Facelift Surgery

Facelift Surgery 

Facelift surgery is designed to reduce wrinkles and sagging skin, providing a more youthful, relaxed appearance. It involves making incisions near the temples and behind the ears, through which excess fat is removed, facial muscles are tightened, and skin is pulled and trimmed. The incisions are discreet, hidden within the hairline and around the ears, minimising visible scarring.

Ideal candidate for facelift surgery

The ideal candidate for facelift surgery is typically a healthy individual, 40 years or older, who has noticeable signs of facial ageing but still maintains some skin elasticity and a positive outlook with realistic expectations. 

Types of facelifts available

• Mini or Lower Facelift: Less invasive with a quicker recovery time but offers more subtle improvements.
• Lunchtime Facelift: A quick, non-surgical option with minimal downtime but less dramatic results.
• Full Facelift: Provides significant rejuvenation by tightening the underlying tissues, repositioning them, and removing excess skin.

Recovery and aftercare

• Initial recovery involves swelling and bruising for the first week.
• Most patients return to work after 3 weeks, and makeup can often conceal the effects after 10-14 days.
• For optimal healing, rest, nutrition, and avoiding smoking and alcohol are essential.
• Arnica can help reduce swelling and bruising.

Consultation

For personalised advice and to determine the best procedure for your needs, schedule a consultation with Mr. Mark Ho-Asjoe.

Why choose Mr Mark Ho-Asjoe?

• Mr Mark Ho-Asjoe has 25 years of experience in reconstructive plastic surgery and within the NHS and in his private practice.
• Located in the heart of London, offering personalised care in a professional clinic setting.
• We offer full support from your initial consultation to your aftercare.
• As member and former trustee of BAAPS, and listed on the GMC Specialist Register, Mr Ho-Asjoe’s approach is grounded in safety, precision, and natural-looking results.
• Commitment to excellence in both reconstructive and aesthetic outcomes.

Book a consultation with Mr Mark Ho-Asjoe to discuss your goals and a surgery plan tailored just for you. Call 0207 403 8694 or email - enquiry@markhoasjoe.co.uk.

BEST FACELIFT SURGEON UK: MINIMIZING PERIAURICULAR PARESTHESIA DURING FACE LIFT SURGERY

Periauricular paresthesia may affect a portion of patients, affecting patients for a significant amount of time post-facelift surgery. When performing a face and neck lift, the posterior auricular flap behind the ear is modified, and this can potentially lead to nerve damage. To prevent nerve damage in the auriculotemporal nerve and to help preserve hair follicles, the dissection should be done above the thin fascia right above it. During a procedure the tissue covering the deep fascia has a tendency to be elevated due to its relationship with the skin, leaving the auricular nerve open to exposure. To prevent any sort of damage to the auricular nerve, the skin flap during a facelift and neck lift surgery should be elevated above the auricular posterior muscles.

Facelift surgery when performed properly by an experienced surgeon, leaves the patient looking more youthful and relaxed. During a facelift, an incision is made from the temple, extending down around the ear and into the hairline in the back of the ear on both sides. The underlying fascia (SMAS)  layer is tightened.  The SMAS layer is the strong layer that helps with tissue repositioning and thus, takes away the tension on the skin layer producing a better scar.   To complete the facelift the skin is pulled upward and laterally, repositioned without tension, trimmed, and sewn. The incision from a facelift is hidden in the hairline and behind the ears so there is no visible scarring. It takes between 2-3 hours depending on how much work your particular facelift involves. Many people combine facelift surgery with additional surgeries such as eye bag removal and fat transfer. Facelift surgery is performed under general anaesthetic with an overnight hospital stay.

Facelift and ageing

As we age, skin loses its elasticity and volume. Eventually, this creates the pooling of skin in the lower facial region, typically called jowls. While wrinkling of the skin is a natural part of growing older, patients who are bothered by its physical manifestation may find a facelift to be a particularly useful solution. Facelifts tend to be the go-to answer for when topical solutions and noninvasive treatments have stopped being effective.

Even though a facelift is an effective and sound procedure, there are risks that are still involved. Some of these risks include scarring and the retardation of hair follicles in the incision site. However, as mentioned, the right surgeon will ensure that scarring is minimized and that the incision site is out of the line of sight. The skilled surgeon will also mitigate any issues with changes in skin sensation, which can potentially affect superficial sensory nerves.