A facelift is a significant procedure, with many components designed to restore the appearance of youth and rejuvenate the face and neck. It may be combined with procedures on the forehead, temples, eyelids and lips to establish a balanced result.

A deep understanding of the anatomy is essential.

The nose is a central feature of the face and can be a source of aesthetic concern for many. Rhinoplasty surgery is designed to improve the appearance of the nose while maintaining or even improving its breathing function.

Rhinoplasty and septoplasty are usually combined (septorhinoplasty) as together they facilitate straightening of the nose and provide structural support so that the result lasts.

Upper and lower eyelids can be the first areas to reveal signs of ageing. In severe cases, vision may be impaired because of overhanging upper eyelids.

Surgery to improve the position of the lids and remove or reposition excess soft tissues can be very effective at enhancing the facial appearance by refreshing the ‘periorbital’ area. This surgery is known as blepharoplasty.

Prominent ears are not always a concern. But for some people, especially children, they can be a cause for embarrassment and teasing. Otoplasty is an operation that brings the ears back into a more aesthetically pleasing alignment with the head, and sometimes a part of the ear is also reduced.

The aim is to achieve harmony. An over-operated look is best avoided.

Lip augmentation has become a much requested procedure in the last few years. Augmentation can be achieved through injection of natural filler materials or fat. The aim is to achieve a natural result which is not out of harmony with the rest of the face.

A lip lift procedure is a short operation which elevates an excessively long upper lip and enhances the lip’s aesthetic features, which can have a profound rejuvenating effect. This may be done alone or in combination with other facial surgery.

The dregree and nature of drooping of the brow (brow ptosis) is highly variable. It may be of benefit for some people to have the position and/or shape of the brow altered to optimise their appearance. This may thorugh a number of different surgical and non surgical approaches.