Facelift in Nuremberg from $2,400

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.

Clear changes first appear once the swelling subsides, after 3–4 weeks. The face acquires its final look within 3–6 months. The effect of a surgical SMAS facelift lasts 7–10 years.

Yes. For the first 7–10 days you need rest, a compression bandage and reduced physical activity. Swelling and bruising fade in 2–4 weeks, and full recovery takes about 2 months. Your operating surgeon follows you up for the whole first year.

Yes. Surgical facelifts are often paired with blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), rhinoplasty or double-chin liposuction. The scope of any combined procedure is decided at the consultation by the surgeon.

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

A standard (skin-only) lift reaches only the top layer of skin and delivers a short-lived effect, whereas a SMAS facelift is deeper surgery: the surgeon works on the facial muscle and fascia layer, lifting tissues at the cause rather than the effect. The outcome is natural and lasting.

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

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.

Sign up for a free consultation. You'll be examined by the surgeon, who assesses the type and degree of ageing, explains the expected result and answers all your questions.