Facelift

Facelift Technique

Hiroshi understands that every patient has unique facial structures and aesthetic goals. We offer a personalised approach to facelift surgery, selecting the technique that best suits your needs:

Mini Facelift: Ideal for patients with mild signs of ageing, particularly in the lower face and jawline. This minimally invasive procedure utilises smaller incisions and offers a quicker recovery time compared to the standard facelift and in general do not last very long.

SMAS Facelift: This comprehensive technique addresses moderate to advanced signs of ageing. Incisions are made discreetly near the hairline, temples, and around the ears. The skin and the underlying tissues (known as the SMAS) are lifted and repositioned, and excess skin is removed to achieve a more youthful contour.

Deep Plane Facelift: This is a more extensive type of SMAS facelift for patients who have significant sagging of the neck, jowls and the mid-face. The platysma (which is the superficial muscle layer in the neck) is repositioned and tightened and the SMAS itself is mobilised more extensively.

Each technique is chosen based on your individual facial structure, skin quality, and aesthetic goals, ensuring outcomes that are as effective as they are discreet.

The Facelift Procedure

Your facelift surgery will be performed at Hiroshi’s state-of-the-art surgical facility in Birmingham. We prioritise your comfort and safety throughout the entire process. Here’s what you can expect:

Local anaesthesia and sedation: Using local anaesthesia and sedation techniques to enhance comfort and reduce recovery time. This approach is detailed on our Local Anaesthetic Sedation page, providing insights into how we prioritise your comfort and safety.

Incisions: The specific location and size of the incisions will depend on the chosen facelift technique. Hiroshi utilises meticulous techniques to minimise scarring and ensure optimal placement.

Lifting and Repositioning: The underlying tissues and muscles are lifted and repositioned to restore a more youthful structure.

Excess Skin Removal: Any excess skin is carefully removed to achieve a smooth and defined contour.

Incision Closure: The incisions are meticulously closed without tension with sutures to minimise scarring.

Recovery Timeline

First Week: Rest is crucial; keep your head elevated and stick to a soft diet to minimise swelling and discomfort.

Weeks 2-4: Noticeable reductions in swelling and bruising as your new facial contour begins to emerge. Light activities can be resumed, avoiding any strenuous exercises.

Weeks 4-8: Most patients return to normal activities, with significant improvements in facial tightness and contour definition becoming evident.

Months 3-12: Final results become visible as swelling fully subsides and incisions heal. Continued improvements can be seen several months after the procedure.