Facelift ( or rhytidoplasty ) is one of the most complex aesthetic surgery procedure.

FACELIST TYPES
Facelift is classified using:

  1. the level of the surgical plane ( subperiosteal, superficial musculoaponeurotic system SMAS, subcutaneous )
  2. the involved area of the face ( whole face, middle third, middle and lower thirds + neck ).

SUBCUTANEOUS AND SUBPERIOSTEAL FACELIFTS
Subcutaneous facelift, being on a more superficial surgical plane, is less invasive but, at the same time, the result is quite temporary. Requires Local Anesthesia + Sedation. Subperiosteal and SMAS facelifts are more invasive, have higher risks of vascular or nerve lesions, but give longer lasting results. Are done under general anesthesia.

Duration subcutaneous: about 2h
Duration Subperiosteal: about 3h
Recovery Times

About 1 week of bruising, with complete recovery in 20 days (depending on the scope and depth of the surgical plan)

Time in the Clinic

Hospitalization of one day (1 night’s stay at the clinic)

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