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 .
For facelift in general
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 Portugal offering Facelift
This hospital lists Facelift in Portugal; ask it to quote Full Facelift for your case.
QualihealtH is responsible for the International Medical Department for several Hospitals and Clinics in Portugal, focusing exclusively on foreign patients. QualihealtH is an integral part of the Hospitals and Clinics that we work with