Dr Hertess Plastic Surgery Gold Coast offer an array of face surgery options. This includes Upper Eye Lid Surgery (Blepharoplasty), Neck Liposuction, Face and Neck Lift, Ear Surgery, Ear Lobe Repair and Brow Lift.
Ageing is an inevitable part of life, as we age our skin loses elasticity and collagen production declines. A facelift, also known as Rhytidectomy is designed to tighten and remove excess skin. This can change the appearance of the jaw, face and neck. Our face generally shows the first signs of ageing, whether it’s from over exposure to the sun, smoking, a poor diet or other lifestyle choices.
What does a Rhytidectomy actually do?
This surgical procedure intends to remove excess fatty tissue, tighten the underlying muscles and reposition the skin on your face and neck. By removing fatty tissue it changes the shape and appearance of the face by returning the support layer of the skin to its’ original position. A facelift can also reduce nasolabial folds, smile lines, wrinkles, marionette lines, low sitting cheeks, and neck bands.
How do I know if I am a suitable candidate for a Facelift?
- Any man or woman wanting to reduce the signs of ageing on and around the face.
- Those who see visible signs of a reduction in facial volume or an altered appearance around the cheeks and/or decreased elasticity
- You are in overall good health and are preferably a non-smoker
- You have realistic expectations of your aesthetic goals and the outcomes of plastic surgery
What does Rhytidectomy surgery entail at Dr Hertess Plastic Surgery Gold Coast?
You will have an initial consultation with Dr Hertess where you will discuss your goals in detail and the risks or complications involved with Rhytidectomy.
At surgery, anaesthesia will be administered and an incision is made beginning at the hairline at the temple area. This incision continues around the ear and ends in the lower scalp. At this point, your surgeon will redistribute fat from the face, jaw and neck. Often the deeper layers of the face and the muscles are also lifted, this depends on the degree of the surgery and patient’s individual goals. After this, the skin is rewrapped over the uplifted contours and excess skin is trimmed away.
You may be suitable for a ‘mini-lift’ if you are wanting more subtle results. A ‘mini-lift’ uses shorter incisions at the temples, continuing around the ears.
In some cases a second incision under the chin may be necessary to further change the neck. Finally, sutures or skin adhesives close the incision.
How soon will I see results?
Your results following Rhytidectomy surgery can take several months to become fully visible. This is due to the natural healing process of the body. Some patients will experience immediate tightening and lifting of the facial tissue and skin after surgery. Don’t be alarmed at the potentially obscure results directly after surgery, these can disguise the positive changes until proper healing as occurred, improvement will be visible over time. This will also depend on a patients specific body composition and response to the facial trauma. Be patient and check in with your surgeon if you have any concerns.
How do I book an initial consultation with Dr Hertess Plastic Surgery Gold Coast?
You can book a consultation with a team member in our clinic by calling (07) 5601 0492 or by clicking here.
Know your surgeon – Dr Hertess’s qualifications:
- Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
- Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
- Member of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Dr Hertess (MED0001372020) Registered Medical Practitioner, Specialist Plastic Surgeon (Specialist Registration in Surgery – Plastic Surgery).
