What is a face lift?
Face lift is one of the methods of facial surgery and it is used by dermatologists to remove wrinkles and sagging skin and rejuvenate it. In other words, facelift is a beauty solution that can remove sagging and wrinkles caused by aging or any other factor on a person’s face and make the skin fresh and beautiful. In addition to women, men can also use this method.
About the facelift meaning, it should be mentioned that lift is an English word that means pulling, and this pulling is not only done on the skin of the face, but also on other parts of the body, such as the neck.
Who is a good candidate for doing facelift?
- This method is for those who have suitable skin for facelift and their age and physical conditions are suitable for performing this surgery.
- Those who have dead cells and wrinkles on their skin
- Those who have a balanced weight and the results of their tests show that they do not have any special skin problems for doing face lift surgery with any method suggested by their doctor.
- Those who have lost the elasticity of their skin and have sagging facial muscles are also candidates for a face lift.
- Those who have deep wrinkles on the sides of their nose and the corners of their mouths, as well as those who think they look old.
Who should not have a face lift?
Face lift has different methods so after consultation, dermatologist can recognize which method is the best for the patient. However, each method has its limitations. For example, one of these rejuvenate methods is thread face lift which should not be used by:
1- People who have diabetes or high cholesterol and blood pressure because the flow of blood circulation in their body may cause bleeding and reduce the healing process.
2- Pregnant women are among the other people who should not do a face lift during this period and postpone it to their breastfeeding time, because in order to prevent infection and to relieve the pain, antibiotics or other painkillers are prescribed which may be harmful for their fetuses. It is also recommended not to use the HIFU method without consultation.
3- Smokers are among the people who can’t do a face lift to fix their sagging skin, because the nicotine in cigarettes can make the process of recovery and treatment difficult for these people.
4- People with skin diseases, because their skin gets worse, also these people should not use the HIFU method.
5- All people should not use the method if they have symptoms such as open wounds and lesions, severe acne, cardiovascular problems, severe herpes, autoimmune diseases, epilepsy, blood disorders, skin infections, open wounds and cysts.
Types of face lift methods
Face lift is performed in two general ways: Surgical face lift and non-surgical facelift.
1- non surgical face lift
Non-surgical face lift includes the following methods:
1- HIFU:
HIFU is one of the non-surgical methods of face lift, which can be considered suitable for those who are afraid of injections and ampoules, because this method is performed using ultrasound waves and does not require any injection, in which ultrasound waves reach deep layers.
The skin is penetrated and the energy of these waves stimulates the skin’s collagen, and this factor causes the skin to tighten and lift, and to remove sagging and wrinkles. It should be mentioned that this method is a safe and painless method and causes few side effects and also has a long shelf life of nearly one to three years.
Also, another feature of performing this method is that it does not take much time and usually It is done in one session.
2- Endolift:
This method is one of the other non-surgical face lift methods, but its results are as good as the surgical face lift results. In the Endolift® method, it is not necessary to make the patient unconscious or hospitalized, or to create a wound or incision on his face, therefore, like the HIFU method, this method is one of the other methods that are suitable for people who are afraid of injections.
This method, which is known as one of the non-invasive methods of face lift, uses a laser with a wavelength of 1470 nm, and the laser is irradiated to the tissues under the skin and by rearranging the collagens and breaking down the existing fats, it is applied to the skin.
It is strengthened and only one session is enough to use this method.
3- Fractional Rf method:
The new fractional method, which is combined with microneedling and radiofrequency, is one of the other facelift methods in which frequency waves are radiated to the skin and stimulate it to improve collagen production process, resulting in skin sagging almost disappear and the skin to be tightened to a certain extent.
In addition to these waves, microneedling waves are also used and are radiated on facial pimples and acnes. The general result of this method, is that the skin regains its elasticity and becomes fresher and younger.
It is necessary to know that the durability of the fractional method is longer than the hydrotherapy method and it is between 3 and 5 years and does not require injections.
