Face Lift
Face lift surgery is an operation to lift the loose skin on your face, making it appear tighter and more youthful. There are many different options for facelift available, and each can be tailored to fit your needs and desires. Many people opt for face lift surgery if they feel unhappy with signs of facial ageing, such as wrinkles and sagginess. If you’re looking for facelift surgery in Manchester, here is everything you need to know about UK Aesthetic’s procedure.
What Is Face Lift Surgery?
A facelift is sometimes referred to as a rhytidectomy, and involves lifting and pulling back the skin to make the face seem tighter and smoother. It reduces the amount of flabby or sagging skin that can occur on the face due to ageing, as well as flabby skin on the neck. Face lift surgery is one of the most popular types of facial plastic surgery.
Many patients choose to undergo face lift surgery as a result of the ageing process. As we age, wrinkles and sagginess can alter the appearance of the face. Over time, skin on the face can lose elasticity and become saggy, giving you a more aged appearance. Sometimes, people who have quite a significant face weight loss journey also experience these effects. Many people struggle with these changes, and seek out a face lift surgery to correct this.
If you’re considering coming to our Manchester clinic for face lift surgery, here is everything you need to know about the face lift surgery procedure and what you should expect.
Who Qualifies For Face Lift Surgery?
Before qualifying for face lift surgery, you will need to have a consultation at our Manchester clinic. Here, we will ask you questions about your lifestyle and health background to see if you will be the right fit for face lift surgery. We take the health and safety of our patients very seriously, so you may be denied face lift surgery as you may be at high risk for complications. Some of the reasons you may not qualify include:
- You may be denied face lift surgery if you feel you have been pressured into changing your body from others. Here at UK Aesthetic, we ensure that our patients in Manchester are as protected as possible. Because of our ethical standards, we will not perform face lift surgery if we feel someone has been coerced into the procedure.
- You take blood thinning medications, as they can stop your body’s ability to clot and heal, which could be very damaging to your body after face lift surgery.
- Certain medical conditions can also prevent you from having face lift surgery, as this can increase your risk of hematomas and serious heart conditions.
- You could also be denied face lift surgery if you smoke, as it increases the likelihood of poor wound healing, hematomas and skin loss after the procedure.
When you come for your face lift surgery consultation at our Manchester clinic, it’s important you provide accurate information about your lifestyle so we can design a treatment plan with you at the forefront. At your consultation, we’ll go extensively through your face lift surgery expectations and medical history, and thoroughly help you with any inquiries or questions you may have. We care deeply about our patients in Manchester, and want you to ask as many questions about face lift surgery as you can – we are happy to help with any queries. The outcome of your consultation will depend on your openness and honesty regarding your lifestyle, health and desires. If you do not have the right lifestyle and health for face lift surgery, we may decide to stop the treatment plan. Any decision made will be with your safety and health in mind.
Preparing For Face Lift Surgery
If you choose to come to us for face lift surgery in Manchester, it’s important that you prepare adequately before the procedure. As aforementioned, you should ask as many questions as you need during the consultation, so you will know exactly what to expect going forward with face lift surgery. Face lift surgery is usually performed while the patient is under general anaesthetic, and you will be unaware of the surgery or the pain involved. If you experience any health issues prior to the day of your face lift surgery in Manchester, you should make sure that you let your surgeon know. Communication with the team providing your face lift surgery will ensure the procedure goes as smoothly as possible.
In order to have a better chance of successful face lift surgery, it’s imperative that you listen to the advice given to you during the consultation. You may be advised to make several lifestyle changes in the run up to face lift surgery, including:
- Stopping smoking. You should avoid smoking at least 6 weeks before the day of your face lift surgery, to prevent post-surgery complications. Smoking reduces blood flow, so your incision scars could become infected if you don’t quit.
- You should refrain from taking blood thinning medications such as aspirin, as this could interfere with your recovery period and your reaction to anaesthetic.
- Immediately before your face lift surgery in Manchester, you will be asked to wash your face with germicidal soap to prevent infections. You may also be asked to refrain from eating after midnight the day before the procedure.
By making these changes in the lead up to the day of your face lift surgery, you will be ensuring you have a better chance of a successful surgery.
What Happens During The Procedure?
Typically, face lift surgery takes around 2 to 3 hours. You will usually be under general anaesthetic. During the face lift surgery, your plastic surgeon will make incisions above the hairline, around the temples. These incisions are then extended down towards the front of the ear, underneath the earlobe and behind the ear into the scalp. Excess facial skin is then removed, and the remaining skin pulled upwards and re-positioned. In some cases, excess fat is also removed with liposuction.
If you choose to receive face lift surgery in Manchester, you will need to be collected from the clinic. The effects of the anaesthetic can be quite significant, and you may be in a lot of pain. It is imperative that you arrange to be collected by someone you trust after face lift surgery. You should also arrange time off from work to ensure that your recovery process goes as well as it can do. This usually takes between 2-4 weeks.
