FACIAL SURGERY

Facelift

Facelift (rhytidectomy) is a surgical procedure designed to address skin laxity and wrinkles of the face and neck. The natural ageing process, extended sun exposure and smoking accelerate skin deterioration, leading to a tired appearance that may have an impact on self-confidence and emotional well-being. Surgical facelift secures an effective and long-lasting solution, resulting in a rejuvenated, refreshed and youthful look.

BRIEFLY

Duration of procedure

Procedure time
3-4 hours

Type of anesthesia

Anesthesia
General or sedation

Hospital stay days

Hospital stay
1 night

Return to work after surgery

Back to the office
14 days

The Procedure

Facelift surgery typically takes around three hours and is usually performed under general anaesthesia. Patients stay overnight at the hospital before returning home with a supportive bandage, which must be worn 24/7 for the first week. This bandage is then replaced by an elastic garment, which must be worn for approximately 3-4 weeks. During the first few days, swelling and bruising are expected but these will gradually subside. Patients may experience a sensation of tightness of the facial skin; however, discomfort is usually mild and manageable with common pain medicine. Early results become visible as swelling decreases within 3-4 weeks, while the final outcome is fully apparent after approximately six months.

Recovery

  • First week: Significant swelling and bruising, with a support bandage in place
  • Weeks 2-3: Gradual resolution of swelling, return to light daily activities, and continued use of a facial elastic garment
  • One month: Most patients resume normal daily routines
  • Six months: The final results become fully visible

Following surgery, patients should avoid strenuous exercise for 4-6 weeks and limit sun exposure for at least three months.

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Face Lift scar

What Does a Facelift aim to Correct?

A surgical facelift primarily addresses:

  • Skin laxity of the face and neck
  • Smoothing of deep wrinkles and expression lines
  • Lifting of the cheeks and jawline
  • Improvement in facial contour definition
  • Reduction of double chin and neck sagging

Photos Before & After

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?

What You Need to Know

While a facelift provides long-lasting results (typically 7-10 years), the skin ageing process continues. Over time, skin laxity may reappear, and a secondary procedure can be performed.

Facelifts are commonly performed on individuals over 40-45 years old. There is no strict age limit as the need for surgical correction depends on skin elasticity and individual needs.

This is a surgery procedure that corrects the wrinkles of the forehead. The incisions are made in the scalp, forehead skin is pulled upwards and is sutured to place. This results in the improvement of forehead wrinkles and a relaxed and youthful appearance.

Incisions are strategically placed in inconspicuous areas, such as the hairline and natural folds around the ears, making scars barely noticeable once healed.

Most patients resume daily activities within 2-3 weeks, depending on their healing process.

A facelift primarily targets the lower face and neck, whereas a forehead lift softens forehead wrinkles and raises the eyebrows for a refreshed appearance.

For a more harmonious result, a facelift can be combined with:

  • A forehead lift – to smooth forehead wrinkles and lift the eyebrows
  • Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) – to rejuvenate the eye area

Yes, treatments such as injectable fillers, Botox, radiofrequency and thread lifts can provide temporary improvements. However, these options do not achieve the same long-lasting results as a surgical facelift.

The cost varies depending on the complexity of the procedure, the type of anaesthesia used and individual patient needs. A final price is determined following a clinical assessment.

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