Facial Rejuvenation Procedures by Anthony MacQuillan
Face Surgery offers a range of subtle refinements to more complex transformations, the goal is to help you achieve a refreshed and harmonious appearance that reflects your inner vitality.
Consultant Plastic Surgeon Anthony MacQuillan specialises in a variety of surgical treatments designed to rejuvenate, enhance, and restore the natural beauty of your face.
What Are the Benefits of Face Surgery?
Face surgery offers a wide range of aesthetic and psychological benefits, helping individuals align their external appearance with their internal perception. Procedures such as Facelift, Eyelid/Blepharoplasty and Rhinoplasty can significantly improve facial harmony, reduce signs of ageing, and correct structural issues that may affect breathing or vision. The confidence boost following Face surgery often leads to positive changes in both personal and professional lives, as patients feel more comfortable and confident in their skin.
- Improved Aesthetic Appearance: Enhances facial harmony, corrects asymmetries, and rejuvenates ageing skin.
- Boost in Self-Esteem and Confidence: The improvement in appearance can significantly enhance self-image and social confidence.
- Correction of Functional Issues: Some procedures can improve breathing, vision, and other functional aspects affected by structural abnormalities.
- Long-lasting Results: Many Face surgery procedures offer results that can last for many years, providing a long-term solution to aesthetic concerns.
- Reduction in Signs of Ageing: Procedures like Facelift and Blepharoplasty can turn back the clock by reducing wrinkles, sagging skin and other signs of ageing.
Types of Facial Surgery - click for more information
SMAS Facelift (Rhytidectomy)
A SMAS Facelift or Rhytidectomy, is a complex procedure aimed at reducing the signs of ageing and improving the overall appearance of the face and jawline.
This surgery is ideal for addressing sagging skin, deep wrinkles, and loss of muscle tone that can make you appear older than you feel.
Anthony employs refined surgical techniques to lift and tighten facial tissues, resulting in a smoother, more youthful complexion with long-lasting results.
Deep Plane Facelift
The Deep Plane Facelift is a more advanced technique that goes deeper than the SMAS Facelift, addressing the facial muscles to lift not just the skin but also the underlying muscle and fat layers.
This procedure is renowned for its natural-looking results and longevity, effectively reversing the signs of ageing. Anthony’s expertise in Deep Plane Facelift surgery ensures a rejuvenated appearance that reflects your natural beauty.
Mini Facelift
A Mini Facelift targets the lower third of the face, focusing on early signs of ageing like mild jowls and neck laxity.
This is a less invasive alternative to a Traditional Facelift. It offers a shorter recovery time and is ideal for patients seeking subtle enhancements.
Anthony uses this technique to tighten the skin, improve facial contours, and restore a youthful, revitalised appearance with minimal scarring.
Mid Facelift
A Mid Facelift focuses on the centre portion of the face, including the cheeks and lower eyelids.
This procedure is ideal for those who wish to elevate sagging cheeks, smooth out nasolabial folds, and restore youthful fullness to the midface area. Anthony precisely targets these areas to enhance facial harmony and provide a subtle lift that rejuvenates the entire face.
Brow Lift
A Brow Lift or Forehead Lift, addresses the sagging or drooping of the eyebrows that can give the face a tired, aged appearance.
This procedure elevates the brows to a more youthful position, smoothing out wrinkles and improving the look of the upper face.
Anthony’s expert approach ensures natural-looking results, enhancing your facial expressions and revitalising your overall appearance.
Fat Transfer to the Face / Facial Fat Grafting
Fat Transfer to the Face is a natural and effective way to add volume, reduce wrinkles, and improve facial contours.
This procedure involves transferring fat from another area of your body to the face, providing a more youthful and rested appearance.
Anthony utilises this technique to achieve beautifully natural and lasting results, enhancing your facial features with the soft, natural feel of your own tissue.
Neck Lift
A Neck Lift is designed to enhance the appearance of the neck and jawline, eliminating common issues such as loose skin, excess fat, and muscle banding.
This procedure can be performed alone or in conjunction with a Facelift for a more complex rejuvenation.
By precisely sculpting the neck area, Anthony can provide a more defined jawline and a sleek, elegant neck, restoring balance and proportion to your facial profile.
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)
Blepharoplasty, or Eyelid surgery, is performed to improve the appearance of the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both.
This procedure can correct drooping upper lids and puffy bags below your eyes, that can make you look older and more tired than you feel.
Anthony carefully reshapes the eyelid area, resulting in a more alert and refreshed appearance.
Otoplasty (Ear Surgery)
Otoplasty or Ear Correction surgery, is a procedure designed to change the shape, position, or size of the ears.
It can correct a defect in the ear structure that is present from birth, or it can treat misshapen ears caused by injury.
Anthony performs Otoplasty to create a natural shape, bringing balance and proportion to the ears and face.