The use of this method has no age limit and anyone of any age can do it.
4- liquid facelift:
A liquid facelift involves injecting dermal fillers into the skin to plump the skin. A liquid facelift is different from a surgical facelift, which involves making an incision to access the inside of the skin. The purpose of liquid facelift is to reduce sagging and wrinkles of the skin. A liquid facelift can also: plump the lips, reduce hollow areas under the eyes, fill out the cheeks if they look thin, reduce wrinkles around the lips, eyes and forehead, reduce the appearance of scars.
5- Botox injection:
In this method, which is one of the most famous face lift methods, botulinum is injected into different areas of the face and prevents the appearance of wrinkles in that area, as a result, it can be said that this method is more effective in preventing wrinkles, but people can also use the Botox injection method to fix the appearance defects of the nose, the drooping of the lips and to shape the eyebrows.
6- Gel injection:
Gel injection is other facelift method, which is done in order to fill the wrinkles created, such as removing laugh lines and forehead lines, or adding volume to different areas of the face. The gel injection method has a shelf life of 6 months to 5 years and needs to be renewed in a certain period of time determined by the doctor.
7- Carboxytherapy:
This method is one of the non-surgical face lift methods, which can be used to remove sagging skin, as well as to remove facial wrinkles and stretch marks. It is also used to treat dark circles around the eyes and remove the scar effects, pimples and acne.
In the carboxytherapy method, as the name suggests, carbon dioxide gas is the main substance used to perform it, in which the doctor injects a certain dose of carbon dioxide gas into the desired area and finally restores the affected to solve its problems.
This method requires more sessions than other methods, and depending on the extent of the damage, the doctor considers the number of sessions to be between 4 and 8, and the interval between these sessions is between 2 and 4 weeks. The shelf life of this method is four to six months
8- thread face lift:
This method, which is usually performed to remove loose skin or sagging after surgery, uses threads made of polylactic acid and glycolic acid, which are absorbable threads, and the method is as follows: An incision is made in the desired area, such as the forehead line, jaw line, or cheeks, and absorbable suture threads are placed in it, then by using these threads, the skin is pulled upwards, and as a result, the existing sagging is removed.
Types of pdo thread lift
Face lift is performed with the help of threads using the following threads
● Non-absorbable threads
These threads are made of gold or some synthetic fibers and remain under the skin for the rest of their lives and are usually used to treat serious and acute skin problems.
● Mixed yarns
In this method, as its name suggests, some of them are absorbed by the skin and some remain in the form of small pieces under the skin. The most useful threads are Chinese threads and silhouette threads.
9- Fat injection:
In the fat injection method, the fat of the patient’s body is used to remove sagging and laxity of the skin, which is either extracted from the patient’s abdominal or thigh fat in the required amount. After removing the impurities those fat are injected under the patient’s skin in different areas of the face, as a result, the skin tissue is tightened and the problem is solved. The result of this method can be permanent.
１０- Microneedling:
The microneedling method or CIT for short is one of the non-bleeding, painless and non-invasive methods to remove facial wrinkles, in which the skin is stimulated and collagen production is performed using sterile microneedles, and the main benefit is This method is highly effective and minimally invasive.
11- Microdermabrasion method:
In this method, which is used as an uncomplicated solution for exfoliating and lifting the face and removing dead cells, using a special device is required. At first skin is shaved, and then with the start of suction, the blood flow increases so as a result, the amount of facial skin collagen is also increased, which can cause the freshness of the facial skin.
１２- Face lift with Accent device:
This method, which is an outpatient method, is performed using the Accent device and causes the skin to tighten, in which RF waves are used to lift the face without creating the slightest wound or cut. Functionally, this method is very similar to the fractional method, and the difference is that a thermal system is also used, and by heating the facial tissue, it stimulates the production of collagen in the skin, and removes laxity and local fats.
