• Cervical-facial lift • Centro-Facial Lift • Temporal Lift • Forehead Lift •
The most popular facelift is the cervical-facial lifting.
The cervical-facial lifting aims to improve the appearance of the neck and the oval of the face. The naso-labial folds are also reduced. The neck-chin angle is restored.
Turkey Wattle, type of vertical strands stretched over both sides of the trachea due to the release of the platysma muscle (or SMAS), are also reduced.
The skin of the face and neck is tightened from discreet incisions located around the ears and scalp.
The face lift is performed under general anaesthesia. The duration varies between 1 and a half and 3 hours, excluding any eventual associated surgical procedures.
The skin is partially peeled off, the underlying muscle layer (SMAS and platysma) is tightened, and then the skin is gently tightened.
Hospitalisation lasts between 12 and 4 hours during which the patient wears a large bandage shaped like a helmet.
Before the patient leaves the clinic, the dressing is removed and the scars are simply covered with ointment.
All other methods of facial cosmetic surgery may be associated with face and neck lift according to patient needs.
Non-surgical techniques are also often considered in addition to a facelift:
The general principle of the procedure is the same but the scar is shorter and skin peeling is done to a lesser degree. A mini face lift can be performed under local anaesthesia as an outpatient. This procedure is well suited for patients with moderately sagging skin.
These minimally invasive facelift techniques have several names: “one-stitch lift”, “mini-lift”, “short-scar lift” etc…
Cervicoplasty effectively treats excess skin on the neck, either after classic cervico-facial lifting where the treatment of excess cervical skin was insufficient, or in patients (often men) requiring a simpler procedure to a classic cervico-facial lift.
Either a straight or a zig-zag scar will be located in the middle of the neck. The jowls are not improved.
This procedure is performed under a local anaesthesia on an outpatient basis. Scarring is generally almost unnoticeable after 12 to 24 months.
After effects include edema (swelling) of the face and ecchymosis (bruises) of varying importance depending on the patient and mostly disappear during the first two weeks. Sometimes it is necessary to wait 3 to 4 weeks for the results of the procedure to be unnoticeable.
Pain is minimal or even absent, however some unpleasant sensations (skin tension, temporary numbness of the cheeks or ears, cardboard-like skin, etc.) may persist for a few days to several weeks.
The result obtained is natural and gives a relaxed and rested look. The face does not have a frozen or surgical appearance. The lifting makes the patient appear on average 10 years younger.
The scars are hidden around the ears and scalp. They are unnoticeable after 3 to 6 months. The hairline is maintained.
As with any surgery, a number of complications can occur. But the likelihood of these complications is reduced in the hands of a qualified plastic surgeon and in the presence of a competent anaesthetist.
The patient’s compliance to instructions given by the surgeon is also essential and include :
Fortunately, postoperative effects are generally manageable following a cervico-facial lift that has been carried out properly, so serious complications are rare.
Rare complications that could occur include, but are not limited to risk of hematoma, infection and scarring.
In the event of a complication, appropriate measures will be taken.
In practice, the vast majority of cases take place without any problem and the patients are satisfied with the result.
The mid-facelift or centro-malar facelift aims to reposition the facial tissue located between the eyes and the mouth (midface) to their proper place.
Over time, the tissues of the mid face literally droop. The result is a hollowing under the eyes, elongation of the lower eyelid with a tendency to create a round eye (disappearance of the almond shape), a loss of volume of the cheekbones, the formation of nasolabial folds and bitterness folds (“marionette lines”), and the appearance of puffy lumps on either side of the chin making the face appear square (jowls).
The surgeon makes an incision just below the eyelashes of the lower eyelid (sub-eyelid incision) identical to that used during a simple lower eyelid surgery.
From this incision, all the soft tissues of the cheek and cheekbones will be repositioned higher in a movement opposite to that caused by ageing.
This results in an improvement of the nasolabial folds, jowls, dark circles and cheekbones. The eye regains its natural almond shape before ageing. The almond shape can even be emphasised during a canthoplasty when combined with the centro-facial lifting.
