Facelift Surgery Phuket

Facelift Surgery Phuket : At PHD Clinic Phuket, our facelift surgery (Rhytidectomy) is performed by experienced aesthetic surgeons specializing in advanced facial rejuvenation. The procedure lifts and tightens underlying facial tissues, repositions sagging muscles and fat, and removes excess skin to restore a firmer, more youthful appearance.

Our team uses modern, minimally invasive techniques to reduce scarring, shorten recovery time, and enhance natural-looking results. Whether addressing sagging cheeks, jawline laxity, or neck aging, PHD Clinic offers personalized treatment plans to help you look refreshed and confident.

Facelift Surgery (Rhytidectomy)

Facelift surgery is a procedure designed to lift and reposition the underlying muscles and fat beneath the skin to their ideal anatomical positions. It effectively addresses facial sagging caused by aging, such as drooping cheeks and loose skin.

During a facelift, the surgeon tightens the underlying tissues and muscles, then closes the incision with fine sutures. In cases requiring more extensive correction, a combined face and neck lift can reposition sagging areas more comprehensively while removing excess skin before closing the incision.

Any remaining minor irregularities—such as small scars or pigmentation issues—may require additional treatments, including chemical peels or laser procedures, to improve overall skin quality and achieve a smoother, more refined appearance.

Current Facelift Techniques

Current Facelift Techniques : Medical technology has advanced significantly. It’s no longer just about tightening the skin like in the past, but also focuses on adjusting the underlying structure:

• SMAS Facelift: This is the standard technique most favored by surgeons. It lifts the muscle layer called the SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System), located beneath the fat layer. The results look more natural and last longer than simply lifting the outer skin layer.

• Deep Plane Facelift: This involves dissecting deeper than the SMAS to reposition the entire facial fat and muscle layer. It’s suitable for those with particularly severe sagging.

• Mini Facelift: This focuses on addressing specific problems, such as the jawline or lower cheeks. The incisions are smaller, and recovery is faster.

Scope of Surgery (Divided by Facial Area)

Scope of Surgery (Divided by Facial Area) : Most facelifts are performed in combination to create a balanced facial appearance:

1. Upper Lift: Lifts the forehead and eyebrows, correcting forehead wrinkles.

2. Mid-Face Lift: Tightens the cheekbones and nasolabial folds.

3. Lower Lift: Addresses sagging around the jowl and double chin.

4. Neck Lift: Lifts the neck to eliminate sagging skin

Preparation before facelift surgery

After consulting with a doctor It was decided that surgery must be prepared as follows.

The results of all physical examinations, including the examination of patients over 40 years of age, must include an electrocardiogram and ECG stress test for the safety of patients over 40 years of age who may have heart disease and high blood pressure. This will affect the anesthesia.
Quit smoking for at least two weeks.
Wash your hair with disinfectant.
The patient’s expectations before the procedure must be clearly discussed with the doctor regarding the necessary results of the facelift surgery.

Care after facelift surgery

Avoid spicy food, spicy food, and fermented food.
Sleep on a high pillow and raise your head as high as possible.
Keep the wound dry and clean at all times.
Do slow movements to help stimulate blood flow.
Avoid strenuous exercise for 1 month after surgery.
Stop smoking. or drink alcohol for at least two weeks after surgery
Always see a doctor. If you have any questions Please feel free to ask your surgeon.

Innovative Procedures Combined with Facelifts (Combination Procedures)

Nowadays, surgeons often don’t just “lift” the face alone, but use other techniques in combination to achieve a more youthful result.

• Fat Grafting (Autologous Fat Injection): As we age, the face loses volume. A facelift helps tighten the skin, but fat grafting helps make the face look “fuller” and the skin look healthier. It is often used to fill areas under the eyes, temples, or nasolabial folds.

• Liposuction (Localized Fat Removal): Often performed on the double chin or jawline to enhance the jawline definition after a lower facelift.

• Laser Resurfacing: Uses lasers to reshape the outer layer of skin to reduce fine lines and dark spots that a facelift cannot reach.