Say goodbye to sagging and age-related wrinkles with facelift surgery—a procedure that removes excess skin and delivers timeless results. It restores firmness and youthfulness to the face, as if you’ve turned back the clock. But before deciding to undergo a “facelift,” here are five essential things you should know.
1. Facelift Surgery Is a Procedure to Remove Sagging Excess Skin
First, it’s important to understand that a facelift is a surgical procedure that removes sagging excess skin. The surgeon makes an incision deep into the SMAS layer (Superficial Musculo Aponeurotic System), extending from the temple to the front of the ear along the hairline. The SMAS layer is tightened and sutured to a stable tissue anchor. Then, the excess skin is pulled, trimmed, and the incision is closed.
Typically, surgery leaves visible scars from sutures, which makes many people hesitant. At BLS Surgery Center, this concern is addressed with the Invisible Lock technique, which hides the incision along the hairline. After surgery, the scar is virtually invisible.
2. Facelift Surgery Requires Recovery Time and Patience to See Results
Beauty takes time. Every surgery requires recovery and a waiting period for visible results. To avoid disrupting daily life, it’s recommended to plan your surgery schedule carefully. Here’s a breakdown of the timeline:
- Surgery duration: Approximately 4–5 hours
- Recovery period: 1 week (swelling and bruising may occur during recovery)
- Suture removal: 10 days post-op
- Visible results: Begin to appear after 1 month and can last up to 10 years, depending on individual skin condition
3. Facelift Surgery Offers More Than Just Skin Tightening
For those concerned about cost-effectiveness, facelift surgery may seem expensive. However, if you’re seeking the best and longest-lasting lifting results, surgery is far more worthwhile than non-surgical treatments or cosmetics. It’s a one-time investment with results that last up to 10 years. Beyond tightening, it also improves facial contours, reduces wrinkles, smooths skin, and makes the face look up to 10 years younger.
4. Different Facelift Zones Yield Different Results
Facelift surgery isn’t a one-size-fits-all procedure. You can’t simply make one incision and expect to lift everything from brow to neck. Each area yields different results:
- Forehead: Reduces wrinkles and smooths the skin
- Brows: Corrects drooping eyelids, making the eyes appear more open and refreshed
- Cheeks: Lifts sagging cheeks and softens nasolabial folds and marionette lines
- Neck: Reduces neck wrinkles and tightens loose skin—especially important for older patients. Lifting only the face may look unbalanced, so the neck often needs tightening too
5. Facelift Surgery Can Be Risky If Not Performed by a Specialist
Facelift surgery involves deep layers of skin and numerous facial nerves. The procedure must be performed by a board-certified specialist with expertise in facial anatomy and nerve pathways. An inexperienced surgeon may cause irreversible damage or serious complications.
Potential complications from improper surgery include:
- Nerve damage causing facial asymmetry
- Hematoma, pain, and severe bruising
- Unnatural-looking results
- Infected wounds and tissue necrosis
To ensure the best results and minimize risks and side effects, patients should only undergo facelift surgery with a qualified specialist. BLS Surgery Center is a plastic and aesthetic surgery institute founded by a team of doctors with over 7 years of experience in facial contouring and beauty care. Led by Dr. Beam (Dr. Kunaporn Tangthanawat), a dermatologist and board-certified aesthetic surgeon.
So, if you’re experiencing age-related sagging and non-surgical lifting treatments haven’t worked, you can schedule a free consultation with our specialists. No charge—just expert guidance and personalized care.
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