Facelift Mannheim

The term facelift refers to the surgical tightening of the neck and face. The aim of the procedure is to tighten not only superficial wrinkles but also the deeper tissue and to lift sagging areas of the face. This is done using special surgical techniques, which are always selected based on the individual situation of each patient.

As part of a facelift, for example, we can lift sagging cheeks or eyebrows in a targeted manner. Common consequences of skin ageing are also so-called hamster cheeks, a double chin or increasing sagging in the neck region. Various facelift methods allow these and other signs of ageing to be corrected in a targeted manner.

Dr. Schumacher always performs the facelift in Mannheim as a two-layer lift. With this method, the deeper structures are also lifted so that the results last longer and look absolutely natural. Dr. Schumacher also attaches great importance to a vertical lift without complete reconstruction of the facial muscles. His aim is to achieve natural and lasting results in the gentlest possible way.

If you are thinking about having a facelift in Mannheim, Dr. Schumacher will first meet with you for a detailed consultation. He will find out exactly what is currently bothering you about your appearance and advise you on possible treatment options.

A facelift does not always have to cover the entire face. For example, a tightening of the cheek or forehead region is often sufficient to achieve a significant lifting effect. You will receive detailed advice on this before Dr. Schumacher plans your facelift together with you.

Depending on the extent of the treatment, we perform the facelift in Mannheim under twilight sleep or general anesthesia. For larger procedures, a hospital stay of 1 - 2 days may be advisable.

Dr. Schumacher begins by making the necessary skin incisions. These are made in an inconspicuous area behind the ears or at the hairline. The skin and the deeper tissue are then gently tightened using special techniques. Excess tissue is removed and the incisions are sutured without tension.

After the facelift, you can recover in our modern facilities. You should take it easy physically and sleep with your upper body elevated. As a rule, our patients can resume light activities just a few days after the operation. In the following months, we carry out regular follow-up checks to ensure that healing is proceeding without complications.

Bruising or swelling may occur temporarily after the facelift. As a result, your ability to socialize may be impaired for about 2 weeks. In principle, however, you will be able to work again after just a few days, provided you do not carry out any physically strenuous activities.

After the facelift in Mannheim, you should sleep with your upper body elevated for at least a few days and take it easy physically. Visits to the sauna, swimming pool and solarium should be avoided in the initial period. Careful cooling can help to minimize possible post-operative swelling or bruising.

It is also important that you do not exercise for at least 4 weeks and pay attention to careful scar care in the first few months. We will provide you with detailed instructions on this. The surgical scars should also be protected from UV radiation and direct sunlight, as this can lead to unsightly darkening of the scars.

Like any operation, a facelift always involves certain general surgical risks. Possible complications can include post-operative bleeding, infections, inflammation or wound healing disorders. In very rare cases, injuries to nerve structures are also possible. This requires a high level of specialist qualification and extensive experience on the part of the surgeon.

Dr. Lars Schumacher has specialized in minimally invasive, natural-looking facelifts for over 20 years. This gives you a high level of treatment safety if you decide to have a facelift in our practice in Mannheim.

The expected side effects of a facelift include swelling and bruising. These are normal side effects of the operation, but should subside quickly with careful cooling.

Scars cannot be completely avoided with a facelift either. Dr. Schumacher specializes in scar-saving facelift methods and makes the incisions in places where they are barely visible later on. You therefore do not need to worry about noticeable scars remaining after the facelift.

In principle, we achieve lasting results with a facelift in Mannheim. The face is tightened in depth and excess tissue is surgically removed. However, it should be noted that the natural ageing processes continue even after the operation.