This procedure specifically includes

• Elevation of sagging facial (cheek/nasolabial folds and jowls) and neck skin.
• Repositioning descended facial fat, particularly the malar/cheek fat pads.
• Elevating and repositioning the facial & neck muscles - SMAS lift (which are commonly responsible for the loose folds of skin under the chin.)

Length of procedure

Approximately four hours.

Anesthesia

Usually performed under deep intravenous sedation with local anaesthetic but patients may elect for general anesthesia.

Inpatient/Outpatient

Usually performed as an outpatient procedure, i.e. home the same day. Some patients may elect to remain in hospital overnight.