Who will Rhytidectomy or Face lift benefit?
Persons with sagging skin, facial folds and lines around either their jowls, jawline, chin, ears, and neckline, who feel that their face looks excessively old or tired and want to do something about it are typical candidates for a Face lift. Both men and women opt for this procedure to combat the ageing process as they believe that it will improve the way they are received by other people and improve the quality of their life. Patients who have undergone other facial surgery, particularly Eye lift are likely also benefit from a facelift, thereby creating a younger appearance from tauter skin.
How is a Rhytidectomy or Face lift done?
There are several different facelifts methods available; the final selection will depend on your specific requirements, which the clinician and you can discuss to agree on the best suitable option for you. Apart from the Laser Cosmetic Face Lift techniques are performed under general anaesthetic with strategically placed keyhole incisions made to enable the surgeon to make your face lie tauter over your face.
How long will a Rhytidectomy or Face lift take?
As this surgical procedure requires a general anaesthetic, patients will be expected to stay in hospital overnight in the comfort of your own private suite.
What results can I expect from a Rhytidectomy or Face lift?
Patients who decide on a facelift surgery can expect smoother, tauter skin on the face and neck. This creates a younger more youthful appearance as the face and neck will be rid of many of the excess skin folds and wrinkles previously making you feel old.
How long is the recovery period from a Rhytidectomy or Face lift?
As a face lift requires general anaesthetic patient will be required to stay overnight in their private suite. Patients are advised to take a two week holiday from work for resting. Patienrs are asked not to drive for first week after procedure. The full bandages are normally removed next after procedure. The swelling and bruising will normally be visible for up to two weeks post op. Dependent on the type and extent of face lift method adopted and the extent of the procedure undertaken, bruising and swelling could last for up to 12 weeks and full recovery or loss of sensation could last for 12 months.
Are there any after effects to Rhytidectomy or Face lift?
Typical side effects from Face lift are bruising, swelling and puffiness. Some loss of sensation is likely for a considerable time. As with any surgical procedure some post-surgery discomfort will occur. In the unlikely event of patients experiencing any unusual side effects prior to their scheduled follow up appointment, they are encouraged to contact the clinic immediately. Our clinical staff will be there to assist and provide the aftercare to get your issue resolved. All patients are provided with operative instructions datesof their post operative follow up appointment which help to put patients concerns at ease.
Are there risks associated with Rhytidectomy or Face lift?
As with all surgery there is the risk of bruising, swelling, infection and with face lift there is always the potential of lack of sensation or twinges for sometime after the procedure.
These risks are explained and discussed by our clinician at time of consultation.
Can I combine a facelift with other procedures?
With the principle reasons for patients opting for Face lift, being too look younger, it is common for many people to elect to have additional treatments such as eye lift, brow lift, lipoplasty on the face, cheek or chin implants to give a more youthful appearance to the face. To book your consultation, telephone 0161 839 7663 or simply use our online form to book your consultation with our clinician.

How much does a Rhytidectomy or Face lift cost?<
Facelift surgery costs from £xxxx. For patients wishing to find out more about finance see our flexible finance options page.
How do I arrange to have a Rhytidectomy or Face lift?
The next step to finding out more about Face lift surgery is to arrange a consultation at our Manchester Clinic, located at St Ann’s Square in the city centre. You can book a consultation with a clinician by either telephoning 0161 839 766 or by booking online.

At our consultation, we ascertain your medical history, listen to your requirements and assess your suitability. Our clinician will advise on pricing and answer all your questions. You will have amble opportunity to reflect on the information provided to decide on the best course of action for your Face lift. Consultations with medical assessment typically take 45 minutes however could take longer depending on the number of questions you may have. We understand that this is a big decision for you and we want you to be totally satisfied that it’s the right thing to do before committing to booking the procedure.
You can arrange a consultation with our clinicians by telephoning 0161 839 7663 or by clicking here to book your consultation online.