Facelift in New York: 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.

After 3–4 weeks, as the swelling settles, the first clear changes appear. Your face takes on its final look in 3–6 months. A surgical SMAS facelift gives an effect that 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 is commonly combined with blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), rhinoplasty or double-chin liposuction, and the surgeon decides the scope of the combined procedure at the consultation.

Yes, City Medical Centre offers its own 0% instalments — pay in parts with no bank interest or overpayment.

In a standard (skin-only) lift, only the top skin layer is affected and the effect is short-lived. A SMAS facelift is a deeper operation — the surgeon works on the muscle and fascia layer of the face, lifting tissues at the cause rather than the effect, for a natural and lasting outcome.

One surgery provides a complete result. A repeat procedure may be performed after 7–10 years if the patient wishes.

Usually surgery is recommended for patients aged 40+ with marked tissue sagging, and occasionally from 35. The recommendation is individual, made after an examination.

Book a free consultation. The surgeon will examine you, assess the type and degree of ageing, explain the expected result and answer all your questions.