Do you wear scarfs and turtlenecks just to hide your aging neck? Do you have the impression that your face makes you appear much older than you actually are? Your skin loses its elasticity as you grow older. As a result, it forms deep folds and loose skin on the neck. 

Although it’s a normal part of getting older, facelift surgery can alleviate any self-consciousness you have about these aging indicators. It firms up drooping face tissues and lifts them, restoring your natural youthful facial appearance. 

Why do you need facelift surgery?

A facelift surgery — also known as a rhytidectomy —  improves signs of aging in your face and neck by repositioning or removing skin, fat, or muscle. It helps you achieve your aesthetic goals, depending on what you’re looking for. Getting a facelift surgery in Dubai can reverse the effects of aging such as:

  • Sagging skin on your face.
  • Deep folds between your nose and mouth.
  • Facial fat that has fallen.
  • Drooping skin on your cheeks and jawline.
  • The appearance of a double chin due to excess skin and fat in the neck.

Facelifts are delicate aesthetic operations that aim to restore a patient’s appearance. The procedures are tailored to the particular features of each patient’s face and their expectations for the end result. 

For this reason, you should only trust the best facelift surgeons in Dubai. At Dr. Tarek Aesthetics, our highly qualified and accredited staff is here to ensure that you get the best service and results possible. 

Facelift procedure

Before surgery

Every facelift procedure is tailored to the individual patient’s face and goals. You will first meet with a Dr. Tarek Aesthetics plastic surgeon for a full conversation. You and your surgeon will cover the following things during your facelift consultation:

  • Your expectations of the facelift procedure.
  • Any health issues, allergies, or medications you’re taking.
  • All of your current meds (prescription or over-the-counter).
  • Consumption of any kind of alcohol or smoking. 

During the surgery

Facelift surgery in Dubai is performed as an outpatient operation that takes two to six hours. Your doctor will help you decide which procedure is appropriate for you and your needs. While you are under general anesthesia, your surgeon will execute the procedure. 

Your surgeon will make incisions along your hairline, around your ears, on your lower scalp, under your chin, and in your mouth. Additionally, the extent of the incisions will vary depending on the type of facelift you’re having, which your surgeon will address during consultation.

After surgery

Facelifts can take anywhere from two to six hours, depending on your unique circumstances. Your face will be bandaged and stitched up by your surgeon. Your surgeon will give you detailed instructions on caring for and handling the bandage. You must adhere to the given directions to the letter to avoid any complications.

A facelift can take years off your appearance and give you the smooth, youthful skin you’ve always wanted. At Dr. Tarek Aesthetics, you will talk to a skilled and qualified surgeon, learn more about the procedure, and how it may be able to help you meet your appearance goals. Get in touch with us today to schedule an appointment.

Facelift surgery in Dubai: FAQs

A traditional facelift entails your surgeon lifting and tightening the underlying muscles of the face. This way, they create more aesthetically pleasing facial contours. 

The surgeons then remove excess fat pockets and skin, significant contributors to the tired-looking aged appearance. Once the facelift is completed, it leaves the patient with a much tighter and young-looking face.

Facelifts have been the go-to plastic surgery since 1901. In the past, however, they involved stretching the skin to achieve the younger rejuvenated look. As medical research advanced, better techniques have been used instead. About 100,000 people annually undergo facelifts making it the sixth most common plastic surgery.

A facelift is a minor surgery performed as an outpatient procedure where the patient can go home afterward. The surgery usually takes about three hours, while the anesthesia takes two hours to wear off.

All surgeries have inherent risks. It is vital to choose your plastic surgeon wisely. Before the surgery is done, a well-experienced surgeon will take you through a private consultation. They ascertain any underlying health risks you might have to prevent a safe surgery. The surgeon also explains any risks that result from the facelift to make an informed decision if the risks are worth it.

Immediately after the surgery is carried out, one is left with bruising and swelling. This is because, on the first postoperative day, the surgeon removes the headwrap placed at the time of surgery and the drain used to remove the leaky fluid.

Swelling then picks extensively on the third day but gradually reduces with time. On the seventh day, the doctor removes sutures; though the incisions from the surgery are noticeable, you can hide them using hair or a hat. By the seventh day, most of the swelling is usually gone.

You can easily hide the scars using hair and a hat or opt for makeup. You should, however, consult your physician first to get a go-ahead on the correct type of makeup.

A facelift is a typical reference to your youthful picture. Symbolizing how you’d look If you remained “forever young.”

The results of a facelift are much dependent on the expertise of your go-to surgeon. However, a typical facelift doesn’t make your skin look stretched. In the beginning, facial plastic surgery mostly entailed pulling back and trimming excess skin, then closing the incisions. 

Modern plastic surgery has, however, advanced tremendously. Today, plastic surgery services in Dubai uses sophisticated lifting and tightening underlying muscles and restoring lost volume for a more natural-looking outcome.

A traditional full-facelift addresses all the aspects of a typical facelift, i.e., the surgeon addresses the creases below your eyes and frown lines around your mouth.

In comparison, a mini-facelift is a modified version of the traditional facelift. The surgeon typically focuses on the loose skin around the neck and jawline. 

The incisions for a traditional facelift are usually deeper compared to a mini-facelift. The facelift procedure involves small incisions, and the recovery time is relatively short. This is because mini-facelift targets a pretty small area.

You will have to consult your physician to determine the best procedure suited for your skin.

Facelifts are not for everyone. Despite them being so individualistic, your health matters most. During your consultation, your doctor will gauge whether you qualify for a facelift or not. Typically a good candidate for a facelift includes:

  • People with a realistic outlook on the final results.
  • People with no underlying complicated medical issues.
  • People who do not smoke.

If you fit this category, you are eligible to contact Dr. Tarek aesthetics for a facelift in Dubai. Here you are assured of receiving top-notch services and care while revamping your entire outlook.

A facelift is a procedure that typically lasts forever.  As much as the aging process continues, you will always look younger than if you never had a facelift. Facelifts slow down the aging process. It takes away the years off your face and allows you to age gracefully.