It is often said that having a facelift works to “turn back the clock” and patient look like a younger version of him or herself. By removing excess, sagging skin, smoothing deep folds, and lifting and tightening the deep facial tissues, a facelift surgery can help a patient look not just younger, but simply “better.” Facelift surgery is a complex procedure that requires extensive knowledge in facial anatomy, a very specific skill set of surgical techniques, and a highly-developed eye for aesthetic detail.

The end result is visible facial rejuvenation. With this type of facelift can be corrected many unaesthetic changes in the face and the consequences of age. The first step before the intervention is to go through a consultation with our specialist, where you will have the opportunity to comment on the desired result and how achievable it is. The patient has the ability to ask all the questions that interest him/her, as well as let the doctor know about any diseases. The patient will be informed about how the procedure is going, the recovery period, and receive instructions on what to do before and after the operation.

The surgery is performed under general anesthesia, although it can also be performed under local anesthesia and intravenous sedation. The duration is about 2-3 hours. As a result of the facelift, the face looks younger, smoother and more attractive. The durability of the achieved effect is individual, up to several years and depends primarily on the condition of the skin. It is determined by its blood supply and elasticity, which decrease with age. In addition, smokers have thinner and weaker skin and the result usually lasts less time than non-smokers. To stabilize the result in smokers, it is recommended to stop smoking two weeks before and after the operation and use a face cream rich in oxygen. There is usually swelling and bruising after the operation. Cold compresses can help these symptoms go away faster.

Liposuction is a surgery that started with the purpose of removing fat deposits under the skin. Eventually, the advancement of cosmetic surgery has expanded and is now known also as liposculpture. It is everybody’s dream to have a great-looking body with six packs. Now, by using the latest liposuction Vaser® method, the unwanted fat can be removed but also a well-sculpted body is created quickly and safely for the patient.

Procedure

During Vaser® liposuction, when in surgery, the patient is put under general anaesthesia which is done through two extremely small incisions. Then, with the help of Vaser® ultrasound probes which are inserted into the skin through small incisions, fatty tissue is broken up. Finally, the fatty tissue starts to break apart by using a cannula which helps carry out this procedure and in this way, the muscle tone underneath the body is revealed. This procedure takes approximately two hours always depending on the quantity of fat that needs to be removed. Another benefit of the Vaser® 4D Lipo is lipotransfer. In other words, fat is taken from one part of the body and moved to another in order to add volume and create curves.

Targeted areas for treatment

Vaser® liposuction can be done on the stomach area (6-pack abs creation), arms, chest (gynecomastia), waist, hips and thighs, buttocks and back. After this, the shape of the body is permanently transformed and improved. It is important to stress that this particular method does not apply to very overweight or obese people.

Results

The transformation is noticeable after the first day of the surgery and the incisions that had to be made are not so obvious because they are very small and are gone a few months after the procedure. 30 days after the surgery, the patient can appreciate the final result, while the swelling is gradually fading.

Why choose the Vaser® Lipo?
Vaser® Lipo has numerous benefits compared to traditional liposuction:

• Less invasive cosmetic surgery without leaving any scars
• Faster recovery time
• No tissue injury
• Minimal swelling
• Tight body shape
• Improved capability of collecting fat (for later infusion in another part of the body)

You will be treated by our well respected and highly experienced Plastic Surgeon, Dr.Jack Antoniou. The FaceTite™ treatment provides dramatic improvement in skin laxity and sagging on face and neck with usually only one treatment needed.

Areas can be treated effectively with FaceTite™:

• Double Chin
• Jawline contouring
• Re-contouring the face and neck by removing excess fat
• Tightening the neck skin for neck wrinkles and turkey neck
• Improving fine lines and wrinkles
• The FaceTite™ treatment is done under local anesthetic for patient comfort, is minimally invasive and takes about an hour

A very fine cannula is inserted under the skin using the power of Bipolar radio frequency energy, this energy is used to heat underneath the skin and into the fatty tissue. Here the temperature is monitored by your doctor so you can achieve tighter, younger skin.

FaceTite™ results are similar to face or neck lift surgery, but without the need for major surgeries or scars to deal with. Results can be seen immediately, with best results noticeable at 6 months and the results last similar to surgery which is up to 10 years.

Following the FaceTite™ procedure the skin itself can easily be treated while still numb from the anaesthetic with Morpheus 8, the micro needling Radio Frequency, to achieve an improved result with skin remodelling to remove any fine lines& wrinkles and maximum skin tightening effect.
This will be discussed with your doctor at your consultation.

The breast lift procedure is performed under general anesthesia. Duration 2 and a half hours. The number and size of the incisions are determined by the degree of sagging. In the majority of cases, the technique known as vertical mammaplasty is used, in which two incisions are made – one around the areola and one vertical, going down from the underside of the areola to the breast crease. In rare cases, with a high degree of ptosis, a third horizontal incision is made right along the breast crease. An “anchor” incision is obtained, but since more scars remain, it is not among the preferred ones and is used only when necessary. During the operation, the nipple and the areola are lifted and moved to a predetermined location. If necessary, areolas are reduced. The breast tissues are restructured, and the new, firmer appearance of the breast is formed. Excess skin is removed. The incisions are sutured, and aspiration drains are placed.

The achieved result is long-lasting. Over the years, under the influence of gravity, the breast tissue relaxes but does not return to its pre-surgery position. The degree of future sagging depends on the individual characteristics of the body. Sometime after the operation, the breasts will be swollen. Patients must wear a special elastic bra around the clock for the first two months. Moderate post-operative pain is possible, which is quickly relieved by ordinary painkillers. Most patients can return to work after one week, but it takes 2-3 weeks for the discomfort and feeling of tightness in the breasts to disappear. Breastfeeding is possible after the operation.

Immediately after the intervention, heavy lifting and stretching should be avoided for about a month after the operation until the breast tissues have recovered. During the first months, the scars should not be exposed to the sun or solarium, so they do not become pigmented.