Aftercare For Face Lift Surgery
Here at our Manchester clinic, we take recovery and aftercare following all of our plastic surgery procedures very seriously. After facelift surgery, you will need to take it easy and ensure your face is not harmed. Following the face lift procedure, your face will be wrapped in bandages which will help to reduce swelling and bruising. It’s likely you’ll be experiencing pain and discomfort, for which you can be prescribed painkillers. Our recommendations during face lift surgery recovery include:
- Avoid any strenuous physical activity, as this can stress your body and make any incisions more likely to rip and become loose.
- Avoid driving for the first few days – after the general anaesthetic, you may not be able to drive due to the effects. After face lift surgery, your eyes may not be great either.
- Keep the wound and bandages dry – this is one of the most important parts of recovering well after face lift surgery. If your incisions get wet, you could develop an infection or become unwell.
- Ensure your head is upright at all times – this is very important for optimising your healing after face lift surgery, and ensures your incisions heal properly.
You’ll need to keep the bandages in place for a day or two following face lift surgery. In the following week, you should attend a follow up appointment at our dressings clinic, where we will ensure that you’re healing well. All of us at the Manchester clinic take your healing very seriously, so it’s important that you attend all necessary follow-up appointments. During your recovery after face lift surgery, it’s important to try and avoid touching your face and hair as to not disturb any incisions.
Face Lift Surgery Results
If you’re wondering what the results from face lift surgery will look like, we have plenty of case studies that you can look at. Many of our Manchester patients who choose to have face lift surgery are very happy with their results. In general, final results will take some months to appear. After about 6 months the full effect of the face lift surgery should be apparent.
Case Studies
It is important to note that the results of your face lift surgery are dependent on your facelift recovery period. Your recovery period is very important, as it could potentially make or break how your face lift looks. Usually, your skin will feel tighter and smoother, giving you a more youthful appearance. If you follow all of your surgeon’s advice, you should end up with fantastic results from your face lift surgery.
Face Lift Surgery Scars
All plastic surgery will result in you having scars – there is no way around this. All facial scars as a result of face lift surgery are permanent. However, with face lift surgery, the scars will usually appear around the hairline and near the ears. Scars from face lift surgery can be hidden due to the nature of where they are. Initially, scars will appear red immediately after face lift surgery. However, these will fade after several weeks into a thin white line. All of the scars will be where the incisions were made – around the hairline and down towards the back of the ear.
In some cases, you may be prescribed corticosteroid medication or other treatments that may help with the appearance of scars after face lift surgery. If you have any concerns about the scarring that may occur after the procedure, please consult with your surgeon at your consultation in Manchester. They can give you advice and inside knowledge about what to expect after face lift surgery, so you can be fully prepared if you decide to have the procedure. You can also look at case study images provided by patients at our Manchester clinic, so you can see what potential scarring may look like.
Risks And Complications of Face Lift Surgery
While our patients at our Manchester clinic usually have a smooth surgery and recovery period, there is always a level of risk with face lift surgery.No matter what surgery you have, every surgical procedure comes with its own risks and potential complications. There could be some risks and complications that could arise if you choose to undergo facelift surgery. Some of these
include:
- Hematoma, which is where blood collects under the skin, causing swelling and discomfort. Hematoma usually forms within 24 hours of face lift surgery, and will require quick treatment to ensure no long lasting damage is made to your facial tissue or skin.
- Scarring. As aforementioned, significant scarring should be expected after face lift surgery that may need further treatments.
- Nerve injury after face lift surgery is rare, but there is always a chance of nerve damage after surgery. You may experience loss of feeling or ability to move, which could be temporary or permanent. If you have any concerns about potential nerve damage after face lift surgery, you should definitely consult with your surgeon at our Manchester clinic, who will be able to offer advice or information.
- Hair or Skin Loss. Sometimes during face lift surgery the blood supply to facial tissue and hair follicles could be lost, or they could be damaged by incisions.
- Other complications – there is always a risk of bleeding, infection or a bad reaction to anaesthesia when it comes to surgical procedures. Certain lifestyle choices can increase the possibility of these risks during face lift surgery.
However, all of these potential outcomes will be discussed in detail with your UK Aesthetic surgeon during the consultation. They will also be able to answer any queries you may have, and they have the experience to be able to advise and assist you. All of the patients that come for face lift surgery at our Manchester clinic receive support and advice from our highly experienced surgeons.
Are You Considering Face Lift Surgery in Manchester?
Many people seeking plastic surgery throughout the UK decide to come to our Manchester clinic for face lift surgery, breast augmentation, fleur de lis surgery and more. Here at UK Aesthetic, we have a reputation for providing patient-led procedures and great aftercare and support. If you’re considering getting face lift surgery in Manchester, contact us today.
