Who Is A Facelift Indicated For?

The procedure is much sought after by patients over 45 years of age when the signs of aging become more apparent and can cause aesthetic discomfort. Thus, the facelift is indicated for men and women who seek facial rejuvenation with natural results. In general, the procedure can be performed on patients who want to correct the following dissatisfactions:

  • wrinkles;
  • chicken feet;
  • expression marks;
  • facial sagging;
  • loss of muscle tone;
  • deep grooves.

It is important to emphasize that the patient must be in good health for the facelift. Pregnant women or patients with untreated chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease should not undergo the procedure.

How Is The Surgery Performed?

To perform the facelift surgery, the surgeon makes a small incision close to the hairline, usually circumcising the ears, through which the skin will be detached from the muscles to the lines previously defined on the face.

During the procedure, the skin is repositioned in the deeper layers of the face. The muscles are lifted, returning to their original location to regain muscle tone and promote a rejuvenating appearance.

The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and sedation of Botox Brighton. The duration varies according to the type of facelift: facelift lasts an average of two and a half hours, while frontoplasty lasts about four hours.

How Is The Postoperative?

 The hospital stay can last an average of 24 hours. After returning home, the patient must follow some precautions to avoid complications and increase the chances of satisfactory results. The main precautions are:

  • to be at rest for the first seven to ten days;
  • sleep with your head elevated for seven days;
  • use of indicated shaping band
  • do not use cosmetics on the face for the first seven days;
  • avoid physical exertion for two weeks;
  • avoid intense physical activity for a month;
  • avoid sun exposure for about three months;
  • start lymphatic drainage sessions three days after the procedure.

The scar from Facelift Botox (โบ ท็ อก ลิ ฟ หน้า which is the term in Thai) or surgery is quite discreet and is usually hidden on the scalp or under the chin. The final result of the procedure can be seen after the swelling decreases, which can take up to three months to occur.