The effects of gravity, exposure to the elements and the stresses and strains of daily life take a toll on the face over time. With ageing, the skin becomes less elastic and the facial muscles slacken.
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The effects of gravity, exposure to the elements and the stresses and strains of daily life take a toll on the face over time. With ageing, the skin becomes less elastic and the facial muscles slacken.
Lines and creases form between the nose and mouth and around the cheeks and eyes. Loose skin and fat deposits start to develop into jowls. As the smile and frown lines deepen and the jawline slackens, many people turn to a facelift to tighten the skin and reduce the impact of ageing by softening facial contours and lines. The precision nature of the procedure means that, with a skilled consultant, the face has a younger, more structured appearance without compromising the balance of the face.
Facelifts can be tailored to specific requirements which are discussed in consultations between the patient and surgeon. Several different types are available to give a long-lasting effect. The procedure itself involves raising and repositioning the skin and soft tissue of the face via well-positioned incisions in front of the ear, into the hair line and behind the earlobe so that they follow the body’s crease lines. The skin is lifted and underlying muscles tightened before the skin is placed in its new position with any excess skin is trimmed and sealed with dissolvable stitches. Fat tissue can be redistributed as part of the procedure. If required, a small cut under the chin can be made to tighten the skin on the neck but that can be performed separately as a necklift.
The operation normally lasts two to three hours and is performed under general anaesthetic with a one-night hospital stay before a two to three-week recovery protocol. The final results will be visible after six to nine months.
Our expert cosmetic surgery clinic offers patients world-class levels of care from London’s leading cosmetic surgeons who specialise in different areas of cosmetic surgery.
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If you are self-paying you don’t need a referral from your GP for a consultation. You can simply refer yourself* and book an appointment.
If you have health insurance (e.g. Bupa, Axa Health, Aviva), you will need to contact your insurer to get authorisation before any treatment, and in most cases you will also require a referral letter from your GP.
If you are not registered with a GP, we have an in-house private GP practice you can use. Alternatively, we can suggest the most appropriate course of action for you to take, given your location and individual circumstances.
*Please note – for investigations such as X-rays and MRIs, a referral will be required. However, we may be able to arrange this for you through our on-site private GP.
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