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A patient shares her experience of Dr De Silva’s facelift and neck lift surgery which she combined with the following surgeries: Chin implant, Brow lift blepharoplasty, and Fat transfer Sharing her anxiety prior to the surgery and what her recovery was like post-surgery. A unique insight considering that this is Dr Julian De Silva’s signature deep plane facelift and neck lift combined with other facial treatments to deliver a naturally enhanced neck and jawline that is longer-lasting. “I do not perform any body plastic surgery, my area of specialization is the face and neck lift surgery, blepharoplasty and rhinoplasty. With 20-40% of my work being revision surgeries, correcting previous surgeries done by other surgeons.” – Dr Julian De Silva, Harley Street, London Transcript Whenever you’re probably okay, well I was always wanting to have more nectar. I was never happy with it. I was really apprehensive before I had the surgery because I didn’t know what to expect. And Dr. Silva did explain things to me. But until you go through it, you don’t really know. I used to look in the mirror and think to myself, you know, why am I doing this? But always the answer was by looking into the mirror. It was most easy experience. It was so easy. I was worried about sedation because I’ve never had a operation before in my life. And but I knew nothing about it. I remember them telling me you’re gonna feel a bit woozy next thing on us. Seven and a half hours later, I was back in the room, felt absolutely fine. Went back to my room, walked back to my room. I had no pain throughout any of it. Sometimes a little bit of uncomfortable but never any pain. The girls were great, looked after me through the night and went home the next day and feels amazing and so glad I did. It was definitely the best decision should have done it years ago. Thinking about having somebody do it called Dr. de Silva. And do it. Honestly, it was a he I saw a few surgeons but as soon as I met him, I knew he was the right person. And I was right. He is the best that you face. Don’t trust your face with anyone but the best. But yeah, it was it was a really good experience and they’ll recommend it to anyone who’s not happy.

This wonderful patient had face and neck lift surgery combined with fat transfer, including deep neck surgery (Reduction in deep fat and shaving of submandibular glands). She shares her experience and recovery and the difference this procedure has made to her. This is Dr De Silva’s signature natural deep plane facelift and neck lift. Natural enhanced neck and jaw line. I combine facelift surgery with other facial treatments to give a better natural looking and longer lasting result. Dr. Julian De Silva For more information about facelifts with Dr De Silva, click here. Dr. Julian De Silva is a London facial cosmetic and plastic surgeon, he is an expert on the latest advances in facial cosmetic surgery and does not perform any body plastic surgery. Dr. Julian De Silva specializes in facelift & neck lift surgery, revision facelift and revision neck lift surgery, Blepharoplasty and Rhinoplasty. 20-40% of all the surgery he completes is revision surgery from other doctors. Find out more about us at our homepage. Transcript Well, to start with, I was terrified about having anything done because I didn’t want to walk around with that stretched look that everyone seems to associate with baselitz. So, coming here, it was very scary to begin with, until I met Dr. de Silva in which was lovely. I was still terrified, because I thought, my insecurities being I would always sit like this, all right, sit like this, and I’d hide my weak chin, I thought, you know, the wrinkles in the saggy skin as you get older. And I thought he might not agree that I’ve got this to begin with. So it was trying to convince him of what I actually felt which, you know, he was very, very good. He listened, which was lovely. And then when I say Jess, I want to go ahead because he talked about it being natural about not having that stretch. Look, the first thing he talked about was how he works. So it doesn’t look as if you’ve had anything done, which was my biggest fear. I didn’t want everyone to go what she had done, because sometimes it’s not a good thing for people to say think why, what’s wrong with it? Not that bad. But that’s why I went ahead. I got here this morning, which is quite early in the morning. absolutely terrified of the whole thing, but more so I thought I was gonna be awake. Because I was having the Twilight sedative. I’ve not had that before. literally walk straight in lovely atmosphere. Everyone was friendly. It was it was really nice. And I thought okay, right now comes the scary bit walked into I thought going to be a theatre, you know, like an operating theatre, but it wasn’t. There was music playing which was lovely. Everyone was chatting, literally got on the bed, talk to the neath the test had already talked to me in the room anyway. And literally, he put the jab in the back of my arm. I literally thought I’ve had a couple of gin and tonics. And that’s the last thing I remember. until six hours later, apparently, wow, six hours later, then six hours ago, it was over. And I literally woke up. But okay, is it done, walk back to the bedroom, and the nursing staff lovely. sat there, had a cup of coffee to the public group. And it was like I’ve not had anything done until I actually looked in the mirror at the or have had it done. They weren’t joking, I actually had it done. So if you’re scared about the sensitivity, you’re scared about a procedure, please don’t be you don’t feel a thing. Which is a shame, because it probably would have been nice to have chatted about it. But I don’t remember a thing about it. Absolutely no pain. And