Endoscopic Facelift

 The Endoscopic Facelift, also known as the “scarless facelift”, can be beneficial for certain select individuals who do not have a significant amount of excess skin.

Endoscopic Facelift is the latest in facial plastic surgery. This procedure uses endoscopic techniques to perform not only facial rejuvenation but facial enhancement.

The Technique

Endoscopic techniques were first developed for use in general surgery, gynaecology, orthopaedic surgery and others. Now the technology and expertise is available for application in plastic and cosmetic surgical procedures.

The Endoscopic facelift is a type of surgical technique that prevents the need for long incisions, allows faster healing and generally results in fewer side effects than traditional facelifts. It also allows the surgeon, access to hard-to-reach areas that traditional face-lifting couldn't reach.

These difficult-to-reach areas are in the central third of the face, including frown lines between the brows, the folds adjacent to the nose and the lines around the mouth.

The Endoscope

An endoscope consists of two basic parts: a tubular probe fitted with a tiny camera and bright light, which is inserted through a small incision; and a viewing screen, which magnifies the transmitted images of the body's internal structures.

During surgery, the surgeon watches the screen while moving the tube of the endoscope through the surgical area.The endoscope functions as a viewing device. To perform the surgery, a separate surgical instrument - such as a scalpel, scissors, or forceps - will be inserted through a different point of entry and manipulated within the tissue. The surgeon performs the procedure while viewing the screen and manipulating the tiny instruments externally.

The Procedure

The typical endoscopic facelift will require three or more small incisions, which may be strategically placed in areas where the most correction is needed.

If the muscles and skin of the mid-face need to be smoothed and tightened, incisions may be hidden in the lower eyelid and in the upper gumline. To tighten the loose muscles of the neck, incisions may be concealed beneath the chin and behind the ears. The endoscope may also assist in the positioning of cheek and chin implants.

Recovery Time

Because the incisions used in an endoscopic facelift are significantly smaller than those used in a traditional facelift, this technique causes very little bruising, and can prevent many of today’s concerns such as injury to the facial nerves, haematoma, and infection.

If you would like to know if you are a suitable candidate for an Endoscopic Facelift, Please feel free to book a confidential consultation with our experienced Plastic Surgeons.