As part of the ageing process,
our facial muscles tend to slacken and the skin loses
its elasticity, thus creating folds and lines. This
process can be made worse by sun exposure, stress, smoking
or lack of sleep.
The naturally-prominent cheek bone
areas will become less prominent, with a sunken appearance
over the cheek area, formation of jowls over the jaw
line and slack skin on the neck. The typical patients
will comment that, when they look in the mirror, the
person looking back at them is not the person they feel.
A face lift procedure is designed to
lift the facial skin and underlying muscles over the
jaw line and cheek areas, in order to give a tighter,
smoother and more youthful appearance.
Face Lift Procedure
There are different techniques available, but the most
commonly-used approach for a full
face lift is the “classic” face
lift. This procedure is performed under general
anaesthetic and involves making a cut in the hairline
next to the temple area and extending it in a natural
line down the front of the ear. The cut is continued
around behind the earlobe, up into the crease behind
the ear and into the lower hairline. The tissues
are pulled upwards and the excess skin is removed from
around the ears. The operation takes approximately
three hours and a two-night stay in hospital is advisable.
Face Lift Recovery
The operation is not generally painful, although the
face will feel tight and uncomfortable for one or two
weeks. The bruising and swelling will settle during
the first two weeks but may take longer to subside fully. There
is usually an area of numbness around the ears and full
feeling may take up to six months to return.
Patients are usually out of circulation
and away from work for a minimum of two weeks. Most
women find it possible to hide the scars with their hair
for the first few weeks. The scars will fade over
time and are usually hidden by their hair and natural
creases of the skin.
How long will the effects last?
Face lift results should last between 5 and 10 years,
depending on the consequent speed of the ageing process. However,
the effect of the face lift is always likely to persist
even when the ageing process sets in again.
Face Lift Risks
With the use of the appropriate technique, proper planning
and meticulous surgery, risks are rare. Possible
risks may include reaction to the anaesthetic, bleeding,
infection, wound healing problems, nerve damage, noticeable
scarring, asymmetry and lumpiness under the skin.
Mr Prinsloo will explain how the possible
risks will apply to you.
Due to the Data Protection Act etc.
our supply of pre/post operative pictures is currently
limited.
Mr. Dan Prinsloo, Clayton Road , Newcastle-under-Lyme , Staffs, ST5 5EE, Phone 08448004480
Mr. Dan Prinsloo specialises in Cosmetic
and Reconstructive surgery and his practice is located in Newcastle-under-Lyme
(Staffordshire) and Shrewsbury (Shropshire). Patients
from the following surrounding towns Nantwich, Crewe, Stafford,
Uttoxeter, Stone, Ashbourne, Rugeley, Market Drayton, Stoke-on-Trent,
Cheadle,
Newport, Oswestry, Telford, Wem, Whitchurch, Much Wenlock, Bridgnorth
and Wrexham can conveniently schedule an appointment with our
Staffordshire or Shropshire offices. To schedule your cosmetic
enhancement consultation or make an enquiry please phone 0844
800 4480.
