Face Lift (Rhytidectomy), Cambridge and London | Pre and Post Operative Instructions


	The original facelift was a dissection purely under the skin to pull it tight in the hope of removing creases. Newer techniques include repositioning fat and muscles in the face back onto the cheek bones by using a SMAS list and also pulling on the platysma muscle in the neck.

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The demand for facelifts has increased over the last few years. As a result of this, various types of new facelift have been introduced which can often lead to confusion.

BEFORE SURGERY

For your comfort, please bring a pair of sunglasses to wear after surgery.

No make up or lotions on your face prior to surgery.

If you bleach, tint, colour or perm your hair, then please do so no later than 1 week prior to surgery . It will be at least 6 weeks before you can have this done again.

DO NOT CUT YOUR HAIR before surgery in order for incisions to be covered postoperatively.

Please bring a headscarf with you to wear if needed the day of surgery.

AFTER SURGERY

Please bring a headscarf to your first post operative visit.

Ice compresses to the exposed areas of your face for the first 48 hours home will be helpful to reduce any expected swelling.

You may wash your hair three days after surgery.

Consume a liquid to soft diet for 3 days after surgery.

Do not go out into direct sunlight exposure for 6 weeks after surgery.

Protect your skin always with a daily sun block.

No alcohol should be taken for 48 hours after surgery.

You may experience some swelling of the face and you may also have bruising on the neck and chest. This is normal and should disappear within two weeks.

Should you have pain not relieved by your prescribed medications, please call.

If you are bleeding through your bandages, do contact the surgeon or the hospital immediately.

When sleeping, LIE ON YOUR BACK with you head at approximately a 45o angle for seven nights after surgery to help minimise any swelling. This can be accomplished with two pillows under your head.

Limit activities such as bending, straining and lifting. Avoid excessive neck turning movements and heavy physical exertion for the first month. Avoid also any movements that will give you the feeling of pulling or tightness along the incision line. We do not want you to stretch your incisions.

Post operatively; massage your face with moisturising cream where you are able. Arnica cream works well.

You may have a facial after 6 weeks. Enjoy!

Please note this hospital has a no smoking policy.

This web site has been prepared to give a basic understanding of the procedure before a consultation takes place, and to cover many of the questions frequently asked about this type of cosmetic surgery. Final decisions should not be made until an individual assessment has taken place with the surgeon.

There is no obligation on the part of the patient to undergo surgery by attending for consultation. If you have any further questions or would like to arrange a consultation please do not hesitate to .

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