Surgical Facelift in San Diego: Price and Types

General (inhalation) anaesthesia is used, so the surgery is painless. You may feel some discomfort and tightness for the first few days; medication prescribed by your doctor relieves it.

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

Yes. For the first 7–10 days, rest, wear a compression bandage and reduce physical activity. It takes 2–4 weeks for swelling and bruising to fade and about 2 months for full recovery. Your operating surgeon follows you up throughout the first year.

Yes. Often a surgical facelift is combined with blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), rhinoplasty or double-chin liposuction. How extensive the combined procedure is, the surgeon decides 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 delivers a complete result. Should the patient wish, a repeat procedure can be done after 7–10 years.

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

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