Breast augmentation/enlargement surgery requires an incision to be made in the breast so that a surgical grade implant can be inserted behind or in front of the chest muscle, underneath the natural tissue. When the implant is in position, the incision will be closed with stitches, and depending on the patient’s individual circumstances, these may dissolve or may need removing at your first pre-operative appointment in clinic.

The procedure requires going under general anaesthesia and is expected to take between approximately 60 minutes, depending on the extent of surgery required.

There are many reasons that a person may consider a facelift with/without a neck lift. Typically people wish to restore the appearance of their face to address the natural ageing process. We see male & female patients of all ages – in their 40’s right through to their 80’s!

There are multiple techniques for the facelift – which one is used depends on the desired look you want to achieve.

The facelift and neck lift is able to target multiple areas:

• Forehead area
• Areas surrounding the eyes
• Cheek definition
• Chin/jowl reshaping
• Temple areas
• Facial muscles
• Neck areas

The least invasive surgical option is the MACS (Minimal Access Cranial Suspension) facelift, often referred to as a mini-facelift. It uses a “short scar” technique, which creates a fresh, natural appearance. Small incisions are made at the temples and use the existing creases around the ear area. The procedure does not involve a long scar behind the ear – all scars are hidden by the hairline or within the natural creases.

Many patients will choose to include eyelid surgery alongside the facelift in order to fully achieve restore a youthful appearance within the upper, mid and lower face areas.

The recovery time of face lift surgery depends on the technique required. Typically, the MACS Face Lift is much less invasive when compared to a full Face and Neck Lift procedure, hence why the recovery time can be much shorter.

Most patients state that the results of a Face Lift procedure can last around 10 years, but this depends on the elasticity of your skin and your lifestyle: diet, body weight, exposure to sunlight, consumption of alcohol and smoking habits. If you lead a healthy lifestyle, you will likely get the maximum benefit from surgery.

The NHS does not commonly carry out a cosmetic Face Lift unless there is an associated and significant distress or pain. For this reason, many women or men choose to have the procedure done at a private healthcare clinic such as Pall Mall Cosmetics. There is no waiting list, and you do not need any referral to have a cosmetic operation performed.

We can ensure your safety at our CQC (care quality commission) regulated hospital in Newton-le-Willows and city centre clinics in Manchester or Liverpool. Our expert facial surgeons mostly come from the NHS, so you get the same quality of surgery, but in a safe, clean and professional private clinical environment.

Our surgeons also strive for excellence, being members of BAAPS (British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) and BAPRAS (British Association of Plastic & Reconstructive Aesthetic Surgeons). A clear demonstration of our ability to meet the gold standard of care you would expect from an elite surgical hospital.