One-Stitch Face Lift FAQs

The one stitch facelift and temporal facelift are very similar in that they both are performed under local anaesthetic and involve minimal downtime.

A one stitch facelift however is designed to target the mid-face area whereas the temporal facelift is best for the upper face.

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The results after a temporal or one stitch facelift procedure are immediate. You will instantly see a more lifted appearance to your face.

The one stitch facelift is best for providing a mid-face lift targeting the top cheek bone area in particular but can also improve the appearance of the jaw line.

One Stitch Facelift Cost Harley Street

During your consultation with one of our Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons, you will always be offered the most suitable procedure for your facial structure and desired results. We have a range of face and neck lifting procedures.

The cost of the One stitch facelift starts from; £3,900

The cost of the Temporal facelift starts from; £4,900

Consultations for One Stitch Facelift procedures with one of our senior Consultant Plastic Surgeons are £100.

We also offer consultations with our highly experienced Patient Coordinators which require a £25 refundable deposit to secure your place. Patient coordinators are able to offer you all the information you require prior to meeting a surgeon.

Consultations at our London Harley Street clinic are all with a plastic surgeon.

Our one stitch facelift and temporal facelift is only available in London.

Consultations will take place at;

London – 98 Harley street, W1G7HZ

and the surgery will take place at

London Hospital, 1 Fitzroy Square, W1T 5HE

To find out more about booking a consultation contact us here.

Once the one stitch or temporal facelift has been performed you will be able to leave the clinic wearing make-up. A major advantage of these types of facelifts is that no one will ever need to know that you had the procedure and the downtime is minimal. The scar is located within your hairline so is not within the area where make-up would be applied. We do advise that you are gentle whilst applying the make-up and do not press against or pull on the skin too much for the initial couple of days but you will be able to return to your usual beauty routines almost instantly after the procedure.

You will not be able to drive on the day after having a one stitch or temporal facelift procedure but the majority of patients are fine to continue driving 24 hours after the procedure if they are feeling well.

The one stitch facelift is a mid-facelift procedure that only involves one external stitch. The incision is located in the hairline close to the top of the year. It targets the top cheek bone area but many notice a subtle lift in the jawline area too.

To find out more click here to book a consultation.

The one stitch facelift and temporal facelift are very similar in that they both are performed under local anaesthetic and involve minimal downtime.

A one stitch facelift however is designed to target the mid-face area whereas the temporal facelift is best for the upper face.

A temporal facelift targets the upper eye and brow area with the incision being made close the temple within the hair line.

To find out more click here to book a consultation.

Typical candidates for the one stitch or temporal facelift are patients in their 40’s, 50s and early 60s who are starting to experience facial sagging and lack of elasticity.

The one stitch or temporal facelift is ideal for busy professional patients that want to look refreshed but are not able to take long periods of time off work to recover. It is also great for patients who do not wish to have a complete dramatic change but more of a subtle lift.

To find out more about your suitability for a one stitch or temporal facelift click here to book a consultation.

A one stitch facelift takes up to 40 minutes to perform. The procedure takes place under local anaesthetic which results in a shorter downtime and little to no bruising is expected.

To find out more about the one stitch facelift procedure click here to book a consultation.

A temporal facelift is performed in 40 minutes or less under local anaesthetic. Patients can expect little to no bruising and minimal downtime.

Click here to book a consultation to find out more about our temporal facelift procedure.

Both procedures are carried out under local anaesthetic so you should not feel anything during the operation. The local anaesthetic injection may sting a little initially but once the anaesthetic takes place you will not feel it.  Some patients may feel a little discomfort from the procedure but it will not be painful and our surgical team will be on hand to ensure that you are feeling comfortable throughout the procedure.

Our surgeons will be able to go into more detail about what to expect from the 1 stich or temporal facelift procedures in a consultation. Click here to book.

The results after a one stitch or temporal facelift are permanent as it is a surgical procedure however it will not stop the face from ageing over time. If your skin elasticity is good then you can expect to continue seeing the results for years to come. Taking care of your face with a good skincare regime will help to ensure that your results last for a long time.

To find out more about what to expect from the one stitch facelift or temporal facelift procedure click here to book a consultation with our experienced surgeons.

You will not be required to wear any bandages after a one stitch or temporal facelift procedure. You may have one placed temporarily over the incision whilst you are still within the clinic but this often removed before you leave or you will be advised to remove it once you return home.

We recommend that patients take off the day after the one stitch or temporal facelift to allow them to relax.  If you work in a particular strenuous or dusty job role then your surgeon may suggest allowing a couple of extra days but this will be discussed in your consultation.

We advise patients to wash their hair the day/night before their procedure so that they are feeling fresh and clean for longer post-procedure. Patients are able to wash their hair 24 hours after the procedure and you will also be fine to take a shower 1 day after the procedure too.

A full list of aftercare advice will be provided to you post-procedure.

Following a temporal or one stitch facelift you will need to be careful when wearing glasses. The area where the incision was does sit within the area that the glasses would sit so we do advise patients to rest the glasses over the ear rather than behind the ear for a few days whilst the area heals. Some patient’s prefer to use a glasses strap for a few days and others find that contact lenses are the easiest option for a few days also.

The temporal facelift is aimed to lift the upper portion of the face, in particular the eyes and brow areas.

The scar for the one stitch facelift is made in the hairline near to the top of the ear. Our surgeons take care to position your scar in a position that is not going to be noticeable and also easy to cover with hair. Your surgeon will provide you with information on how to care your scar at your post-op appointments. Following your surgeons scar care advice will ensure your scar continues to heal and fade over the course of a year.

To find out more about scarring after a one stitch facelift click here to book a consultation.

The scar for the temporal facelift is above the ear located closer to the temple in the hairline. This position makes it hidden and easy to cover up with various hair styles. Full advice on scar care will be given to you at your post-op appointments. With proper scar care you can expect your scar to gradually become less noticeable over the course of a year.

To find out more about scarring after a temporal facelift click here to book a consultation.

Bruising and swelling after a one stitch facelift or temporal facelift is rare and the majority of patients do not experience this side effect.

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We advise patients to avoid strenuous exercise for 6 weeks. You will not be required to rest for long periods after a one stitch or temporal facelift procedure. We encourage patients to continue with light exercise such as walking the day after your procedure.