What are the advantages of a circular facelift?
None of the other methods gives long-lasting results as facial plastic surgery. The procedure eliminates a whole range of problems and aesthetic flaws, so the face and neck after the intervention will look much younger.
Other advantages of a facelift:
- face correction in a single approach;
- lack of noticeable scars;
- the ability to remove almost any cosmetic defect.
Facial correction using plastic surgery makes it possible to combine it with blepharoplasty, liposuction and a number of other interventions. This may be necessary to achieve an even more pronounced effect of rejuvenation.
Indications and contraindications
Intervention can be done at any age, when a skin condition makes it necessary. Usually, experts in aesthetic surgery recommend facial restore after 45 years, although even in 70 years and older, you can still significantly improve your appearance.
The main indications are:
- dropping/lowered cheeks;
- double chin;
- lowering eyebrows;
- large wrinkles in the nose and lips;
- pronounced flabbiness of the skin.
A temporary prohibition on the operation is any infectious diseases and conditions with high body temperature. It is contraindicated to do the procedure without health stabilization, such as:
- tumor processes;
- hyperthyroidism, nodular goiter;
- diabetes;
- bleeding disorders;
- severe hypertension;
- some pathologies of the kidneys, heart.
Age restrictions also present, it is restricted for people under 30 and over 75-80 years old.
How facelifts performed?
After testing (general clinical analyzes of urine, blood, sugar, RW, blood type) and examination (ECG, breast ultrasound, fluorography), the patient is referred for surgery. Its essence is as follows:
- General anesthesia is used.
- Using a scalpel, the necessary incisions are made (at the temples, behind the ears, etc.).
- The skin, muscles and fat deposits are redistributed.
- Tissues are fixed in the desired position with special threads.
- Cuts are sutured in layers.
Duration of operation and results
Operation undergoes up to 3 hours. After bandages are applied to the patient, if necessary, painkillers are given. Recovery takes up to 2-4 weeks. Reviews of the facelift are positive – the results exceed all expectations. The patient recovers the “young” face contour, the contours become clear, the facial expression changes for the better. Even 10 years after the operation, you can look much younger than your peers!
Rehabilitation and aftercare
In the first days on the skin appear hematomas, swelling, and bruises. Facial expressions can be difficult, which is normal for an early recovery period. In a few visits, stitches are removed (on 4,9,12 days), most of them will be hidden by hair.
During the first month sunbathe, sauna and baths are forbidden. In the first week it is undesirable to use decorative cosmetics. The cosmetologist will advise the care products, healing creams, as well as procedures for the early rehabilitation of the skin (laser therapy, microcurrents, ultrasound, and vitamin injections).
The cosmetology and plastic surgery clinic Platinum Laser (Kyiv) employs the best specialists in the field of facial rejuvenation. We guarantee reasonable prices, high doctors qualifications, the use of modern techniques, high-quality materials and high-tech equipment. In the rehabilitation period, you will be provided with professional assistance, and during your stay in the hospital, the most comfortable conditions will be created. Why wait – contact us now!

