RHYTIDECTOMY (Facelifting)
Facelifting is performed to improve the appearance of facial skin making it look younger. The required effect is achieved by lifting and removal of lax, excess skin. Additionally, the swollen muscles and fatty tissue are placed back to their original position. Through the procedure the whole face looks youthful, the most spectacular results being visible on the neck and cheeks.
Rhytidectomy does not remove fine facial wrinkles, the so called mimic wrinkles. To the effect of fine line reduction, eg. those around the mouth or eyes, other techniques are used -
deep peels (EXODERM,WEEKEND-PEEL)
smoothing the skin texture with the injections of substances: (AQUAMID, BOTOX)
The incisions are made in the natural creases of the skin in the frontal part of the ear and up to direction of the the temples, and behind ear, in the hairline direction. The procedure can be performed with local or general anaesthesia. Long hospitalisation is not required.
HOW LONG DO YOU HAVE TO STAY IN THE CLINIC
The post-surgery hospitalisation lasts one day. For 2-3 days fluid diet is recommended. Stitches in front of ears are removed within 3-4 days after the surgical treatment. Hair can be washed 5 days after the procedure, which is also the day when certain limited social activity is already possible. Removal of the remaining stitches within 7-10 days after the procedure.
RECOVERY TIME
Standard social activity is possible 14-16 days after the surgery. The post-surgical scars are hardly noticeable. They are hidden among hair, whereas those in front of ear are located in the typical skin crease in this area.