SMAS Facelift in Jacksonville

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 appear once the swelling goes down, after 3–4 weeks. The face takes on its final look 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. A surgical facelift often goes together with blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), rhinoplasty or double-chin liposuction; the surgeon determines the scope of the combined procedure at the consultation.

Yes, you can pay in parts with City Medical Centre's in-house 0% instalments — no bank interest, no overpayment.

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 operation gives a complete result. A repeat procedure is possible after 7–10 years if the patient wants it.

In general, surgery is recommended for patients 40+ who have marked tissue sagging, and in some cases from 35. Each recommendation is given individually after 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.