A face lift is a comprehensive surgical procedure performed to address the visible aging signs of face. These may include sagging cheeks, deep nasolabial folds (the lines running from the nose to the corners of the mouth), marionette lines (extending from the mouth to the chin), the formation of jowls, and loss of facial volume.
During face lift, Dr. Dragana Spica eliminates excess skin from the face and creates a better support for saggy tissues.
The incision is made from the temple in the hairline, down and around the front of the ears and behind the ears and into the hairline. With this technique the scar is practically invisible. Through the scar, Dr. Spica undermines the skin and SMAS or strong supportive connective tissue.
Face lift can safely be combined with other surgical procedures like neck lift, Blepharoplasty or brow lift.
Good candidates for face lift are individuals who want to lift their skin in the mid-face and their jaws.
Good candidates are also people who wish to reduce the visibility of nasolabial folds and Marionette lines and restore muscle tone in the lower area of the face. It is also important that good candidates have preserved some level of facial skin elasticity.
The type of the face lift depends on the indications.
During traditional face lift the incision is made in the hairline at the temples, continuing downward and around the front of the ears. The incisions are hidden in the natural creases behind the ears in the lower scalp covered with hair.
During limited-incision face lift, the short incisions are made in the hairline, beginning at the temples and going down and around the front of the ears. Additional incisions might also be made in the lower eyelids, temporal area or under the upper lip.
Face lift procedure can significantly improve and rejuvenate different facial areas in one surgery. Also, a facelift is one of the most effective surgical approaches for facial rejuvenation:
Restore a youthful facial contour by repositioning sagging skin and underlying tissues
Soften deep wrinkles such as nasolabial lines and marionette lines
Improve definition of jawline by reducing jowls and excess skin
Face lift procedure usually lasts from 3 to 6 hours depending on the extent of the surgery.
Local anesthesia with sedation is generally used during face lift procedure.
General anesthesia can also be used specific cases and indications.
Since face lift is surgical procedure, it carries certain risks and side effects, including:
More severe risks include:
The results of the traditional face lift can last for about 10 years, while the results of a mini face lift may last for 5 years.
The results of face lift can last even longer depending on the genetic predisposition, lifestyle habits and aging.
The price of face lift depends on the complexity and the length of the surgery. Pricing is influenced by several factors, including whether the facelift is performed as a standalone treatment or in combination with other surgical procedures, such us Blepharoplasty, Neck lift.
A personalized consultation with the best plastic surgeon in Dubai, Dr Dragana Spica is essential to determine the most suitable approach and provide an accurate cost estimate tailored to your individual needs and aesthetic goals.
Before the surgery, you need to have a thorough consultation with Dr. Dragana Spica.
Dr. Spica may require blood tests.
Also, she will advise you to stop smoking and taking certain vitamins and supplements.
It’s important to arrange for someone to drive you home after the surgery.
On the day of your face lift you are prepped for the surgery and given anesthesia.
According to the chosen technique, Dr. Dragana Spica makes the incisions to lift saggy skin, reduce visibility of deep wrinkles and skin folds and provide a better support for saggy tissues.
In the end, Dr. Spica will cover the incisions with bandages that gently pressure them and reduce bruising and swelling. She may also place a tiny tube under the skin behind one or both ears to drain excess fluid or blood.
When you feel comfortable, you are discharged from the surgical sites and given all the instructions for the recovery period.
Face lift aesthetic surgery isn’t painful during the procedure because of anesthesia. After the surgery, you may experience mild to moderate discomfort.
For standard face lift the recovery lasts between two to four weeks.
For mini face lift, the recovery period is much shorter.
During the first two weeks you should sleep in a slightly elevated position to reduce the swelling.
During your first post-operative appointment, Dr. Dragana Spica will remove your dressing and drains. She may also place a supportive face garment on your treated area, which you need to wear according to her instructions.
You can return to your normal daily activities after 6 weeks.
You should pay attention to the presence of bruising and swelling, which should subside after several weeks.
Also, you need to keep the surgical site clean to prevent infection.
It’s important to have regular follow-up appointments with Dr. Dragana Spica.
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