I went home the next morning with absolutely no pain. I mean, they literally had to force me to take some painkillers because I didn’t feel anything. I kept waiting the whole week after risk to this pain to get there, but nothing happened. No pain. The most uncomfortable thing, which the doctor had told me about was my drains. And they’re a drain, drain, but they’re not painful. They just get used to these things swinging around. And that was the most uncomfortable thing out of the whole procedure. But the rest, as they say is history. Right, so now where the eight, nine weeks post up and the differences, I can go out now and not have to sit down and worry about how I look. You know, I know I look okay, I know look nice. So I’m not worried about does my chin look, you know, does my neck look terrible? In actual fact, it’s nice because I don’t have to worry about it. You know, I feel more confident. I can wear my hair up now and not have to worry about it. I’m not sitting there constantly thinking in the mirror. Is it okay, going to the bathroom. And I think all women know this, that you look in the mirror and you see the reflection back and it’s not who you think it is. And your stomach sort of thinks you think, Oh God, I look terrible today. I haven’t had that. And that’s through all the bruising and everything. I haven’t had that feeling of not God. And that’s the fact is is lovely. Because every morning I get up and I see a different change. I see. Look at my neck, you know, and even my daughter My 40 year old daughter’s envious of this neck. I mean, come on, you know who wouldn’t be envious if neck? And even putting a necklace on now is you know I haven’t got that. That maglie bit. As ladies know what I’m talking about? Yeah, I haven’t got that handy bit of skin, you know, and it’s lovely. It’s like, wow. So the rest is just going to get better. And that’s lovely. Every morning I wake up and I can see the difference. I can see a change. And in me, I can see that change in me I just feel more confident. Exactly like knowing what no What are you doing now? Is there any advice you give to like family or friends who’s thinking about doing this? Hurry up, get it done. Don’t Don’t waste your time. Don’t waste your time worrying about it, do it because you’ll regret the time you’ve waited to do it. I regret the last sort of three or four years thinking or know what What if so, what is this? What is that? Do you research of course do your research, always do your research, feel comfortable with your surgeon and that’s the first thing I felt so comfortable with you You made me feel confident in you, which is so important. Because this is your face you got to go through the rest of your life in your face. So do your research. You know what you want done you’re you don’t be honest with the surgeon about what you want done. And if you aren’t honest with the surgeon, he can’t do his best work because you’re not telling him what it is you’re worried about or upset about. But ultimately, you only get one life. live it to the fullest and if that means you want to do this, you do it. You don’t need to make excuses for yourself. Why should you life’s for living Want to know more about deep plane facelift? Check out our post, “Deep Plane Facelift: Better Than Standard Facelift Surgery?” to learn more about the process.

This wonderful patient had face and neck lift surgery combined with fat transfer. She shares her experience and recovery and the difference this procedure has made to her. This is Dr De Silva’s signature natural deep plane facelift and neck lift. Natural enhanced neck and jaw line. I combine facelift surgery with other facial treatments to give a better natural looking and longer lasting result. Dr. Julian De Silva Find more information about Dr. De Silva’s facelifts here. Dr. Julian De Silva is a London facial cosmetic and plastic surgeon, he is an expert on the latest advances in facial cosmetic surgery and does not perform any body plastic surgery. Dr. Julian De Silva specializes in facelift & neck lift surgery, revision facelift and revision neck lift surgery, Blepharoplasty and Rhinoplasty. 20-40% of all the surgery he completes is revision surgery from other doctors. Find out more about us on our homepage. Speaker Dr Julian De Silva Transcript Well I’ve just come for a review appointment for five months since since I had my surgery and I’ve just been discussing how well it went I felt it went from the start to the end and really I didn’t feel nervous coming the the sedation was absolutely fantastic and all the team were were very supportive and climbed and preempted all the things that I needed from cups of tea to you know in helping me sit up in bed on the first morning in terms of the surgery itself and the sedation I didn’t feel a single thing it was just like having a nice sleep and it was it was good to wake up and be able to walk out to the theatre mister This is lovely and all the I know you call yourself doctor discipline Are you missing this and read my book and the my recovery went absolutely fine so I was a bit bruised I was a bit swollen but I got used to that and after a few days but just covered it all up and was out and about I I didn’t see many family and friends for a while but when I did they they really didn’t notice so I’ve been delighted with my surgery and I don’t regret it for a minute. What else can I say? And just just a bit more than the location I mean the the I stayed overnight and it was very comfortable here and the whole team from reception through to all the nursing staff were lovely. And overall it has made a big difference to my life because I feel more comfortable with myself. I feel very happy being able to just not think about my chin all the time. And yeah, it has definitely made me feel happier.

