FACE LIFT

Why Have a Face Lift?

Face Lifts are performed to address the signs of facial ageing. The procedure tightens loose skin, jowling and facial wrinkles. It does not improve wrinkles around the mouth, chin or around the eyes. 

How is a Face Lift Performed?

An incision is made in front of the ear, beneath the ear lobe through to the area behind the ear. The tissues of the face are repositioned and held with sutures and excess skin is removed. There are two drains which are removed twenty-four hours after the procedure. The procedure takes approximately three hours and is performed under a general anaesthetic. There is a hospital stay between one to two days.

How long is the Recovery Period for a Face Lift?

Bandages are applied for twenty-four hours and then removed. A chin strap is worn for two weeks if the neck has also been addressed. The face may be swollen and numb in places for up to six weeks and it is preferable to have two weeks off work.

 

NECK LIFT

Why Have a Neck Lift?

A Neck Lift is a surgical procedure to improve neck contour by removing excess and sagging skin or fat.

How is a Neck Lift Performed?

A small incision is made just under the chin and excess fat is removed.  The platysma muscle is also stitched and tightened, in turn, tightening the skin. If excess skin needs removal, an incision behind the ear is also made.  A neck lift is an overnight hospital procedure taking approximately two and a half hours. A drain may be required and the procedure is performed under general anaesthetic

How long is the Recovery Period for a Neck Lift?

Some bruising and swelling is expected post surgery. A chin strap is worn for two weeks and patients are advised to have two weeks off work.

 

BLEPHAROPLASTY (UPPER EYELID REDUCTION)

Why Have a Blepharoplasty?

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure on the upper and/or lower eyelids designed to remove excess skin folds and bulging fat bags to improve eye appearance. The procedure rejuvenates the periorbital region but will not improve wrinkles of the cheeks, temples or forehead. It also does not correct problems caused by drooping eyebrows.

 

How is a Blepharoplasty Performed?

For the lower eyelid an incision is made just under the eyelid. For the upper eyelid, an incision is made on the upper fold of the eye lid. It is a day procedure, and takes approximately one hour for either the upper or lower eyelid, or two hours for combined upper and lower eyelids. A blepharoplasty is performed under light sedation, local or general anaesthetic. The patient is unable to drive home from the hospital following the procedure.

 

How long is the Recovery Period for a Blepharoplasty?

There are no dressings and the stitches are removed between five and seven days after surgery. Makeup can be worn after the first week. However, bruising will last for one to two weeks and at least one week off work is advisable.

RHINOPLASTY (NOSE JOB)

Why Have Rhinoplasty?

A rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure to change the shape of the nose. This includes straightening, hump removal, nose tip reshaping or addressing breathing difficulties.

How is Rhinoplasty Performed?

The incisions are made inside the nostrils. Some rhinoplasty operations require the incision to be made across the columella (skin between the nostrils). These incisions allow access to reshape the cartilage and bones of the nose and septum. It is an overnight hospital procedure which takes approximately two hours and is performed under general anaesthetic.

How long is the Recovery Period for Rhinoplasty?

The nose is packed overnight and a splint is used over the nose for one week. Bruising is expected, and may spread around the eye area. Patients are advised to avoid contact sports for one month and have two weeks off work.

CHEEK  AUGMENTATIONS

Why Have Cheek Augmentations?

A Cheek Augmentation is a surgical procedure for people who would like higher cheek bones.

How are Cheek Augmentations Performed?

An incision is made under the top lip on either side and implants of porous material (Medpor) are used. A cheek augmentation is a day procedure taking approximately one and a half hours, and is performed under general anaesthetic.

How long is the Recovery Period for Cheek Augmentations?

Stitches are dissolvable and do not require removal. Swelling is expected post surgery and patients require one week off work.

WHAT IS THE ESTIMATE COSTING FOR SURGICAL FACE PROCEDURES?

The only procedure that can be claimed through Medicare is a Blepharoplasty (upper eyelid reduction). At Sculpt, we recommend that patients have a free consultation with our experienced nurse, where we can provide you with more detailed information and precise costing.