Last year, 2,134 people underwent face lift surgery in the UK. The number of women who opted for this treatment rose by 9% according to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.
Your facelift can result in subtle changes, so you simply look a better version of yourself. The aim is for people to say how well you look, not ask you when you had a face lift!
But as long as we are happy that your recovery is going well you should be able to return home the next day.
But it will remain swollen and bruised for up to 6 weeks. You should be fully recovered within three months
They will be hidden behind the ears or within the hairline. They will be barely noticeable from the start, and will gradually fade over time.
Complications can occur during any type of surgery so it’s important that your face lift is performed at a specialist practice with experienced surgeons to minimise the chances of anything going wrong.
Be wary of anyone offering cheaper treatment and don’t be tempted to go abroad, it’s harder to compare treatment quality and compliance criteria, there are usually language barriers and it’s more difficult to attend follow-up appointments or resolve any after-care issues.
Don’t be afraid to ask your surgeon how many years they have been practicing and how many face lifts they have carried out. Do you feel comfortable and confident with your surgeon?
You can opt for a mini face lift, a combined face and neck lift or an extended face lift. The right option will depend on the results you want to achieve.
It’s good for people whose face and neck have begun to sag but whose skin still has some elasticity.