Facelifts and Customisation: Tailoring Procedures to Individual

Every individual has unique facial features and distinct aesthetic preferences. Recognising this, surgeons tailor facelift procedures using a variety of techniques suited to each person’s specific anatomy and personal goals. In this blog, Artiste Plastic Surgery provides general information about the customisation of facelift procedures, offering insights into how surgeons adjust their approach.

Understanding Facelifts

A facelift is a surgical procedure aimed at reducing the visible signs of ageing in the face and neck. During the procedure, the surgeon lifts and tightens the skin and tissues underneath to make the face appear smoother. This helps address  excess skin, deep wrinkles, and drooping areas around the jawline.

Tailoring Procedures to Individuals

1. Consultation and Assessment: The journey towards a tailored facelift begins by obtaining a GP referral and a thorough consultation with your chosen Specialist Plastic Surgeon. During this process, the surgeon evaluates the patient’s facial anatomy, discusses their concerns and goals, reviews your medical history from your GP referral, and recommends the most suitable approach.

2. Technique Selection: Modern facelift techniques offer a variety of options, from traditional full facelifts to minimally invasive procedures. The choice of technique depends on the extent of changes and the individual’s preferences, allowing the surgeon to personalise the approach to suit each patient’s unique situation.

3. Combination Procedures: In some  cases, a facelift may be  complemented by additional procedures to address individual  concerns. These may include eyelid surgery, brow lifts, fat transfer, or non-surgical treatments like cosmetic injections.

4. Personalised Results:  The aim of customisation is to create outcomes that complement an individual’s unique features. Surgeons use their expertise to tailor procedures in a way that respects the patient’s facial anatomy.

Facelift procedures may be adjusted based on individual anatomy and preferences, but outcomes can vary, and not all requests or expectations may be achievable. A consultation with your GP and a qualified surgeon is required to determine the most appropriate approach. It is also important to note that, like any other surgery, a facelift involves potential risks and complications.

Disclaimer: At Artiste Plastic Surgery, our Plastic Surgeons led by Dr Jack Zoumaras have been trained to the highest possible degree. All surgery has risks and it is always advised to get a second opinion. Risks are very real and we cannot guarantee any result. Results are illustrated as a guide only. All risks are managed and any need for revision surgery or complications (1-5%) can be managed by our specialist plastic surgeons.

Any statements on how you will feel is based on Level V Evidence:

Level V:  How you will feel after plastic surgery varies between individuals, depending on psychological and physical factors. Our internal research is based on how patients in our practice feel after surgery.

The blogs are not a substitute for a medical consultation and do not form as part of the doctor to patient relationship.