Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery Sydney | Acne Treatment ...



‘THREAD LIFT’ FACELIFTTRADITIONAL SURGICAL FACELIFTPatient SuitabilityBest when skin laxity is mild-mediumBest option for advanced facial ageingAnaesthesiaUsually Local Anaesthetic only. Mild Sedation can be added if desiredGeneral AnaesthesiaWhere is it Done?In the Privacy of our Clinic’s own Operating TheatreIn Hospital with a 2 day stayLength of ProcedureAbout 1 hour3-4 hoursSurgical ScarsVery small, hidden and essentially undetectableMore extensive & noticeable, usually need to be camouflaged with make-up‘Down Time’Usually 2-3 days Around 3-4 weeksPost-Operative RestrictionsSomeSomePost-Operative AppearancesTemporary, short-lived ‘Bunching’ of skin where it is pulled back (e.g. in front of the ears)Surface Irregularities along the course of the threads are sometimes seen but these are usually temporary only No ‘Bunching’ because the pulled-back, excess skin is removed. Surface irregularities can occur but are usually temporaryReturn to Normal ActivitiesUsually within 1 weekAround 4 weeksPossible ComplicationsUncommon, minor and usually temporary in experienced handsMore serious complications are possibleDuration of Correction2-3 yearsLonger lasting,average 7 yearsWhen Skin Laxity ReturnsSimply add more threads or go to a Surgical Facelift Repeat full Surgical Facelift or have a ‘Thread Lift’ FaceliftCostAverage $4,000 -$5,000 depending on number of threads requiredMini-lift: Around $14,000Full Lift: Around $20,000 ................
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