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Q: Depressions and loss of face volume

Cheekbones Cheeks Acne sequelae and scars

Q: What types of imperfections can be treated on the face ?

The corrections carried out in facial rejuvenation mainly concern: Furrows: Nasolabial folds from the wing of the nose to the corner of the mouth. Bitterness folds, coming down from the corner of the mouth, on either side of the chin labio-chin fold, between lower lip and chin Wrinkles: Forehead Lion's Wrinkles, between the eyebrows Crow's-feet, corner of the eyes Wrinkles around the mouth, in a "pleated-sunshine" pattern Lips: redraw the lip contour, and the philtral ridges rising from the middle of the upper lip to the columella. plump up lips by giving them volume smoothing the upper lip, seat of vertical wrinkles

Q: What are the after-effects and how long do the results last?

You will be discharged immediately after the injections and you can resume your daily activities. Mild edema is present for 2 to 4 days. Bruises are rare. The results of hyaluronic acid injections are visible immediately and last 9 to 12 months. The effects of botulinum toxin injections are visible after one week and last for about 6 to 8 months. The results obtained will be maintained by iterative injections, increasingly spaced out.

Q: In practice, how does the operation take place?

Mode of anesthesia: A contact anesthetic cream is applied one hour before the injections of a medical lift. Duration of the operation: The medical facelift is performed in consultation at the office and lasts about 25 to 45 minutes. You will be discharged immediately after the injections and you can resume your daily activities.

Q: What are the limits of this type of facelift?

Of course, "surgical" cervicofacial and mediofacial facelifts retain their place in facial rejuvenation during the more advanced stages of facial aging, particularly when there is significant skin slackening requiring a real re-tensioning of the tissues. In addition, products injected during a medical facelift have a temporary effect (6 to 12 months between botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid). To maintain the result obtained, the injections will have to be renewed.

Q: What are the consequences ?

Dressing A bandage around the head is worn for 48 hours, then replaced by a light dressing. A support bandage will be worn for 2 to 3 weeks night and day, and then for 3 weeks to protect the sutures made during the otoplasty. Follow-up and results The dressings will be renewed every 2 days by a nurse until complete healing (about 15 days). A prescription will be given to you when you leave the clinic. A consultation appointment for control will be scheduled 7 days after the operation. The results of the otoplasty are visible immediately after the operation. However, the final result will be evaluated after 1 to 2 months (melting of the post-operative edema and disappearance of bruises).

Q: Where the scars are located ?

The scars are positioned precisely behind the ear, in the fold, so as to hide them. The sutures used for the skin sutures are absorbable, and "fall off" in less than 21 days, without the need to remove them.

Q: What are the technical principles ?

Conventional otoplasty usually involves..: A plasty of the anthelix, combining a weakening of its anterior face and a plicature maintained by deep stitches; A burying of the concha, allowing to bring the auricle back in a good position in relation to the skull. The earlobe is also plastyed to reposition it.

Q: In practice, how does the operation take place ?

General anaesthesia in children from 7 years of age. Local anaesthesia with sedation in adults Duration of intervention: 40 to 60 minutes Duration of hospitalization: Outpatient hospitalisation, discharge the same evening after the operation.

Q: What are the consequences of a neck liposuction?

Neck liposuction is not very painful. Bruises (bruises) and swelling (swelling) last about 10 - 15 days. A compression garment suitable for the chin area is worn for 15 days to 1 month. The result of the liposuction under the chin is immediately visible, but 4 to 6 months will be necessary before the final result can be appreciated. The skin of the neck gradually retracts after a neck lipoaspiration. The stitches are resorbable. The return to work is envisaged between 3 and 10 days after the operation. Massages of the region are recommended after the operation to soften this area.