Treatments — Face
Surgical Facelift
Surgical Facelift by Mr. BanwellA full face-lift operation involves an incision in front of the ear, back up behind the ear and transversely across the hairline.
Redundant underlying connective tissue (the ‘SMAS’ layer) is tightened and redundant skin is excised. This is usually performed with a one night stay. Mr Banwell also performs the short scar face and neck lift which has the distinction of utilizing a shorter scar which may be useful for the younger patient but does not involve a posterior scar.
Interestingly the demand for surgical face and necklifting surgery has decreased steadily over the last decade as non-surgical methods of facial rejuvenation with botox, fillers, High Intensity Focussed Ultrasound (HIFU), radiofrequency (RF), Profhilo and threadlifts have meant surgery is becoming less of a priority.
However, there is only so much that these techniques can achieve and sometimes there is no substitute for surgical intervention. Mr Banwell can discuss your aims and objectives in detail at consultation. Please phone 01342 330302 to book an appointment at locations in Kent, Sussex and London.
"Modern Facelifting Surgery has seen a huge resurgence in women and men in the last few years"
At a Glance
SURGERY TIME
3 - 4 Hours
HOSPITAL STAY
3 nights
ANAESTHETIC ASSESSMENT
Yes
PRE ADMISSION TESTS
PRE ADMISSION TESTS
SLEEPING POSITION
Sleeping on back recommended for 4 weeks.
REASONABLY MOBILE
48 hours rest
WASHING
Shower after 2 days.
DRIVING
2 week
EXERCISE INCLUDING GYM
8 weeks
SEXUAL ACTIVITY
Restricted activity after 8 weeks
FULL RECOVERY
6 - 8 weeks
TIME OFF WORK
2 weeks
Surgical Facelift Price
Please contact Mr Banwell’s office on 01342 330302 or email help@paulebanwell.com for further information.
From £9133
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Ready to take the next step?
The decision for cosmetic surgery should not be taken lightly. This is why Mr Banwell believes that the consultation process with him and our Concierge is so important. Regardless we are here to hold your hand throughout your journey and answer any questions you may have. That leap of faith may be anxiety-provoking but please know that we will always be here to catch you!
Frequently Asked Questions
Patients may wish to have a full facelift or, if suitable, a smaller S-lift (MACS) which involves a shorter length incision.
As well as eyelid surgery and forehead lifting (brow lift), botox can be used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles around the outside of the eyes and between the eyebrows. A neck lift involves an incision under the chin and recontouring of a sagging neck line. The neck muscles (platysma) may need to be tightened and fat removed by direct surgical excision although liposuction may also be needed for this purpose. In addition, 3-D fillers or fat injections can be used to enhance the contour of both lips and other under-filled areas of the face. These procedures all have their own indications and risk profiles that you should speak with Mr Banwell about.
There are both general and specific risks to the treatment and Mr Banwell will talk to you in detail regarding these. General risks include bruising and swelling, bleeding, wound infection, problems with general anaesthetics, abnormal scarring and keloid scarring. Specific risks include haematoma (collection of blood under the skin), excessive scar formation, poor healing, possibly associated with tissue necrosis (skin death), hair loss around the scars (alopecia), deformity of the ear lobe, asymmetry, numbness, loss of movement to the facial muscles of expression and disappointment with the extent of improvement in both the contour of the face and neck.
You will have bandages around your neck and forehead for one day. After you leave hospital and go home, the hospital nursing staff or our office will contact you after the operation to ensure that you have no problems during your convalescence. For a period of a few weeks there will be significant swelling and bruising of your face. There will be two drains to drain any extra fluid and these drains will generally be removed the day after surgery. Your sutures will be removed on day five. The clips in the hair will be removed after 10 days.
Whilst facelift surgery may make you look considerably younger, your face will continue to age at a rate that it otherwise would have, but you should always remain more youthful than you would have been without the surgery.
- Surgical fees
- Hospital fees
- Specialist anaesthetist fee
- Specialist surgical garments
- Specialist post-operative massage and manual lymphatic drainage
Have More Questions?
Mr. Banwell’s team at the Pantheons Clinic would be delighted to help at any time so please feel free to call HQ on 01342 330302 or email help@paulebanwell.com.
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Wrinkle Treatments
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Thread Lifts
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Skin Health & Skin Care
View TreatmentMr Banwell and his team at The Banwell Clinic in Sussex, Kent & Harley Street, London are considered international experts in skin health, photoprotection and state of the art skin treatments.
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Dermal Fillers
View TreatmentDermal fillers are injectable materials made from a very wide range of materials (usually synthetically-produced hyaluronic acid [HA], and there are different types and brands to compare, like Teosyal, Canberra or Restylane which are best used to smooth out the natural appearance of facial lines, including the nasolabial folds (cheek creases), marionette lines (coming down from the mouth), the eyes, the augmentation of the lips, nose, frown lines, forehead furrows, crow’s feet, lip (smoker) lines, and dimples in the skin, by ‘filling’. Dermal fillers may be used alongside other techniques like a jowl facelift or wrinkle treatments or botox injections.
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