| MD, MSc Rajko Toncic |
Cosmetic surgery
Aesthetic nose surgery
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FACE LIFT Face lift is the most sophisticated and, at the same time, a difficult type of cosmetic surgery which depends on the surgeon's experience and skill as well as patient's cooperation and patience while recovering. Based on experience, I have collated some of the questions that are most frequently asked by patients. 1. WHAT IS THE MOST APPROPRIATE AGE FOR A FACE LIFT Since the aging process is different for each individual, the optimal age to do a face lift varies from one person to another. It is thought that people in their 40s to 50s are in the age group most likely to require treatment. 2. WHAT ARE THE FIRST SIGNS THAT A FACE LIFT IS NECESSARY The disappearance of a clear line on lower jaw, accompanied by the formation of pads and a double chin are the first signs that a face lift would be advantageous. A clear line of the lower jaw is what gives firm form and youthful look to the face. Deepening of nasal-labial folds (wrinkles between the nose and lip angles) combined with lowering of the lip angles gives an expression of unhappiness to the face. 3. WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF AGING OF THE FOREHEAD AND EYE REGION AND HOW CAN I REMOVE THEM The signs of aging in the eye region are: pads below the eyes, lowered eyelids and lowered outer eye angles. They can be removed by BLEPHAROPLASTY– eylid surgery. Wrinkled on the forehead and lowered eyebrows can be rectified by a FOREHEAD LIFT. The forehead lift and blepharoplasty are two independent operations but can be done simultaneously, combined with a face lift or they can be performed separately. 4. WHAT IS DEEP LIFT AND IS IT MORE EFFICIENT THAN CLASSIC LIFT? Deep Lift is the most effective technique used in facelift surgery. It has been in use for 15 years. The operation is very demanding for the surgeon but the results are remarkable. Based on my experience (and I have been using this technique for the past 10 years) I strongly recommend deep lift to my patients. That operation aims not only at tightening the skin but the facial muscles are lifted back into their natural position. This gives the face a more natural look and the effect of rejuvenation is optimized, lasting much longer than the effect that can be achieved by a classic lift. 5. HOW LONG WILL A FACE LIFT LAST? It depends on the surgeon's skill and experience, the particular characteristics of the patient (age, skin quality, quality of subcutaneous tissue) and technique used (deep lift or classic lift). With deep lift the effect lasts much longer (about 10 years). The operation can be repeated 3 times. 6. WHAT ADDITIONAL TREATMENTS COMPLETE THE EFFECT OF A FACELIFT? Additional minor surgeries such as forehead lift, blepharoplasty, chemical peel, mechanical dermabrasio as well as wrinkle therapy (treated by injection) can significantly enhance the effects of a facelift. Recovery time, following a facelift, takes 2-3 weeks. Patients are advised to take 3 weeks sick leave. In our surgery facelifts are painless as they are done under general anesthesia, administered by top anesthetists, ensuring the patient's safety and comfort. USEFUL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PATIENT Patients stay in our surgery for 24 hours and after that, they are sent to home care. The price of face lift in our surgery is 3960 EUR. Cosmetic Surgeon`s Office ::: general information >>> |
