Cairo Plastic Clinic 

 The term face lift is, in fact, a misnomer: the modern face lift is a multiple layer, component procedure that is more than a face lift; it is facial rejuvenation. This means much of the work is done in the deeper structures to lift, reshape, and contour your face and make it look naturally youthful and rested. A face lift can be done alone or in conjunction with other procedures. The goal is to re-contour and restore the sagging deep layers and fat to make them more harmonious with the rest of your face.

Face Lift Surgery

The best candidates for a face lift, are men and women whose face and neck have begun to sag, but whose skin still has elasticity and whose bone structure is strong and well-defined. Most patients are in their forties to sixties but face lifts can successfully be done on people in their seventies and eighties as well.

A face lift can make you look
younger and fresher and
may enhance your self-esteem but it won’t give you a totally different look. Before you decide to have surgery, think carefully about your expectations and discuss them with Dr. Wilson.

Face Lift Consultation

Prior to your consultation, Dr. Wilson recommends that you look in the mirror and list the top three things that bother you about your appearance as well as three things you like. He also suggests you bring photographs of yourself from 10 to 15 years ago.

During your consultation, Dr. Wilson will evaluate your face, including the skin and underlying bone and request that you make several different expressions so he can view your features as you animate.  You may also schedule an additional consultation to view computer imaging so that you can visualize the results of each technique that Dr. Wilson has specifically designed for your surgery.

You should come to the consultation prepared to discuss your medical history.

How is a Face Lift performed?

Face lifts are very individualized procedures. Incisions usually begin above the hairline at the temples, extend in a natural line in front of the ear (or just inside the cartilage at the front of your ear), and continue behind the earlobe to the lower scalp. If the neck needs improvement, a small incision may also be used.

Dr. Wilson will then separate the skin from the fat and muscle below. Fat may be trimmed around the neck and chin to improve the contour. He will then tighten the underlying muscle and pull the skin back and remove any excess. Sutures secure the layers of tissue and close the incisions. A surgical tissue glue is often used during surgery to stop bleeding and helps to minimize bruising and swelling during recovery.

Your head will then be wrapped in bandages to minimize the swelling.

Risks of face lift

Fortunately, significant complications from facelifts are infrequent. Every year, thousands of people undergo successful facelift surgery and are pleased with the results.

 Facelift incisions are usually quite inconspicuous; however, this is not entirely predictable due to individual variations in healing.

Facelift, Neck Lift, Eyelids surgery. This 79 year old male had drooping jowls, extensive wrinkles and desired contouring of his neck and face to take off 20 years off his age.  A facelift and necklift, upper and lower eye lid surgery, were performed. Note the less prominence of wrinkles and the more youthful , but natural facial appearance.

Facelift, Upper Eyelids This 55 year old female had significant skin sagging and desired contouring of her neck and face. A full facelift and  eyelid surgery were performed.

Full Facelift :This 61 year old female had significant skin sagging and baggy eyelids and desired a more juvenille look.  A full facelift and  relocation of facial fat were performed.

Facelift, Lower Eyelids This 59 year old female had significant skin sagging and baggy eyelids and desired contouring of her eyelids and face. A full facelift and  eyelid surgery were performed.

Facelift, Upper Eyelids, Laser Resurfacing This 47 year old female showed signs of premature aging due to sun- damage. She desired clearer skin and face and neck contouring.  A full face and neck lift with laser resurfacing was performed.

Facelift, Neck Lift, Eyelids surgery.This 66 year old female had drooping jowls and desired contouring of her neck and face. A facelift and necklift, upper and lower eye lid surgery, were performed.

Facelift, Neck Lift, Eyelids surgery.This 54 year old female had drooping jowls and desired contouring of her neck and face. She had had a previous face lift 6 years ago, and she was not happy with the result. A redo facelift and necklift, upper and lower eye lid surgery, were performed. Note the prominence of the eyes and the youthful face appearance.

Facelift, Neck lift: This 56 year old female had significant face and neck skin and desired a more youthful appearance. A full face and neck lift was performed.

Brow Lift: This 59 year old female had significant forehead creases and a hyperactive frontalis muscle. A full endoscopic brow lift was performed. Note the invisible scars at the hair line.