Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
2 - 6 hours
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Days admitted
1 - 2 days
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Anesthesia
General anaesthesia. partial lift may be done under local anaesthesia .
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Recovery
- Temporary bruises and swelling
- Temporary feeling of tension
- Temporary sensitivity or loss of sensation in the skin
- If you have non-dissolvable stiches - they will be removed after a week or so.
- Return to work: after 14-20 days
- Severe physical exercise: after 2 weeks
- Healing of bruises: after 2-3 weeks
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Risks
- Damage in the facial nerves
- Asymmetry in the brows
- Bleeding under your skin (haematoma)
- Hair loss around your scars
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After care
- Applying a cold compress (such as ice wrapped in a towel) can help to reduce the swelling and bruising.
- Protection from the sun is required for 4-6 months after surgery.
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Hospitals in Vietnam offering Facelift
This hospital lists Facelift in Vietnam; ask it to quote Mini Facelift for your case.
Vinmec Times City International Hospital in Hanoi is a leading private hospital in Vietnam, offering advanced medical technology, multidisciplinary care, and specialized treatment for international patients across cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics, and more.