Facelift
What is it?
Facelift is a surgical procedure aimed at rejuvenating the face by eliminating sagging skin, wrinkles, and age-related changes in muscles and tissues.
The goal of a facelift is to improve the contours of the face, restore skin firmness, and create a younger, fresher appearance.
When is facelift effective?
What are the types of facelift techniques?
Involves facelift and neck lift
Designed for patients with pronounced age-related changes
A less invasive procedure for correcting mild age-related changes
Shorter incisions and faster recovery
Performed with special equipment (endoscope)
Small incisions, minimal tissue trauma
Often used for correction of the upper third of the face (forehead, brows)
Corrects not only the skin but also deeper facial structures (muscles, fascia)
Provides a longer-lasting and more pronounced effect
Focuses on the neck area and the lower third of the face
How do you prepare for a facelift procedure?
Preparation for the facelift surgery is a crucial stage that ensures safe procedure and maximum result effectiveness.
It includes several key steps:
Evaluation of skin condition, subcutaneous tissues, and bone structure
Discussion of expected results and choosing the appropriate technique
Blood tests, urine tests, coagulation indicators, ECG, etc., to determine health status.
Are there any contraindications for facelift?
If there are relative contraindications, the doctor may recommend postponing the surgery until risks are eliminated (e.g., during pregnancy and lactation).
Decompensated diabetes
Uncontrolled hypertension
Severe cardiovascular diseases
Cancer
Active viral, bacterial, or fungal infections
High fever or presence of inflammation in the body
Hemophilia, thrombocytopenia, or use of anticoagulants that cannot be discontinued.
How is the facelift procedure performed?
The procedure is performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation, depending on the type of surgery.
Incisions are usually made along the hairline, around the ears, and, if necessary, under the chin. This ensures that scars will be hidden after healing.
Skin is separated from subcutaneous structures
Muscles and connective tissues are lifted to restore contour clarity
Excess skin is removed.
Incisions are sutured with self-dissolving stitches or special threads
Drains may be placed to remove excess fluids.
Sterile dressings are applied to protect the operated areas.
How does recovery proceed after a facelift?
Swelling, bruising, mild discomfort that decreases over 1-2 weeks
Stitches removal (if non-dissolving stitches were used)
Main swelling subsides, and the result becomes noticeable
Full tissue recovery and final effect.
A facelift provides long-lasting results (10+ years, depending on technique and individual factors), but requires thorough preparation, professional execution, and proper care during rehabilitation.
Prices for Facelift
Preoperative test package
3200 UAH
Endotracheal anesthesia (2 hours)
8000 UAH
Surgery cost
158000 UAH
Simple dressing
500 UAH
