Facelift
A facelift lifts and repositions the sagging tissue of the lower face and jawline through incisions around the ear. At AVANT the operation takes about 180 minutes and stitches are removed about 7 days later (clinic guidance).
At a glance
| Operating time | About 180 minutes (clinic guidance) |
|---|---|
| Stitch removal | About 7 days after surgery (clinic guidance) |
| Anaesthesia | Local or sedation (clinic guidance) |
| Hospital stay | Not needed (clinic guidance) |
| Technique name | To be confirmed |
Figures marked “clinic guidance” are the clinic’s published values; your surgeon sets your schedule at consultation.
Steps
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How it works at AVANT
- Consultation and examination with the surgeon
- Surgery on the scheduled day
- Stitch removal about 7 days later (clinic guidance)
How long to stay in Seoul
Plan to be in Seoul until stitch removal, about 7 days after surgery (clinic guidance). Your surgeon sets the exact schedule at consultation.
Risks and side effects
Reported complications of facelift surgery include a collection of blood under the skin (haematoma), temporary weakness of facial nerve branches, fluid collection (seroma), skin loss at the edge of the lifted skin and infection. Your surgeon explains how each is prevented and treated.
Questions
- How much does a facelift cost at AVANT?
- The clinic’s price list is being confirmed. Once it is, this page will show the published price range and the date it was checked.
- When are the stitches removed?
- About 7 days after surgery (clinic guidance).