Facelift in Milan: Types and Price

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.

The first clear changes appear after 3–4 weeks, once the swelling goes down. The face takes on its final look within 3–6 months. With a surgical SMAS facelift, the effect lasts 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. Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), rhinoplasty or double-chin liposuction are often combined with a surgical facelift. The scope of a combined procedure is decided by the surgeon at the consultation.

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

A standard (skin-only) lift treats just the top layer of the skin, so the effect doesn't last long. A SMAS facelift is deeper surgery in which the surgeon works on the facial muscle and fascia layer, lifting tissues at the cause instead of the effect. The outcome looks natural and lasts.

You get a complete result from one surgery. If you wish, the procedure can be repeated after 7–10 years.

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.

Make an appointment for a free consultation. The surgeon will examine you, evaluate the type and degree of ageing, explain what result to expect and answer all your questions.