Face Lift

Procedure

The scars of such surgery are hidden in natural skin creases and inside the hairline of the temple and scalp. For the 'deep plane' or 'volumetric'

face lift techniques

additional hidden scars may be advised. Facelifts may be performed at the level below the skin, below the superficial muscles of the face and neck (the ‘SMAS’), or at the 'deep plane'; lifting the volume of the face from the underlying skeleton. Combination techniques may also be used, and are tailored to the requirements of the individual client.

Recovery period

Aesthetic surgery requires some degree of client commitment and

face lifts

are no exception. Minimal midface lifts in the SMAS plane require the least recovery time and return to work within a few days can be expected. The more extensive and most popular face – neck combination lifts require two – weeks off work to overcome the initial period of bruising and swelling and the removal of sutures at 5-7 days. The ‘deep plane’ and ‘volumetric’

face lifts

, which can deliver excellent results in selected situations also require a two weeks break from work at the least. These techniques are subject to the most swelling but least bruising. Moisturisers and light makeup can be applied after a few days. A return to light domestic chores can be expected at three weeks and normal exercise and activity from 4 – 6 weeks.

Brow Lift

Introduction

Brow lift

is a procedure that elevates the brow and removes unwanted wrinkles in the transverse plane between the brow and hairline.

Brow lift

can also effectively remove vertical lines above the nose and between the eyebrows.

Brow lift

also reduces symptoms of heaviness and tiredness at the end of the day, and can lift the troublesome brow droop that obstructs vision in many susceptible individuals. Modern

Brow lift

techniques use minimal access, or ‘keyhole’ surgery, where incisions are made behind the hairline in the scalp and temple. ‘Open’ traditional

Brow lift

still has its indications, but involves a longer scar within or just in front of, the hairline. Endoscopic, minimal access,

Brow lift

has a very high satisfaction rate and may be combined with other techniques such as

face lift

and

blepharoplasty

Procedure

The scars of the ‘endobrow’ are behind the hairline in the temple, and adjacent to the midline. From here a keyhole camera guides the surgeon to elevate the brow at the forehead, and weaken the muscles that cause brow and high nasal wrinkles. The brow can be elevated in a pleasing upcurve that many have likened to the Hepburn – look! The elevated brow is fixed in a variety of ways, and the surgeons at LCPCS have extensive experience at using buried dissolving sutures looped though the clients own bone under the scalp.

Recovery period

Return to light work is acceptable after 7-10 days, but vigorous activity is better avoided for the six weeks that it takes for the brow to heal in its elevated position. Light bruising and swelling is common around the lower forehead and eyelids. The sutures in the scalp are dissolving and fall out in the shower. Hairdressing appointments should be avoided for 6 weeks, and the gentle use of a hairdryer and finger drying is preferable to towel dry for this period of time postoperatively.

Contact The London Dermatology Centre
Please contact our team on +44 (0)207 637 3544 who will be happy to discuss your needs.
Alternatively, please email us on reception@the-dermatology-centre.co.uk and we will respond to your request as soon as possible.

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