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Centre for Surgery in Marylebone offers the full range of facial rejuvenation treatment options, both non-surgical and surgical, at our clinics in central London.
Facial rejuvenation can be achieved with:
- Facial injectables such as Anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers
- Fotona 4D and Morpheus8
- Facial Plastic Surgery such as eyelid surgery, brow lift, facelift and neck lift
Fully qualified specialist facial plastic surgeons perform all our facial rejuvenation procedures.
What is a Facial Plastic Surgeon?
A facial plastic surgeon is a medical professional who specialises in surgical procedures that enhance or reconstruct the face. This journey begins with completing a medical degree, which is followed by an extensive period of specialised training in one of four key medical fields: plastic surgery, ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, or ophthalmic surgery.
Once a doctor has obtained their certificate of completion of training in one of these specialties, they are well on their way to becoming a facial plastic surgeon. However, to truly specialise in facial plastic surgery, they must undertake an additional 18-month international fellowship. This fellowship focuses intensively on both the aesthetic (cosmetic) and reconstructive aspects of facial surgery. It is conducted at some of the most prestigious centres for facial plastic surgery around the world, including those in the UK, Belgium, USA, Sweden, and Australia.
The entire process from starting medical school to becoming a fully qualified facial plastic surgeon spans over a decade. This rigorous training ensures that facial plastic surgeons have the expertise and skill to perform complex surgical procedures aimed at improving facial aesthetics and functionality.
Why choose a facial plastic surgeon?
Our facial plastic surgeons are able to perform the full range of facial rejuvenation procedures, from full facelifts and nose-reshaping surgery to advising on facial skin care. A facial plastic surgeon only performs procedures in the face and neck region. We recommend avoiding practitioners qualified to perform only facial injectable treatments to carry out your facial rejuvenation. Your practitioner should be fully qualified to carry out all treatments, both nonsurgical and surgical.
Why You Should Avoid Facial Injectables Performed by Unqualified Practitioners
Choosing a qualified professional for facial injectables is crucial for ensuring both your safety and the quality of the results. Many individuals who offer injectable treatments and dermal fillers have only completed a brief 2-day training course, often marketed as a “2-day weekend toxin and dermal filler course.” This limited training cannot compare to the extensive education and experience of a facial plastic surgeon.
Facial plastic surgeons undergo a rigorous training process, which includes an additional 18 months of specialised education in all aspects of facial rejuvenation procedures, both surgical and injectable. This training builds on their comprehensive specialist training in one of the four key surgical fields: plastic surgery, ear, nose and throat surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, or ophthalmic surgery.
The difference in expertise is significant. More than 30% of the facial procedures we perform involve correcting complications from injectables administered by non-medically qualified practitioners. These complications can range from unsatisfactory aesthetic results to severe medical issues, highlighting the importance of entrusting your facial treatments to a highly trained professional.
What is the difference between a general plastic surgeon and a facial plastic surgeon?
A general plastic surgeon will perform surgery across the full breadth of cosmetic surgery – this includes breast, body and face surgery. A facial plastic surgeon only performs surgery on the face and neck region. The margin for error in breast and body surgery is measured in centimetres. The margin for error in facial rejuvenation procedures is often measured in millimetres. Being a full-time dedicated facial specialist means treatment outcomes are often better because of higher case volumes. For example, a general plastic surgeon may perform perhaps 2-3 rhinoplasties (nose-reshaping surgery) per month mixed in with breast enlargements, tummy tucks and female genital surgery.
Why choose Centre for Surgery for facial rejuvenation treatments?
All aspects of your facial rejuvenation care, whether facial surgery or facial injectables, and from initial consultation all the way through to the aftercare consultation – will be delivered by a facial plastic surgeon. All facial plastic surgeons have extensive experience in revision surgery for your peace of mind. Competence in revision surgery requires extensive reconstructive expertise, which can only be learned through a specialist facial plastic surgery fellowship.
What happens at my facial rejuvenation consultation?
All aspects of your needs and preferences will be discussed. The issue of what can be done and what cannot be done will be covered. The full range of surgical and injectable options specific to you as an individual will be covered in depth. The single most important aspect of a successful outcome is meticulous patient selection. Please remember that any proposed facial rejuvenation procedure – surgical or injectable- is an invasive medical procedure with potential risks and complications. Your doctor may conduct a psychological assessment to assess your suitability for any proposed facial intervention.
In many cases, perhaps as much as 20%, your doctor may not recommend a surgical treatment if you are not deemed suitable. A famous surgical pearl of wisdom…”A good surgeon knows how to operate, a better surgeon knows when to operate, but the best surgeon knows when not to operate.”