Some scars do not fade over time. Scar removal surgery can help. We all had scars at some point in our lives. Some healed by themselves, others did not. If your scars affect your way of life, scar removal surgery can help. Since the skin acts like fabric does, it becomes vulnerable to wear and tear. This can be caused by many factors including burns and injuries. Now, people see scars as harmless especially if they come in small, concealable sizes. However, some scars become so huge that they negatively affect you. Rather than trying to conceal your scars through clothes or makeup, you must consider getting scar treatment. But what scar treatments can you have? Where do you go for scar removal advice? In this article, I will talk about how scars form, the types of scars, treatment, and benefits of scar removal. I will also give you some advice on when and where to get your scars treated. How Scars Form Scars can be a permanent issue affecting your daily life. Scars are a common issue. At some point in our lives, we all had scars. Hence, millions of people seek scar treatments regularly. While scars are harmless most of the time, they can negatively affect people’s lives. These effects range from decreasing your confidence to affecting your work performance. But how exactly do scars form? Your body’s healing process involves scars. When your skin gets cut or damaged in any other way, your skin repairs itself. In particular, your body grows new tissue to deal with the damage. It also fills in any gaps caused by burns, injuries, and the like. Collagen mainly composes scar tissues. This protein supports and strengthens your skin. In addition, it helps maintain your youthful appearance. However, when your skin repairs itself through this process, it leaves scars. Scars come in many shapes and sizes. Some of them are big, sensitive, and painful. Others are small and barely noticeable. Depending on their type, size, and location, your scars can be unsightly. Their sensitivity can also make it hard for you to move. Interestingly, not every scar requires scar removal surgery. In fact, many scars will fade over time. However, if your scar becomes big, sensitive, and painful, you should consider getting treatment. Thanks to advances in cosmetic surgery, you can choose from many scar treatments. Types of Scars There are many types of scars including normal and pitted scars. Before we dig into the many types of scar treatment, you must know the types of scars first. Doing so lets you know the best scar treatments for your scars. 1. Normal Scars Normal scars are the most common scars produced by the body’s healing process. They usually do not become large. Normal scars also eventually fade and flatten. In addition, minor wounds (e.g. cuts, slightly deep scratches) typically produce normal scars. These scars leave raised lines at first. However, these gradually fade as long as it does not get infected. These scars can take up to two years to fade. However, normal scars do not totally disappear. They leave visible marks or lines. Moreover, normal fine-line scars caused by a wound or surgery can be itchy for a few months. On the upside, they are not painful and flattens out as they heal. Lastly, normal flat scars often come in pink or red colors. They may eventually become slightly darker or lighter than the surrounding skin. 2. Keloid Scars Keloid scars are a product of an extremely aggressive healing process. They are huge, raised scars. Typically, keloid scars come in pink, purple, or red colors. They can also become darker than the surrounding skin. Sometimes, keloid scars become the same color as the surrounding skin. Keloid scars can appear anywhere in the body. However, they are commonly found on the head (mostly on the earlobes after having piercings), shoulders, neck, and upper chest. Anyone can get keloid scars. However, people with dark skin (e.g. African Americans, African-Carribeans, South Indians) have higher tendencies of getting keloid scars. Keloid scars can start developing after minor skin damage such as a piercing or acne mark. Then, they spread beyond the area subjected to initial damage. Since keloid scars extend beyond the original area of damage, keloid scars can hinder movement over time. Lastly, keloid scars do not fade away without proper treatment. 3. Hypertrophic Scars Like keloid scars, hypertrophic scars are a product of excess collagen built at the area where the wound occurred. Typically, hypertrophic scars come in pink or red colors. They develop one to two months after trauma. Hypertrophic scars can appear anywhere in the body. However, they commonly occur in areas with tight skin. While hypertrophic and keloid scars seem similar at first glance, they have many differences. For one, hypertrophic scars do not develop beyond the damaged area. On the other hand, keloid scars do. Hypertrophic scars also partially fade with time. They continue to become thick for up to six months. Then, they improve over a few years. 4. Contracture Scars Contracture scars are a product of burns. Since burns are painful, the scars they produce become painful as well. So, if your skin was burned, your scar is most likely a contracture scar. Burns can cause a lot of damage to your skin. In particular, contracture scars tighten your skin. They also become too sensitive. As a result, contracture scars lead to functional and aesthetic problems. For one, contracture scars affect the way you move. Contracture scars on joints and other body parts you always move can cause extreme pain. As a result, they limit your movement. Contracture scars also leave unsightly marks. These marks appear extremely wrinkly. They also come in red and pink colors. In addition, when these scars occur on your face, they can completely change the way you look. Lastly, contracture scars may go deeper into your skin. In a few cases, they can affect one’s nerves and muscles. 5. Pitted Scars Pitted scars are a product of skin conditions such as chickenpox and acne. Sometimes, they can be caused by an injury or loss of underlying fat. Pitted scars are also known as atrophic or ice pick scars. As its name suggests, pitted scars have a sunken appearance. Due to this, they become an aesthetic issue for many people. While the appearance of pitted scars improves over time, they might not totally disappear. Hence, you need to seek professional help if you want to get rid of them. Treatment for Scars There are many scar treatments including injections and scar removal surgery. Thanks to advances in medicine, you can have your scars treated. Depending on the size, location, and type of your scar, here are the treatments you can choose from: 1. Topical Creams, Ointments, and Gels Topical creams, ointments, and gels are among the most convenient ways to treat scars, Since you can buy and apply them yourself, this treatment requires no downtime. However, you need to see a doctor to get the right prescription for this treatment. More often than not, topical creams, ointments, and gels include steroids and antihistamines. These substances help alleviate the itching and sensitivity of scars. You can use topical creams, ointments, and gels caused by cuts or other moderate wounds. They can also help treat scars caused by acne. Hence, you can use topical creams, ointments, and gels to treat some normal and pitted scars. However, these products only work in mild to moderate cases. 