Facial Rejuvenation Surgery in Benin City

The surgery is carried out under general (inhalation) anaesthesia, which means no pain. In the first few days discomfort and tightness can occur and are eased by medication prescribed by your doctor.

When the swelling goes down after 3–4 weeks, the first clear changes appear. The final look of the face comes within 3–6 months. A surgical SMAS facelift lasts 7–10 years.

Yes. The first 7–10 days call for rest, a compression bandage and reduced physical activity. Swelling and bruising fade in 2–4 weeks and full recovery takes about 2 months, while your operating surgeon follows you up for the whole first year.

Yes. Surgical facelifts are frequently combined with blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), rhinoplasty or liposuction of the double chin. The scope of the combined procedure is set by the surgeon at the consultation.

Yes, in-house 0% instalments are available at City Medical Centre — you pay in parts without bank interest or overpayment.

A standard, skin-only lift works only on the surface layer of skin, and its effect is short-lived. A SMAS facelift goes deeper: the surgeon works on the muscle and fascia layer of the face and lifts tissues at the cause, not the effect. The outcome is natural and lasting.

A single operation gives a complete result, and a repeat procedure may be done after 7–10 years at the patient's request.

Generally, surgery is advised for patients aged 40+ with marked sagging of the tissues, and in some cases from 35. An individual recommendation follows an examination.

Book a free consultation — the surgeon examines you, assesses your type and degree of ageing, explains the expected result and answers all your questions.