Facelift Perth

Facelift and neck lift: what you need to know


When you notice changes in your facial features over time, such as sagging skin or loss of firmness, you may consider a facelift procedure. It’s a cosmetic surgery that lifts and tightens the skin on your face and neck to address signs of ageing.

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What is a facelift? What is a neck lift?


Are you considering surgery for loose or sagging facial skin?

A facelift, also called meloplasty or rhytidectomy, lifts and tightens sagging skin on your face. We will also remove excess fat during the surgery.

A neck lift (often referred to as platysmaplasty) removes excess skin and fat from the neck and tightens the neck muscles.

Most of the time, both procedures are done as one procedure.

"When we talk about a facelift, we often mean both face and neck lift. Though you could do these surgeries individually, we usually do them as one procedure. The facelift and neck lift procedures are performed on the cheek, midface, jawline and neck areas. These procedures aim to adjust the contours of the face and neck, often resulting in a more defined facial structure and skin surface. We tend to think that everything evolves around the ageing process of our skin. But the way our face looks, is also influenced by genetics, and environmental factors such as exposure to harsh sunlight."
Dr Jeremy Rawlins
You can combine a face and neck lift surgery with other cosmetic procedures, such as eyelid surgery or nose surgery.

Types of facelift and/or neck lift

There are many different types of facelift, however most can be classified as either a long scar (standard) or short scar (mini facelift) procedure. The difference between the two, as the name implies, has to do with the length of the scar.
Dr Jeremy Rawlins - Facelift Surgery Perth

Now you might wonder about scarring. As a plastic surgeon, I take care to place incisions in natural creases so that scars are typically well concealed as they heal. For example, the incision is always made where there are natural shadows and creases. So in general, with a good technique and appropriate placement of the incision, facelift scars are well hidden."

Dr Jeremy Rawlins

Standard facelift or long scar facelift: the incision tends to start in the vicinity of the temporal hair and goes down along the front part of the ear crease. It then travels around the earlobe in the fold that already exists, up to the back of the ear and then back out into the hair-bearing part of the scalp behind the ear. Commonly there is a second incision just under the chin. This incision allows your surgeon to get to the neck. This type of facelift is recommended for people with more sagging skin, less elasticity and who require more work on their neck or under the skin.

Mini-facelift or short-scar facelift: the incision starts in the vicinity of the temporal hair, just like the standard facelift. The incision continues a variable distance around the earlobe. Typically younger patients with elastic skin, who have limited stretching of the neck skin, and who need less lifting under the skin, are candidates for the mini.

Liquid facelift, non-surgical facelift or dermal fillers: as the name implies, this is a non-surgical treatment to fight aged appearance. Dermal fillers and muscle relaxants are used. The technique is less invasive but the results won’t be as dramatic as with a surgical facelift.

What concerns can a facelift address?


A face and neck lift might be for you, if:

You have sagging in the mid-face

You have deep creases below the lower eyelids

You have deep creases along the nose extending to the corner of the mouth

You have facial fat that has fallen or is displaced

You have loss of muscle tone in the lower face which may create jowls

You have loose skin and excess fatty deposits under the chin and jaw, creating the appearance of a double chin

"According to a study published in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal. 97.8% of patients described their facial appearance as very good or improved beyond expectations. After an average follow-up of more than 12 years, 68.5% rated their current degree of improvement as very good or beyond expectations."

Dr Jeremy Rawlins

After your facelift surgery


The recovery of a face/neck lift procedure is about two weeks for most patients, even though it’s a complex procedure.

You can go back to work about two weeks following surgery, and even quicker after a mini-facelift.

Facelift Surgery Perth - Dr Jeremy Rawlins
"It’s natural to wonder how your face will feel and appear in the days after surgery. Unlike procedures on other parts of the body, the face is always visible, so we’ll discuss your recovery and aftercare in detail during your consultation. Some swelling and bruising are expected in the first few days. These usually begin to settle within the first two weeks, although the timeline varies from person to person."
Dr Jeremy Rawlins
We recommend keeping your face out of the sun, and this is particularly important for our Perth patients who on average have 300 days of sun a year. You will be more vulnerable to sunburn after a facelift so when you go out, wear a hat and apply sunscreen.

Why Dr Jeremy Rawlins as your preferred Perth facelift surgeon?


Dr Rawlins places a strong emphasis on clear, respectful communication when discussing facial surgery. At your consultation, he will explain all available options and support you in making an informed decision. His goal is to ensure you understand the procedure and feel confident in the care being provided at every stage.
"During our consultation, we will openly discuss your expectations and the available options. I value clear and respectful communication and from the feedback I get, this approach is highly appreciated by my patients."
Dr Jeremy Rawlins

Dr Jeremy Rawlins is committed to clear and open communication, and he focuses on providing consistent, patient-centred care throughout your surgical experience.

With a facelift, excess fat is removed, the underlying muscles are tightened and the skin of your face is smoothed.

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Locations


Dr Jeremy Rawlins is consulting & operating at:

Murdoch Square

Suite 104, Level 1, Tower C 
44 Barry Marshall Parade
Murdoch, WA 6150

Phone number

08 9425 5260

Office hours

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