All these techniques vary slightly to one another, but in all face lift surgery the skin is lifted off the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (a layer that wraps around the facial muscles and extends down to the muscles in the neck), the muscles are tightened and excess skin is removed then the overlying layer of skin discreetly stitched in place. Incisions are usually made following the creases around the ears so as to ensure that any scarring is as subtle as possible. A face lift is often performed alongside other facial surgeries such as a neck lift, brow lift and eyelid lift to give a balanced natural result. The appropriate technique will be chosen during your pre-operative assessment to ensure the most successful, natural outcome for your face.
At The REAL Clinic, a face lift is carried out under general anaesthetic. We use total intravenous anaesthesia as it has greater potential benefits compared to other forms of anaesthesia. Intravenous anaesthesia is more rapid in onset, and elimination which allows for speedier recovery. Further benefits include; increased haemodynamic stability (stabilised blood flow), decreased risk of organ toxicity, decrease in surgical haemostasis (bleeding), reduced risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting, and improved, more predictable recovery.
