Facial Surgery in Melbourne

Facial Surgery by Dr Carmen Munteanu Specialist Plastic Surgeon in Melbourne, Victoria

Our face is generally our most visible asset. As such, for those of us who feel their facial aesthetics don’t align with their ideals of beauty, their reflection can be a source of frustration, and even embarrassment. Facial Surgery may help.

At Aesthetik Profile in Melbourne, we understand that enhancing the way your face looks can completely transform the way you feel. Dr Carmen Munteanu’s wealth of experience ensures you will receive optimal care and the most natural surgical results.

Facial Surgery Procedures

We have a range of facial surgical treatments available, which include:

• Facelift Surgery Melbourne
• Neck Lift Melbourne
• Eyelid Lift Surgery Melbourne
• Brow Lift & Forehead Lift Melbourne
• Ear Correction Surgery Melbourne

We are also pleased to be able to offer our patients a range of non-surgical facial treatments.

Recovery after Facial Surgery

In the first few weeks following your Facial Surgery, it is possible that you may experience localised swelling, discolouration and discomfort. Over the coming weeks as the new scar heals, it should begin to refine and fade.

Dr Carmen will provide you with in-depth and personalised instructions for caring for the surgical site following your Facial surgery; this can include medications to take orally or apply to the site to aid healing, as well as a follow-up consultation time.

It’s important to ensure the surgical site is not subjected to excessive force or motion during the healing time, and it’s best to avoid sun exposure. Please be sure to follow the instructions you are provided with to ensure a quality result.

Results of Facial Surgery

How to get the best outcome from your Facial Surgery procedure.

While scar revision surgery can help to provide a more aesthetically pleasing result, it is important to bear in mind that it is not possible for a scar to be completely erased.

Further Reading – medical references

• ASPS USA – Face Surgery

How much is Facial Surgery? – Surgery Costs & Hospital Fees

Dr Carmen’s team will provide you with a personalised fee for your surgery depending on the type of procedure, hospital and whether you want to stay in hospital. An approximate fee range for your Facial Surgery can be provided over the phone when you speak to a Patient Care Advisor. We also provide information on different methods of payment.

At your initial consultation, you will be given a detailed quote for your procedure. This will include a Surgeon’s fee, Anaesthetist fee, Surgical Assistant fee and the day surgery or hospital fees.

Find out more about Facial Surgery Payment plans, Prices and Consultation Fees

Planning for your surgery

At your pre-operative consultation, Dr Carmen Munteanu will listen to your desired outcomes and conduct an examination, before advising of your options and her recommended course of treatment.

Find out more about your patient journey.

If you have any questions or concerns about the procedure, please don’t hesitate to ask Dr Carmen at this time.

Risks and Complications of Facial Surgery

Every surgery has some risks and possible complications.

Dr Carmen will cover the potential risks and complications during your consultation as part of your informed consent. She will also explain the measures she will take in order to reduce your risks as much as possible.

Possible complications of surgery include the following:

• Complications related to general anaesthetic or side effects of drugs used in hospital
• Bleeding– reduced by preoperative testing of possible blood anomalies, accurate technique, use of drains, particular dressings, compressive garments
• Infection– prevented/reduced by judicious use of antibiotics, good surgical technique, modern sealing dressings, appropriate care, advice
• Abnormal or asymmetrical scarring– Many scars can be improved if approached in the right time frame in the right way.
• Fluid build-up or seroma 
• Other risks include – Numbness and Pain, Wound breakdown and delayed healing, unsightly or keloid Scarring,
• Serious complications such as possible Heart attack, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism

For more information about risks of surgery and possible complications

Things you can do to minimise your risks and complications of surgery

• Read all your surgical documents and follow instructions of your surgeon precisely – rest & Allow time to heal, wear your compression garments as instructed, avoid removing your own bandages or touching at the incision site until it has healed properly.
• Do NOT Smoke at all during the surgical journey – especially critical in the periods before and after surgery
• Be accurate and upfront about ALL your medications, supplements and vitamins that you are currently taking – Tell both Dr Carmen and your anaesthetist
• When providing your medical history give specific details about ANY past difficulties you have had with surgery, anaesthesia, hospital visits or healing
• Thorough pre-washing of your own body prior to surgery can reduce skin bacteria and risk of infection.
• Successful surgical outcomes are the result of a number of considerations – realistic surgical goals, realistic patient expectations, and a good knowledge and understanding of possible risks and complications.