Facelift and NeckliftA facelift, technically known as a rhytidectomy is a procedure used in plastic surgery to give a more youthful appearance. It usually involves the removal of excess facial skin, with or without the tightening of underlying tissues, and the re-draping the skin on the patient's face and neck. In the traditional facelift, an incision is made in front of the ear extending up into the hairline. The incision curves around the bottom of the ear and then behind it, usually ending near the hairline on the back of the neck. The skin is then pulled upwards and backwards and the amount of excess skin to be removed is determined by feel. The excess skin is then removed and the skin incisions are closed with sutures and staples. Facelifts work best in women with thin skin and good bone structure. They are best for eliminating loose skin folds in the neck and wrinkles in the cheeks. Book your facelift or necklift consultation Related Treatments
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Facelift & Necklift Overview
- Length of Surgery 3 - 5 hours
- Anaesthesia Performed under general anaesthetic. This procedure requires an overnight stay.
- What to expect immediately after the operation Swollen and bruised. Full dressing covering both ears and neck. Drains around the sides of the ears. Most discomfort during the first 48-hours after the operation. Patient will require regular oral analgesia
Recovery
- 7-10 days before comfortable to see people
- 3 weeks before social activity begins
- Very important to rest after the procedure
- 3 weeks off of work (depending on profession)
- Use Arnica and Analgesia
- Following the procedure, the patient will need to visit the surgeon weekly until fully healed.
Scar management
- Proactive approach with massage therapy for scar.
- Massage scar 2 - 3 times a day for 20 minutes each time with enough pressure to blanch the skin. This may be uncomfortable to begin with as but will gradually get better.
- Silicon sheet or gel
- Support garments to be used
- Arnica capsule and cream
Possible Complications
- Hematoma requiring evacuation, Swelling, Bruising, Wound breakdown, Infection, Delayed wound healing leading to lumpy Scars, Hypertrophy scars, Asymmetry, Paresthesia, Dog ears, May require further surgery
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