What Types Of Facelifts Are There?
Facial ageing such as sagging skin, deep wrinkles, and softer facial contours starts to happen slowly. But then one day, you wake up, and no longer recognise the face looking back at you.
Maybe you have tried non-surgical treatments such as dermal fillers or skin tightening laser treatments, but the results did not give you the lift or sculpting you were hoping for.
In this instance, facelift surgery is the best solution. It works on the deeper facial tissues to rejuvenate your skin and give you a more youthful appearance, without looking stretched or worked on.
If you are wondering what types of facelift are there available to you, Doctors Tatiana + Rishi Advanced Aesthetics are here to break them down for you.
From a full facelift to a mini facelift, we will help you understand which approach is best for your facial anatomy, your aesthetic goals, and will help you achieve natural-looking results.
If you want to discuss your facelift surgery options in-person, why not book an initial consultation at our Central London clinic.
The benefits of a facelift for facial rejuvenation
The natural ageing process can lead to our skin becoming thin, loose and saggy over time.
A facelift is a surgical procedure that can help lift and tone sagging skin.
It can work to reposition and support the deeper layers of your skin, including the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) and underlying muscles.
Rather than addressing the surface of the skin, a facelift procedure focusses on the structural foundation of your face.
The main benefits of a facelift include:
- Enhance facial contours in the mid face, jawline and neck
- Remove excess skin or loose skin without a stretched appearance
- Reposition fat pads to create more youthful contours
- Can improve skin texture, giving your smoother skin
- Provides long-lasting results that look natural
- Reduces deep wrinkles and softens the visible signs of ageing
We can also combine facelift surgery with other facial procedures such as a neck lift or brow lift. This can sometimes help you achieve more comprehensive rejuvenation.
The main types of facelift surgery
Below are four of the key facelift approaches that we recommend to patients.
Aereth™ Facelift
What it is
The Aereth™ Facelift is an advanced facial rejuvenation procedure. It was developed by our very own Dr Rishi Mandavia.
This facelift option combines a modified deep plane facelift technique with non-surgical treatments and therapies.
It helps to lift sagging skin and refine your facial features, which ultimately gives you a more radiant and youthful appearance without looking overly worked on.
It will have your friends asking you – how is your skin looking so smooth and youthful?
How it works
- You will be awake but under sedation and local anaesthesia
- We will create minimal access incisions behind your natural hairline
- Your cosmetic surgeon will reposition the deeper facial structures
- We will integrate other treatments such as nano fat or exosomes therapy to stimulate collagen production and improve skin quality
Facelift recovery
The recovery period is much shorter than if you have a traditional facelift or full facelift.
We use targeted lasers and LED light therapy post-treatment to increase and support skin healing.
Results
You will see a structural lift to mid face, jawline and neck. This is because we reposition the deeper facial tissues.
The mix of surgery and non-surgical treatments helps to reduce lines and wrinkles, and provides full skin rejuvenation.
It is ideal for patients who want to see natural looking results that help you look refreshed and not overly stretched.
Mini facelift surgery
What it is
A mini facelift is less invasive than a full facelift. It is best for patients who are showing moderate sagging or the early signs of ageing.
It can create a lifted appearance across the jawline, while also improving skin elasticity in the lower face.
How it works
- Use smaller incisions around the ears (short scar facelift hidden in natural contours)
- Tightens the SMAS layer and lifts underlying deeper tissues
- Focuses on the lower face and jawline
We can also combine this with a neck lift and non-surgical treatments such as dermal fillers to create a more smoother and youthful appearance.
Facelift recovery
The downtime with a mini facelift is much shorter than a full facelift. Most patients go back to their normal activities within 1-2 weeks.
Results
It will provide a more subtle and natural-looking lift to the lower face. It will help you look more refreshed and rested.
Plication Facelift
What it is
This surgical technique is used to tighten the deeper facial tissues that give skin its structure – the SMAS or Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System.
It is an ideal option for anyone who has moderate signs of skin laxity. It helps you to achieve more youthful facial contours without the stretched look.
How it works
- We tighten the underlying muscle and connective tissue (SMAS) by folding and gathering with sutures.
- It can help to address the lower face, upper neck sagging and jowls
Facelift recovery
You will typically need 10-14 days of downtime. Swelling and bruising it usually at its peak around 2-3 days post-surgery.
Results
It is a good option for patients in their 40s-60’s who have mild to moderate skin laxity.
The results from a plication facelift include a lifting to the lower face, which creates a sharper jawline and gets rid of jowls. It can also tighten mild sagging on the upper neck.
Deep Plane Facelift
What it is
This is the most advanced surgical procedure that is best for those with advanced ageing to their skin.
It lifts the deeper facial tissues beneath the SMAS layer and allows for more dramatic results to the face and neck.
How it works
- Releases ligaments and repositions deeper layers including the SMAS, fat pads and underlying tissues
- It is particularly effective in the mid face, jawline and neck area
- It is one of the most effective facelift procedures for reducing nasolabial folds
Facelift recovery
This requires a longer recovery time than other facelift surgery methods. The initial healing period takes 2-3 weeks. But it can take up to six months for all the swelling to go down.
If you have a desk job, you should be able to go back to work within two weeks. But most surgeons will recommend 3-4 weeks off work.
Results
A deep plane facelift especially in its advanced variant, Aereth™ Facelift, offers some of the most natural-looking results. It will address advanced signs of ageing in the face and neck without leaving you with the pulled look.
Because it repositions fad pads, it can also help restore volume and improve facial contours in the mid face without the needs for dermal fillers.
How much does a facelift cost?
The cost of facelift surgery will vary. We tailor your facelift procedure to your specific skin needs and facial structure.
It will depend on factors such as the type of facelift you have, the complexity of your skin concerns, and whether you will need additional treatments to achieve the desired results.
During your consultation, we will provide you with a full breakdown of the cost, which will include surgeons fees, anaesthetists fee, a private operating theatre and post-surgical support.
Talk to the experts in facial plastic surgery about what facelift might be right for you
Now you have a basic understanding of the different types of facelift surgery, it is time to talk to a medical professional about next steps.
At Doctors Tatiana + Rishi Advanced Aesthetics, you will be guided by a cosmetic surgeon who specialises in advanced facial surgery – Dr Rishi.
He will talk you through your options in more detail, ensuring you have all the information you need on the different facelift surgeries, so you can make a decision that feels right to you.
If you are ready to find out how a facelift can help you achieve a more youthful appearance, while still looking natural, contact our clinic to book a consultation.
