When looking at the ageing face , we sometimes see not only wrinkles, but an excess of skin. It looks like the skin suddenly is two sizes too large for the face.
In mild cases this can be corrected by injection of fat taken elsewhere from the body. This gives more volume to the face in the upper part and fills out the loose skin envelope . At the same time, an excess of fat , accumulated under the chin (a double chin ) can be erased with liposuction. This treatment is usually done under general anesthesia. Risks are minimal, but of course a bleeding under the skin ( hematoma) is possible, likewise some changes of skin sensibility. This is usually only temporary.
Swelling of the face is normal after surgery , but usually subsides after 2 weeks , when it´s possible to resume a normal life. The final result takes 2 – 4 months to see.
It can be done in all ages but is usually common in 30 – 45 years , and in higher ages only as a complement to a facelift. The cost is around 30 000 AED
When the skin excess is more severe , fat injection will not alone solve the problem , but can be a useful complement to a facelift , to restore the natural beauty of an ageing face.
Incisions is hidden around the ears and are usually very discrete. The surgery will remove all the surplus of skin in the face and neck. Can be combined with a liposuction of the neck. It´s done under general surgery. Risks are minimal when done by a professional plastic surgeon, but bleeding and a hematoma is possible ,why the patient should stay the first night in the hospital for observation. Sensory changes of the skin is a common side effect of the surgery , and usually disappears during 3 – 4 months . Complete healing takes 4 weeks, during this time the patient should refrain from work and physical activities . Swelling and blue marks subsides after 2 weeks , and social contacts is possible. Final result after 4-8 weeks.
This operation is most common in the ages of 40 – 60
Cost is 40 – 50000 AED.
The result lasts forever !! This means that if the patient of 50 years looks like she / he did at 35 , she /he will always look 15 years younger than they had done if the surgery had not been done . The gained result will never be lost , but of course the normal ageing process continues. This process can however been slowed down. By proper skincare , avoid sun exposure, smoking and having a healthy diet, the face will stay young longer.
The first area in the face to show sign of ageing is usually around the eyes. The upper and lower eyelids have very fine and thin skin and is usually where the first wrinkles appear ,which will later transform into a real excess of skin. The bags of the lower eyelids as well as a double fold of extra skin on the upper eyelids, almost covering the eye lashes , can be corrected by a blepharoplasty . This small and easy surgery , done under local anesthesia with sedation ( for comfort ), will give the eyes back the magic of communicating to other people,strength and vigor , rather than tiredness and old age.
In the hands of a good surgeon , there are hardly any risks and side effects.
Incisions in the lower eyelid is either done behind the eyelid or in front ,right under the eye lashes. In the upper eyelid , the incision is done in the natural fold , which hides it totally with the eye open .When healed ,they becomes almost invisible.
Healing takes 2 weeks , after this , normal work and physical activities can be resumed.
Some swelling will still be present , so the full result takes usually 1-3 months to be seen.
Because of the ageing process ,this is usually done only after 35 years, but some individuals can have a hereditary look of tiredness , with puffy eyelids and bags, already in the early twenties, that can be cured with surgery. To maintain the result, strong sun without sunglasses is to be avoided ,and good skincare is mandatory.
Cost is 10 000 AED for 2 eyelids and 16000 AED for all 4 eyelids.
The best time to do it , is when you start to spend more time in front of the mirror and to complain about less flattering light.
