Face/neck lift, mini facelift
Anaesthetic: general anaesthetic, in some cases local anaesthetic
Duration of operation: 2.5 hours
Hospital stay: 1 night
Minimum stay in Budapest: 5 days after facelift surgery
Stitch removal: absorbable stitches are used
Price for SMAS facelift including neck tightening: EUR 2,240
Price mini facelift (neck is not tightened): EUR 1,920
The SMAS facelift is performed under local or general anaesthetic. If performed under local anaesthetic, sedation is given.
There are many muscles in the face therefore it takes an extremely skilled surgeon to lift the face as effectively as possible. A patient usually chooses a facelift when in the course of the aging process, excess skin becomes visible or through the sagging of tissue, deeper wrinkles start to be apparent. These symptoms are usually found in the forehead and neck area. Cheek and neck areas are normally lifted at the same time.
With the full face lift including neck tightening the initial incision is made in the temporal hairline and continued down in front of, around and posterior to the ear and is usually not visible. With the mini face lift there are no incisions in the hairline.
Each surgery carries its own type of risk and for further detailed information please contact us.
Facts and Questions - Facelift/Neck lift Surgery
Q: What are the risks or complications with face lift surgery?
As with all types of surgery, there are certain risks involved. The majority of side effects often prove to be temporary. These may include fluid or blood retention under skin. The clients can also experience numbness in certain areas or crusting of the surgery scars. In some cases there can be a reaction anaesthesia some people can experience nausea or general sickness. This is a short side effect and generally this wears after a few hours. Although pos-operative bleeding is normal, uncontrolled bleeding can sometimes lead to painful haematomas. These are painful and cause swelling. An operation is required to stop the flow of the blood and remove the haematoma. Very rarely, the areas of the incisions can become sensitive, red and possible swelling resulting in an infection. In severe case this will be treated with antibiotics. Occasionally there can be damage to the nerves in the facial area, resulting in dumbness and control of facial muscles. These are temporary and usually only last a few weeks/months. Some people can experience with healing with the skin, however, this is much more common in people who smoke. Skin or hair loss can occur in the hairline area, however, this is very rare. Another rare condition is skin discoloration and this can continue for several months after the surgery.
Q: If I am a smoker, should I stop before facelift surgery?
It is available to stop smoking at lease 2 weeks before facelift surgery, as it has been proven that smokers can take longer to heal and experience more recovery problems than non-smokers.
Q: Is there anything I need to do before facelift surgery?
Clients must fill in the online medical questionnaire and fully state what medication they are currently taking. The surgeon will then be able to advise if you some medications need to be stopped before the surgery takes place.
Think about your diet, following a low fat healthy diet can only help you make a faster recovery. Avoiding alcohol for 14 days prior to surgery should be considered.
Think about whether you will need somebody to accompany you on your trip. We are here to take you to the clinic and back to your hotel after the surgery and also for your post-check ups and airport transfer. However, would you feel more comfortable with somebody staying with you during your stay? Please note that all Perfect Contour patients will be given a client phone during their stay in Budapest so that a member of the Perfect Contour team will always be available should the need arise.
Q: Do I need to inform the surgeons of any pre-existing conditions prior to facelift surgery?
Yes, this is very important. The surgeon should be informed of any medication (even vitamins, especially vitamin E) you are taking and any pre-existing conditions no matter how trivial or irrelevant you might find them.
Q: Are there certain types of medication I need to stop before facelift surgery?
Clients should declare all medication they are taking on our online medical questionnaire form and the surgeon will advise the client accordingly whether need to stop taking the medication before surgery.
Q: How long will facelift surgery last for?
The facelift surgery can last up to 2.5 hours, however, each surgery is different and operating times can vary.
Q: How long will I need to stay in hospital after facelift surgery?
The facelift surgery requires the client to stay overnight.
Q: How long will I need to stay in Budapest for after facelift surgery?
The client would be required to stay for a minimum 4 days in Budapest after facelift surgery, assuming that there are no complications.
Q: Will I have any kind of bruising or swelling of the face after surgery?
It is common for the facial area to become swollen after the surgery, however, this subsides after a few days and usually after 10 days the swelling has completely disappeared.
Q: Will the scars be visible or hidden in my hairline?
The scarring after a facelift surgery is usually hidden in the hairline and behind the ears. People normally grow their hair longer around their ears to hide any scarring.
Q: When will I be able to wash my face/hair after facelift surgery?
You should wait until the stitches have been removed before washing your hair, however, spongeing your face whilst making sure to keep the stitches dry is acceptable. It is also important to avoid saunas and steams baths for several weeks after surgery.
Q: When will I be able to wear make-up after facelift surgery?
Once the incisions have healed and have no scabs, light make-up can be applied.
Q: When will I be able to sunbath after facelift surgery?
You should avoid the sun and sun bathing for several months after facelift surgery as this can affect the healing process and the condition of the skin.
Q: Will I be given any medication to take after facelift surgery?
Some people experience some pain and discomfort after facelift surgery and the clinic will provide them with the necessary painkillers.
Q: Do I need to be accompanied by anyone during my trip to Budapest?
All clients will be met at the airport and taken to their hotel. The client will be taken for their consultation and to the clinic on the day of the surgery. The client will also be taken back to their hotel after being discharged. However, some people prefer to have a friend or relative accompany them during their trip to keep them company.
Q: Should I have a problem after facelift surgery, who do I contact?
Should the clients have any problems whatsoever after faceliftsurgery, a Perfect Contours representative will be on hand to assist you and make any necessary appointments with the clinic for check-ups. A Perfect Contours representative can be contacted 24 hours a day in case of emergencies.
Q: When will I be able to return to work after facelift surgery?
Normally the client should be able to return to work after approximately 10 days after facelift surgery.
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