Best Facelift Clinic in Chiangmai
Best Facelift Clinic in Chiangmai : Restore your youthful appearance and look up to younger with the ‘Face Lift’ surgical procedure.
What is a facelift?
A facelift is a surgical procedure that corrects facial sagging caused by aging or the deterioration of the skin and muscles. The surgery removes excess skin and tightens it down to the muscle layer.
The SMAS (Superficial Musculo-Aponeurotic System) layer plays a crucial role in maintaining facial firmness and structure. A facelift not only makes the face look younger but also helps to create a more balanced and natural facial contour.
Why is a facelift surgery necessary?
As we age, the skin and various parts of the face undergo changes and deteriorate. These changes can be categorized into four main areas:
Wrinkles become more pronounced on the forehead and eyebrows, and both eyebrows droop lower than normal, causing the upper eyelids to sag and cover the eyelashes. In addition to age-related wrinkles, habitually making stressed facial expressions and squeezing or pressing the face can also cause wrinkles.
Around the eyes and cheeks, there is sagging eyelids, both upper and lower. The lower eyelids are puffy due to fat, and there are crow’s feet wrinkles on the sides of the eyes. Crow’s feet are a particular concern for women.
In the chin and lower cheek area, especially on the sides, there is skin sagging beyond the edge of the lower jawbone. Excess skin is more pronounced around the corners of the mouth, and there is sagging skin and fat under the chin.
The skin on the neck may wrinkle, develop ridges, or create a double chin.
A facelift aims to correct sagging skin and neck, including underlying soft tissues, by lifting and tightening internal tissues and possibly removing excess sagging skin. This results in a firmer, smoother, and more youthful appearance.
What parts of the body are lifted during surgery, and what problems do they solve?
Forehead Lift – Suitable for those with furrowed brows, forehead wrinkles, drooping eyelids, and low eyebrows that interfere with vision, requiring them to constantly raise their eyebrows to see. Normally, there are muscles under the skin on the forehead, and prolonged raising of the eyebrows can cause these wrinkles.
Upper Facelift/Temporal Lift – This procedure is for those who are starting to experience drooping eyelids, a sad-looking gaze, or sagging cheekbones. It will lift the face, reduce crow’s feet and wrinkles around the eyes, and tighten the upper face.
Lower Facelift – Reduces deep nasolabial folds and marionette lines, tightens and lifts the lower face for a V-shaped face.
Neck lift – Tightens the neck, reduces sagging and double chin for a more youthful appearance. LANNA
Who is suitable for a facelift surgery?
• For those who have problems with or wish to reshape their face to look younger, reduce wrinkles and sagging.
• There are no age restrictions; consideration is given to skin condition, facial sagging, and the patient’s preferences.
• Your weight is within the normal range. If you wish to lose weight, you should reach your desired weight before surgery.
• There are no underlying medical conditions that would contraindicate surgery, such as blood clotting disorders (hemophilia) or wound healing disorders (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome), etc.
• I am not pregnant or breastfeeding.
How to Prepare Before Facelift Surgery:
• Consult your doctor thoroughly. Inform your doctor about your health history, drug allergies, and expectations to create the most appropriate treatment plan.
• Stop smoking and drinking alcohol. You should stop smoking and drinking alcohol at least 2-4 weeks before surgery to help with wound healing.
• Adjust medications and supplements. Stop taking certain medications, such as blood thinners, or supplements that may increase the risk of bleeding, as advised by your doctor.
• Prepare your body to be in good health. Eat nutritious food, exercise regularly, and get enough rest to prepare your body for surgery.
• Prepare essential items for recovery. Prepare comfortable clothing, easily digestible food, and create a suitable recovery environment at home.
Post-Facelift Surgery Instructions
• Take antibiotics as prescribed by your doctor.
• Taking the full course of antibiotics as prescribed helps reduce the risk of surgical wound infection.
• Sleep with your head elevated.
For all facial surgeries, it is recommended to sleep with your head elevated (approximately 30-45 degrees) to help reduce swelling after the procedure.
• Prevent post-operative swelling.
Apply cold compresses during the first 2-3 days after the procedure to help prevent swelling and bruising.
Foods to avoid.
• Such as fermented foods and undercooked foods, which may contain bacteria and increase the risk of wound infection.
• Avoid alcoholic beverages.
To prevent bleeding and bruising at the surgical site.
• Attend regular follow-up appointments as scheduled by your doctor.
• You should attend follow-up appointments for at least one year to check the wound and prevent post-operative complications.
How many days of recovery are needed after a facelift?
At BEAMS Plastic Surgery, recovery is virtually nonexistent. Patients can resume their daily activities immediately after the procedure. However, doctors recommend avoiding activities that might interfere with wound healing for about 7-14 days post-surgery. For example, avoid strenuous exercise, apply cold compresses around the incisions frequently for the first 1-3 days, and use a neck support pillow while sleeping for the first 14 days.
