Facelift in Mukalla from $2,400 (≈ YER 570,000)

You won’t feel any pain — the surgery is done under general (inhalation) anaesthesia. For the first few days there may be discomfort and tightness, which your doctor’s prescribed medication relieves.

First visible changes come after 3–4 weeks when the swelling goes down. Within 3–6 months the face reaches its final look. The effect of a surgical SMAS facelift lasts 7–10 years.

Yes. You need rest, a compression bandage and reduced physical activity for the first 7–10 days. After 2–4 weeks swelling and bruising fade; full recovery takes approximately 2 months. The operating surgeon follows you 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. City Medical Centre offers in-house 0% instalments, so you can pay in parts with no bank interest or overpayment.

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.

One surgery is enough for a complete result; a repeat procedure may follow after 7–10 years if the patient wishes.

As a rule, we recommend surgery for patients 40+ with marked tissue sagging, and in certain cases from 35. The recommendation is made 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.