Beautiful You Holidays facelift Frequently Asked Questions

Am I an ideal candidate for a Facelift surgery overseas? +

If you are concerned with your facial skin elasticity, the appearance of their face and neck and/or noticing excess fat, lines and sag on their face you are a good candidate for a face lift. This is a popular procedure for men or women, and while the average age for patients is 40-50 years, older patients have also had successful facelifts.

Is there a lot of swelling involved with facelifts? +

After surgery moderate swelling of the eyelids and other facial areas is common and there is usually some discomfort following, which can be managed with medications. While you will be moving around in a couple of days, it is advised you to relax for a week or so. Bruising and swelling can take four to six weeks to subside, and any strenuous activity should be avoided until bruising and swelling subside. In terms of social activities, within two weeks the swelling should be reduced enough, however, many patients prefer to delay significant social activities for four weeks.

Is there much pain associated with a facelift? +

After surgery moderate swelling of the eyelids and other facial areas is common and there is usually some discomfort following, but this can be managed with medications. The skin may also feel dry and feel rough for a few months that can cause discomfort, however, using approved moisturisers and treatments will keep this at bay.

What are the risks of a facelift? +

Risks and complications are minimised by using our highly-skilled, trusted doctors and nurses. However, with every precaution taken complications can still occur. These are rare and few patients experience any issues. If you have any concerns about your procedure and the possible preconditions and risks, discuss them with your doctor and nurses.

Potential Risks of Face Lifts include:

Asymmetry
Facial nerve damage
Bleeding
A shifted hairline
Swelling
Bruising
Excessive scarring

What is a Facelift? +

A facelift, clinically known as rhytidectomy, is a procedure that reduces the appearance of ageing with the goal of improving the overall appearance of the face and jaw. It literally lifts the skin to tighten the skin on the neck and face.

What should I expect post operatively? +

After surgery moderate swelling of the eyelids and other facial areas is common and there is usually some discomfort following, which can be managed with medications. The skin may also feel dry and feel rough for a few months.

Immediately after surgery large, fluffy dressing is often applied and removed within one day after surgery and replaced with an elastic wrap. In some cases, drainage tubes will have been left under certain areas of the skin to reduce post-surgical swelling. After a few days, these and any stitches will be removed.

While you will be moving around in a couple of days, it is advised you to relax for a week or so. Any strenuous activity should be avoided until bruising and swelling subside, this can take four to six weeks. In terms of social activities, within two weeks the swelling should be reduced enough, however, many patients prefer to delay significant social activities for four weeks.

When can I return to work? +

This really depends on your job and what your daily tasks look like. It is important to wait until you feel fit, and until you get the okay from your surgeon. It is important to bear in mind there will be swelling, so it depends on your job and also how comfortable you feel returning while the swelling is still visible.

Where are scars located with a facelift? +

Majority of the incisions are made within the hairline, or hidden in other creases in your natural face-shape. This means you will not have to worry about scars!