13- Laser face lift
Laser face lift is a way for smoothing the skin of people who have unevenness in their facial skin and usually these people are those who were exposed to the sun and have pimples on their face.
14- Fat Freezing (Cryolipolysis) method
Cryolipolysis method is a freezing method to break down excess skin fat. If the patient has excess fat under the chin, the doctor will use this method to break down the fat. This method is completely painless and is performed in one or two sessions.
15- Endoscopic forehead lift
The forehead endoscopic method is used to beautify and solve problems related to the forehead such as wrinkles. This method, which is performed under anesthesia, creates a few small hidden incisions inside the hair and uses some specialized tools to separate and lift the forehead tissue. The above method usually has a short recovery period.
2- Surgical face lift
Surgical face lift has also different methods and consider as an invasive way to rejuvenate skin and remove all wrinkles but have longer result.
Here are the most two useful surgical method:
(Deep plane facelift)
Deep plane facelift is one of the latest methods with effective and long-term result on skin rejuvenation.
SMAS face lift surgery
The SMAS method is a full face lifting or rhytidectomy method in which the loosen skin is lifted and the position of the cheek fat layers is changed. Also, in this method, the lower muscles of the middle and lower part of the face and neck are tightened and excess skin is removed.
Which facelift method is best for me?
The prices of different facelift methods are different and the expert surgeon suggests the best method according to the patient’s condition and budget. The final results of all the methods are completely satisfactory, but to ensure the effectiveness of these methods, you can see the before and after facelift picture of some of them that were done in the centers covered by us in the link below.
Face lift before and after photos
How is a face lift surgery procedure?
Surgical face lift is one of the treatment methods to improve the visible signs of aging on the facial skin, which includes the following four steps.
● Anesthesia
At this stage, the attending physician uses intravenous sedation or general anesthesia to make the patient comfortable and prevent pain
● Cutting step
In the cutting stage for a face lift with a surgical method, the doctor makes incisions on the facial skin according to the amount of change that the patient requests, and if necessary, excess fat is also removed from the face area and the underlying skin tissue is changed.
● Suturing step
In the suturing step, after performing the necessary steps, the incisions of the previous step are closed with stitches.
● View results
In the last stage, after the recovery period when swelling and bruises disappear, the result of the face lift can be seen.
Consultation before face lift surgery
- If you decide to use one of the face lift methods to remove wrinkles and sagging of your face, it is necessary to first make an appointment and consult with a plastic surgeon with a super-specialized board approved by the association. During the initial consultation, you need to discuss about the following:
- It is necessary to inform your surgeon about a history of your sever diseases in the past and the use of any medication and herbal supplements, as well as any drugs such as alcohol and cigarettes at present.
- Surgeon must perform a complete physical examination with emphasis on the face, neck, forehead and eye area.
- In this consultation, the surgeon will suggest which facelift method is suitable for you and ask your opinion about it.
- It is also important to ask about the face lift cost, the expected result and the recovery time.
- In addition to the above, the doctor will mention the possible complications and risks for you, then he will provide the necessary guidelines for preparing before the operation, such as eating habits, drinking and taking medicine and vitamins.
Possible side effects and complications of face lift
Those who perform facelift surgery may experience complications including the following:
● Pain
Experiencing mild pain after performing most of the face lift methods is absolutely usual, and therefore doctors must prescribe painkillers to eliminate this, but it is necessary if people have severe and sudden pain to visit their doctor immediately.
● Swelling
Swelling is other common side effects of a face lift surgery, which is a natural complication immediately after this cosmetic procedure, because it is caused by incisions on the skin, so it is necessary to let the skin heal for a few weeks after the face lift surgery.
● Bruising
After a facelift surgery, bruising is also a normal side effect, and most of it is around the eyes, but it disappears within two weeks, but if it doesn’t disappear and decrease, it is necessary to visit your doctor.
● Wound effect
Scars are another complication of face lift, although many of them are hidden under the hair, but their effects will remain after a few months.
