Surgical Facelift in Riga: Price and Types

Surgery is performed under general (inhalation) anaesthesia, so you won’t feel any pain. In the first few days you may feel discomfort and tightness, relieved with medication prescribed by your doctor.

The first clear changes appear after 3–4 weeks once the swelling has gone down, and the face takes its final look within 3–6 months. After a surgical SMAS facelift the effect lasts 7–10 years.

Yes. During the first 7–10 days: rest, a compression bandage and less physical activity. Swelling and bruising fade within 2–4 weeks, and full recovery takes about 2 months. For the whole first year, your operating surgeon follows you up.

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

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.

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