Facelift

The main purpose of a plastic facelift is to eliminate wrinkles and ptosis (sagging) of the skin in different parts of the face, to improve facial contours, to get rid of excess fat deposits and to achieve an overall facial rejuvenation.

The facelifts at the medical center “Seline” are carried out using advanced and safe techniques to ensure a personal approach to each patient and reliable assistance in achieving the beauty goals.

Types of facelifting

Full facelift

This one is a classic procedure in plastic cosmetology. It is a variant of a circular facelift, which involves the skin, subcutaneous fat, and muscles. The procedure provides a pronounced and long-lasting rejuvenating effect.

Full facelift includes a complex of manipulations, namely:

• Rejuvenation of the face contours, making them more sophisticated;

• Endoscopic forehead lift;

• Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery);

• Cheek lifting;

• Neck lifting;

• SMAS lifting.

Indications for full facelift:

• Pronounced ptosis of facial tissues, loss of contour clarity;

• Double chin, caused by sagging and flabbiness of skin in the lower part of the face;

• Pronounced nasolabial folds and jowls;

• Drooping eyelids and lowering of the eyes corners.

Mini facelift

Mini facelift is a minimally invasive facial rejuvenation surgery. It is aimed at facial tightening of the inner layer skin tissues and removing their excess. Scars after surgery are very small. They remain in the auricles and are completely invisible. Deep facial structures are also engaged. The skin becomes more youthful and natural.

Indications for a mini facelift:

• Eyelids drooping of average or mild degree;

• Initial stage of skin ptosis;

• Deepening of nasolabial folds;

• Excess tissues in the chin area.

Skin lifting surgery for the middle and lower third of the face

Endoscopic midface lift and lower facelift is usually performed in combination with other operations but can also be carried out independently.

This treatment is minimally invasive, all impacts are performed using an endoscope with a monitor.

It is suitable for patients with good skin elasticity, at the initial stage of aging, to eliminate the following problems:

• Formation of a second chin;

• The initial stage of the eyelids and corners of the mouth drooping;

• The first folds on the neck;

• Changes in the face contours.

Neck lift

Usually, the method is used to eliminate the "Rings of Venus" - circular folds on the neck, formed due to age-related changes and structural features. Plastic surgery is recommended to correct the neck when other methods of rejuvenation do not bring results.

• Indications for neck surgery:

• Pronounced sagging of the skin;

• Deep wrinkles and creases on the neck;

• The second chin.

Stages

The stages of the surgery depend on the chosen technique. The general rules for each method are preliminary consultation and check-up by a doctor, laboratory tests to identify possible contraindications. The operation is carried out under a general anesthesia with the constant supervision of an experienced anesthesiologist.

• With a deep plane facelift, incisions are made in the area of the scalp and auricles. The skin is moved and placed in the required position, along with deep layers of subcutaneous tissue and muscles;

• With a mini facelift, incisions are made behind and in front of the auricles, and then a layer of SMAS is tightened;

• With an endoscopic facelift, incisions are replaced by punctures, through which the necessary impact is performed with the help of an endoscope.

Advantages of the procedure

Surgical facelift has a number of undeniable advantages. These are:

• Instant rejuvenation and a completely renewed appearance;

• Tightened and clear face oval, jawline contouring;

• Long-lasting effect, up to 20 years;

• It can be successfully carried out even with pronounced signs of aging;

• Individual approach. Nowadays many methods of plastic facelift exist;

• Safety. We follow only well-proven protocols.

How should I prepare for the treatment?

Before you decide to make a surgical facelift, it is necessary to make a preliminary visit to a surgeon who will examine the condition of the skin tissues. If the diagnostics shows positive results, the operation can be carried out. Stop drinking and smoking as early as possible if the anti-aging surgery is planned.

Whom the procedure is suitable for?

The procedure is suitable for all those who want to get rid of the signs of aging, namely:

• Eliminate sagging skin,

• Get rid of the creases on the neck;

• Remove the second chin;

• Correct the lowering corners of the lips;

• Remove drooping eyelids;

• Entirely rejuvenate the face.

Contraindications

Like any other surgical intervention, a facelift operation has some contraindications for certain groups of patients. These include those who have:

• Problems with blood clotting;

• Cardiovascular and central nervous system disorders;

• Malignant neoplasms;

• Acute viral diseases;

• Predisposition to the formation of keloid scars;

• Pregnancy, lactation.

Risks

There always exist risks during surgical procedures, and the task of a professional surgeon is to minimize them. What can you encounter when performing a surgical facelift?

• Bleedings. This may be caused by a pressure drop due to anesthesia;

• Swelling, bruises and hematomas. Almost all patients face them, because it is a natural reaction of the body to external interventions;

• Inflammation in the suture area. This is considered a variant of the norm if the surgery was successful. Otherwise, there may be an increase in temperature and the spread of infection;

• Keloid scars. They may appear if a patient has a predisposition to them;

• Tissue necrosis. It is a rare complication, which can occur with patients having obesity and prone to bad habits.

Stay calm! The high professionalism and extensive experience of our specialists will minimize all risks.

Rehabilitation after the treatment

For quick recovery and good results the following recommendations should be observed during the rehabilitation period:

• Be sure to take all medications prescribed by your doctor;

• Use special bandages for the required period;

• Do not neglect check-ups and ligations;

• Exclude alcohol and smoking;

• Follow the proper diet;

• Exclude excessive physical activity, as well as visits to saunas, solarium and swimming pool;

• Do not use decorative cosmetics until the sutures are completely healed.

To achieve a more pronounced effect, after consulting with a doctor, botulinum therapy and fillers can be implemented.