Facelift in Bloemfontein: Cost and Recovery

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. 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 often paired with blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), rhinoplasty or double-chin liposuction. The scope of any combined procedure is decided at the consultation by the surgeon.

Yes, City Medical Centre has in-house 0% instalments: pay in parts, with no overpayment or bank interest.

Only the top layer of skin is affected by a standard (skin-only) lift, which gives a short-lived effect. A SMAS facelift is surgery at a deeper level — on the facial muscle and fascia layer — lifting tissues at the cause rather than the effect. The outcome is natural and lasting.

A complete result comes from one surgery. After 7–10 years a repeat procedure may be done at the patient's wish.

Typically, surgery is recommended from 40+ when tissue sagging is marked, and in some cases from 35. The recommendation is individual and given after an examination.

Sign up for a free consultation. You'll be examined by the surgeon, who assesses the type and degree of ageing, explains the expected result and answers all your questions.