2. Injections Another treatment for scars are injections. A medical practitioner directly injects medication into the scar. This makes the scar smaller and flatter. Similarly, a medical practitioner can inject additional medication to alleviate itching and pain. Steroid injections are the most common type of injection for scars. In particular, they can treat scars that stick out― keloids and hypertrophic scars. Depending on the severity of the scar, you might need complementary treatments such as dermal fillers, facelift, neck lift, and rhinoplasty. Dermal fillers are also injected into your skin. As its name implies, they fill your skin, making it smoother. 3. Dermabrasion Another common scar treatment is dermabrasion. Dermabrasion is a skin-resurfacing treatment that utilises a quickly rotating tool to remove the outer layer of the skin. This process has a “sanding effect” on the skin.As a result, the skin that grows back becomes smoother. Specifically, dermabrasion can decrease the appearance of scars caused by mild accidents, surgery, acne, chickenpox, and other diseases. Thus, you can have dermabrasion to treat your pitted and normal fine-line & flat scars. Dermabrasion can also help solve many skin issues such as wrinkles and age spots. It can stand alone or with other cosmetic procedures. 4. Chemical Peels Next on the list of treatments is chemical peeling. As its name suggests, this procedure involves chemicals that give your skin a “peeling effect”. Given this, chemical peeling is a common acne scarring removal treatment. Chemical peels can be done on your face, neck, and hands. Depending on your doctor’s advice, they can be done on other body parts as well. In general, chemical peels enhance the feel and appearance of your skin. During a chemical peel, a chemical solution exfoliates your skin. As a result, the solution removes the top layers of your skin. Just, like dermabrasion, a chemical peel triggers new skin to grow back. The said skin then becomes smoother and firmer. Hence, a chemical peel can help you get rid of normal fine-line, normal flat, and acne scars. 5. Laser Treatments Many types of laser treatments can help remove scars. As its name suggests, laser treatments use lasers that pulsate at certain rates. Sometimes, scars remain red or pink because the blood vessels that developed to heal the wound did not recede. Laser treatment can cauterise these vessels from the inside out. As a result, the scars fade. This process can also help scars to flatten. One of the most common laser treatments for scars is laser resurfacing. This treatment is best for acne scars and some normal scars. 6. Pressure Therapy Pressure therapy involves elastic bandages, stockings, or dressings. Medical practitioners use these to apply and keep pressure on the scar. In particular, the pressure applied to the scar can prevent it from forming. It can also help decrease a scar’s size. After wrapping the scar, a medical practitioner then massages the affected area. This helps break up the scar, allowing the scar tissue to remodel. Pressure therapy is one of the easiest and cheapest treatments for scars. However, they usually work on fresh scars. They do not usually work on scars that have been existing for long. Pressure therapy works best for hypertrophic scars, especially those found on the ear and body. 7. Scar Removal Surgery If you want a permanent solution to your scars, you must consider scar removal surgery. This surgical process is considerably one of the best treatments for scars. Unlike other treatments in this list, scar removal surgery can get rid of any type of scar. Scar removal surgery can also remove a scar despite its size, type, and location. In addition, scar removal surgery can address aesthetic and functional problems. If your face has scars, you can go under face scar removal surgery to get rid of them forever. Similarly, if a scar limits your daily activities, you can go under hypertrophic, contracture, or keloid scar removal surgery. Seeking Advice You should know when and where to get scar removal surgery from. Plastic surgery scar removal is an effective and permanent solution to scars. Hence, many people want to get it. However, you must know when and where to seek advice. To begin with, you need to know when to seek advice. If your scars bother you in any way (functional, aesthetic, etc.), you need to consult a highly qualified cosmetic surgeon. You can book a consultation with me if you want. Next, you need to get scar removal surgery at a reputable centre with top-notch customer service. The Centre for Advanced Facial Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery offers these. Benefits of Scar Removal Surgery Benefits of scar removal surgery include improving your look. Here are the benefits of scar removal surgery: 1. Scar removal surgery improves your appearance. Scars are unsightly. They make your skin look strange. When scars occur on your face, their aesthetic effect becomes worse. A cosmetic surgeon can get rid of your scars through scar removal surgery. As a result, your appearance improves. You don’t need to conceal your scars using clothes or makeup anymore. 2. Scar removal surgery increases your self-confidence. When you have an unsightly appearance due to scars, your self-confidence decreases. You feel bad about yourself. Worse, you think that others think the worse of you simply because of your appearance. A cosmetic surgeon can help boost your self-confidence through scar removal surgery. As a result, you become more ready to take on the world with your newly found confidence. 3. Scar removal surgery restores your daily routine. Scars can cause pain. They can also limit your daily activities. For instance, contracture scars cause pain and limit your movement. As a result, they affect the way you live. A cosmetic surgeon can get rid of pain and movement limitations caused by scars through scar removal surgery. As a result, you can get back to doing your daily routine before scars start limiting you. 4. Scar removal surgery can prevent complications. Though extremely rare, scar tissue can lead to cancer. In particular, scar tissue carcinoma arises from unstable scars and radiation injuries among others. A cosmetic surgeon can get rid of scars that might lead to other complications. As a result, you don’t have to be worried about your scars causing more problems. Conclusion When you look for plastic surgery scar removal before and after photos online, you’ll see the drastic changes scar removal surgery can make. If you want to know exactly how scar removal surgery can change your life, contact us today!

