Every single one of us is at the mercy of the ageing process. 

As we age, our levels of the protein collagen, which keeps our skin looking young and firm, depletes, leading to sagging and wrinkles. This is particularly noticeable on the face, starting with the formation of fine lines and wrinkles, such as crows' feet around the eyes and laughter lines around the mouth. This is usually followed by forehead wrinkles and sunken cheeks as our face loses its youthful plumpness. 

However, it doesn’t have to be this way. A well-timed facelift can stop the clock on the ageing process, allowing you to enjoy a fresh and youthful complexion for longer.  

We offer the full range of face lift options here at the Cadogan Clinic, each catering to slightly different needs. We always advise our patients that the best face lift procedure for each patient varies and depends on individual factors such as the extent of aging, as well as specific desired outcomes, and personal preferences.  

Here, we will look at each of these facelift techniques in detail and help you decide what is the best face lift to meet your needs.  

We’d also recommend speaking to a qualified plastic surgeon to provide an expert professional opinion on what the best face lift option or options might be for you. We’ve invited some of the best facelift surgeons in the country to practice at the Cadogan Clinic, and they would be delighted to assist. 

The most natural-looking face lift depends on a number of factors, including your age and what you hope to achieve through surgery. If you are between 35 and 50 and only displaying the first signs of ageing, a micro face lift will be able to eradicate these signs before they become too noticeable. Any face lift scars are expertly hidden, so there will be no visible tell-tale signs of surgery. We have invited a selection of the country's very best consultants to join us at the Cadogan Clinic so that you can be sure that your face lift will be carried out by one of the top practitioners in the country. This means whichever facelift you choose will result in a natural but rejuvenated look. 

Even the best facelifting treatments require ongoing maintenance to ensure that results are prolonged, and lifestyle changes are among the most important ways to do this.  

Once you have had face lift surgery, it is important that you look after your skin in order to maintain the results for longer. The best way to do this is to adopt healthy lifestyle habits.  

Toxic chemicals in cigarette smoke damage skin cells and cause premature ageing. Smoking also causes deep wrinkles to form on the face, particularly around the lips and mouth. So if you are a smoker, this is yet another good reason to kick this habit. 
It is well-documented that harmful UV rays can cause premature ageing, causing skin to sag, age spots to appear and wrinkles to develop. Always use sun cream with a high SPF to avoid sun-damaged skin. 

We also recommended eating a healthy diet, drinking plenty of water and investing in and sticking to a good skincare routine so you can enjoy the results of your face lift for many years to come. 

There are also many non-surgical treatments that we offer here at the Cadogan Clinic which can help to maintain the results of your face lift. These include anti-ageing injectables, dermal fillers,  and chemical skin peels. 

In the immediate aftermath of your face lift surgery, it is vital that you follow all the after care instructions as issued by your surgeon. Failure to do so will delay healing and may impact on the final result. 

It is important to remember that while a face lift can roll back the years and achieve a more youthful look, the ageing process will continue from this new starting point. A person's age when they undergo a facelift will also have an impact on how long a facelift lasts and those aged under 60 tend to see the longest results.