*Facial rejuvenation plastic surgery

1) How many years will I rejuvenate?

You can’t transform a 40 year face into a 20 year face through surgery and we make it a point at telling the patient that straightforwardly for many are mislead by incorrect information.

2) What about the scars? Will they disappear?

The aim of the facial plastic surgery is to improve the tone, wrinkles and lines, thus, rejuvenating the face. However, the scars will be permanent although they will become less visible with time, meanwhile, you can wear makeup to disguise recent scars. In some cases the scars can become imperceptible. Itching, and insensitivity in the scars can happen right after surgery but these symptoms tend to disappear with time.

3) How long does the result last?

The face, neck and eyes surgery tend to delay the aging process in these areas considerably. Note, that it delays, not stops the aging process. Retouches may be necessary in some cases to alleviate very marked wrinkles and improve tone of skin.

4) Is the facial rejuvenation a small or large scale surgery? What are the risks involved?

This type of surgery rarely entails complications. However, it is a surgical procedure and as such is prone to problems which may be corrected with retouches as long as it is not caused by professional malpractice.

5) As the pre and post photographs important?

Evidently, it’s the only way to assess the result through the comparison of the pre and post states.

6) What kind of anesthetic is used?

Both general and local, as well as associated. We will suggest the most convenient to your case.

7) How long is the surgery?

90 minutes for face and front, 60 minutes for eyes .

8) How long do I have to stay in hospital?

Half a day for local anesthetic and a day for general.

9) Will I need bandages?

Yes. Usually dry bandages. The big bandage is removed around the 24 first hours and smaller ones can be left after this period depending of necessity.

10) Will my eyes be obliterated in the post-surgery?

No. We simply recommend using wet cotton balls to diminish the swelling around the eyes in the post-surgery phas

11) Is the post-surgery phase painful?

No, but should you have any it will be mild and can be overcome with painkillers.

12) When will the stitches be removed?

Most stitches around the eyes after 48 to 72 hours. The others (face, neck, hair) between 8 to 12 days.

13) When can I wear makeup?

After 3 days of removing the stitches in the eyes you can wear make up on the eyes, on the face after the 5th day.

14) When can I wash and brush my hair?

Between the 2nd and 7th day of the post-surgery and you can use a hair dryer discreetly hot. Hair dye only after the 3rd week. .

15) Is the pre-surgery hair cut too extensive? Can it be disguised after surgery?

The hair is cut only the regions where the scars will be and can be adequately disguised with hair style in the post surgery phase.

16) What’s the surgery evolution like?

There are many evolutionary phases until you get the final result. Swelling, spots and insensitivity are normal symptoms and evidently will vary from patient to patient. Be patient, the result should be assessed after the 3rd month and until then we’ll be happy to clarify any concerns you may have with your recuperation and cicatrisation.

17) Is the result worth it?

This will be assessed in a case by case basis during the first consultation. The main aim of this surgery is not to make the patient more beautiful but simply to look younger. If we decide to go ahead with the surgery it is obviously because the result is worth it.

Recommendations for the face rejuvenation plastic surgery

Pre-surgery

1. come to the clinic one day before surgery to prepare hair
2. wash hair one day before surgery with Fisohex or similar shampoo
3. follow instructions for hospital check in
4. inform doctor of any changes in your general physical state
5. don’t wear make up when check into hospital
6. in case you check into hospital same day as surgery, don’t eat or drink anything (in case of general anesthetic) or have only tea and crackers (in case of local anesthetic).
7. bring somebody with you for hospital check in

Post-surgery

a. don’t wet hair bandages for 24 hours
b. use cotton balls wet with cold water on the eyes 4 times a day during 40 minutes in the first 8 days
c. normal diet
d. wear sunglasses and hair scarf
e. avoid sun light, wind and cold for 8 days
f. follow doctor’s prescription
g. come back to clinic to change bandages when appointed
h. check our written form as to the post-surgery evolution