Face Lift

Most people are familiar with the term “face lift” but a face lift is technically known as a Rhytidectomy which is derived from the work Rhytid, meaning wrinkle/wrinkles and Ectomy, which refers to the surgical removal of. Facelift surgery is a very common plastic surgery procedure amongst men and women as facelift surgery is able to give a person a more youthful physical appearance.

The processes involved in a face lift, or Rhytidectomy, include the removal of excess skin on the face, tightening of tissues that lie under the skin and then the repositioning of the face and neck skin. Many people are concerned about where the necessary incisions are made and how they will appear after the procedure. Traditionally face lift surgeryincisions are made around the ears and hairline, therefore hiding any scars in the faces natural creases but in most cases facelift scars are insignificant.

If you are considering a face lift it is important to remember that they work best on people with thin skin and good bone structure. If you want to get rid of the loose skin folds on your neck and cheek wrinkles then it may be time to consider a face lift.

If you’re concerned about nasolabial (the natural deep folds that you find running from each side of the nose to the corners of your mouth) or marionette lines (those wrinkles that are found around the mouth and chin area – often referred to as "frown lines") then a face lift may not be the procedure for you. Speak to our experienced staff about what the best procedure would be for you to correct your areas of concern.


Full Face lift or Traditional Face lift
Helps to address ageing concerns of the upper, mid and lower face and neck.
The incision is made starting at the temple and extends in front of the ear and then on to the back of the ear. The SMAS layer is accessed and tightened to produce the desired result. The resulting excess skin is removed. 

Lower Face Lift
Helps to address ageing concerns of the lower face and neck.
Not useful if the patient has concerns of the upper and mid face ageing.
The incision is made starting in front of the ear and then on to the back of the ear. The SMAS layer is accessed and tightened to produce the desired result. The resulting excess skin is removed.  Helps to address ageing concerns of the upper, mid and lower face and neck.

Neck Lift
Helps to address ageing neck.
In reality isolated neck lift is usually combined with the lower facelift to give a superior result.
The incision is made starting in front of the ear and then on to the back of the ear. The SMAS layer is accessed and tightened to produce the desired result. The resulting excess skin is removed.  Helps to address ageing concerns of the upper, mid and lower face and neck.

Mid Face Lift
Helps to address a drooping midface
In reality midface lift is usually combined with the lower eyelid surgery to give a superior result.
The incision is similar to that of lower eyelid surgery.
The SMAS layer is accessed and repositioned along the right vector to produce the desired result. The resulting excess skin is removed. 

Mini Face lift
Helps to address a minimal facial ageing and minimal excess skin.
The incision starts in front of the ear and has a small extension behind the earlobe.
The SMAS layer is accessed and tightened along the right vector to produce the desired result. The resulting excess skin that is minimal is removed. 

Non Surgical Facelift or “Liquid Facelift”
Helps to address facial ageing by enhancing the volume loss seeing in ageing.
Volume enhancement is provided by the use of fillers to increase the volume at key aesthetic points. This may be supplemented by anti wrinkle injections and skin care to maximize the results.