Face · Rejuvenation
Facelift (Rhytidectomy)
Length of Surgery
3–5 hours
Anaesthetic
General anaesthetic
Hospital Stay
1 night
Time off Work
3 weeks
Time off Exercise
6 weeks
Post-operative Care
Drain removal at 24hrs, head elevation, gentle cleansing, avoid sun for 3 months
Benefits
Comprehensive facial rejuvenationAddresses jowls, mid-face and neckNatural, long-lasting resultsSMAS-based technique avoids 'pulled' lookResults last 7–10 yearsRestores youthful facial contours
A facelift is the most comprehensive surgical procedure for addressing the visible signs of ageing in the face and neck. It targets sagging skin, loss of facial volume, deepening folds and the development of jowls — restoring a more youthful, rested version of yourself rather than an altered appearance.
Mr Thacoor uses techniques that address the deeper layers of the face (the SMAS), not just the skin. This produces longer-lasting, more natural-looking results that avoid the "pulled" look associated with older facelift techniques. Incisions are placed carefully around the ear and into the hairline so they are well hidden.
What to expect
- Performed under general anaesthetic; usually one night in hospital
- Surgery takes 3–5 hours
- Bruising and swelling for 2–3 weeks
- Most patients are socially presentable within 3 weeks
- Final results visible at 3–6 months; results typically last 7–10 years