Facelift
Facelift surgery is planned with a personalised approach that centres on a balance of function and aesthetics, predictable results and patient safety.
Overview
Facelift surgery is tailored to your medical history and treatment goals.
The process is managed with personalised planning that aims for a balance of function and aesthetics and puts predictable results and patient safety first. At the consultation, your specialist draws up a realistic plan tailored to your needs.
Each stage is followed up with regular check-ups so that healing and long-term results are stable and safe.
- Facelift surgical planning tailored to you
- Current surgical standards under specialist supervision
- An approach focused on function, aesthetics and safety
- A structured follow-up and recovery process
What Is a Facelift, and What Does It Aim to Do?
A facelift (rhytidectomy) is a surgical procedure that aims to correct sagging in the face and neck caused by gradual loosening of the skin, the fat beneath it and the muscle-aponeurotic structures (especially the SMAS layer).
The aim is not just to "tighten" the skin, but to reposition the deeper supporting tissues of the face anatomically. This gives a more natural look, preserves facial expression and makes the results last longer.
A facelift aims to rebalance mid-face volume, define the jawline and tighten the contour of the neck.
Who Is a Facelift Suitable For?
A facelift is considered in the following situations:
- Sagging cheeks
- Deepening nasolabial folds
- Deepening marionette lines
- Sagging jowls along the jawline
- Banding and laxity in the neck
It is generally suitable for people whose skin elasticity has decreased but whose general health is suitable for surgery.
Characteristics of a Suitable Candidate
- People with marked sagging and laxity in the face and neck
- People with deep wrinkles and lines
- People with volume loss in the facial contour
- People in good general health
- Non-smokers or people willing to stop
- Realistic expectations
A facelift is usually chosen by people in middle age and older, and its effects can last for many years.
Pre-operative Assessment
The pre-operative assessment analyses skin quality, volume loss, muscle tone and fat in the neck separately. Photographic analysis and facial proportion measurements are carried out.
Treatment Process
Consultation and Assessment
Your goals and current situation for a facelift are assessed in detail.
The Operation
The chosen technique is applied with safety and clinical precision as priorities.
Recovery and Follow-up
The post-operative care plan is shared, and regular check-up appointments are scheduled.
Who is it suitable for?
- Patients considering a facelift
- People found suitable after medical assessment
- People able to follow the post-operative care process
- Patients looking for a natural, balanced result
Quick Facts
- Duration: 1–4 hours
- Treatment Model: Single operation + follow-up visits
- Recovery: 7–21 days
- Method: Surgical protocol in line with operating theatre safety standards
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is suitable for a facelift?
Suitability is decided after a specialist assessment, a review of your medical history and a clinical analysis.
How does recovery go after a facelift?
Swelling may occur in the first weeks. Most patients gradually return to their daily routine within 7–21 days.
When does the final result settle?
The process starts once the plan is confirmed after the clinical assessment, and the result becomes clearer over time.