HEALTH + WELLNESS
BELLA VOU Q & A
YOUR COSMETIC PROCEDURE QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY MR AMIR NAKHDJEVANI OF BELLA VOU, TUNBRIDGE WELLS
I ' ve been considering a facelift, but I ' m put off by the traditional recovery time and general anaesthetic. Could a Concept™ Facelift be the answer?
The recovery time for a traditional facelift is typically six to eight weeks and many people are understandably put off by such a long recovery. Most of us don’ t have the time, or indeed the inclination, to spend two months swollen, bruised and hiding away indoors while we heal. These concerns were the motivation behind the development of the Concept™ Facelift; using cutting-edge, minimally invasive techniques similar to keyhole surgery, the Concept™ Facelift dramatically reduces recovery times to a matter of days with minimal discomfort.
Concept™ Facelift is a local anaesthetic facelift that tightens both the muscular layer and the skin of the face. Addressing the muscles as well as the skin gives the procedure longevity. Unlike the traditional method, the Concept™ Facelift requires no bandages, staples, drains or hospital stays, ensuring minimal bruising and down time. Concept™ Facelift is a walk-in walk-out surgery that restores definition to the face and neckline to give you a more youthful, refreshed appearance that accentuates your natural beauty and boosts your self-confidence.
What problem areas can a Concept™ Facelift fix?
The Concept™ Facelift is a full SMAS lift that incorporates muscle tightening, providing natural-looking, long-lasting results that are identical to the results of a traditional facelift, but without a long recovery or the possible complications of undergoing a general anaesthetic. Many so-called facelifts simply tighten the skin and only provide a temporary improvement, but by addressing the underlying muscle layer the Concept™ Facelift ensures results that last over 10 years.
Typically many patients report that they look 10 years younger after the Concept™ Facelift and the surgery results in a very natural, realistic look. The procedure reduces deep lines and wrinkles and tightens lax, sagging skin and jowls, restoring definition to the jawline. As we age, collagen in the skin breaks down and facial tissues sag, leading to a tired,‘ hollowed out’ appearance. The Concept Facelift restores volume to the cheeks, resulting in a healthy, plump and youthful appearance.
How much time does it take to recover and get back to normal day-to-day activity after a Concept™ Facelift?
We have pioneered this technique to address the significant downtime and long recovery associated with the traditional facelift. Concept™ Facelift is far less traumatic and invasive than traditional methods. Recovery in patients varies depending on their healing, but we expect that you can get back to your normal routine within a few days to a week.
With traditional facelift surgery patients typically take six to eight weeks to heal. During this recovery period, people are generally left with significant bruising, swelling and discomfort that seriously impacts on their ability to work, socialise and carry on with their normal lifestyle.
What scars can I expect from a Concept™ Facelift?
The Concept™ Facelift uses a short incision that runs in front of the ear down to the earlobe and tucks back behind the ear. This minimally invasive technique leaves a very fine scar that matures over time and appears as a fine white line that is barely visible.
By comparison, the scarring from a traditional facelift can be substantial. Long scars from traditional facelifts can start at the top of the head, running in front and behind the ear and into the hair at the back of the head. We use dissolvable stitches for the Concept™ Facelift to further minimise scarring, whereas traditional facelifts often use metal staples and non-dissolvable sutures, which can lead to hair loss and a longer, far more visible, stretched scar.
How long do the Concept™ Facelift results last, before ageing( sagging, etc) starts to show again?
The results of Concept™ Facelift surgery will leave your with a natural, fresh and youthful appearance that lasts up to 10 years, the same as a traditional facelift.
For more information about facelift surgery visit www. bellavou. co. uk / face / facelift /
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