A facelift is an advanced medical aesthetics procedure designed to lift and tighten sagging facial skin, restoring a youthful and rejuvenated appearance. Facelifts can address common signs of aging such as wrinkles, jowls, loose skin, and drooping cheeks, and can improve overall facial contour and symmetry.

There are both surgical and non-surgical options available:

• Surgical facelift: Involves the removal of excess skin, tightening of underlying tissues, and reshaping of the face and neck. Typically requires 1–2 days of hospital admission with a treatment duration of 2–6 hours.

• Non-surgical facelift (Threadlift): Uses absorbable threads inserted under the skin to lift and contour the face. These threads pull the skin upwards and inwards, stimulating collagen production and enhancing facial features naturally. The procedure is minimally invasive and can be completed as an outpatient in about 1 hour.

A facelift provides multiple benefits:

• Tightens sagging skin and restores elasticity

• Reduces fine lines and wrinkles for a youthful look

• Enhances facial volume and contour

• Stimulates collagen production naturally

• Minimally invasive options available with shorter recovery time

• Improves overall facial symmetry and definition

Technologies used in facelift procedures:

• Silhouette Lift™

• Stem Cell Therapy

• Radiesse™ / Radiance™ Filler

• Sculptra™ Filler

• Juvederm®

• Restylane

• Belotero™

• Radio Frequency (RF)

• High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)

• BOTOX® / Botulinum Toxin

• DermaFrac™ Micro-Needling

• Silhouette Soft

• Ultherapy®

• MINT Lift®

• Double Fix-Pyramid Thread (bidirectional thread for long-lasting lift and collagen stimulation)

• Happy Lift™

• Polydioxanone (PDO) threads

• AestheFill

Facelift treatments are highly customizable, allowing doctors to choose technologies based on your skin type, facial anatomy, and aesthetic goals. Combining surgical and non-surgical methods can provide natural, long-lasting, and harmonious facial rejuvenation without compromising safety.