What is a face lift? Also known as rhytidectomy, a facelift is a surgical procedure to improve visible signs of aging in the face and neck. It was the first and original procedure described to reverse signs of aging and has kept its name despite the fact it only works well for the lower face and jawline. As techniques and our understanding of aging has improved, better techniques have evolved to address the other signs of aging in the face and neck. A facelift can be combined with most of these other procedures but specifically can address:
A facelift can be done using the following techniques:
Who would be suitable for a facelift? If you are bothered by the signs of ageing in your face, a facelift may be right for you. Facelift surgery is usually performed on adult men and women who have healthy facial tissue and muscles. When combined with other techniques almost all signs of aging can be improved giving a fuller, healthier, fresher more youthful appearance.
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Breast augmentation, or breast enlargement is a procedure to enlarge the breasts using saline or silicone implants.
Breast SurgeryWhat is a tummy tuck? A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a procedure to reshape the abdomen.
AbdominoplastyWhat is Rhinoplasty? Rhinoplasty is the medical term for nose reshaping, often referred to as a "nose job".
RhinoplastyAlso known as rhytidectomy, a facelift is a surgical procedure to improve visible signs of ageing in the face and neck.
Face LiftIf you would like to discuss, in confidence, whether I can help you, or which procedure, if any, would be most suitable to address your concerns, please contact me