Invisible facial threads are attached through small perforations in the cheekbone (palpable bony arch under the eyes).
At the end of the procedure, excess skin of the lower eyelid is removed.
Non-surgical techniques are also often considered in addition to a mid-facelift :
The procedure is performed under general anaesthesia. The duration varies between 2 and 3 hours. Hospitalisation is 24 hours.
After discharge from the clinic no dressing is required. Applying ointment to the scars is sufficient.
The after effects are characterised by edema (swelling) of the face and ecchymosis (bruises) of varying importance depending on the patient and disappear during the first 2 to 3 weeks. It is necessary to wait 3 to 6 weeks for the results of the procedure to be unnoticeable. In rare cases, small imperfections or a feeling of over-correction can take a little longer to disappear.
Hardening and decreased sensitivity of the lifted sites or the upper lip may persist for 1 to several months.
The result is natural. The face doesn’t appear to be either frozen or surgically enhanced. The facial features give a fresh, rested and relaxed look.
The scars are very discreet, sometimes pink for several weeks but are easily camouflaged with makeup. They are unnoticeable after 3-6 months.
As with any surgery, a number of complications can occur. But the likelihood of these complications is reduced in the hands of a qualified plastic surgeon and in the presence of a competent anaesthetist.
The patient’s compliance to instructions given by the surgeon is also essential and include :
Fortunately, postoperative effects are generally manageable following a mid-face lift that has been carried out properly, so serious complications are rare.
Rare complications that could occur include, but are not limited to risk of hematoma, infection and temporary skin sensibility.
In the event of a complication, appropriate measures will be taken.
In practice, the vast majority of cases take place without any problem and the patients are satisfied with the result.
The temporal brow or lateral brow lift raises the outer end of the eyebrow
The temporal brow lift (“dummy clip“) helps open up the eye by raising the lateral portion of the eyebrow (tail of the eyebrow), thus restoring the correct distance between the eyelashes and eyebrow. The temporal lift can also soften the appearance of crow’s feet.
All the skin of the temporal region and the lateral portion of the eyebrow are lifted up through an incision 3 to 4 cm hidden in the scalp.
The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis (out the same day) under assisted local anaesthesia (diazepine-induced analgesia). The procedure lasts from 45 minutes to 1 and a half hours.
The procedure can be carried out under general anaesthesia when combined with a more complex procedure (facelift, rhinoplasty …). In this case, the hospital stay is 24 hours.
The pain is mild, a feeling of tension is felt at the temples.
Social and professional activities can be resumed 1 to 2 weeks after surgery depending on the job performed.
As with any surgery, a number of complications can occur. But the likelihood of these complications is reduced in the hands of a qualified plastic surgeon and in the presence of a competent anaesthetist.
The patient’s compliance to instructions given by the surgeon is also essential and include :
Fortunately, postoperative effects are generally manageable following a temporal lift that has been carried out properly, so serious complications are rare.
Rare complications that could occur include, but are not limited to risk of hematoma, infection and scarring.
In the event of a complication, appropriate measures will be taken.
In practice, the vast majority of cases take place without any problem and the patients are satisfied with the result.
The forehead lift raises both eyebrows. Forehead wrinkles and frown lines are reduced.
Depending on the case :
The procedure is carried out under general anaesthesia. The surgery lasts between 1.5 to 2 hours.
Hospitalisation is 24 hours.
As with any surgery, a number of complications can occur. But the likelihood of these complications is reduced in the hands of a qualified plastic surgeon and in the presence of a competent anaesthetist.
The patient’s compliance to instructions given by the surgeon is also essential and include :
Fortunately, postoperative effects are generally manageable following a forehead lift that has been carried out properly, so serious complications are rare.
Rare complications that could occur include, but are not limited to, risk of hematoma, infection and scarring, and alopecia at the level of the hairline scars (generally temporary).
In the event of a complication, appropriate measures will be taken.
In practice, the vast majority of cases take place without any problem and the patients are satisfied with the result.