FACIAL REJUVENATION
A comprehensive lift of the lower two-thirds of the face — removing excess fat, tightening the underlying muscle and re-draping the skin for a rested, naturally youthful profile.
THE PROMISE
A full/complete facelift improves the skin and tissues of the lower two-thirds of the face, from the ears across to the cheeks and down to the jawline, by removing excess fat, tightening muscles and re-draping the skin.
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Facelift and blepharoplasty — before, 24 hours after surgery and 1 month after
Facelift with fat transfer — before, recovery diary and after
Face and neck lift — before, in the clinic and after
A traditional facelift procedure is performed through an incision starting in the hair or hairline above and in front of the ear (the temporal region). The incision is extended downward in front of the ear, comes under the ear and then upward behind the ear ending in the hair or hairline behind the ear. The skin and fatty tissues are then lifted off the underlying muscle and fascia (connective tissue) as far forward as is necessary to correct the loose skin problem. The underlying muscle and fascia can be tightened with sutures if the surgeon feels it is necessary. The skin is pulled back and upward and the excess skin removed. The wound is then closed with sutures and skin staples. Dr. Karatzias sometimes leaves a drain in the wounds to remove excess blood.
AT A GLANCE
PROCEDURE TIME
2 to 3 hours
ANAESTHESIA
General anaesthesia
DISCOMFORT
Mild post-operative discomfort
RECOVERY TIME
2 to 4 weeks
VISIBLE RESULTS
4 weeks
HOW LONG IT LASTS
10 to 15 years
Rhinoplasty, fat grafting, upper/lower blepharoplasty, forehead lift, direct brow lift, genioplasty, chemical peel.
The patient may return to work after ten to fourteen days. More strenuous activity may be resumed after two weeks or more. Bruising should begin to disappear after seven to ten days. Sun exposure must be limited for several months after surgery. The use of a sun block that provides both UVA and UVB protection is recommended. Most facelifts can be expected to maintain optimum appearance for ten to fifteen years. Although infrequent, the risks and complications of facelift surgery include: bleeding, hematoma, bruising, infection, neurological dysfunction (loss of muscle function or sensation), which is usually temporary, widened or thickened scar, loss of hair (around the incision site), asymmetry (unevenness between two sides), skin necrosis (loss of skin from tissue death). We use the most advanced surgical technology, disposables and techniques when performing treatments and procedures to maximise your results and diminish the length of your recovery period. To reduce risks and maintain as much of the results for as long as possible we recommend that you refrain from smoking for a minimum of six weeks prior to the surgery and for the duration of your recovery period. Please also note that for this particular procedure if you become pregnant or lose a significant amount of weight, you should wait until after your body has reached a stable equilibrium.
To determine if this procedure is right for you, please schedule a consultation with Dr. Karatzias. During the consultation, your concerns will be discussed in depth and the best surgical or non-surgical solution will be determined, always having your trepidations and expectations in mind.
To see if you are a candidate for this procedure or if you wish to learn more details about it, please complete our online consultation form or call us at +357 22 275522.
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BEFORE & AFTER CASES
Results vary from person to person.
Will I still look like myself, or will it look "pulled"?
The aim is a rested, natural result — not a tight or windswept look. A facelift re-drapes the skin and tightens the deeper muscle and tissue so you look like a fresher version of yourself rather than a different person. How much is right for your face is judged carefully and discussed with Dr. Karatzias beforehand.
Where are the scars, and will they show?
The incisions are placed so they fall in or along the hairline above and in front of the ear, then around and behind the ear, where they are well hidden. As with any surgery the lines are permanent, but they typically settle and fade over time. Rarely a scar can heal wider or thicker, which is one of the recognised risks discussed at your consultation.
Does it hurt, and what are the bruising and swelling like?
Most people describe tightness and tenderness rather than sharp pain, and this is managed with simple pain relief. Some bruising and swelling is normal early on and usually begins to fade within seven to ten days. Sun exposure should be limited for several months afterwards, using a sunblock that protects against both UVA and UVB.
How much time off work should I plan for?
Most patients are able to return to work after about ten to fourteen days. More strenuous activity and exercise are usually resumed after two weeks or more. Everyone heals at their own pace, so your individual timeline is discussed with Dr. Karatzias at your consultation.
How long do the results last?
A facelift does not stop ageing, but it sets the clock back: most results maintain their optimum appearance for around ten to fifteen years. To preserve the result for as long as possible we recommend avoiding smoking for at least six weeks before surgery and throughout recovery, and protecting the skin from the sun.
What anaesthesia is used, and can it be combined with other procedures?
A full facelift is carried out under general anaesthesia. Depending on your goals it can often be combined with, or considered alongside, procedures such as a brow or forehead lift, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), fat grafting, rhinoplasty, genioplasty or a chemical peel. The right plan for you is agreed at your consultation — to learn more, call +357 22 275522.
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Book a consultation with Dr. Karatzias to discuss whether a facelift is right for your goals. In-person in Cyprus.
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