Knowing how old do you have to be to get a nose job helps you make the right move. Nose jobs, also known as rhinoplasty, have changed the lives of millions of people. If your nose suffers from medical or cosmetic issues, you might have thought of rhinoplasty. But how old do you have to be to get a nose job? In this article, I will talk about rhinoplasty and nose jobs for different ages. I will also tell you how old do you have to be to get a nose job. On top of that, I will show you some testimonials and before & after pictures, so you can make an informed decision. What Is Rhinoplasty? Rhinoplasty involves surgery that requires accurate techniques. Rhinoplasty involves operating on the nose. Also known as nose jobs, rhinoplasty changes the appearance of your nose. Since the nose is at the central point of your face, its appearance greatly contributes to your overall look. However, not everyone is born with an attractive nose. Accidents and illnesses can also change your nose’s function and appearance. Whether they’re medical or cosmetic, rhinoplasty can solve many nasal issues. Rhinoplasty being a major surgical procedure calls for a skilled and experienced surgeon. Hence, you must work with the best rhinoplasty surgeon if you want a safe and effective surgery. While some clinics offer rhinoplasty for low prices, their nose jobs are likely less safe and less effective. In addition, you should be aware of the best nose jobs for different nasal shapes and sizes. You should also know how long a nose job takes to heal so you can properly schedule your surgery. Rhinoplasty for Teens How old do you have to be to get a nose job? You can in your teenage years. Teen rhinoplasty is a complex procedure that can have long-lasting positive effects on a teenager. However, having a nose job can be life-changing for both parents and their children. Hence, parents and teens must decide together. Rhinoplasty for teens has pros and cons that parents and their children must consider. For one, some parents think that nose surgery should not be done at a young age. However, some teens need to have nose jobs because of accidents or congenital conditions. In addition, adolescence is a period in which teens become conscious of how they look. If they have strange-looking noses, their self-confidence decreases. As a result, their emotional growth and social development becomes affected. A deviated septum can also cause discomfort and difficulty breathing. Hence, parents should consider letting their children go through deviated septum surgery. While there are no laws banning minors from getting nose jobs, rhinoplasty requires parental consent. If your child is less than 18 years old, you need to give your consent for the surgical procedure to happen. In this sense, you carry the responsibility of making the right decision. In addition, you must talk to your child before making a decision. Consider your child’s perspective and educate them about the procedure. Lastly, consult a highly qualified surgeon before the procedure. By doing this, you become aware of the risks, benefits, and duration of the procedure. Rhinoplasty for Young Adults How old do you have to be to get a nose job? You can during young adulthood. Just like teens, young adults are also concerned about their appearance. With the pressure caused by social media, more and more young adults consider getting nose jobs. As a result, many young adults consult with cosmetic surgeons. While young adults are at the legal age to get rhinoplasty by themselves, they should make informed decisions about the procedure. The goals of young adults vary. Some want nose jobs because they want to change how they look. Others need nose jobs so their noses can function better. Whatever your goals are, you should be open about them during your consultation. By doing this, the cosmetic surgeon can determine whether rhinoplasty is the best procedure for you or not. In addition, you must be aware of the risks associated with rhinoplasty. These include swelling and bruising. Since a nose job is a major surgical procedure, you must consider recovery. Downtime can take many weeks so you have to prepare your work schedule. On top of that, you should consider how much a nose job is. On average, you have to spend thousands of pounds to get a nose job in the UK. How Old Do You Have to Be to Get a Nose Job? This section answers the question, “How old do you have to be to get a nose job?” If you have been asking, “How old do you have to be to get a nose job?,” this section explains the best age to get one. You can get a nose job at different points in your life. However, patients are recommended not to get nose jobs until their noses are fully grown. Typically, this occurs between 15 and 16 for females. For males, this typically occurs at 17.Since teenage rhinoplasty is more complex than adult rhinoplasty, parents must consider more factors. For one, nasal abnormalities usually show up until 10 or 11. Since the nose has to stop growing before a teen undergoes a nose job, parents must wait. By doing this, parents ensure that any nasal growth does not alter the results of their children’s rhinoplasty. You should also note that the nose reaches approximately 90% of maturity during teenage years. Minor changes may continue to happen during the person’s 20s. In addition, you have to take note that certain parts of your nose continue growing. Your bone may stop growing after maturity, but your cartilage will. Since cartilage composes your nose more than bone, your nose will continue to change. Even if patients get nose jobs after their noses matured, they may see minor changes over time. However, these changes are barely visible. On the bright side, age-related cartilage growth happens over many decades, so you don’t need to worry about these changes. Remember, you should only consider cosmetic surgery if it can improve their way of life. The need for rhinoplasty also has to be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Since patients mature mentally and physically at different ages, cosmetic surgeons have to carefully evaluate them. Therefore, you must consult a skilled and experienced surgeon before getting a nose job. You can book a consultation with me here. When Should Middle-Aged People Consider Rhinoplasty? How old do you have to be to get a nose job? You can during your middle age years. While many patients get rhinoplasty early in life (in their 20s or 30s), there are some signs middle-aged patients should look out for. These include: 1. Deviated Septum Deviated septa are common among people. In fact, about 80% of all septums deviate to some degree, according to the American Academy of Otolaryngology. Many patients have an irregular septum that makes one nostril larger than the other. Severe irregularity can cause problems such as difficulty breathing, nosebleeds, and nasal infection. If you have a deviated septum, you must correct it as soon as possible. 