Face lift, technically known as rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure intended to remove excess fat, tighten underlying muscles and redrape the skin of your face and neck.

It can also be done alone, or in conjunction with other procedures such as a forehead lift, eyelid surgery, or nose reshaping. Although a face lift can't stop the ageing process, it can help 'turn back the clock'.

Contrary to popular opinion, the texture of the skin will not be changed by a facelift. Acne scars, age spots, fine lines and smoker’s creases will soon return to their original texture, no matter how tight the skin is pulled. A facelift will not give someone beautiful skin unless they have beautiful skin to begin with

however a variety of non-surgical procedures are available to improve texture and appearance of skin like laser resurfacing, chemical peeling or micro dermabrasion.

Minimally invasive procedures, involving minimal incision and dissection, are enjoying growing popularity among younger patients interested in improving their appearance. Patients are looking for procedures that produce natural improvement ("refreshed look"), have brief recovery time, minimal risk of complications and imperceptible scars. This is achieved through the so called “S-lift”.

FAQs

How long will the surgery take?
Depending upon lifting category surgical time may go from 3 to 5 hours.
How long will my recovery take?
A full lift including eyelids correction will involve 15 days immediate post-surgery recovery and another 15 days to be back to normal.   An S-lift (minimally invasive) instead, will take only few days to have patients back to their normal activities again.
What am I to expect after my surgery?
A full lift will involve an obvious inflammatory process yet discomfort and pain are not really considerable. A post-surgery supportive face band will prevent swollenness from becoming excessive thus distorting face features. Cold compresses will be part of post-surgery treatment to diminish inflammatory process.