Procedure - When conducting a face lift there are several places where incision are made. These areas include the hairline, behind and infront of the ears as well as in the hairline above the nape of the neck. Since there are so many mucscles in the face which are highly innervated it take a surgeon of great talent and skill to perform this operation. The signs of aging are what usually make one decide to undergo this surgery, these signs usually become very visible in the regions of the neck, eyes and forehead. Crows feet and deeper wrinkles around the mouth and nose become prominent. A facelift can be done as a single procedure, or in conjunction with other procedures such as forehead lift, eyelid surgery, or nose reshaping. A well prepared and performed facelift can make you look ten years younger, but you will not look exactly like you did in earlier photos. The results of the intervention remain for about 8 years, after this time a surgical correction may be necessary. Lifting of the forehead includes the temple area and raising the eyebrows. With new methods, such as the SMAS technique and endoscopic facelifts, superb results are achievable. The SMAS technique does not only tighten the skin, it also corrects and smoothens the muscles, which results in a longer lasting and more natural young look. Endoscopic facelifts allow the most precise corrections to be made. This method causes minimal scar development and provides the best results possible.

Duration - 2.5 hours

Anesthesia - General or local anesthetic

Hospital Stay - This procedure usually requires the patient to stay one to two days.

Risks and side effects - This is a surprisingly complex operation and there's risk of damage to the fine nerves that work the facial muscles. Other side effects may be poor healing, excessive scarring, hematoma, blistering of skin (may lead to permanent scarring) weak facial muscles (usually temporary) permanent numbness (risk is less than 1%) and asymmetry or change in hairline.