Facial surgery includes a range of procedures involving the eyelids, brow, cheeks, jawline and neck. The procedure being considered depends on the area of concern, individual anatomy, previous surgery where relevant, and the findings of a clinical assessment.
At Kings Park Aesthetic Surgery, facial surgery consultations are undertaken by a Specialist Plastic Surgeon with clinical interests in this area.
Changes affecting the face do not occur in the same way or at the same rate for every person. Skin, soft tissue, facial fat, deeper supporting structures and skeletal anatomy can all influence what is seen on examination.
For this reason, facial surgery is not planned according to age alone or from photographs in isolation.
A consultation allows the surgeon to assess the areas causing concern, discuss whether a surgical procedure may be appropriate and explain the limitations, recovery and potential risks associated with the options being considered.
Facelift surgery involves repositioning selected facial tissues and may address changes affecting the cheeks, lower face and jawline. The structures treated and surgical approach depend on individual anatomy and assessment.
Explore Facelift SurgeryNeck lift surgery may involve the skin, soft tissues and deeper structures of the neck where clinically appropriate. It may be considered alone or in combination with other facial procedures.
Explore Neck Lift SurgeryBlepharoplasty is surgery of the upper eyelids, lower eyelids or both. It may involve removal or repositioning of selected skin, fat or other tissues according to the area being treated.
Explore BlepharoplastyBrow lift surgery changes the position of selected brow and forehead tissues. Assessment considers brow position, upper facial anatomy and its relationship with the eyelids.
Explore Brow Lift SurgeryFacial fat grafting involves harvesting fat from another area of the body and transferring it to selected areas of the face. Whether it is appropriate depends on the area being treated and the individual surgical plan.
Explore Facial Fat GraftingDifferent procedures address different anatomical areas.
Procedures such as brow lift and blepharoplasty may be considered where the concerns being assessed involve the brow, forehead or eyelid region.
A facelift may involve selected tissues of the cheeks, lower face and jawline, depending on the surgical approach and individual anatomy.
A neck lift may address selected tissues affecting the neck and the relationship between the neck and jawline.
Facial fat grafting may be considered when changes in facial volume form part of the clinical assessment.
More than one area may sometimes be discussed during the same consultation. This does not mean that multiple procedures will be appropriate or necessary for every patient.
A facial surgery consultation includes discussion of the areas causing concern, relevant medical history, previous treatments or surgery where applicable, and the patient's goals for consultation.
Physical assessment may consider:
Following assessment, the surgeon can explain whether surgery may be appropriate, which procedure or procedures could be considered, and the limitations and risks relevant to the individual situation.
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Clinical interests: Face · Nose
Dr Guy Watts consults at KPAS for facial procedures including facelift and neck surgery, blepharoplasty, brow lift and facial fat grafting.
His broader surgical background includes specialist training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and further training in craniofacial and facial surgery.
A concern affecting one area of the face does not automatically mean that another area requires treatment.
For example, assessment of the eyelids may identify an issue limited to the eyelids, while in another patient the relationship between the brow and upper eyelid may also be relevant. Similarly, assessment of the lower face may include the relationship between the jawline and neck.
The purpose of consultation is to determine which anatomical areas are relevant to the patient's concerns and whether a surgical procedure may be appropriate.
Recovery varies according to the procedure performed, its extent, whether procedures are combined, and individual factors.
Swelling, bruising, temporary changes in sensation and activity restrictions can occur following facial surgery. The expected recovery period and follow-up schedule should be discussed for the specific procedure being considered.
Patients should allow adequate time for recovery and follow the post-operative instructions provided by their treating surgeon.
Read About Recovery & AftercareAll surgery carries risks.
The risks associated with facial surgery vary according to the procedure, the structures being treated, medical factors and previous surgery where relevant.
Consultation and informed consent should include discussion of procedure-specific risks, limitations, alternative options where relevant and the possibility that further treatment may sometimes be required.
Read About Risks & Informed ConsentBefore-and-after photographs can illustrate the range of individual outcomes following facial surgery, but they cannot predict the result of another patient's procedure.
Images should identify the surgeon and procedure performed, with consistent photography and appropriate information about the timing of the post-operative photograph.
Nasal surgery is presented separately at KPAS because rhinoplasty and septorhinoplasty involve distinct structural and, in some cases, functional considerations.
Explore Nose SurgeryKPAS facial procedures include facelift, neck lift, blepharoplasty, brow lift and facial fat grafting. The procedure considered depends on the anatomical area being assessed and the findings of an individual consultation.
No. Patients may attend with an area of concern rather than a specific procedure in mind. The surgeon can assess the relevant anatomy and explain which options, if any, may be appropriate.
Some facial procedures may be performed during the same operation where clinically appropriate. Whether combining procedures is suitable depends on the procedures involved, individual health, anatomy and the surgical plan.
Dr Guy Watts is the KPAS Specialist Plastic Surgeon currently listed with clinical interests in face and nose surgery. His KPAS profile provides further information about his qualifications, training and clinical interests.
Recovery varies according to the procedure and individual circumstances. Swelling, bruising, activity restrictions and follow-up requirements differ between operations, and procedure-specific expectations are discussed during consultation.
No. Suitability depends on the procedure being considered, individual anatomy, medical history, health factors, expectations and other clinical considerations assessed during consultation.
A consultation with a Specialist Plastic Surgeon provides an opportunity to discuss the area causing concern, relevant medical history, available treatment options, limitations, recovery and potential risks before deciding whether surgery may be appropriate.
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