Male Facelift

Facelift for Men – Male Facelift in London at Centre for Surgery

Male facelift surgery is designed to address the signs of ageing commonly found in older men. The natural ageing process results in the development of lines, wrinkles and sagging skin. A facelift can help to lift sagging skin and give a more youthful and refreshed appearance. Although facelifts have traditionally been more commonly carried out in women, men have formed an increasingly higher proportion of overall facelift patients in the last few years. Facelifts for men have increased by over 30% over the last three years in the UK. The most popular technique for a male facelift is the mini facelift.

Facelift surgery in men involves different surgical techniques compared with women due to the different structure of a man’s face. The bones that make up a man’s face are often thicker and with heavier set facial features. Centre for Surgery is known for its expertise in surgical facelifts for men, and each male facelift procedure is precisely customised to the anatomy of each man’s face. Facelift surgery in men focuses on achieving a well-defined jawline and chin without adding extra volume to areas of the face which may result in facial feminisation. Men typically present with bags under the eyes, loss of volume in the temple area and the formation of jowls along the jawline.

A surgical facelift can effectively address signs of ageing with results that can last in excess of 10 years. Male facelift surgery produces results that are considered permanent. It is important to remember however that the ageing process is continuous and the procedure does stop ongoing ageing. However, adopting healthy lifestyle habits including limiting exposure to strong sunlight and stopping smoking will help to maintain the results of a surgical male facelift for longer.

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There are three different types of facelift surgery for men carried out at Centre for Surgery in London. The most appropriate treatment option will be determined once you have an in-depth consultation with an expert consultant plastic surgeon at our state-of-the-art facility on Baker Street in Marylebone.

A male facelift is a tailored version of the traditional facelift procedure, specifically designed to address the unique facial ageing concerns of men. Like a standard facelift, a male facelift aims to rejuvenate the face by reducing the appearance of deep wrinkles, sagging skin, jowls, and other signs of ageing. The goal is to create a more youthful and refreshed appearance while preserving the patient’s natural masculine facial features.

There are some key differences in the approach to a male facelift compared to a female facelift, including:

Incision placement

In male patients, the incisions may be placed differently to accommodate facial hair and sideburns, ensuring minimal visible scarring and preserving the natural hairline.

Skin thickness

Men typically have thicker skin than women, which may require specific techniques during the procedure to achieve the desired lift and tightening effect.

Facial structure

Men generally have more robust and angular facial features than women, and the male facelift aims to preserve these masculine characteristics while providing a rejuvenated appearance.

Anatomical differences

Men have a more extensive blood supply in the facial area, which may increase the risk of bleeding during the procedure. Skilled surgeons take this into consideration and utilise techniques to minimise such risks.

The structure of the male face is fundamentally different from that of a female. Men often have more pronounced jawlines and chains with heavier set browse and larger foreheads. Noses in men are often larger and they also have thinner lips. These general facial characteristics apply to the vast majority of men. The differences in facial structure mean that facelifts for men must be performed in a different manner to that carried out for women. The density of the facial bones is higher in men with thicker bones and more pronounced bony ridges. Facelift surgery is, therefore more technically challenging to perform in men, particularly in those who have thicker skin in the lower face and neck area. Facelifts for men most commonly target the lower part of the face and neck for effective facial rejuvenation.

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Loose skin is often one of the earliest signs of ageing in men due to declining levels of collagen in the skin. This results in a loss of skin elasticity leading to the appearance of sunken cheeks and jowls along the jawline. Men often have a more defined jawline compared with women, with a more pronounced angle of the jaw. Male facelifts are highly effective for getting rid of these common features of ageing in men in a single surgical procedure. An expert facelift surgeon must be cognizant of certain aspects of facelift surgery in men. It is important to avoid surgical removal of too much soft tissue and to avoid over-tightening the skin which may result in an unnatural look.

Many factors may result in accelerated facial ageing in men including excessive sun exposure and smoking. Facelifts for men are ideal for smoothening out fine lines and wrinkles and getting rid of saggy skin for a more defined jawline and chin. Positioning incisions for a male facelift differs from a woman’s due to the thicker facial hair found in men. The distribution of facial hair must be respected by placing incisions in natural skin faults where possible. If an incision is placed incorrectly, it may result in abnormal hair growth or absent hair growth which may increase the visibility of facelift scars. Male facelift surgery is specifically designed to produce a masculine appearance without feminisation of the face. Some men may choose to have extra volume enhancement as part of a gender surgery procedure.

In most cases, any fat grafting to the face is minimal to reduce the risk of feminising a man’s face. If fat injections are carried out, it is important not to over-inject the cheeks or excessively lift the brows.

Centre for Surgery is home to some of the leading facelift experts with specialised expertise in men’s facelift surgery. Once you have had a consultation, your surgeon will be able to provide customised recommendations on the most appropriate treatment. Give us a call today at 020 7993 4849 to book a consultation at our specialist clinic in Marylebone.

Centre for Surgery offers the full range of male facelift options and treatment is always customised to the needs of the individual patient.

Full facelift (rhytidectomy)

Traditional full facelift surgery for men is designed to address severe signs of facial ageing including extensive wrinkles, deeper nasolabial folds, prominent jowls, hyperpigmentation and loose neck skin. A full facelift involves making larger incisions that often extend into the hairline. These incisions may be visible once they have healed and any facelift scarring is often visible compared with a mini facelift.

