Facelift for Patients from Naples

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 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. Rest, a compression bandage and reduced physical activity are needed for the first 7–10 days. In 2–4 weeks swelling and bruising fade, and full recovery takes around 2 months. Your operating surgeon monitors you for the entire first year.

Yes. A surgical facelift is often combined with blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), rhinoplasty or double-chin liposuction. The scope of a combined procedure is decided by the surgeon at the consultation.

Yes, in-house 0% instalments are available at City Medical Centre — you pay in parts without 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 gives a complete result. A repeat procedure may be done after 7–10 years if the patient wishes.

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

Come for a free consultation. After examining you, the surgeon will assess the type and degree of ageing, explain the expected result and answer all your questions.