The facelift is still the most commonly used surgery to treat the aging to treat aging of the face as a whole in one procedure. It rejuvenates the face by fixing the sagging tissues over time. In recent years, surgical surgical techniques have been greatly improved to restore an oval face and and preserve a natural and harmonious appearance.
The aging of the skin of the face and neck is associated with a sagging of the face due to the effect of gravity. It can result in the appearance of wrinkles, the loss of cheekbone volume, the appearance of jowlsthe appearance of nasolabial fold and a marking of the bitterness folds.
The cervico-facial lift allows to restore the oval of the face by by fixing the tissues upwards.
If you would like to see more before and after results, Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH will share them with you during your consultation
It takes place at medical practice. You will discuss with Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH in order to specify your expectations and he will determine with you the best possible option.
Some additional examinations will be prescribed (adapted according to each patient) as well as preoperative photos will be performed.
At the end of the consultation, the plastic surgeon will give you a estimate and a operative consent.
Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH will proceed to a thorough examination of your face in order to use the best technique corresponding to your anatomy and your wishes.
The procedure consists of reattach the relaxed tissues and resecting the excess skin.
An incision is made in a natural fold in front of and behind the ear. The scar is almost invisible.
The technique used is the Deep plane SMAS liftwhich combines a cutaneous gesture and muscles of the musculoaponeurotic structure (SMAS) of the face to guarantee a lasting and harmonious result. guarantee a lasting and harmonious result.
Other surgical procedures may be associated during the same operation including :
Lipoaspiration on the neck / Eyelid surgery / Fat injection (volume) / Nanofat (skin trophicity)
Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH will see you again on the day of surgery to make the preoperative drawings.
Type of anesthesia
General anesthesia performed by an anesthesiologist
Duration of the intervention
Between 2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours. Performed only by Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH
Type of hospitalization
Outpatient
(same day discharge)
Not very painful
Postoperative consultation with the surgeon at D-5 to remove the threads and 1 month. Dr Alexandre G. LELLOUCH remains available if needed.
10 days on average until complete healing.
10 days on average until complete healing.
Possibility of working from D-1 depending on the work because bruises are present for a few days to a few weeks after surgery
The results are immediateHowever, it is necessary to wait a few months for the final results
The scars have their final appearance around 12-18 months
In general, we can have good indications from the age of 50.
The tobacco is recognized as a a factor that delays skin healingwhich results in a longer healing time, increase the risk of complications and to give unsightly scars. The scientific literature agrees with this (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22566015/) and this is why I recommend to all my patients to stop smoking before a plastic surgery intervention.
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The Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH is a surgeon specialized in Plastic Reconstructive Aesthetic Surgery, registered with the Order of Physicians of the city of Paris 16 under the number 75/89697.
The Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH is a specialist in cosmetic surgery, reconstructive surgery, and aesthetic medicine injections, which he practices at the MAISON ABEILLE in Paris 16.
Plastic surgeon
16, Avenue du Colonel Bonnet
75016 Paris
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01.40.50.00.34