2. Severe Trauma Severe trauma can cause a broken nose. Accidents involving extreme heat also cause facial burns that often require nasal reconstruction. In addition, a botched nose job causes irregularities. It breaks or deforms your nose. Worse, it leads to many nasal complications. If your nose was subjected to severe trauma, you must consider having revision rhinoplasty as soon as possible. 3. Degrading Appearance While life is not all about looking good, a strange-looking nose can negatively affect your life. For one, it can decrease your self-confidence. A strange-looking nose can also negatively affect your relationships and work performance. If your nose’s appearance negatively affects your daily life, you must consider getting a nose job. Testimonials Rhinoplasty has changed the lives of many people. Here are some testimonials from my patients: “Had revision rhinoplasty with Doctor De Silva. The whole process from start to finish ran smoothly. Dr De Silva and his whole team were very warm and friendly. I was nervous the day before surgery and was worried about when to take one of the prescribed meds. One of the doctors got back to me more or less straight away and called me in the evening about what to expect the next day and when to take my meds. The day of surgery ran smoothly and healing time ran smoothly too. The facilities were lovely too. I love the way my new nose looks now. I mentioned to Dr De Silva I didn’t want my nose to droop after surgery as that is what happened with my previous surgery. He told me he would do something to my tip to apply strength and to ensure it wouldn’t droop. I had a consultation with another doctor and he said he wasn’t sure and there was a risk my nose would drop again. My tip of the nose is more firm now, but that is to make sure the tip doesn’t droop. I love love love how my new nose looks now, so elegant and femine. Thank you Dr De Silva and to your team!” Source: BirdEye “Dr De Silva is a remarkable surgeon – I couldn’t recommend anyone more highly. The surgery itself was an easy, pleasant experience – the staff were all very attentive and kind. I am so happy with the results of my rhinoplasty – I feel more attractive and more confident . You do have to give it at least a couple of weeks for the swelling to settle and to get used to the result, so don’t judge your new face against your old one when you’re still healing – as your new face will likely look worse to begin with! Overall it was a very easy experience. I love the results and I’m so happy I did it.” Source: BirdEye “Fantastic surgeon. I had a rhinoplasty and septoplasty with Dr De Silva and I could not be happier. Dr De Silva did exactly what we discussed beforehand and my nose is now cute but naturally looking. My breathing has improved a lot too. Dr De Silva listened to all my expectations and concerns and was explaining everything every step of the way. All the staff in the clinic were also very nice and helpful! I wanted to have a rhinoplasty done since I remember and I’m happy that I’ve chosen Dr De Silva.” Source: BirdEye Before and After Rhinoplasty Here are before and after photos of my patients: Patient 1: This patient suffered from a large hump and large nasal tip. After getting a nose job at my clinic, his nose became smaller and proportionate with the rest of his face. Patient 2: This patient suffered from a nasal bump and an undefined tip. After getting a nose job at my clinic, her nasal bump was gone. Her nasal tip became more defined as well. Patient 3: This patient had low self-confidence because of her large nose. After getting a nose job at my clinic, her nose improved. Her self-confidence increased as well. Conclusion Knowing how old do you have to be to get a nose job helps you make the right decision. A nose job is a major surgical procedure, so you must consult a doctor before getting it. If you want to get an extensive nose job consultation, contact the Centre for Advanced Facial Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery now!

A mini facelift gives the same benefits as a traditional facelift. Are you bothered by deep wrinkles? Do you get annoyed seeing your sagging skin? A mini-facelift can help you. A mini-facelift is minimally invasive. Unlike other types of facelifts, a mini-facelift involves less surgery. Given this, patients choose mini-facelifts because of their safety and shorter downtime. In addition, a mini-facelift poses fewer risks compared to a traditional and deep plane facelift. But what exactly is a mini-facelift? What problems can it solve? How does the procedure go? In this article, I will talk about what a mini-facelift is, the problems it can solve, and what you can expect before, during, and after the procedure. I will also answer frequently asked questions about mini-facelifts. What Is a Mini-Facelift? A mini-facelift can combat various signs of ageing such as wrinkles. As you age, your skin becomes weaker. As a result, it becomes vulnerable to signs of ageing. These include fine lines, wrinkles, facial volume loss, and sagging skin. Moreover, signs of ageing can take a toll on you. They affect your confidence, self-esteem, and even your work performance. A facelift can solve these problems. However, as promising as a regular facelift is, not every patient wants to go through it. Hence, a mini-facelift helps. This innovative treatment gives you the benefits of a regular facelift, but with less surgery. Since a mini-facelift is less invasive than other facelifts, it poses fewer risks. A mini-facelift also requires less downtime compared to a regular facelift. As its name suggests, a mini-facelift involves small incisions. Using special surgical techniques, I effectively hide the incisions I make on my patients. Despite involving small incisions, a mini-facelift greatly impacts one’s appearance. It can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. A mini-facelift can also add volume and make your skin firmer. In general, a mini-facelift focuses on the lower part of your face. The procedure tightens the skin in certain areas of your face. These include your jaw and chin. Since these areas tend to show signs of ageing, a mini facelift can help enhance your look. If you’re looking to solve issues in these problems areas, you may have a mini-facelift. In addition, if you want fewer incisions and less skin removal, you may have a mini-facelift. However, a mini facelift only works if it is done by an experienced and skilled cosmetic surgeon. Despite the small incisions involved, practitioners consider a mini facelift a major cosmetic procedure. Hence, you need to do your own research to make an informed decision about it. To give you a heads up, how much a facelift costs varies depending on your goals. Mini facelift London costs £5,000 on average. The mini facelift UK cost varies depending on your goals, facility type, and complementary procedures. Problems a Mini-Facelift Can Solve A mini facelift can get rid of fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin. Thousands of people all over the world get mini facelifts each year. Here are the problems a mini facelift can solve: 1. Fine Lines As its name implies, fine lines appear shallow. They are usually the first indicator of ageing. Since they are shallow, fine lines are not extremely noticeable. You can typically find fine lines around your eyes and mouth. It’s because these parts get used the most for facial expressions. As you age, your collagen and elastin levels decrease. This causes fine lines. Other factors such as sun exposure, poor lifestyle habits, and genetics can also aggravate fine lines. Fortunately, your cosmetic surgeon can reduce the appearance of your fine lines through a mini-facelift. 