Facelift (Rhytidectomy)

Surgical facelift by consultant plastic surgeon Dr Gavin Kang, addressing sagging skin, deep folds, and jowling along the cheeks and jawline. Options include traditional SMAS, deep plane, mid-facelift, and mini-facelift techniques.

The Covette Clinic offers a comprehensive range of facelift (rhytidectomy) procedures performed by Dr Gavin Kang, a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine Singapore (Plastic Surgery) with fellowship training at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan. Dr Kang tailors the surgical approach to each patient's anatomy and degree of ageing, selecting from traditional SMAS facelift, deep plane facelift, mid-facelift, mini-facelift, or cutaneous techniques. The procedure involves precisely placed incisions along the hairline and around the ears to conceal scarring, followed by repositioning of the underlying SMAS layer, muscle tightening, removal of excess skin, and re-draping of the facial envelope. A neck lift is frequently combined for comprehensive lower-face and jawline rejuvenation. Surgery is performed under general anaesthesia in the clinic's in-house accredited operating theatre. Recovery involves swelling and bruising that typically resolve within 2–4 weeks, with final results visible at around 6 months. Results are long-lasting — typically 8–12 years — providing a meaningful reset of visible ageing without altering the patient's fundamental appearance. Dr Kang's craniofacial training underpins a nuanced understanding of facial anatomy that distinguishes The Covette Clinic from general aesthetic practices. The clinic is regularly featured in Singapore Tatler and other lifestyle publications as a leading destination for surgical facial rejuvenation in Singapore.