Full face lift (forehead, middle and bottom part) surgery

As we age, our skin begins to slacken and gravity slowly takes a toll. Facelift turn back the hands of time by pulling back loose skin, especially around the cheeks and jawline, lifting and repositioning underlying muscles. Result: a natural, fresh looking face, more youthful appearance.

How the surgery is performed?

Surgery is performed under general anesthesia and takes two-six hours, depending on its complexity. Plastic surgeon makes small incisions, usually behind the ears and above the top of the hair growth line, before pulling a flap of skin on each side of the face back and tightening the underlying muscles, removing excess skin, and redraping skin to a more youthful shape

Postoperative period

• After about 10 to 14 days, most people find they can return to work or their daily routine, without obvious signs that they've had a procedure;
• There may be some swelling, numbness, and skin discoloration during a heal;
• After the surgery, it is recommended not to wipe the wounds for about 4 days;
• Physical exertion should be avoided for 1-1.5 months;
• Sunlight and solarium should be avoided from 6 months to 1.5 years, as long as the scars will fade.

PATIENT JOURNEY

Enquiry

• If you would like to get a quote for surgery feel free to fill in this questionnaire: QUESTIONNAIRE.
• The surgeon will evaluate your general health and prepare an individual treatment plan, our patients coordinator will get in touch with you within 1-2 working days.

Booking the treatment

• Once you are approved for the surgery you can choose the suitable date for the treatment. For women: it is recommended to plan the surgery between your menstrual cycles.
• To book the surgery you will be asked to pay deposit payment.
• Next step - flights and accommodation booking. We can also offer help with arranging Your trip and accommodation.

Preparing for the surgery at home

• One month before surgery you will receive guidlines you will be recommended to follow before surgery.

Preparing for the surgery at the clinic

• You will need to arrive to Lithuania at least one day before the surgery. On the 1st a mandatory COVID-19 test is performed, as well as blood tests, ECG, consultation with surgeon.
• Before the surgery you will have to sign an agreement to undergo the surgery and anaesthesia. Please read these documents carefully and if there will be some obscurity or questions sort them out with the doctor and/or doctor-anaesthetist before signing the agreements.
• The payment for the surgery conditions are stated in the Agreement for the provision of personal health care services. The payment can be made by cash or credit card before surgery.

Surgery

• On the day of surgery it is forbidden to use any cosmetics (make up, body cosmetics, inluding self-tanning cosmetics) or jewellery (including all kind of piercings).
• On the 2nd – 3rd day you will have the surgery. You will need to stay at the hospital for 1-2 nights. Here you will be provided with all needed medication and care. Bring only personal hygiene kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, comb etc.). Pyjamas, robe, slippers will be provided by the clinic personnel.
• After the surgery medicine package is given for the first days after surgery.

Back home

• If you have any questions you are always welcome to contact us by phone or email.

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