2. Wrinkles When fine lines become worse, they turn into wrinkles. They are usually the second indicator of ageing. Since wrinkles are deeply seated in your skin, they are easily noticeable. Just like fine lines, you can typically find wrinkles around your eyes and mouth. It’s because these parts get used the most for facial expressions. The breakdown of collagen and elastin mainly causes wrinkles. Other factors such as sun exposure, poor lifestyle habits, and genetics can also aggravate them. Fortunately, your cosmetic surgeon can reduce the appearance of your wrinkles through a mini-facelift. 3. Facial Volume Loss Another sign of ageing people commonly experience is facial volume loss. Just like fine lines and wrinkles, facial volume loss is caused by decreasing collagen levels. Collagen provides structure to your skin, so your face loses volume once it decreases. In addition, your fat balance changes― you gain it in some areas and lose it in others. Your genes can also aggravate the process. Fortunately, your cosmetic surgeon can add volume to your face through a mini-facelift. 4. Sagging Skin Sagging skin is often linked with fat loss. While fat loss is a common factor, decreasing collagen and elastin levels also cause sagging skin. As you may well know, ageing causes the breakdown of collagen and elastin. So, while anyone can get saggy skin, it tends to occur in ageing people. When you’re young, your skin is firm. It easily stretches and snaps back to its original place. Once your skin loses this ability, it begins to sag. Sagging skin occurs almost anywhere on your body. It commonly occurs on your eyelids, jowls, chin, and neck. Fortunately, your cosmetic surgeon can reduce sagging skin through a mini-facelift. 5. Jowls As you age, your jawline and neck become less defined. Consequently, you get fleshy jowls. Your jowls describe the area below your jaw that leads to your neck. In addition, less elasticity makes your jowls look worse. Even if your face bounces back, your jowls might not do the same. It’s because the skin on your neck is thinner than most parts of your body. Therefore, your jowls are more prone to becoming fleshy and looking worse. At times, your jowls look worse before you see signs of ageing on your face. Fortunately, your cosmetic surgeon can reduce fleshy jowls through mini facelift jowls. Mini Facelift: The Whole Process Knowing how a mini facelift goes helps you make an informed decision. In this section, I will explain what usually happens when you get a mini-facelift. Here are the things you can expect to happen before, during, and after a mini facelift: What to Expect Before a Mini-Facelift You need to consult a doctor before getting a mini facelift. Before getting a mini facelift, you need to consult a surgeon who specialises in it. I specialise in mini facelifts, so you can book a consultation with me. First of all, we have to talk about your medical history and current condition. As part of my initial assessment, I will ask you to discuss surgeries you had, if applicable. I will also ask you to talk about past or current conditions. These include allergies and other diseases that may affect how you react to the surgery. Moreover, I will ask you about the medicines you take, and whether you smoke and drink. After this, we will talk about your goals. Whether it’s tightening your skin or boosting your confidence, please explain what your goals are. Depending on your goals, I will then explain whether a facelift mini will work for you or not. If you are a suitable candidate for a mini-facelift, I might suggest complementary procedures. These procedures include neck lift, laser resurfacing, and brow & forehead lift. If you need complementary procedures, I will explain to you how these procedures usually go. Once you approve and agree with everything we discussed, you can set an appointment for your facelift mini. Preparing for a Mini-Facelift: What to Do Preparing for a facelift mini involves avoiding smoking. Before going to surgery, you need to stop taking aspirin, ibuprofen, and any other medication that can increase bleeding. Your doctor will tell you when you need to stop ingesting these kinds of medicine. If you are smoking, you need to stop weeks before your facelift. It’s because smoking can decrease your ability to recover faster. You also have to arrange for someone to drive you to and from the clinic. Plan ahead to have someone stay with you on the first night after coming back home from the facelift. Right before a mini facelift, you have to go through an assessment. These include measuring your face and examining your skin. The staff will also take photos of your face from different angles. These photos help with planning the facelift and assessing its short & long-term effects. Once these are done, you can proceed to the procedure. What to Expect During a Mini-Facelift Expect to have small incisions during a mini facelift procedure. First, I will mark your face, so I can accurately perform the mini facelift in London. Then, I will administer anesthesia. This is a crucial step because it minimises the pain you’re supposed to feel because of the surgery. We use sedation anaesthesia at my clinic because it is safer than general anaesthesia. In addition, sedation anaesthesia enables my patients to recover faster than general anaesthesia. Once the anaesthesia settles, I will make small incisions on your hairline and around your ears. I do this carefully so that the scars won’t become visible after the procedure. Next, I will manipulate the tissue under your skin. I will lift them. If needed, I will remove excess tissue from your skin. Once everything is in place, I will close the incisions. I use a special technique to stitch your skin, so the resulting scars become barely visible. What to Expect After a Mini-Facelift You have to follow some guidelines to properly recover from a mini-facelift. After I finish the stitches, you need to stay in our facility so we can observe you for any short-term effects. Once we clear you, you can go home. You should have someone drive you home after the surgery. Your face is extra fragile, so it’s best if you don’t drive. A mini facelift does not require an overnight stay. However, you have to take care of yourself or have someone take care of you 24 hours after the surgery. After the surgery, you may temporarily experience: Swelling Bruising Redness Sensitivity Numbness Pain or Discomfort Take note, these effects are temporary. You will recover from them after some time. In addition, you can take the following steps for proper and quicker recovery: Apply ice packs on your face for 10 minutes every hour the night after your facelift. The day after the surgery, you can put ice packs on your eyes four to five times throughout the day. Keep your stitches clean and dry. Use prescribed medicine or ointments. Refrain from straining, heavy lifting, swimming, and other intense activities for at least two weeks after the facelift. Avoid smoking. Avoid putting pressure on your face. Sleep with your head elevated days after the facelift. Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, and other medicines or supplements that may increase bleeding for at least a week after the facelift. Testimonials Testimonials help you determine how well a cosmetic surgeon performs facelifts. Here are what my patients said after getting facelifts from my clinic: Dr De Silva is an Outstanding Surgeon “The decision for me to have a face lift in my mid 50’s was a very difficult one. I am quite an anxious person and have always suffered from claustrophobia so the thought of having a very tight neck post surgery was a terrifying prospect. Nevertheless, I had become increasingly depressed with my tired appearance and sagging neck and knew that this would only get worse with time. So, after two consultations with Dr De Silva I decided to take the plunge. From the moment I met him, I felt reassured; he is very calm and sincere as well as having brilliant credentials as a surgeon. I just knew I was in the hands of an expert and would be OK. It’s now six months since my surgery and I am absolutely thrilled with my new look. I look fresher and have a much more youthful neck yet don’t look ‘done’. I have definitely got my Mojo back! Having said all that, I did struggle for the first three months as my neck did feel very tight which Dr De Silva warned me about before I decided to have the surgery. However, thanks to his reassurance and the brilliant aftercare I received from his team I got through it all. Has it been worth it? Absolutely. But, only because I went to the best.” ― TracySource: RealSelf Never Worried – 60 Years Old, Face and Neck Lift “At 60 years of age, I felt that my face and neck were letting me down. I looked morose even when smiling. After consultation with Dr De Silva, I felt totally confident that he understood exactly what I wanted and trusted him implicitly. It is now just over two months since I had the procedure (face and neck lift in combination with laser skin resurfacing) and I am thrilled. The result (and it is still improving all the time) is incredible. I feel young and happy again. I am so glad I did it. Dr De Silva and his team are professional, courteous and an absolute pleasure to have contact with. I was never worried and knew what to expect during recovery. The first two weeks after surgery are a bit difficult but swelling and bruising disappears relatively quickly. I actually saw improvements daily. I would unreservedly recommend Dr De Silva and his team to anyone contemplating facial cosmetic or plastic surgery.” ― CeciliaSource: RealSelf Facelift, Upper & Lower Blepharoplasty and Milia Removal “After many months of research I decided on two surgeons and finally made my appointments. During my research I looked at other procedures and was particular impressed with the results of the lower face and neck lift. My jaw line and neck had been getting lax and I had developed a jowl and as well excess skin on the neck. Now vanity was taking over. I wanted to discuss this as an option too. After my appointment with Dr De Silva, I knew he was the surgeon for me. He was informative, professional, very approachable, obviously passionate about his work and had a very pleasant and calming personality. I felt I could trust him. Having discuss various options, I decided to opt for both the eye surgery and the lower face and neck lift. The post op appointment was very reassuring and informative. With my photo up on the screen Dr De Silva marked out the areas where he would make the incisions and showed me the procedures he would perform. I handed in my blood test results which I obtained from my GP for free. A few days before my operation, both Dr De Silva and the nurse Stephanie phoned to reassure me that all was prepared and to check if all was ok with me and to give me last minute instructions. On the morning of the surgery I arrived five minutes late due to train delays so was a little flustered when I got to the clinic. However, everyone was very calm and told me not to worry and to relax. Once I had dress into the op gown, Dr du Plessis, the anaesthetist came to prepare me for sedation. He explained to me in the detail of the sedation process and gave me a pre relaxing sedative. I had opted for sedation rather than local anaesthesia as the recovery period is much shorter and I also felt it was safer. Dr de Silva then came to let me know that everything was ready. Once I was comfortably laid down in the surgery room, Dr du Plesse gave me last minute instructions before administering sedation and that was all I could remember until waking up seven hours later. Within 30 minutes after waking up I was able to go to the bathroom and get dressed with the help of my care giver Jane. Soon after, a taxi was called and Jane and myself made our way to the hotel a short distance from the clinic where I would spend my recovery night.” ― HelenSource: RealSelf Mini Facelift Before and After Photos Patient 1: This patient was suffering from wrinkles, facial volume loss, and a tired appearance. She went through a neck lift and facelift at my clinic. After the surgery, her face became smoother and her jaw became sharper. She also looked more alert. Patient 2: This patient was suffering from wrinkles, fleshy jowls, and an undefined jawline. He went through a neck lift and facelift at my clinic. After the surgery, his face became smoother, his jawline became defined, and his jowls improved. Patient 3: This patient was suffering from wrinkles, a heavy jawline, and volume loss. She went through a neck lift and facelift at my clinic. After the surgery, her face became smoother and her jawline became sharper. Volume was restored as well. Conclusion A mini facelift is a revolutionary approach to dealing with signs of ageing. Due to its minimally invasive yet effective nature, a mini facelift London is a common choice among patients. Wondering what a mini-facelift can do for you? Contact us to book a consultation now!