Guide
Facelift guide
Information on facelift and related procedures — causes of facial sagging, how facelift and thread lift differ, recovery and where scars sit, by topic.
Precautions after a facelift
What to follow during facelift recovery, the possible side effects and risks, and the symptoms that mean you should contact the clinic straight away.
Facelift recovery, step by step
How facelift recovery unfolds — the stages from right after surgery to getting back to daily life, follow-up visits, and habits that help healing.
Why the face sags
Why faces sag over time — changes in skin, fat, the SMAS and bone, lifestyle factors that speed sagging, and ways to address it.
Where facelift scars are placed
Where facelift scars lie and how they are hidden — the incision lines, how scars fade, and what affects scarring.
Swelling after a facelift
When facelift swelling peaks and when it goes down — the usual course, why the face may look asymmetric for a while, and how to manage swelling.
Facelift vs mini facelift
A mini facelift is a facelift with shorter incisions. How it differs from a standard facelift, which kind of sagging it suits, and what to check when choosing.
Facelift vs thread lift
An incisional facelift and a thread lift differ in principle, scope, recovery and how long they last. The differences and how to choose.
What is a facelift?
A facelift lifts a sagging face, jawline and neck starting from the SMAS layer beneath the skin. How it works, who it suits and how it differs from other lifting methods.