Facelift

Facial and cervical wrinkles and folds are usually a sign of the natural aging process or a genetic disposition, negative factors are smoking and sun exposure. Most patients want a change of specific facial features or just a younger and fresher look, called rejuvenation. Apart from conservative therapies for the skin there are numerous surgical treatment options which also involve the subcutaneous fat and muscle tissue and have in general a longer lasting effect.

Modern face lifting techniques tighten the structures under the skin in various natural vectors, the incisions are placed around the ear, underneath the chin and in the scalp. With the tension in the subcutaneous muscle and muscle fascia layers, the overlying skin contour looks natural and smooth. Any undesired stretching or unnatural tight appearance of the facial skin is thus avoided. These procedures are done under general anesthesia in the hospital followed by a brief hospital stay. The recovery process lasts for weeks. Such facial rejuvenation results in a younger appearance without changing the facial structures.