LCU - Face Rejuvenation

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Face Rejuvenation

LCU - Face Rejuvenation

Facial rejuvenation is designed to help you look refreshed, rested, and more like yourself — not changed. As we age, natural processes such as skin laxity, volume loss, and tissue descent alter facial shape and definition. These changes can make the face appear tired or heavy, even when you feel well. Modern facial rejuvenation focuses on restoring balance and structure using refined surgical techniques that achieve natural, long-lasting results.

The Procedure

What Is Facial Rejuvenation?

Facial rejuvenation refers to a range of surgical procedures that address visible signs of ageing in the face and neck. Rather than simply tightening the skin, contemporary approaches reposition deeper facial tissues and restore lost volume, allowing for a more natural and harmonious outcome.

Facial rejuvenation can help improve:

  • Jowls and loss of jawline definition
  • Loose or banded neck skin
  • Drooping brows or heavy eyelids
  • Hollowing of the cheeks, temples, or under-eye area
  • Deep facial lines and folds

Treatment is always tailored to individual anatomy and personal goals.

Common Procedures

Facial rejuvenation often involves a combination of procedures for balanced results, including:

  • Facelift
    • Repositions deeper facial structures
    • Improves jawline definition
    • Softens jowls and restores cheek contour
  • Neck Lift
    • Tightens loose skin and muscle bands
    • Reduces fullness beneath the chin
    • Refines the neck and jawline profile
  • Brow Lift
    • Elevates a low or heavy brow
    • Opens the eye area
    • Softens forehead and frown lines
  • Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
    • Removes excess upper eyelid skin
    • Reduces under-eye bags or puffiness
    • Improves a tired or shadowed appearance
  • Fat Grafting / Volume Restoration
    • Uses your own fat to restore volume
    • Treats hollow cheeks, temples, and under-eye areas

Who Is a Good Candidate?

You may be a good candidate if:

  • You feel your appearance looks older or more tired than you feel
  • You notice sagging, heaviness, or volume loss in the face or neck
  • Non-surgical treatments no longer provide sufficient improvement
  • You are in good general health
  • You have realistic expectations about outcomes

Age alone is not the deciding factor — facial anatomy and skin quality are more important.

Consultation Process

The consultation process is personalised and thorough. It includes:

  • Discussion of your concerns and aesthetic goals
  • Assessment of facial structure, skin quality, and volume loss
  • Review of medical history and suitability for surgery
  • Clinical photography and, where appropriate, imaging

Development of a tailored treatment plan with clear explanations of procedures, recovery, and expected results

Recovery and Downtime

Recovery depends on the procedures performed, but generally:

  • Most patients are mobile the day after surgery
  • Bruising and swelling peak during the first 1–2 weeks
  • Many patients return to social activities after 2–3 weeks
  • Temporary tightness, firmness, or numbness is common and improves with healing
  • Detailed aftercare instructions and follow-up appointments support recovery

Risks and Benefits

Benefits include:

  • A refreshed, rested appearance
  • Improved facial balance and definition
  • Natural-looking, long-lasting results
  • Increased confidence and self-esteem

Risks may include:

  • Bruising and swelling
  • Infection or bleeding
  • Scarring or asymmetry
  • Damage to nerves
  • Temporary numbness or tightness
  • Rarely, the need for revision surgery
  • General anaesthetic risks

Careful planning and experienced surgical care help minimise risks.

Results and Longevity

Facial rejuvenation does not stop the ageing process, but it resets it. Results are long-lasting and natural, allowing you to continue ageing gracefully from a more youthful baseline. Good skincare, sun protection, and a healthy lifestyle help maintain outcomes over time.

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Our Locations

Wherever you meet us, you’ll receive the same world-class expertise and compassionate care. Our surgeons work across some of London’s most respected hospitals and private clinics.

Our Locations - London Craniofacial Unit
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Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH)

Professor David Dunaway and Owase Jeelani lead the world-renowned Craniofacial and Neurosurgery units at GOSH.
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The Portland Hospital

The Portland is the UK’s largest private children’s hospital with a dedicated paediatric intensive care unit.
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84 Harley Street

LCU take full advantage of this location to consult with patients in a relaxed environment.
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152 Harley Street

Specialist consultations and advanced diagnostics in London’s leading medical district.
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Weymouth Street Hospital

LCU procedures are carried out at Weymouth Street Hospital’s advanced, patient-centred facilities.
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The London Clinic

The London Clinic is one of the UK’s leading private hospitals, located in central London near Harley Street.
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The Wellington Hospital

LCU performs their general anaesthesia adult plastic & reconstructive procedures here.

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