OVERVIEW OF THE PROCEDURE:
Facelifting is performed to improve the appearance of facial skin making it look younger. The required effect is achieved by lifting and removal of lax, excess skin. Additionally, the swollen muscles and fatty tissue are placed back to their original position. Through the procedure the whole face looks youthful, the most spectacular results being visible on the neck and cheeks. Rhytidectomy does not remove fine facial wrinkles, the so called mimic wrinkles. To the effect of fina lines reduction, eg. those around the mouth or eyes, other techniques are used - deep peels (EXODERM,WEEKEND-PEEL), smoothing the skin texture with the injections of substances: AQUAMID, BOTOX). The incisions are made in the natural creases of the skin in the frontal part of the ear and up to direction of the the temples, and behind ear, in the hairline direction. The procedure can be performed with local or general anaesthesia. Long hospitalisation is not required. In most cases patients may return home on the day of the procedure.

HOW LONG DO YOU HAVE TO STAY IN THE CLINIC:
The post-surgery hospitalisation lasts one day. For 2-3 days fluid diet is recommended. Stitches in front of ears are removed within 3-4 days after the surgical treatment. Hair can be washed 5 days after the procedure, which is also the day when certain limited social activity is already possible. Removal of the remaining stitches within 7-10 days after the procedure.

RECOVERY TIME:
Standard social activity is possible 14-16 days after the surgery. The post-surgical scars are hardly noticeable. They are hidden among hair, whereas those in front of ear are located in the typical skin crease in this area.

Blepharoplasty

OVERVIEW OF THE PROCEDURE:
Eyelid surgery is performed to remove upper eye infolding, under-eye bags, as well as fine lines around the eyes, possibly excess fat and muscle. The procedure shall give the eyes a more youthful, alert appearance. During the procedure the surgeon usually administers local anaesthesia, often under the supervision of the anaesthesiologist (the so called sedation). Incisions are made in natural skim creases, parallel to the palpebral margin. The wound is closed with delicate sutures.

RECOVERY TIME:
In most cases you can return to work after a week.