SMAS Facelift in Basra: Lasting Results

Under general (inhalation) anaesthesia you won’t feel any pain during surgery. The first few days may bring discomfort and tightness, which are relieved with medication from your doctor.

First clear results show after 3–4 weeks, as swelling goes down. In 3–6 months the face has its final look, and a surgical SMAS facelift keeps the effect for 7–10 years.

Yes. For 7–10 days at the start: rest, a compression bandage and reduced physical activity. Swelling and bruising fade in 2–4 weeks; recovering fully takes about 2 months. You are followed up by your operating surgeon for the whole first year.

Yes. A surgical facelift is often combined with blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), rhinoplasty or double-chin liposuction. The surgeon decides the scope of a combined procedure at the consultation.

Yes, City Medical Centre provides in-house 0% instalments; pay in parts with no overpayment and no bank interest.

A skin-only (standard) lift affects the top layer of skin alone and its effect is short-lived. A SMAS facelift is deeper: the surgeon operates on the facial muscle and fascia layer, lifting tissues where the cause lies rather than the effect. The outcome is natural and long-lasting.

One surgery delivers a complete result. Should the patient wish, a repeat procedure can be done after 7–10 years.

Surgery is usually recommended for patients 40+ with marked tissue sagging, sometimes from 35. The recommendation is given individually after an examination.

Book a free consultation with the surgeon, who will examine you, assess the type and degree of ageing, explain the expected result and answer your questions.