Types of Facial Cosmetic Surgery
Surgical Procedures
Nose reshaping surgery (rhinoplasty)
Rhinoplasty, or surgery to reshape the nose (“nose job”), is one of the most common of all plastic surgery procedures. Rhinoplasty can alter the size or shape of your nose, narrow the span of the nostrils, or change the angle between your nose and your upper lip.
Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)
Eyelid surgery (technically called blepharoplasty) is a procedure to remove fat, usually along with excess skin and muscle, from the upper and lower eyelids.
Brow lift surgery
With age, the forehead becomes slack and this often causes the eyebrows to drop. This gives the eyes a more aged appearance and causes skin excess in the upper eyelids. The process can be reversed by surgery.
Facelift and neck lift surgery (rhytidectomy)
A facelift can improve the most visible signs of ageing by removing excess fat, tightening underlying muscles, and redraping the skin of your face and neck.
Neck liposuction
Liposuction of the neck or submental liposuction is a procedure that must be performed with care and precision to create an aesthetically pleasing contour.
Lip procedures
The most common procedure for the lips is lip augmentation. We also offer lip reduction surgery and lip lift surgery to lift the upper lip to both increase shape and profile.
Chin procedures
We are able to perform chin augmentation surgery using implants to correct receded chins and also chin reduction surgery to reduce the prominence of large chins.
Cheek implants
A cheek implant is a very effective technique to restore cheek volume. We also offer cheek augmentation using your own transferred fat.
Ear reshaping surgery
If you are considering ear correction surgery, there may be some questions you’d like answered. Ear surgery, pinnaplasty or otoplasty, is usually done to set prominent ears back closer to the head or to reduce the size of large ears.
Non-Surgical Procedures
Facial injectables
Anti-wrinkle injections and Dermal Filler Injections.
Facial skincare
The importance of facial skin care will be emphasised at your facial rejuvenation consultation. Our facial plastic surgeons are able to advise on a comprehensive skin care programme for your facial skin care. Facial skin care is optimised by following a healthy lifestyle. The importance of maintaining good health cannot be underestimated. Implementing healthy lifestyle choices is a key factor for optimising facial skin care. Sensible lifestyle choices include regular exercise, a healthy diet, adequate rest, stress management techniques, and avoidance of factors that can have a negative effect on health.
The steps to achieving good facial skin care:
- Cleansing
- Toning
- Moisturising
- Protecting
Top tips for maintaining good health
– Well-balanced diet: a well-balanced diet includes regular meals and a good balance of carbohydrates, proteins and fats from a variety of food sources.
– Sufficient hydration: water is essential for keeping the skin hydrated and an adequate intake is essential for flushing out waste products from the body.
– Regular exercise, adequate sleep and rest.
The importance of avoiding smoking
Smoking is detrimental to general health, including the body’s ability to cope with stress and the quality of the skin. Chemical agents in the smoke trigger constriction of blood vessels in the body, reducing the amount of oxygen available to the skin. Over time, this promotes skin ageing with the formation of lines, wrinkles and loss of facial volume. In addition, the contraction of the lips while smoking promotes lines and wrinkles around the mouth. Wrinkles also develop around the eyes due to smokers closing their eyes to avoid the smoke and a loss of facial volume. Smoking also results in the generation of carbon monoxide in the blood; this induces the formation of free radicals that are harmful to soft tissues and cells, promoting toxicity and facial ageing. Cigarette smoke contains nicotine that promotes constriction of blood vessels in the body, reducing blood flow and oxygen transport to the skin. All these effects mean smoking can seriously impair your healing from facial surgery.
Interested in Facial Rejuvenation Treatments? Contact Centre for Surgery Today
If you are considering facial rejuvenation treatments to enhance your appearance and boost your confidence, Centre for Surgery is here to help. Our team of highly skilled and experienced professionals is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care and the most effective treatments available.
At Centre for Surgery, we offer a wide range of facial rejuvenation procedures tailored to meet your individual needs and goals. Whether you are looking for surgical options or non-surgical treatments like injectables, our experts are equipped with the knowledge and skills to deliver outstanding results.
Don’t hesitate to take the first step towards a refreshed and rejuvenated appearance. Contact Centre for Surgery today to schedule your consultation and learn more about how we can help you achieve your aesthetic goals.
Reach us at:
- Phone: 0207 993 4849
- Email: contact@centreforsurgery.com
- Address: 95-97 Baker Street, London W1U 6RN
Let us help you put your best face forward.
