Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
2 - 6 hours
For facelift in general
Days admitted
1 - 2 days
For facelift in general
Anesthesia
General anaesthesia. partial lift may be done under local anaesthesia .
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Recovery
- Temporary bruises and swelling
- Temporary feeling of tension
- Temporary sensitivity or loss of sensation in the skin
- If you have non-dissolvable stiches - they will be removed after a week or so.
- Return to work: after 14-20 days
- Severe physical exercise: after 2 weeks
- Healing of bruises: after 2-3 weeks
For facelift in general
Risks
- Damage in the facial nerves
- Asymmetry in the brows
- Bleeding under your skin (haematoma)
- Hair loss around your scars
For facelift in general
After care
- Applying a cold compress (such as ice wrapped in a towel) can help to reduce the swelling and bruising.
- Protection from the sun is required for 4-6 months after surgery.
For facelift in general
Hospitals in Germany offering Facelift
These hospitals list Facelift in Germany; ask any of them to quote Full Facelift for your case. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
In the Heidelberg clinic for plastic surgery, quality standards are not an empty phrase. In addition to all the expertise, our focus is on the patient. We want you to feel «treated well» in the truest sense of the word, from the first consultation until the last final examination.
DoctorsAADr. Arif AltinayRUReiner UebingView all 6
One of Germany's largest hospitals, made up of more than 50 clinics and specialist institutes spanning all medical specialties. Kinikum Stuttgart is regarded as one of the best hospitals in Germany, and is a referral center for oncology, ENT, pediatrics and more.
DoctorsCSProf. Christian SittelDWDr. Dieter WeingartView all 12
The University Medical Center Freiburg is one of the largest medical facilities in Europe and part of the Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, one of five outstanding centers of academic excellency in Germany.
DoctorsHBProf. Holger BannaschBSProf. Björn StarkView all 5
The DRK Kliniken Berlin is a chain of five JCI accredited tertiary care hospitals in Berlin. The international department is experienced in handling foreign patients and can assist with all necessary arrangements.