What is a facial lift?
Ageing is a natural consequence of the passage of time. Its effects, prolonged exposure to sunlight and the stress of everyday life are particularly evident on the face and neck, causing lines and wrinkles that make facial expressions less defined. All these effects can be significantly remedied with a facelift.
A facelift is a treatment that does not take years off your age but helps to improve your appearance, restore skin tone and recover facial highlights and contours, providing a rejuvenating and revitalising effect that time had caused to disappear. The effect is particularly noticeable in the neck area, in both men and women. A defined neck, without platysmal bands (the vertical “strings” that many people have on the skin of their neck) has the greatest impact on facial rejuvenation, together with the definition of the jawline.
There are many surgical techniques for treating facial ageing. The surgeon will advise you on the most appropriate type of procedure depending on the degree of tissue sagging and skin quality. This ensures an optimal and long-lasting result. There are other less invasive treatments, but in some cases these will only offer temporary benefits.
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What facial lifting consists of
The signs of facial ageing are usually progressive. They begin in the periocular area (around the eyes) and gradually descend through the different regions of the face until they reach the neck. This means that the surgical process varies depending on the areas of the face that need improvement, the emphasis on the most affected areas, the placement and extent of the incisions, the use or non-use of complementary techniques (eyelid surgery, cheek augmentation, etc.) and the duration of the operatio
A facelift is performed in a single operation. After a thorough preoperative study in which the patient's expectations and possible methods are discussed, the surgery is finalised. The technique basically consists of repositioning the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system), skin and fat, removing excess tissue through an incision that usually begins in the sideburn area, extends inside the natural lines that exist in the ear and continues around the lobe, behind the ear and the scalp. In this way, the scars from the facelift are perfectly camouflaged. When the neck needs special treatment, an incision must be made just below the chin.
In addition to the skin, the surgical procedure focuses on the deep structures, which are the ones that bear the tension. This allows for more natural initial results that are longer lasting in the medium and long term.Además de la piel, la acción quirúrgica se concentra sobre las estructuras profundas, que son las que soportan la tensión. Esto permite conseguir unos resultados iniciales más naturales y más duraderos a medio y largo plazo.
Once the surgery is complete, the wounds are closed with very fine stitches, leaving small tubes under the skin to prevent any exudate or blood from accumulating. The patient leaves the operating theatre with a padded bandage and two small drains. The dressings and bandages are removed the following day. Afterwards, the patient should wash their face and hair. Before discharge from hospital, which usually takes place 48 hours after the operation, the drains are removed
A week after the operation, the swelling is still noticeable, although this may vary depending on the case. However, as a general rule, the patient can begin to resume their social life.
The facelift can be performed under local anaesthesia and sedation. In patients who require special treatment in the neck area, general anaesthesia may be used.
Benefits of a facelift
A face and neck lift restores lost firmness and volume to the face and significantly rejuvenates the appearance with natural results.
Price of a facelift
To find out exactly how much a facelift costs, it is essential to have a free initial consultation with an expert surgeon. During this consultation, the doctor will analyse the patient's starting point, the degree of sagging and the quality of the skin, among other factors. After this consultation, we can provide the patient with a personalised quote.
However, we can offer a rough idea of the price of a facelift.
Facelift in Barcelona from 9,000€.
Pre-operative
As with all procedures, a prior medical examination is essential to detect any possible anomalies that could contraindicate the operation.
The plastic surgeon will tell you what steps to take at each stage. During the first consultation, they will assess your facial structure and skin quality, as well as your general health. They may also perform a small simulation in front of the mirror so that you can understand the effect of this surgery and whether it is what you are looking for.
It is important that you inform them about your daily habits: whether you smoke or drink alcohol regularly, whether you take any medication, etc. If you are a smoker and wish to have a facelift, you must refrain from smoking for two weeks before and two weeks after the procedure, as smoking can negatively affect wound healing.
Before the surgery, the specialist will ask you about the results you hope to achieve and will inform you about the techniques they will use, the type of anaesthesia, and the benefits and risks involved in a facelift.
F.A.Q.
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What does the price of a facelift include?
The price of a facelift at Clínica Planas includes all expenses related to the surgery, such as operating theatre fees, anaesthetists, medication and the stay at the clinic. It also includes pre-operative tests and post-operative care until the patient is discharged, which is usually after one year.
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At what age is it advisable to have a facelift
There is no specific age. The right time is when the patient considers it appropriate.
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How long does the effect last?
It should be noted that, for the time being, we cannot fight against the action of gravity, which is responsible for the sagging of the different structures of the face. The surgical action of a facelift creates a healing process that acts as a brake on gravity and slows down the sagging effect, but it cannot provide a definitive result. The important thing is to achieve natural results.
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What are the specific risks of a facelift?
As with any surgical procedure, bruising, infection, or abnormal reactions to anaesthesia may occur. Specific risks are rare. Injuries to deep structures or nerves that control facial muscle movement may occur. Depending on the condition of your skin and facial bones, certain results may be achieved. It is very important that you inform your surgeon about any medication you are taking (especially aspirin or vitamin E) or any specific medical conditions (high blood pressure, etc.).
If you are a smoker, it is highly advisable to drastically reduce the number of cigarettes you smoke or even quit smoking altogether, as tobacco not only impairs the healing process and blood circulation, but also increases the chances of complications such as skin loss at the edges of the wound. -
After the facelift, can your facial expressions change?
No. However, it is normal to look strange in the mirror for the first few days due to the inflammatory process, which will gradually subside.
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When will it be possible to resume normal life? Will the operation be noticeable?
Usually, after three weeks, you will be able to resume your social and working life. The fact that the results are natural means that the operation is not noticeable.
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Is it a painful process?
No, although the feeling of tension and swelling in the first few days is a little uncomfortable.
Expert opinion
Drooping eyelids, as well as excess skin and bags, give the eyes a tired and aged appearance. Blepharoplasty is an outpatient surgery that results in a fresher look and a rejuvenated face. All this without visible scars and with a quick recovery.
A facelift repositions the tissues that have been displaced by gravity. In other words, with this surgical procedure, we counteract what gravity has done over the years.
The difference is that we are able to distribute tension according to each patient's particular vectors.
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