Facts about facelifts
Technical term: | rhytidectomy |
Duration: | approx. 3–5 hours |
Anesthesia: | twilight sleep |
Aftercare: | Head bandage for 1–3 days, no sports for 4 weeks |
Socially acceptable: | after approx. 2 weeks |
Preis: | from CHF 25,000 |
Finally looking younger and fresher—that is the motivation that leads many people to decide on a facelift.
As the skin on the face loses elasticity over the years and the muscles become increasingly slack, the youthful, vital appearance is lost. Wrinkles increasingly appear around the eyes, lips, and cheeks. The neck also often shows significant slackening, which can lead to the desire for a facelift.
All these changes can be specifically corrected with a facelift in Zurich. Our experienced team of specialists led by Dr. Köhler plans each procedure individually, taking into account your personal anatomy and facial expressions. With precise corrections, your face can be rejuvenated by years without the procedure being noticeable.
Would you like to bring out your younger, more radiant self again? Then visit us at KALEIDOSCOP in Zurich and let our specialists advise you on facelifts.
Information about facelift
Definition of a facelift
A facelift is a surgical procedure to tighten the face, either the entire face or individual areas such as the cheeks. The aim of the Lifting is to visually rejuvenate the face by many years while preserving natural facial expressions.
Over the years, the skin on the face can sag significantly and Wrinkles can form. Individual areas can droop, leading to an unfavorable change in facial proportions.
During a facelift in Zurich, sagging areas such as the cheeks are lifted and slack tissue is gently tightened. In this way, we shift the volume back to its original, youthful position. The face appears years younger and still looks natural.
Reasons for a facelift
Most people decide to have a facelift in Zurich because they no longer want to put up with the unwanted signs of Skin aging. The aging process can also distort the contours of the face and lead to a permanently tired appearance, which can be emotionally stressful. At KALEIDOSCOP in Zurich, we take your personal motivation into account and carefully plan each correction to achieve a naturally rejuvenated appearance.
Common reasons for a facelift in Zurich include:
- increasing skin laxity
- increasingly deep wrinkles, e.g., Nasolabial folds
- sagging cheeks and resulting jowls
- neck wrinkles or prominent neck muscles
- the desire for a fresher and younger appearance
- The desire for lasting facial rejuvenation with longevity
- unsatisfactory results from minimally invasive procedures
With facelifts in Zurich, we strive to achieve natural rejuvenation without changing your facial features. To avoid a mask-like effect, it is not always possible to smooth out all wrinkles. In return, you can look forward to a naturally refreshed appearance.
The goal of facelifts in Zurich
With a facelift in Zurich, we want to restore your face's youthful freshness. Our aim is to correct the telltale signs of Skin aging without taking away your face's distinctive character.
A facelift is much more than just skin tightening. It is the restoration of youthful contours, the refreshing of tired eye areas, and the lifting of volume centers. The effect is as profound as it is subtle—for a naturally beautiful and radiant appearance.
With a facelift in Zurich, we bring out your younger self again. You can face your reflection with a new zest for life and strengthened self-confidence.
Facelift procedure
Preparation for treatment
Your facelift in Zurich will be carefully planned, taking your initial situation into account. In a preliminary consultation, you will learn all the details about the surgical procedure, the risks, and what to consider after the facelift.
For your safety, Dr. Köhler may order some preliminary examinations. If you have any pre-existing conditions or allergies, you should inform us of this before your facelift in Zurich. Smoking and taking blood-thinning medication should be avoided before the operation if possible.
Performing the facelift
The facelift is performed in Zurich under twilight sedation. Depending on the extent of the surgery, Dr. Köhler may recommend a short inpatient stay so that he can closely monitor you after your surgery.
The exact procedure for a facelift depends on the treatment goal and the surgical technique chosen. At KALEIDOSCOP in Zurich, we place great importance on elegant incisions that leave minimal scarring. For this reason, we generally prefer to make S-shaped incisions along the ears. These incisions allow us to gently tighten the center of the face while protecting the nerves and blood vessels. To achieve lasting results, facelifts in Zurich involve the deeper muscle and tendon layers.
