THE BEST CANDIDATES FOR FACE LIFT (FACELIFT) SURGERY ABROAD
THE FACE LIFT SURGERY
AFTER YOUR FACE LIFT SURGERY ABROAD
GETTING BACK TO NORMAL
YOUR NEW LOOK
PRECONDITIONS AND RISKS - FACE LIFT SURGERY ABROAD
RECOMMENDED STAY - FACE LIFT SURGERY ABROAD
FACE LIFT SURGERY BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES

As people age, the effects of gravity, exposure to the sun, and the stresses of daily life can be seen in their faces. Deep creases form between the nose and mouth; the jawline grows slack and jowly; folds and fat deposits appear around the neck.

A face lift (technically known as rhytidectomy, facelift) can't stop this aging process. What it can do is "set back the clock," improving the most visible signs of aging by removing excess fat, tightening underlying muscles, and redraping the skin of your face and neck. A facel ift (face lift) can be done alone, or in conjunction with other procedures such as a forehead lift, eyelid surgery, or nose reshaping.

THE BEST CANDIDATES FOR FACE LIFT (FACELIFT) SURGERY ABROAD

The best candidate for a face lift surgery is a man or woman whose face and neck have begun to sag, but whose skin still has some elasticity and whose bone structure is strong and well-defined. Most patients are in their forties to sixties, but facelifts can be done successfully on people in their seventies or eighties as well.

A face lift surgery can make you look younger and fresher, and it may enhance your self- confidence in the process. But it can't give you a totally different look, nor can it restore the health and vitality of your youth.

THE FACE LIFT SURGERY

A face lift surgery (facelift) usually takes several hours-or somewhat longer if you're having more than one procedure done.

The exact placement of incisions and the sequence of events depends on your facial structure and your surgeon's technique.

Incisions usually begin above the hairline at the temples, extend in a natural line in front of the ear (or just inside the cartilage at the front of the ear), and continue behind the earlobe to the lower scalp. If the neck needs work, a small incision may also be made under the chin.

In general, the surgeon separates the skin from the fat and muscle below. Fat may be trimmed or suctioned from around the neck and chin to improve the contour. The surgeon then tightens the underlying muscle and membrane, pulls the skin back, and removes the excess. Stitches secure the layers of tissue and close the incisions.

AFTER YOUR FACE LIFT SURGERY ABROAD

There isn't usually significant discomfort after face lift surgery. Some numbness of the skin is quite normal; it will disappear in a few weeks or months.

You should keep your head elevated and as still as possible for a couple of days after face lift surgery, to keep the swelling down.

Most of your stitches will be removed after few days. Your scalp may take longer to heal.

GETTING BACK TO NORMAL

You should be up and about in a day or two, but plan on taking it easy for the first week after surgery. Be especially gentle with your face and hair, since your skin will be both tender and numb, and may not respond normally at first.

The surgeon will give more specific guidelines for gradually resuming your normal activities. They're likely to include these suggestions: Avoid strenuous activity, including sex and heavy housework, for at least two weeks (walking and mild stretching are fine); avoid alcohol, steam baths, and saunas for several months. Above all, get plenty of rest and allow your body to spend its energy on healing.

At the beginning, your face may look and feel rather strange. Your features may be distorted from the swelling, your facial movements may be slightly stiff and you'll probably be self-conscious about your scars. Some bruising may persist for two or three weeks, and you may tire easily. It's not surprising that some patients are disappointed and depressed at first.

By the third week, you'll look and feel much better. Most patients are back at work about ten days to two weeks after surgery.

YOUR NEW LOOK

The chances are excellent that you'll be happy with your face lift - specially if you realize that the results may not be immediately apparent. Even after the swelling and bruises are gone, the hair around your temples may be thin and your skin may feel dry and rough for several months. Men may find they have to shave in new places behind the neck and ears where areas of beard growing skin have been repositioned.

You'll have some scars from your face lift surgery, but they're usually hidden by your hair or in the natural creases of your face and ears. In any case, they'll fade within time and should be scarcely visible.

Having a face lift surgery doesn't stop the clock. Your face will continue to age with time, and you may want to repeat the procedure one or more times-perhaps five or ten years down the line. But in another sense, the effects of even one face lift are lasting; years later, you'll continue to look better than if you'd never had a face lift at all.

PRECONDITIONS AND RISKS - FACE LIFT SURGERY ABROAD

We minimize risks and complications by selecting patients carefully and always having the most skilled surgeons, physicians and nurses carry out procedures. However, despite the highest standards, complications can occur. They are rare, and most patients will not have complications, but if you have concerns about possible complications, please discuss these with your doctor.

Please read the preconditions and risks page before embarking on any surgery.

RECOMMENDED STAY - FACE LIFT SURGERY ABROAD

The recommended stay in Kosice for this procedure is 10 - 14 days.

FACE LIFT SURGERY BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES