Face and Neck Lift in Vancouver

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.

First clear results show after 3–4 weeks, as swelling goes down. In 3–6 months the face has its final look, and a surgical SMAS facelift keeps the effect for 7–10 years.

Yes. The first 7–10 days require rest, a compression bandage and reduced physical activity. Bruising and swelling fade within 2–4 weeks; full recovery takes about 2 months. The operating surgeon follows you up throughout the first year.

Yes. A surgical facelift often goes together with blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), rhinoplasty or double-chin liposuction; the surgeon determines the scope of the 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.

A standard, skin-only lift works only on the surface layer of skin, and its effect is short-lived. A SMAS facelift goes deeper: the surgeon works on the muscle and fascia layer of the face and lifts tissues at the cause, not the effect. The outcome is natural and lasting.

A complete result is achieved in one surgery. A repeat procedure after 7–10 years is possible 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.

Book your free consultation: the surgeon will examine you, assess the type and degree of ageing, explain the expected result and answer every question.