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Mendelsohn Lift

Mendelssohn lift

Mendelssohn lift: a unique alternative to the classic SMAS lift.
Only a few surgeries in Russia are proficient in the technique.
Mendelssohn lifting, or spacelifting, is a modern and effective method of rejuvenation, which serves as an alternative to the classic circular facelift. The author of the technique, an outstanding plastic surgeon from Australia, Brian Mendelson, introduced the concept of “space”, which gave the name to the operation.
Mendelsohn Lift
Mendelssohn lift: a unique alternative to the classic SMAS lift
Only a few Russian surgeries are proficient in the technique.
The cost of the operation is 420,000 rubles.
The ForMe clinic has one of the largest aesthetic surgery departments in St. Petersburg. Our center employs international class doctors. All procedures are performed using the latest generation equipment.
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Spaces

Spaces are free spaces that separate the chewing muscles from a single upper layer, which includes facial muscles, subcutaneous fat and skin. Plastic surgery performed with access to these areas allows you to achieve a clear facial contour without serious injury and the need for long rehabilitation.

Indications and contraindications

Mendelssohn lifting can help women and men who are faced with the following problems:
Loss of a clear oval face, tissue ptosis
Loss of a clear oval face, tissue ptosis.
The appearance of jowls
The appearance of jowls (drooping cheeks).
Expressiveness of nasolabial folds
Expressiveness of nasolabial folds.
Excess fat deposits and skin under the chin
Excess fat deposits and skin under the chin.
correction of age-related changes
The procedure allows you to correct age-related changes in the middle and lower third of the face. The Mendelssohn lift can be performed for both minimal and severe signs of aging.
Contraindications to surgery are standard. Like any other surgical intervention, Mendelssohn lifting cannot be performed if the patient has severe cardiovascular pathologies, blood clotting disorders, or a malignant tumor. The procedure is also not performed during periods of exacerbation of any chronic diseases or during acute infectious diseases.

Preparation for the procedure: tests, examinations

Spacelifting
Spacelifting is a rather complex and lengthy operation that is performed under general anesthesia. Therefore, before the procedure, the patient must undergo a complete examination.
research
It includes a number of laboratory (general blood and urine tests, biochemistry, coagulogram) and instrumental studies (ECG, fluorography).
doctor therapist
A general practitioner assesses the health status and issues permission for surgery. Also, during preparation for the procedure, the anesthesiologist talks with the patient.
operation
The operation is performed in the morning. 8 hours before it starts, you must completely stop eating and drinking anything.

How does the procedure work?

arrival at the clinic
Upon arrival at the clinic, the patient is given the necessary documents, after which he leaves his things in the ward, changes clothes and goes to the operating room.
marking
The plastic surgeon applies preliminary markings to the intervention areas.
The anesthesiologist then puts the patient under anesthesia.
microsurgical equipment
The Mendelssohn lift is performed endoscopically using microsurgical equipment.
Small incisions no longer than 1-3 cm are made in the pre-auricular area (closer to the temple) or behind the ear.
obtaining adipose tissue
Under the control of an endoscope, the surgeon carefully tightens and fixes the facial muscles without touching large vessels and nerves.
The extent of the operation depends on the severity of age-related changes and the individual characteristics of the patient. For example, in some cases only the chin area may be corrected, while in others the entire middle and lower thirds of the face can be corrected. In addition, Mendelssohn lifting can be combined with other plastic surgeries: blepharoplasty, forehead lift, etc.
The duration of the operation is on average 2-3 hours. The surgeon needs even more time when performing additional interventions.

Results of the procedure

During the Mendelssohn lift, the muscles and the subcutaneous fat and skin located above them are repositioned. This entire complex of tissues returns to its original position. The result is maximum naturalness. The face looks younger, ptosis is eliminated. The skin becomes smoother, but without the “tight” effect that can be observed after a classic circular lift.

The operation provides a long-term effect. Of course, the face will undergo aging processes, but repeated tissue ptosis never reaches the scale that it could have without lifting. Therefore, people who have undergone this procedure, even 10-15 years old, look younger than their peers.
Results of the Mendelssohn lifting procedure

Possible complications

When performed correctly, the Mendelssohn lift is one of the least traumatic operations.

However, like any other surgical intervention, the procedure can lead to adverse consequences:

Development of bleeding
Sensory impairment
Inflammatory processes in the soft tissues of the face

The risk of complications when performing surgery in our clinic is minimized due to the qualifications of doctors and the use of modern high-tech medical equipment. After the procedure, the patient is under the supervision of center staff for at least 24 hours.

Postoperative period and rehabilitation

Postoperative swelling and hematomas usually disappear within 1-1.5 weeks. But internal recovery processes take a whole year. Therefore, the patient will need to see their plastic surgeon for checkups at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after the procedure.

After the operation, the following rules must be observed:

  • Limit active facial expressions and intensive chewing for a week.

  • For the first 7-10 days, sleep exclusively on your back.

  • For a month, avoid mechanical and thermal effects on the face: massage and peeling, visiting baths and saunas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will scars be noticeable after a Mendelssohn lift?

Due to the fact that the sizes are minimal and conveniently located, postoperative scars will not be visible. The patient can wear a short haircut and comb his hair back - others will not notice the scars hidden behind the ear or in the temporal region.

How long after the operation will it be possible to return to my normal lifestyle and go to work?

The recovery process may take different times for each patient. On average, you can return to work within a couple of weeks. It is possible to completely abandon the restrictions associated with the operation only after consulting a plastic surgeon no earlier than a month after the lifting.

How to maintain the effect achieved as a result of the operation?

The Mendelssohn lift does not involve repeated or corrective interventions. You can maintain the effect with the help of professional cosmetic procedures.

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    Price for Mendelssohn lifting in St. Petersburg

    Стоимость операции зависит от ее объема и сложности, которые определяются на консультации пластического хирурга. Сложность операции может зависеть от различных факторов, включая тип операции, состояние пациента, наличие осложнений и требуемое время для выполнения операции.
    В данном разделе указана стоимость работы врача без учета анестезии, пребывания в палате, предоперационного обследования и послеоперационного наблюдения.
    Окончательную стоимость операции можно узнать по итогам очной консультации с хирургом.

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    Надежда Е.
    05 December 2024
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    Джимиев Мулдар Русланович – это находка! Если вы хотите безупречный живот, то он сделает все идеально. Я решилась на абдоминопластику с диастазом (обвисшая кожа после родов). Доктор ушил диастаз, устранил лишнюю кожу и перенёс пупок. Всё это "бесшовным" методом. Пупки у него, конечно, лучшие! А сам доктор душевный и внимательный! 

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    18 May 2023
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    Хочу поблагодарить Светлану администратора. Такого человеческого подхода и отношения к пациентам я никогда не видела. Спасибо не только за вашу профессиональную оперативность в решение всех вопросов, но и огромную поддержку без которой я бы не справилась.

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