Alternatives to a surgical deep plane facelift include correcting each of the three components that are lost with ageing. Dermal fillers, fat and thread lift are used, but there is a large variability in the effects that this can have, with studies showing that threads have an effect for only a few months. Within surgical [...]

Once recovered from the effects of anaesthetic, patients are let out of the clinic with close follow-up arranged to ensure improvements would happen as anticipated. The swelling starts to come down gradually from 48 hours after surgery, and within a few weeks patients feel brighter and fresher. The surgeon sees the patient one week after [...]

When patients come into the clinic, our UK-trained plastic surgeon makes a full assessment of the patient. This includes any relevant history, including reasons for surgery and a thorough examination. Part of this process is explaining to the patients what can be done, why, and what to expect, based on each patients’ anatomy and suitability [...]

The signs of ageing include the various structures around the face drooping, so once a youthful face with the inverted triangular shape with most mass around the cheeks, shifts to the triangular structure with more emphasis at the bottom of the face, near the jawline. These changes occur as a result of three things: Loss [...]

Patients can typically have a deep plane facelift performed and go home the same day, occasionally requiring an overnight stay if drains are placed. Patients can have the procedure under local anaesthetic and sedation or can be asleep with a general anaesthetic. The incision for a deep plane facelift is in front of the ear [...]