The facelift in Zurich can be extended as needed, for example, by including a neck lift. Smaller fat deposits such as hamster cheeks or a double chin can be removed in a controlled manner. At the end of the procedure, the skin incisions are closed with fine sutures or staples.
Aftercare
After your facelift in Zurich, you will wear a head bandage for 1-3 days to protect the surgical wounds. After that, we recommend wearing a head cuff, especially at night. You will probably experience little pain, but you should still take it easy and avoid physical exertion in the first few weeks.
Mouth mobility may be restricted after a facelift. We therefore recommend eating soft or liquid foods. Avoid hot foods, strong facial expressions, and heat treatments such as saunas if possible. You can shower again the day after your facelift, avoiding the head area.
At the beginning, sleep in an elevated supine position if possible and take care to carefully care for your wounds and Scars. To ensure that the small Scars heal as inconspicuously as possible, you should use consistent sun protection for several months after your facelift in Zurich.
Frequently asked questions about facelifts
Who is eligible for a facelift?
We offer facelifts in Zurich for people who want to permanently correct progressive skin laxity and wrinkles on the face.
As long as the changes are still minor, minimally invasive methods such as targeted Wrinkle injections can often achieve good results. However, as skin laxity progresses, these methods reach their limits. In this case, we are happy to assist you in Zurich and plan a customized facelift for you.
At what age is a facelift recommended?
There is no fixed age limit for facelifts in Zurich. The natural aging process progresses at different rates for each person. Genetic factors play just as much of a role as personal lifestyle.
Most of our clients decide to have a Lifting in Zurich from around the age of 40. For subtle and long-lasting results with longevity, we recommend not waiting until old age to have a Lifting.
If only minor corrections are needed, Dr. Köhler will be happy to advise you on less invasive methods such as a mini facelift. This involves only subtly tightening the center of the face, resulting in a very natural effect.
How long do the results of a facelift last?
The longevity depends on individual factors and the surgical technique chosen. We achieve particularly long-lasting results by including the deeper tissue layers—the so-called SMAS—in the facelift. In this case, you can expect to benefit from your facelift in Zurich for at least 8 to 10 years.
How often can a facelift be performed?
Facelifts can be repeated in Zurich as needed. There are no fixed limitations. It should simply be checked whether and with which technique the desired result can be achieved safely.
As a rule, a new facelift is necessary after 10 years at the earliest. After minor corrections such as a mini facelift, an extended facelift can be considered a little earlier.
What are the risks associated with a facelift?
The general risks of surgery, such as post-operative bleeding, hematoma formation, or wound healing disorders, apply to facelifts in Zurich. Sensitivity in the cheek area may be temporarily reduced, but this should return to normal as Healing progresses.
In the event of overcorrection or visible asymmetries, a minor corrective procedure may be necessary. Careful surgical planning can significantly reduce this risk.
What types of facelifts are there?
Depending on the extent of skin laxity, various surgical techniques can be used for facelifts. The most common option is a mid-face lift focusing on the cheek area. More extensive techniques such as a full facelift may also include a forehead or neck lift.
For minor skin laxity, a facelift in Zurich can be planned as a mini facelift. In this case, we only make subtle corrections in the cheek and chin area. A mini facelift is well suited for younger clients who want a subtly refreshed appearance.
How long after a facelift are the stitches removed?
We generally use self-dissolving sutures for facelifts in Zurich. This means that suture removal is not necessary.
How much does a facelift cost in Zurich?
The cost of a facelift in Zurich depends on various factors, primarily the extent of correction required. Therefore, treatment costs are always calculated on an individual basis.
Feel free to book a non-binding consultation and let Dr. Köhler create a customized treatment and cost plan for you.
Reviewed by Dr. Christian Köhler
Dr. Christian Köhler, general practitioner, MBA, and certified expert in Zurich, has more than 18 years of operational experience in aesthetic medicine. The information presented on this page has been personally reviewed by him and meets the highest medical standards.
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