Facelift
Your path to a radiantly youthful profile starts here
With increasing age, the skin loses elasticity, the facial contours become slack and the clear lines that once characterized the face fade into the background. This often results in an expression of tiredness or heaviness – even if you feel vital and active. A facelift offers the opportunity to regain this youthful elasticity and definition. By precisely tightening the skin and repositioning deeper structures, the face can be rejuvenated in a natural way without changing its individual expressiveness. The goal is a harmonious, fresh appearance that makes you look authentic and refreshed.
In our practice, we place particular emphasis on achieving a result that emphasizes your personal radiance and preserves your natural facial features. With many years of experience in plastic and aesthetic surgery, state-of-the-art surgical techniques and maximum precision, we design each treatment individually and tailored to your needs.
- Naturally rejuvenated appearance with a lasting effect
- Harmonious tightening without unnatural tension
- Modern, tissue-sparing techniques with short recovery times
- Individual treatment planning by experienced specialists
Important information about facelifts in Frankfurt
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Type of treatment: Surgical, minimally invasive possible
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Technical term: Facelift / face lift
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Price: from €13,000* (complete facelift); from €5,500* (minor facelift); from €3,500* (neck lift with Renuvion®)
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Anesthesia: Local anesthesia or general anesthesia
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Duration: 2-3 hours (depending on scope)
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Pain: low to moderate, well controllable
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Recovery: approx. 10-14 days (depending on the procedure)
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Durability: long-lasting, several years
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Scars: Inconspicuous behind the ears and in the hairline
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Sport: possible again after about 2-3 weeks
Patient experiences
Definition of
What is a facelift?
A facelift is a surgical procedure in which sagging tissue in the face and neck is tightened in order to achieve a more youthful, harmonious appearance. The incisions are made in such a way that they are barely visible – usually along the ears or in the hairline.
The following structures are usually treated during a facelift:
- Skin: Excess skin is removed to create a smooth appearance.
- Subcutaneous and muscle tissue: The SMAS tissue (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) is often tightened to increase durability.
- Fat pads: They are repositioned or reduced locally to improve facial contours.
The result: a natural, more youthful appearance with long-term durability, while preserving the individual shape of the face. With a facelift, you can achieve a fresh, toned appearance that emphasizes your individual facial features and enhances your natural beauty.
Treatment methods
Facelift options in Frankfurt
In principle, two treatment approaches can be combined to tighten facial areas: Volume augmentation with autologous fat and the classic facelift. Depending on the extent of the procedure, the small skin lift, the facelift with and without autologous fat and the full facelift are used.
The big facelift
The big facelift
A comprehensive surgical procedure that removes excess skin and tightens the underlying tissue.
During the treatment, the plastic surgeon makes inconspicuous incisions above the hairline up to behind the ears. From there, he carefully removes the skin and underlying tissue layers up to the corners of the mouth, nostrils or eyebrows, depending on the treatment goal. Finally, he tightens the connective tissue as well as the fatty tissue and muscles in the direction of the forehead and ears. A mask-like appearance is avoided by the specialist carefully smoothing out the upper layer of skin or trimming excess tissue.
The mini facelift
The mini facelift
A gentler procedure with smaller incisions, ideal for patients with early signs of sagging skin. It offers a shorter downtime and less visible scars.
This smaller procedure involves shorter incisions, allowing the plastic and aesthetic surgeon to tighten only parts of the face. However, not only the upper but also the lower tissue is tightened. This method is often used on the cheeks to counteract the so-called “hamster cheeks” or to correct the chin line. Not only is the procedure smaller than the major facelift, the recovery time is also correspondingly shorter.
Minimally invasive lifts
Minimally invasive lifts
You can also choose from minimally invasive treatments at our practice in Frankfurt, such as a thread lift or treatments with Botox (botulinum toxin) or hyaluronic acid.
During a thread lift, absorbable threads are inserted under the skin to tighten the tissue. Ideal for patients with mild skin laxity and for those who want a quick recovery.
Facelift without surgery with Renuvion®
Facelift without surgery with Renuvion®
In addition to a classic facelift and a mini facelift, we also offer you the option of a neck lift for you. The skin in the neck area is also thin and tends to develop unsightly wrinkles. A popular method that can help you achieve firmer skin on the neck: tightening with Renuvion®. The unique combination of helium plasma and radiofrequency energy makes a modern form of skin tightening possible. During this treatment, heat is released into the tissue in a controlled manner, resulting in significant tissue shrinkage. The result: the skin is significantly firmer. There is usually a visible improvement immediately after the treatment. The final result can be expected in the following 9-12 months.
How does a facelift work?
Risks
What are the risks of a facelift?
A facelift is a safe surgical procedure that is performed in our practice under local anesthesia with twilight sleep or general anesthesia. As with any operation, temporary swelling, slight bruising or feelings of tension may occur, which will subside after a few days to weeks.
Serious complications are extremely rare. The many years of experience of our specialists, the precise incision along the ears and in the hairline and the use of modern techniques minimize the risk. Careful aftercare and individual advice also ensure a safe healing process and a permanently harmonious result. We are always available to answer any worries, questions or concerns you may have.
Costs & financing
How much does a facelift cost?
The prices for a facelift depend on the individual findings and the chosen extent of the procedure. However, the costs start at €13,000* for a facelift and €3,500* for a neck lift with Renuvion®. The price includes all consultations, preventive and aftercare appointments, materials used and personnel costs.
On request, the practice offers flexible financing options to best adapt the procedure to your needs.
*The actual services are billed according to the scale of fees for doctors (GOÄ).
Our specialists
Your specialists for facelifts in Frankfurt
FAQ
Answers to frequently asked patient questions about facelifts
At what age does a facelift make sense?
At what age does a facelift make sense?
There are no fixed age limits for a facelift. However, many experts recommend that a facelift should only be considered from around 40-45 years of age. Younger patients can often achieve satisfactory results with less invasive methods such as Botox (botulinum toxin) or hyaluronic acid treatments.
Can a facelift be combined with other procedures?
Can a facelift be combined with other procedures?
Yes, a facelift can often be combined with other procedures, such as an eyelid lift, neck lift or liposuction. This can help to achieve a more harmonious overall appearance.
How long does it take to heal after a facelift?
How long does it take to heal after a facelift?
Complete healing can take several weeks. Swelling and bruising may occur in the first few days after the operation, but these will subside over time. Most patients are socially acceptable again after around 10-14 days.
How long does a facelift last?
How long does a facelift last?
A facelift usually lasts 10 to 15 years, depending on the individual’s skin type, lifestyle and ageing process. However, there is no guarantee of success as the natural ageing process continues.
Expert guide
Current magazine articles on the subject of facelifting
Why our practice?
Expertise
Expertise
Specialists in plastic and aesthetic surgery with membership of leading specialist associations
Expertise
Specialists in plastic and aesthetic surgery with membership of leading specialist associations
Experience
Experience
Over 15 years of experience in plastic and aesthetic surgery, specializing in the latest methods such as VASER® and Renuvion®
Experience
Over 15 years of experience in plastic and aesthetic surgery, specializing in the latest methods such as VASER® and Renuvion®
Quality
Quality
Gentle fast recovery methods with natural results, outpatient procedures
Quality
Gentle fast recovery methods with natural results, outpatient procedures
Trust
Trust
Multilingual team of experts, treatment exclusively by specialists, personal support, excellent ratings
Trust
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