Preparation before facelift
Before doing a face lift, it is necessary for people who want to do this type of facial surgery to consider the following things:
- You should stop smoking or drinking alcohol for at least one to two weeks before performing any type of facelift.
- People who intend to have a face lift should refrain from taking anticoagulants such as aspirin for two weeks.
- Also, people who want to do a face lift operation should wear loose and open front cloths because after the operation, taking off tight clothes may hurt their face.
- In addition to the mentioned cases, the person who is having a face lift should avoid eating any food after midnight the night before the surgery. Also, when entering the operating room, the face must be free of any makeup.
Care after face lift
After the face lift, it is necessary to observe the following to achieve a good and effective result:
- If after 24 hours of performing these methods, experience symptoms such as severe pain in the face, shortness of breath, chest pain, and irregular heartbeat, it is necessary to visit a doctor immediately.
- Before removing the stitches it is better to keep your head higher than the body while sleeping for a few days after the surgery.
- Follow your doctor’s advice, including the use of antibiotics and painkillers, and apply a cold compress to the incision site to relieve pain and reduce swelling.
- Don’t touch the skin created on your face and avoid pressing or touching the cut area and its surroundings too much.
- A few weeks after the surgery, you should not use health and beauty products and creams, and also avoid doing vigorous sports activities for two weeks after the surgery.
- In addition to the mentioned cases, try to keep your facial movements such as chewing at the minimum level and avoid exposing to direct sunlight for three weeks, and in case of exposure, use sunscreen with SPF 30% or higher.
- You also need to avoid dyeing and bleaching your hair for at least 6 weeks.
Pros of face lift
Performing a face lift has countless advantages and benefits for people who are not satisfied with their appearance, which include the following
- Tightening the skin and maintaining its happiness and freshness
- Rejuvenating the face and increasing a person’s self-confidence
- Eliminate surface wrinkles in different areas of the face
- Performing a face lift will eliminate puffiness.
Cons of face lift
If the face lift procedure perform by a professional surgeon or specialist, there is no need to worry about the side effects of this surgery. However, in some rare cases when the authorized person doesn’t have enough knowledge about this surgery, the following complications may arise:
- Hair loss
Hair loss for some time at the place of incision is one of the side effects of face lift
- Numbness and burning around the incision site
This problem is one of the other side effects of face lift which can last from several months to 2 years
- Infection and long-term bleeding and asymmetry in the face.
What are the goals of lifting?
Face lift is performed with the following goals
- To remove the looseness of the skin and also to remove its sagging
- To eliminate wrinkles under the lips, around the eyes,and cheeks
- To fix the vertical lines created in the face
- To remove sagging facial skin, the meaning of its beauty
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does lifting result last?
Depending on the type of method used, the durability of face lift is usually between one and two years for non-surgical methods and between 5 and 10 years for surgical methods.
How much is a face lift price?
The cost of a face lift depends on several factors, including the physical condition of the patient, the doctor experiences, the type of method and material used in the facelift, the number of sessions that need to be used for lifting, the device used during the procedure.
How long does it take to recover from facelift surgery?
The average facelift recovery duration depends on the method you have chosen to perform. For example, recovery after facelift surgery takes about four to six weeks, however, for most methods like Botox injection, there is no recovery time.
What is the right age for a face lift?
Depends on the type of method used for lifting, the right age may be different. Some of the lifting methods, including the RF, do not have an age limit, while others, such as HIFU, have an age limit of 30 to 75 years old.
What is the difference between lifting and mini face lift?
The difference between mini face lift and full lifting is that in the mini lifting method, skin sagging and wrinkles are treated on an average level, and because in this method fewer incisions are made on the surface of the skin, the scars are smaller than the full lifting. Also, the recovery period and the mini face lift cost is also lower.
How to book face lift surgery?
To book an appointment for a face lift, you can send a message to our experts on the WhatsApp number available on the RoseMedTour website and ask how to reserve and register your appointment with our professional surgeon.
