuses on deeper facial structures beneath the SMAS layer. It lifts a fibrous and inelastic layer of tissue delivering a naturally rejuvenated appearance. This technique is highly sought-after in Hollywood circles.

Long lasting (10+ years)
Treats drooping cheeks
Avoids unnatural tightening of skin pulling
More complex (performed by highly skilled surgeon)
More natural-looking than injectables or other facelifts
Short recovery time (about 2 weeks)
Smoother skin
Post-surgery pain is almost nonexistent

Eligibility & Indications

Undertaken by adult men and women
Ideal for non-smokers in good overall physical health
Works best for candidates with realistic expectations
Addresses sagging facial and neck skin including jowls
Addresses jowls along the jawline and vertical bands in neck (platysmal bands)
Addresses other areas of drooping skin around the midface and mouth

Facelift Post Weight Loss - Getting a facelift following substantial weight loss provides numerous advantages, both in terms of appearance and mental well-being, especially with a combination of facelift and neck lift. Ultimately, this surgery helps patients achieve a facial appearance that aligns with their transformed, healthier body.

The Process

During the initial consultation, we will assess your facial structure, skin condition, and discuss your goals. We also review medical history and any potential risks or complications associated with the procedure.

Facelift surgery is performed under anaesthesia in a hospital or surgical centre. The duration of the procedure varies depending on the type of facelift and complexity of the case.

After surgery, patients typically experience bruising, swelling and discomfort, which gradually subside over several weeks. Final results become apparent as swelling resolves and tissues settle into their new position. Facelift results are long-lasting but do not stop the aging process.

Before an elective surgery, be it surgical or non-surgical, you might want to go through various considerations, some of which are mentioned in the previous page. Complete visibility of final results for each of the procedures vary according to the technique and patient. There will be continual monitoring of the healing progress while a detailed post-operative care pamphlet that caters to the following, may also be provided: