Facelift

After many years’ experience of doing Face lifts under general anaesthesia I have responded to the wishes of my patients and now offer this procedure under local anaesthetic. Using the same procedure and techniques I now perform this with patients awake but with a wide area of local anaesthesia, and a small oral pre-med which reduces anxiety but maintains full consciousness. Both myself and my patients have been delighted with the results and the convenience. Patients recover much quicker without the risks of a general anaesthetic.

The procedure is done to enhance and define the jaw and neck lines. Lifting the jowl and the under chin area to give the face a much more youthful shape without the fullness and sagginess of the mature face. It is done through a short scar in front of the ear, hidden in a natural crease and usually also through two tiny scars under the chin through which I access the neck. It is done as an outpatient procedure and most patients are back feeling on top form and socialising at two weeks. More patients now choose this option rather than being admitted to hospital and having a general anaesthetic.

The operation of face lift concentrates on the lower face and neck and is often referred to as this. I also perform other facial lifting procedures including those to the mid face, brow and temples.