FACELIFT AT THE NOAHKLINIK KASSEL
20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WITH FACELIFT & FACE LIFTS
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General information
The skin loses elasticity with age. The tension of the muscles of the face decreases, the ageing process shows - both in the face and on the neck. Recent research has shown that ageing is also associated with a change in the distribution of fat in the face. These effects of the ageing process can usually be visibly improved by surgically tightening the skin, subcutaneous connective tissue, fatty tissue and neck muscles. The face looks naturally fresh and not mask-like after the procedure.
Facts about the facelift
| Treatment: | stationary |
| Form of anaesthesia: | General anaesthesia |
| Surgery duration: | 4 - 6 hours |
How does a facelift work?
With the facelift, especially the SMAS lift, safe and long-lasting results can be achieved. It is important that it is not the skin but the connective and fatty tissue that holds the rejuvenated shape. With a SMAS lift, muscles, connective and fatty tissue are lifted and reshaped. This SMAS lift with fat redistribution enables the long-term results. The skin alone, which is corrected in so-called weekend facelifts, quickly gives way again.
The skin tightening is performed under general anaesthesia. The small scars disappear in the hair. In the first days after the operation you should keep your head still to minimise swelling. Sports as well as heavy physical activity are possible again after about six weeks.
Facelift in the forehead area - help with annoying transverse wrinkles
A sign of the ageing process is when the first transverse wrinkles appear on the forehead, the upper eyelids become heavier and crow's feet appear. The face looks slightly tired, the look sad. A facelift that only corrects the forehead can remedy this problem.
Two methods are available for forehead lifting: The endoscopic and the classic Forehead lift. The endoscopic operation has the advantage that emphasis is placed on concealed and practically invisible incisions. Through tiny incisions in the hairy area, the brows are lifted and the muscles between the eyes are weakened. Mimic wrinkles, especially frown lines, are smoothed out.
In the case of advanced ageing with sagging skin and deep forehead wrinkles, the classic forehead lift is recommended. This involves making appropriate skin incisions in the area of the hairline.
Thanks to our experience, we achieve "invisible scarring" with the forehead lift, so that even if the forehead hair recedes or a short hairstyle is worn, the scar is barely visible. The forehead lift procedure is performed under general anaesthesia or twilight sleep, and the in-patient stay lasts one day. Swelling usually subsides within a week and the hair can be washed again after 3 days.
By the way: A forehead lift can reduce migraine attacks. The reason: strongly developed muscles in the forehead area can press on nerves and thus trigger pain. According to studies, a targeted weakening of these muscles can alleviate the symptoms.
Remove wrinkles from the face, neck and eyebrows with a lift
In some cases it makes sense to combine the facelift with a neck lift. Because the sagging of the neck is unfortunately a particularly conspicuous consequence of age. Even on faces that are otherwise little marked by age, the neck area and the neck fold look powerless and unattractive. In this case, a neck lift alone can also offer help. With modern surgical procedures it is possible to leave barely visible scars.
The ageing process can also be seen on the eyebrows. A remedy is an eyebrow lift, which we perform in our clinic in Kassel for drooping or sagging eyelids and wrinkles around the brows.
Think about the follow-up cost insurance!
In the event of any complications, the health insurance companies can contribute to the follow-up costs (§52 Social Security Code). It is therefore advisable to take out follow-up costs insurance. Prof. Noah will be happy to advise you on this.
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Development of the techniques of a facelift
The first tightening procedures, in which only excess skin was removed, began as early as the beginning of the 20th century. These early methods can be found today under terms such as mini-lift or one-stitch facelift. However, as medical anatomy progressed, it became clear that the skin alone is not responsible for facial contours.
The so-called SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) - a deeper connective tissue and muscle system that extends into the face - is crucial. New techniques specifically involved the SMAS: First the skin was loosened, then the SMAS was tightened - the result: significantly improved, but not yet optimal, natural contours.
A milestone: the Deep Plane facelift
The decisive breakthrough in facelift techniques came with the work of Dr Brian Mendelson. His anatomical studies showed that certain avascular (vessel-free) spaces exist under the SMAS. These allow for particularly safe and effective deep dissection. The so-called retaining ligaments - holding structures in the face - can be specifically released and the tissue repositioned in its natural direction.
Based on these findings, we have been performing the Deep Plane Facelift in its most modern form at the Noah Clinic since 2016. Several hundred successful procedures confirm the effectiveness of this method.
Further information
Your specialist for plastic and aesthetic surgery
Ernst Magnus Noah
Medical management
Specialist for Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery
The Noahklinik in Kassel was one of the first clinics in Germany to introduce and continuously develop the Deep Plane Facelift. Since 1999, we have been using state-of-the-art facelift techniques that go far beyond conventional methods - for particularly natural, long-lasting and harmonious results.
Prof. Dr. med. Ernst Magnus Noah is a specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery in Kassel. Before Prof. Dr. Noah set up his own practice, he was the head physician of a clinic department for plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery for many years.
He is a specialist in facial treatments such as facelifts, eyelid lifts and wrinkle treatment. Take advantage of his extensive knowledge and years of experience.
Why go to the Noahklinik Kassel for a facelift?
- Prof. Noah was already President of the Association of German Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (VDÄPC)
- Above-average experience and high patient satisfaction
- Included several times in the Focus list of medical experts
- More than 25 years of experience as a plastic and aesthetic surgeon
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