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A face lift removes excess skin of the face and neck and improves facial muscles tension. Facial bone structure, genetic features and skin structure all affect the final result of the surgery. There are many possibilities of a face lift.

Incisions are hidden so that the scars are almost invisible. Plastic surgeon frees the facial skin of a patient from tissues lying underneath and removes their excess. In some cases, to regain the most youthful facial features, the tissues lying deeper may also require a reposition t. If it is needed, a small incision is made under the chin, which allows the removal of fat accumulated there and smoothing of the ageing skin of the neck.

When sagging and drooping of skin on the cheeks become evident, it is possible to carry out the procedure called midfacelift – lifting of the middle part of face. Incisions are often made ​​either in the lower eyelid or they are placed in other areas to provide better access to the centre of cheeks.

After a face lift, swelling, feeling of tension and impaired sensation in the face and neck may persist for some time. As skin is more sensitive for a few months, it is necessary to protect it against solar radiation and use creams with strong UV filters. A few days after the operation, cosmetics can be applied to the face and patients usually return to work after 2-3 weeks.