Endoscopic facelift

The endoscopic facelift is a modern surgical method for correcting appearance, which is characterized by minimal trauma and good cosmetic results. The procedure provides a rejuvenating effect for 7-10 years. Thanks to the use of a modern endoscope, doctors perform minimal tissue incisions, so no one around them will guess about the operation.

The MN Dobrobut clinic offers patients the best prices for the endoscopic lifting of the upper, middle, and lower third of the face. Qualified surgeons who have extensive experience in facial plastic surgery and perform the operation are constantly improving their techniques.

Who is endoscopic lifting suitable for?

The operation is used to correct visible age-related changes that cannot be removed by injection or hardware cosmetology. Doctors recommend resorting to face endoscopy after 35 years since younger people do not have serious indications for surgery.

Endoscopic lifting allows you to eliminate several cosmetic defects in appearance:

drooping of the eyebrow line;
sagging skin and deep transverse wrinkles on the forehead;

sullen look because of the overhanging of the upper eyelid;
Crow’s feet and bags under the eyes;

loss of clarity of the zygomatic contours;
deep nasolabial folds;
sagging skin;

drooping of the corners of the lips, “purse-string wrinkles”;
sagging tissues in the lower area of the face.

In just one operation, you can radically transform your appearance and “drop” up to 10 years of age. The high cost of endoscopic lifting is justified by the excellent results of the operation.

Types and prices of the endoscopic facelift in Ukraine

Endoscopic equipment can be used to correct any part of the face. Doctors select the scope of the operation individually, considering the severity of aesthetic deficiencies and the wishes of the patient. The maximum effect is achieved by circular endoscopic face plastic.

Plastic surgeons of the MN Dobrobut clinic carry out the following types of operations:

endoscopic lifting of the upper third of the face (forehead and eyebrows);
lifting of the middle third of the face (chick-lifting) to form a beautiful line of the cheekbones;
Lift of the lower third of the face to correct the contours of the chin and the angles of the lower jaw.

If necessary, plastic surgery on the face is supplemented by neck skin tightening to create a comprehensive rejuvenation effect. This is very important since it is the neck that gives out the woman’s age first.

Benefits of the procedure

The cost of an endoscopic facelift is higher than that of other facial plastic surgery methods, but it remains one of the most popular surgeries. There are several reasons for the great demand for the procedure:

Invisible seams. Surgeons make small incisions up to 2 cm in length along the contour of the scalp and in other places where the traces of the operation are easy to hide. Over time, they heal and leave behind a thin white scar, which can only be seen with a careful examination of the operated area.
Safety. During the procedure, the doctor uses an endoscope with a camera to monitor all manipulations and monitor the degree of tissue displacement. Modern equipment eliminates the risk of nerve injury during endoscopic lifting of the upper face.
Correction of hard-to-reach areas. The possibilities of a classic lift are limited because of its trauma and the need for large incisions. Endoscopy allows you to correct the central structures of the face (nasolabial folds, glabellar wrinkles) and obtain an excellent effect with minimal skin damage.
Fast rehabilitation. Recovery takes place 2 times faster, soon after the operation, the patient can return to the usual rhythm of life. Bruises and swelling disappear within a few days, and postoperative pain is practically not bothering.

You can find out how much an endoscopic facelift costs and whether such a procedure is right for you at the consultation of a specialist at the Dobrobut clinic in Kyiv. The doctor will conduct a general examination and suggest the best plastic surgery options just for you.

Contraindications

Surgeons do not perform a facelift on patients who have the following conditions:

pustular or herpetic skin rashes;
diseases or injuries of the facial nerves;
severe diseases of the heart, kidneys, liver, and other internal organs;

decompensated diabetes mellitus;
autoimmune pathologies;
congenital and acquired bleeding disorders;
malignant neoplasms of any localization.

If you have absolute contraindications, this is not a reason to give up your dream of rejuvenating your appearance. Doctors of the MN Dobrobut clinic will be able to choose the optimal procedure for each patient.

The operation is not performed on women during pregnancy and lactation. In acute infectious diseases, endoscopy of the upper, middle, or lower face zone will have to be postponed until complete recovery.

Preparing for surgery

Before performing an endoscopic facelift, the doctor prescribes a standard preoperative set of tests for the patient:

clinical blood test;
determination of blood group and Rh factor;

coagulogram;
general urine analysis;

tests for HIV infection, syphilis, viral hepatitis;

ECG;
chest x-ray.

The cost of the preliminary examination is not included in the price of an endoscopic facelift of the middle, lower or upper part of the face. Additionally, an anesthesiologist is consulted to determine the method of pain relief and the choice of specific drugs.

Rehabilitation period

The speed of recovery and the final result depends on how carefully the patient follows the medical recommendations. The main limitations are:

wearing a compression bandage for 1 week; for endoscopic forehead and midface lifting, special rings (staples) can be used;
sleeping on your back until the stitches are completely healed;
refusal from decorative cosmetics within 2 weeks;
using gentle face care products on the recommendation of a doctor;
avoiding acid care, scrubs, and peels;
limiting sports training for 1 month;
refusal to visit baths and saunas, swimming in pools and open reservoirs.

To speed up rehabilitation after face endoscopy, doctors can prescribe an individual set of physiotherapy procedures. The hardware effect on the skin of the face activates the regeneration processes, quickly eliminates edema, consolidates, and enhances the effect of surgical tightening.

After endoscopic lifting, patients are in the hospital for only 1 day and return to their usual rhythm of life in 12-14 days. The final result can be assessed 1.5-2 months after the plastic surgery.

Endoscopic lifting is a modern procedure that helps to restore youth and beauty. If you have long dreamed of such an operation, sign up for a consultation with our plastic surgeons to discuss all the details and make an informed decision.

An appointment for a doctor’s appointment in Kyiv is carried out by phone or through the feedback form on the website.

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