Mini facelift

A mini facelift is an advancement on the traditional technique for performing a facelift and is considered to be minimally invasive with the ability to tighten the skin and soft tissue in the lower part of the face. Men who have extensive jowls and jawline laxity can achieve a chiselled and more well-defined jawline and lower face with a mini facelift. Mini facelift surgery is commonly combined with other complementary procedures, including chin augmentation using chin implants or facial fat transfer to achieve a more masculine look.

There are different types of mini facelift surgery which are tailored to the individual patient including:

• MACS facelift – this procedure often has an S-shaped incision and involves the removal of loose skin and excess fat for effective contouring of the lower part of the face. The result is a more chiselled and defined appearance and is commonly carried out in younger men. This procedure does not involve tightening the underlying SMAS layer.
• SMAS facelift – the SMAS or superficial musculoaponeurotic system is a layer of fibroconnective tissue located beneath the skin. The SMAS is tightened as part of a SMAS facelift to improve skin laxity in the lower part of the face and is particularly useful for men with jowls. This procedure is commonly combined with fat transfer to the face for men who would like to enhance cheek volume.
• Deep plane facelift – Deep plane facelift surgery is designed to produce results that can last in excess of 10 years. Surgical dissection occurs at a deeper level to reposition soft tissues of the face and is ideal for men with severe degrees of facial ageing. Although recovery is longer after a deep plane facelift than other techniques, the achievable results are often worth it.

A mini facelift is also known as a lower facelift and is the preferred technique for men’s facelift surgery. The procedure is often combined with other complementary treatments, including eyelid surgery to remove bags under the eyes. Treatment can also be combined with non-invasive procedures, including dermal fillers and Morpheus8, to enhance soft tissue quality without the incisions and scars of traditional surgery.

One stitch facelift

One stitch facelift is ideal for men with early signs of ageing and is a great option for a male facelift. Treatment is aimed at younger men below the age of 45 and can produce results that can last in excess of five years. One stitch facelift is a minimally invasive procedure with short incisions and virtually invisible scars. The procedure is designed to address signs of ageing found in the middle part of the face, from the upper lip extending upwards to the cheeks to just below the eyelids. The middle part of the face is often where the earliest signs of ageing appear, including nasolabial folds and lower eyelids that appear hollowed out.

One stitch facelift surgery can enhance the masculine appearance of a man’s face by getting rid of excess tissue and improving the appearance of sunken cheeks. Enhanced results can be achieved when a one-stitch facelift is combined with a neck lift and chin augmentation for a chiselled jawline and a stronger-looking chin.

The recovery period after a one-stitch facelift is much shorter compared with a mini facelift and takes no more than 45 minutes to carry out. Many men who have a one-stitch facelift find they are less likely to require extensive facelift surgery further down the line.

Our aesthetic practitioners are also experts in carrying out a non-surgical facelift for men involving customised treatments to refresh and rejuvenate a man’s face without the need for invasive surgery.

Facelift surgery for men is a safe procedure when performed by a skilled consultant plastic surgeon at Centre for Surgery. As with any type of surgical procedure, there are certain side effects to be aware of after male facelift surgery including:

• Bruising and swelling
• Temporary numbness
• Small degree of scarring

There are certain risks involved with carrying out facelift for men. The risk of such complications can be minimised by following your surgeons post-operative instructions in full. Risks include:

• Bleeding
• Haematoma formation (a small collection of blood beneath the skin)
• Infection
• Would breakdown
• Excessive scarring
• Pixie ear deformity
• Hairline distortion or loss of hair
• Anaesthetic risks including anaphylaxis
• Blood clots (DVT)

If you would like to learn more about the potential risks of facelift surgery in men, you can ask your surgeon at the consultation to help you build up a clear understanding of what the procedure involves and how to minimise the risks associated with surgery.

Facelift surgery for men can produce results that can last in excess of 10 years or more. The procedure is designed to get rid of loose and sagging skin with a reduction in lines and wrinkles. Men who have a facelift often tell us how youthful and refreshed they look, which makes them feel much better about themselves. Surgery is designed to enhance the masculinity of a man’s face with a more chiselled and defined jawline and chin. Sunken cheeks are effectively corrected for a powerful anti-ageing effect. The procedure can produce enhanced results when combined with complimentary procedures, including a neck lift, eyelid surgery or a brow lift.

Final results of surgery are usually seen between 6 to 8 weeks after the procedure, and further improvements can be observed up to 6 months after surgery. We would plan for up to 12 months for full healing to take place. If you are planning to attend a major event such as a wedding or birthday, you should factor in at least two months of recovery time to ensure you are fully healed.

Many men come to us feeling increasingly self-conscious about their ageing faces. Facelifts for men lead to a significant boost in self-confidence and emotional well-being which helps men to feel much happier about themselves.

The cost of a facelift for men will be given once you have had a face-to-face consultation with your surgeon. Your dedicated patient coordinator will give you a full quotation after your consultation. Male facelift prices include the following as standard:

• In-depth consultation directly with a specialist plastic surgeon.
• Named patient coordinator to support you throughout your journey with us at Centre for Surgery.
• Your treatment will be carried out at our specialist cosmetic surgery clinic in the heart of London.
• Preoperative medical assessment with a trained nurse to make sure you are fit for the procedure.
• Continuous postoperative support from our expert nursing team is needed to make sure your healing and recovery are smooth and uneventful.

Call us today on 020 7993 4849 or complete the contact form below to book a consultation at our Baker Street clinic in Marylebone.