[Face-lift surgery in ambulatory]

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Ambulatory Surgery

Background:

• Facelift surgery is a common cosmetic procedure.
• Evaluating the suitability of ambulatory care for facelifts is important for patient outcomes and resource management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To demonstrate that facelift surgery is particularly suitable for ambulatory care.
• To assess the safety and patient satisfaction of ambulatory facelifts.

Main Methods:

• A retrospective study of 246 patients undergoing facelift surgery between 2010 and 2016.
• Data collected on complications and patient satisfaction.

Main Results:

• No major complications were reported in the series of 241 patients.
• 98% of patients expressed satisfaction and willingness to undergo the procedure again in an ambulatory setting.

Conclusions:

• Facelift surgery can be performed with complete safety in an ambulatory setting.
• High patient satisfaction rates strongly support the use of ambulatory care for facelifts.