Recovery after Face Surgery
Recovery after Face surgery varies depending on the specific procedure performed, but patients can generally expect a period of rest and careful management of any discomfort or swelling.
Immediately following surgery, it’s common to experience bruising and swelling, which gradually subsides over the following weeks.
Anthony and the clinical team will provide detailed aftercare instructions, including how to care for incisions when to resume normal activities, and any specific recommendations to facilitate healing.
Pain is typically manageable with prescribed medication, and many patients feel comfortable returning to public and work settings within 2-3 weeks.
Follow-up appointments are crucial to monitor healing and ensure the best possible outcomes. Adhering to post-operative care instructions and keeping open communication with Anthony’s office are key to a smooth and efficient recovery process.
Contact UsHow Much Is Face Surgery in the UK?
The total cost of Face surgery in the UK depends on the type of procedure being performed. For example, a Mini Facelift will be different to a Deep Plane Facelift. Costs in the UK can range from £1,500 to £50,000. The costs for other components of Face Surgery, Blepharoplasty, Neck Lift etc will vary depending on where you choose to have the procedure and which expert team you choose.
These prices are influenced by the surgeon’s training & experience, the complexity of the operation, the type of anaesthesia, the facility used and the post-op and follow-up care you receive. It’s also important to ensure that all these necessary items are listed on the quote you receive.
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Are there risks and complications associated with Face surgery?
Face Surgery can offer significant aesthetic and functional benefits, however, like any surgical procedure, it comes with potential risks and complications. Here are the primary risks associated with Face Surgery:
- Infection: Any surgical procedure carries a risk of infection at the incision sites. This risk is mitigated by sterile techniques and antibiotics.
- Bleeding: Excessive bleeding during or after surgery can lead to hematoma formation, requiring drainage or surgical intervention.
- Scarring: Scarring is inevitable with surgery, but efforts are made to minimise scarring through careful incision placement and wound closure techniques.
- Nerve Damage: Manipulation of facial nerves can result in temporary or permanent numbness, tingling, or weakness in the face.
- Asymmetry: Despite Anthony’s best efforts, there is a risk of facial asymmetry post-surgery, requiring additional procedures to correct.
- Changes in Sensation: Altered sensation, including numbness or hypersensitivity, may occur in the treated areas and can be temporary or permanent.
- Hematoma: Collection of blood under the skin, known as hematoma, may occur and require drainage to prevent complications.
- Skin Necrosis: In rare cases, poor blood flow to the skin or tissues may result in tissue death (necrosis), necessitating additional treatments or revision surgery.
- Anesthesia Risks: Risks associated with anesthesia, such as allergic reactions, respiratory complications, and cardiovascular events, can occur during or after surgery.
- Unsatisfactory Results: Despite Anthony’s efforts, patients may be dissatisfied with the aesthetic outcome of the procedure, necessitating revision surgery or additional treatments.
- Facial Paralysis: Facial nerve injury during surgery can lead to temporary or permanent facial paralysis, affecting facial expression and function.
- Eyelid Complications: Procedures involving the Eyelids, such as Blepharoplasty, carry risks of dry eyes, difficulty closing the eyes completely (lagophthalmos), or changes in eyelid position (ectropion or ptosis).
- Hairline Changes: Techniques involving the forehead or scalp may result in changes to the hairline or hair growth patterns.
- Bone or Cartilage Resorption: Procedures involving facial implants or grafts carry risks of bone or cartilage resorption over time, altering the surgical outcome.
It’s essential to discuss these risks thoroughly with your surgeon and carefully weigh the benefits against the potential complications before proceeding with surgery. Additionally, following pre- and post-operative instructions can help minimise the likelihood of complications and promote optimal outcomes.
How long do the results of Face surgery last?
The longevity of results from Face surgery depends on various factors, including the type of procedure performed, the quality of surgical technique, lifestyle factors, and natural ageing processes.
While Face surgery can provide long-lasting results, additional maintenance procedures or non-surgical treatments may be needed over time to maintain or enhance results.
What should I expect during the consultation for Face surgery?
During the consultation, Anthony will evaluate your facial anatomy, discuss your goals and expectations, and recommend the most appropriate procedures to achieve your desired results.
You will have the opportunity to ask questions, review before-and-after photos, and discuss potential risks and complications.
Why Choose Anthony MacQuillan for Your Facial Procedure
Anthony’s dedication to artistry, precision, and individualised care ensures that your facial procedure will be tailored to meet your unique needs and aesthetic goals. Our clinic combines the latest surgical techniques with a compassionate approach to patient care, ensuring a supportive and reassuring experience from consultation through recovery.
Whether you’re seeking subtle enhancements or a more significant transformation, we are here to guide you towards achieving a refreshed, natural-looking beauty that aligns with your personal vision.
To learn more about how our facial procedures can help you achieve the look you desire, or to schedule a consultation with Anthony, please contact us today.
