Facelift = facial rejuvenation 

Let's start with the basics: facelift represents a combination of various techniques aimed at tightening and rejuvenating the face. The techniques are surgical in nature and involve tightening and lifting the sagging tissues of the face and neck, as well as volumetric rejuvenation. Since the face is a very complex structure, facelifts are often combined with eyelid correction, facial liposculpture, or superficial peeling using laser dermabrasion or chemical agents. This comprehensive approach achieves the maximum effect of facial rejuvenation, addressing all imperfections in one go.

First step: defining the desire

Dr. Colić Aesthetic Surgery Clinic has a team of experts available to the client at all times. Before the procedure, the patient will undergo detailed consultations and examinations with our expert team. Aesthetic surgery does not leave room for improvisation, so it is essential to precisely determine what the client wants and how the desired results will be achieved.

Second step: operative technique

The operative technique involves tightening the subcutaneous structures to ensure long-lasting facial rejuvenation. Our experienced surgeons make incisions in inconspicuous places—along the hairline, extending just in front of the ear, below the eyelashes, and behind the ear. After freeing the skin of the face and neck, the surgeon precisely removes excess skin. It is important to emphasize that subcutaneous structures give shape to the face, so the surgeon thoroughly and precisely tightens these structures during facelift to restore a rejuvenated and refreshed appearance to the face. To complete the reconstruction, liposuction may sometimes be necessary to remove fat deposits under the chin and on the neck to enhance their contours.

Duration of the operation and anesthesia

One of the questions that clients are most concerned about is whether the operation is painful. Dr. Colić Aesthetic Surgery Clinic practices performing such procedures using local anesthesia with intravenous sedation, making the operation completely painless. The duration of the operation is between two and four hours, depending on the type of surgery and whether additional procedures such as mini-lifting are needed—whether additional regions like the neck, temples, etc., need tightening.

Third step: recovery

When it comes to aesthetic surgery, an important aspect of every operation is how quickly and in what way the body returns to normal after the procedure. With facelifts, the dressings are removed after 1-2 days, after which the patient can wash their hair. The patient will have swelling and bruising, which will take about a week to subside. During this period, it is important to rest and follow the doctor's advice for a faster and less painful recovery. There is also a feeling of numbness in the facial skin in these first days, but it is short-lived. After 7-10 days, the stitches are removed, allowing the patient to return to their usual daily activities approximately 10 days after the procedure.

In conclusion, facelift surgery quickly addresses the issue of rejuvenation. After the operation, the aging process continues naturally, but thanks to the tightening already done, you will always appear rejuvenated.

However, what needs to be taken into account is the choice of a doctor and a clinic that will perform the procedure. Here we are talking about surgery, and although aesthetic surgery deals with enhancement, our body needs to remain healthy. Therefore, the choice of a doctor and clinic is even more important than the technique we decide on. Keep in mind that Dr. Colić Aesthetic Surgery Clinic is the only one in our country with American accreditation for performing surgical procedures.