2. Filler fatigue is one of the main reasons cited for face lifts in my patients
Filler can only achieve so much and some of my patients have reached the point where they’re not getting the results they want from non-surgical procedures. Filler fatigue is where patients have had probably too much
filler injected and rather than having the naturally-lifted effect that they once did, the fillers are now creating a more swollen finish.
This is where a face lift would come in.
All filler would need to be dissolved first, then we would look to do a deep plane facelift, perhaps with some micro
fat injections, to create a very natural result, working in harmony with the natural contours of the face. The goal of my surgery is always to leave patients looking like themselves, just more refreshed.
3. Look for practitioners that specialists in ‘deep-plane’ techniques
A deep plane facelift is a surgical procedure where we aim to lift the mid-face - something that is hard to do with the traditional facelift techniques where it’s often just the skin that’s lifted.
I combine it with various other methods and the result is a very subtle but incredibly effective lift of the whole face. Patients who undergo this procedure with me will look younger, and more refreshed but will still be recognisable as themselves.
The other benefit of having a deep plane facelift is that longevity-wise, it’ll last so much longer than the traditional method of just lifting the skin.
4. Be wary of fad procedures like the ‘one stitch face lift’
The aesthetics field can be a murky place, with many charlatans claiming that you can achieve good results with procedures like the ‘one stitch face lift’. I don’t think you’ll achieve great results with a one-stitch facelift. The results also don’t last very long, whereas a proper facelift will have longevity. Threads have issues too as they can often become infected. They’re also a pain to remove and they can cause issues if you decide to have a facelift later down the line. Facial rejuvenation is a holistic discipline – one has to tackle the entire face, and this is not simple. Also, look at managing your skin too!
Good skin care is the foundation for any facial interventions, be it surgical or non-surgical. Get any active skin conditions nicely under control first, see a dermatologist if necessary.
