Facelift in Gombe: Types and Price

Because the surgery is under general (inhalation) anaesthesia, you won’t feel any pain. For the first few days you might feel discomfort and tightness, relieved with medication your doctor prescribes.

The first clear changes show after 3–4 weeks, when swelling goes down; the final look of the face arrives within 3–6 months. With a surgical SMAS facelift the effect lasts 7–10 years.

Yes. You'll need rest, a compression bandage and lower physical activity for the first 7–10 days. Swelling and bruising fade over 2–4 weeks, with full recovery in about 2 months. The operating surgeon follows you up for the whole first year.

Yes. It is common to combine a surgical facelift with blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), rhinoplasty or double-chin liposuction. At the consultation, the surgeon decides the scope of a combined procedure.

Yes. City Medical Centre offers in-house 0% instalments, so you can pay in parts with no bank interest or overpayment.

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.

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

As a rule, surgery is recommended for patients aged 40+ with marked tissue sagging, and in some cases from 35. The recommendation is given individually 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.