Facelift: what is the centrofacial lift?
The centrofacial lift, or centromalar lift, is one of the most frequently performed face lifts by aesthetic surgeons. The centro-facial lift harmonizes the face and returns anatomical structures to a more youthful position. This surgical procedure acts on the central part of the face, in particular on the hollows of dark circles, the lower eyelids and cheekbones, but also on the nasolabial folds (vertical wrinkles running from the bridge of the nose to the mouth).
These signs of aging give the face a sad, tired look. To look good, feel better or look younger, more and more people are resorting to this type of procedure.
Centro-facial lift: practical information
Central face surgery can be performed alone, or in conjunction with other face lifts.
The most common facial operations are :
- The cervico-facial lift, which works on the neck, temples and cheeks.
- The centro-facial lift, which intervenes to deepen dark circles, lengthen the lower eyelid and increase cheekbone volume.
The signs of facial aging become more pronounced after the age of 40 or 50. This is why facelifts are more commonly performed on people over 40.
Centro-malar lift: objectives and principles
Do you find your face unsightly and look tired all the time? A centro-facial lift can rejuvenate your face. This technique is appreciated by many people, as it allows them to maintain a natural, harmonious face.
What you need to know before surgery
At Clinique du Lac, we take great care to find the solutions best suited to your needs and problems. To do this, we hold at least two pre-operative appointments. At these appointments, a practitioner will welcome you and explain the various aspects of the procedure.
An appointment with an anesthetist will be made one to two weeks before the operation.
To improve the healing of your skin after surgery, we advise you not to smoke 6 to 8 weeks before the procedure. Also, as with all surgical procedures, we ask you to arrive on an empty stomach on the day of surgery, and to refrain from taking aspirin for two weeks before the procedure.
Central facelift: type of anesthesia and hospitalization arrangements
There are two common types of anesthesia for a facelift:
- General anaesthesia
- Deep local anaesthesia (vigile anaesthesia), in which drugs are injected into the patient's body.
Surgery is most often performed on an outpatient basis, with same-day discharge after a few hours' monitoring. In some cases, the operation can be performed during a 24-hour hospital stay, with overnight monitoring at the clinic.
Cheek and cheekbone lift: the procedure
Various procedures are available for a centro-facial lift, which the surgeon adapts to the patient's needs.
One or two incisions are usually required:
- The first is located just below the eyelashes, at the level of the lower eyelid, and may extend towards the crow's feet (palpebral incision).
- The second incision can be made in the hairy part of the temple.
Once the incisions have been made, the skin tissue is peeled back flush with the bone, so that it can be lifted upwards using imperceptible, permanent suspension threads. The surgeon then removes the excess skin from the lower eyelid. This surgical procedure takes an average of one to two hours.
