FACE AND NECK LIFT

The natural ageing process makes the facial tissues descend forward and down. The cheeks lose their fat. The neck relaxes in deep folds, which are often aggravated by signs of sun damage.

An efficient lift brings the soft tissue back to its old position and then adapts the skin to the modified undersurface.

Dr. Blaschke’s preferred method entails the safe fixation of relaxed tissue without pulling on skin and thereby a short inconspicuous scar. Risks and side effects are far less than with other conventional methods. The facial expression stays completely natural. After 2 weeks bruising and swelling should have abated.

The Procedure

The operation is performed under general anaesthesia. Anaesthetic solution is instilled to avoid bleeding and minimize postoperative discomfort. An incision is placed from behind the hairline down to the helix and in a skinfold in front of the ear ending just above the earlobe. After sparing skin preparation in a safe zone, which minimizes the risk of nerve injury, the lax subcutaneous tissues are fixed to a strong muscular fascia by a resorbable suture. A fine intracutaneous suture closes the facial skin. A thin drain allows safe removal of wound secretion. Light dressings conclude the operation. You will spend one to two nights in a private hospital under our care. The dressing is taken off after 2 days, suture material is being removed within 5 to 10 days. After 2 weeks you should be able to resume work.


Surgeon’s remarks

Extensive scars, strong skin tension and the waxen aspect of undermined skin lead to the typical lifted look. The mouth displays a permanent smile, the earlobes are pulled forward, and the eyes are slanted, whereas the skin covers the face like parchment. A discretely corrected face with minimal scar can even deceive the most critical observer and leaves you just looking fresh. This is my preferred method.