Face and neck lift

One of the main reasons for the ageing process of the face is the sagging of tissue and skin as well as a loss of volume. Therefore, during a facelift or combined face and neck lift, the facial and neck skin as well as the deeper structures are returned to their original position. The aim is to achieve a natural rejuvenation of the face. The face lift can be performed alone or in combination with other procedures such as an eyelid lift.

In order to achieve long-term results, we do not perform mini, mid or fringe lifts, in which only the skin and superficial structures are tightened.

There are different types of facelift. In the so-called SMAS facelift, the skin and a layer of connective tissue in the subcutaneous fatty tissue, known as the Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System (SMAS), are repositioned or resected. The excess skin can then be removed without tension to restore the natural contours of the face.

In a deep plane facelift, the deeper structures are dissected and the skin and SMAS are lifted and tightened as a coherent unit. During a detailed consultation, the plastic surgeon will evaluate the appropriate surgical procedure with you and explain the steps before, during and after the operation in detail. Regardless of the surgical method, the incision for a facelift is made in front of the ear and, if necessary, behind the ear up to the hairline.

Season

all year round

Treatment duration

4-6 hours

Aftercare

Lymphatic drainage

Anaesthesia

General anesthesia

Able to work

after 2-3 weeks

Socially acceptable

after 1-2 weeks

Sport

after 6-8 weeks

Sauna/swimming

after 4-6 weeks

Setting

Inpatient if necessary (1 night)

FAQ

Please note

On the day of the operation, you should wear no make-up at all and be freshly shaved if you have facial hair. Blood thinners must be discontinued at least 10 days before the operation, etc. Smoking must be stopped 4 weeks before and after the operation

The intervention

Recovery phase

Long-term results

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Initial medical consultation

If you are not sure which aesthetic treatments are best suited to your individual needs, we recommend a no-obligation consultation with one of our dermatologists. The consultation costs CHF 100 and takes about 20 minutes. This amount will be deducted from the cost of your aesthetic treatment. The consultation costs and aesthetic services must be paid directly on site after the procedure. In order to be able to assess your facial skin in the best possible way, please come to the aesthetic consultation without make-up.

Our consultations

Invoice & installment payment

The following payment conditions apply to so-called self-pay services, which are not covered by TARMED and are therefore not covered by health insurance: 30 days total amount, or the option to make partial payments of your choice with attractive interest rates (minimum payment 5% of the outstanding amount per month). In case of insufficient creditworthiness, no invoice can be issued and the amount is due immediately after the treatment on site. If necessary, creditworthiness can be clarified in advance.

Cancellation of appointment

Appointments that have already been made can be canceled free of charge up to 24 hours before the appointment. Please inform us by phone, email, Whatsapp or a voice message on the answering machine. To cancel an appointment booked online, use the cancel button in the confirmation email. If an appointment is canceled less than 24 hours before the appointment or not canceled at all (no-show), the patient is liable for compensation. If a treatment can no longer be carried out due to a patient delay, the obligation to pay compensation also applies.

All details can be found here in our GTC.