An initial consultation is a very important part of the surgery. The client tells the surgeon the reasons why they decided to undergo the procedure, and the surgeon explains what the client can expect from the surgery, what results are realistic, and advises them on the procedure that is most suitable for them. During the consultation, the doctor answers all the client’s questions.

Before each surgery, it is necessary to assess the overall health of each client, whether it is a procedure under local anesthesia, local anesthesia combined with analgosedation, or general anesthesia. Preoperative examination for general anesthesia is performed by an anesthesiologist or internist. For local anesthesia or local anesthesia combined with analgosedation, you may also have your blood sample taken in a laboratory.

V lift is most often performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia or local anesthesia combined with analgosedation and takes approximately 3.5 hours to complete. Before the surgery, the surgeon explains everything to the client again, and the client then receives premedication. In the operating room, we administer a local anesthetic by injection. This may be slightly uncomfortable, but the injection only takes a moment, and the client feels almost nothing during the subsequent operation. The incision is made under the chin and is 3-4 cm long. During the operation, the doctor removes fat from the area under the chin above and below the muscle, as needed. The submandibular glands can also be reduced, and finally, the neck muscle is adjusted and sutured. Next, the incisions are placed in front of the hairline, extend further into the ear, and continue behind the ear. The surgeon moves the deeper structures of the face back to where they were before. Excess skin is removed and all wounds are sutured. Since the shape of the face has changed and fat has been removed, the amount of skin covering the face must also be adjusted. The advantage of local anesthesia is that the client cooperates with the surgeon, e.g., by gently moving their head. Another advantage of this type of anesthesia is that it does not place too much strain on the body. In the case of general anesthesia, the client is put into a state of deep unconsciousness and wakes up only after the operation.

Immediately after the procedure, the scar is covered with a plaster, and the head is bandaged with a sterile dressing. The client receives a Redon drain, which is removed five to six days after the operation. The application of a drain after this procedure is very beneficial – the drain creates negative pressure in the area and serves to remove secretions or blood from the body. The client spends the first night at the clinic or at a hotel near the clinic. A 24-hour hotline is available, which the client can contact if necessary. A check-up takes place on the next day. The client can then go home, and it is necessary to have their transport arranged. Another check-up follows five to six days later, when we remove the bandage, pull out the drain, and remove the plaster. The client then disinfects the scars twice a day and applies antibiotic ointment to them.

The stitches are absorbable, but we usually remove any remaining fragments or material during the check-up that takes place two weeks after the surgery. Two weeks after the surgery, the client starts to do gentle pressure massage on the scars and begins to apply silicone cream to them. The scars are less visible after two weeks and barely noticeable after a few months, but it is important to take care of them. Pressure massage should be performed twice a day for several months. The postoperative care bag that the client receives from us after the operation contains all the necessary medications and creams.

Immediately after the procedure, the client may feel a pulling sensation in the neck and jaw area. This feeling is normal and will go away with time. If pain occurs during the first few days, it can be relieved with common painkillers. Most clients report pain on the first day or two, but the pain threshold is, of course, individual. There is also a sensation of numbness on the cheeks around the scars. This is related to the reorganization of the nerve endings, and sensitivity returns within a few weeks. Swelling lasts for approximately fourteen days, during which time it is necessary to follow a rest regimen, avoid bending over and avoid physical exertion. In the first days after the procedure, we recommend eating foods that do not require chewing. After a few days, it is possible to return to normal office work. Air travel is possible two weeks after the surgery.

V lift visually rejuvenates the client by several years, but it depends on the age and type of face. If a person undergoes a facelift too young, the result may not be so impressive. However, sometimes even a small change can make a huge difference in terms of facial attractiveness. On the other hand, if the face is significantly sagging and there are visible deep wrinkles that even a facelift cannot smooth out, it is too late to undergo such a procedure.

Of course, it is natural for the client to age after the surgery, as no one can stop the natural aging process, but the client´s appearance will be based on the state after the surgery, which means they will still look younger than if they had not undergone the procedure. The longevity of V lift results is individual. Aging is influenced by genetics, but also by lifestyle, sun exposure, smoking and other factors. Therefore, the client needs to take care of the face also after the surgery.

To ensure the best possible effect of the operation, we recommend combining it with other procedures and treatments, if necessary. These may include eyelid surgery, a lip lift or a brow lift. Fine wrinkles can be smoothed out by Morpheus 8 radiofrequency or CO2 laser. It is advisable to take care of your skin, both through regular visits to a cosmetician or beautician and, in older age, through treatments such as CO2 laser or radiofrequency. These treatments increase skin elasticity and significantly slow down the aging process.

No surgery is completely risk-free. However, these risks are minimized by a skilled and experienced surgeon, adherence to preoperative instructions, and conscientious postoperative care. The client is informed of the most common risks before the surgery.