Facelift

Facelift

While the aging process in the upper half of the face is already apparent at a younger age, the changes in the lower half of the face are a typical phenomenon in older patients. The aging of the muscles and the tissue above them is clearly visible and is shown by deep furrows around the nose and mouth, increased fat deposits on the chin and neck and sagging tissue in the entire lower half of the face. The so-called SMAS lift is a suitable option here; a method that has been known and used for many years.

The incision begins above the ears or in the temple area, then runs in the ear crease to the earlobe and back behind the ear, before disappearing into the hairline. In order to achieve an effective and permanent tightening, the layers beneath the skin are also included in the tightening and any fat deposits are removed or redistributed.

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Not every facelift is a real facelift

In colloquial terms, any type of facial tightening is considered a facelift, which explains the variety of terms such as happy lift, mini lift, weekend lift or soft lift. However, there are serious differences to a real facelift.

Not every facelift is a real facelift

In everyday language, any type of facial tightening is considered a facelift, which explains the variety of terms such as happy lift, mini lift, weekend lift or soft lift. However, there are significant differences to a real facelift.

Not every facelift is a real facelift

In everyday language, any type of facial tightening is considered a facelift, which explains the variety of terms such as happy lift, mini lift, weekend lift or soft lift. However, there are significant differences to a real facelift.

Not every facelift is a real facelift

In everyday language, any type of facial tightening is considered a facelift, which explains the variety of terms such as happy lift, mini lift, weekend lift or soft lift. However, there are significant differences to a real facelift.

Not every facelift is a real facelift

In everyday language, any type of facial tightening is considered a facelift, which explains the variety of terms such as happy lift, mini lift, weekend lift or soft lift. However, there are significant differences to a real facelift.

Not every facelift is a real facelift

In everyday language, any type of facial tightening is considered a facelift, which explains the variety of terms such as happy lift, mini lift, weekend lift or soft lift. However, there are significant differences to a real facelift.

The mini-lift has a result of only low durability

Unlike a real facelift, this is a "simpler" type of facelift, which is why this method is often offered at a lower price than a real facelift. The operation lasts - compared to a real facelift - just one to two hours. If the doctor talks about a mini-lift or soft-lift, an incision is made in the skin, as with a real facelift, and the excess skin is removed. People with only minor signs of aging can thus achieve a more youthful face over a relatively short period of time.

What characterizes a real facelift?

The real facelift is the supreme discipline in plastic surgery and is characterized by the fact that not only the skin is tightened, but the underlying SMAS (S superficial M uskulo- A poneurotic S ystem). The operation is demanding and should only be performed by a surgeon with years of practical experience in plastic surgery.

Real SMAS facelift

Mini-Lift, Soft-Lift, Weekend-Lift

Illustration eines echten SMAS Facelift
Illustration eines Mini-Lifts

Real SMAS facelift

Echtes SMAS-Facelift Illustration
Instead of just tightening the skin, the SMAS - a separating layer between the subcutaneous fat and the muscle/nerve layer - is tightened. The SMAS is a solid fiber plate that can be seen as the connection between the facial muscles and the skin. The real facelift lasts significantly longer than a mini-lift.

After repositioning the mobilized tissue The multi-layered suture is placed deep down. This technique can also include the neck; only in rare cases is an additional, delicate incision under the chin necessary to tighten the neck muscles. The result is a rejuvenated appearance that lasts for many years without having to accept a change in expression or facial expressions. This procedure is always performed under general anesthesia. You should stay in our clinic for 1 to 2 days as an inpatient.

Advantages:
The skin does not appear to be pulled tight, and there are no unnatural wrinkles when you laugh. The result is a natural appearance and no unnatural-looking facial features, such as those caused by a poorly performed facelift. The scars are delicate and lie behind and in front of the ear. The chin line is defined again, nose and mouth wrinkles are softened, and the cheek sits on the cheekbones again. The biggest advantage of a real facelift is that it lasts a long time. A repeat procedure is usually not necessary.

Disadvantages:
Due to its complexity and the associated operating time, the procedure is more expensive than a mini-lift. You should expect costs starting at around €9,000.

Mini-Lift, Soft-Lift, Weekend-Lift

Illustration eines Mini-Facelifts beziehungsweise eines Soft-Facelifts
With a mini-lift, the skin is tightened and not the deeper layers. An incision is made in the skin, as with a real facelift, in front of the ear, behind the ear and up to the skin-hair border behind the ear. Only the excess skin is fixed and removed, and the wounds are then sewn back up.

Advantages:
The operation lasts relatively short compared to a real facelift, approximately one to two hours. The results are quickly visible. Due to the lower complexity and short operation time, the procedure costs approximately between €2,000 and €5,000.

Disadvantages:
The disadvantage of this method is that the tightening effect only lasts for a very short time, especially in people with advanced signs of aging. Mini-lifts therefore do not last as long as real facelifts. After a few months, the face sags again, which is why another tightening is often desired. The skin becomes increasingly tightened, which then leads to an unnatural and unsightly result.
Often, because only the skin is pulled, the earlobes are distorted and the scars widen.


Instead of just tightening the skin, the SMAS - a separating layer between the subcutaneous fat and the muscle/nerve layer - is tightened. The SMAS is a solid fiber plate that can be seen as the connection between the facial muscles and the skin. The real facelift lasts significantly longer than a mini-lift.


After repositioning the mobilized tissue The multi-layered suture is placed deep down. This technique can also include the neck, only in rare cases is an additional, delicate incision under the chin necessary to tighten the neck muscles. The result is a rejuvenated appearance that lasts for many years without having to accept a change in expression or facial expressions. This procedure is always performed under general anesthesia. You should stay in our clinic for 1 to 2 days as an inpatient. 


Advantages:

The skin does not appear to be pulled tight, and there are no unnatural wrinkles when you laugh. The result is a natural appearance and no unnatural-looking facial features, such as those caused by a poorly performed facelift. The scars are delicate and lie behind and in front of the ear. The chin line is defined again, nose and mouth wrinkles are softened, and the cheek sits on the cheekbones again. The biggest advantage of a real facelift is that it lasts a long time. A repeat procedure is usually not necessary.


Disadvantages:

Due to its complexity and the associated operating time, the procedure is more expensive than a mini-lift. You should expect costs starting at around €9,000.

With a mini-lift, the skin is tightened and not the deeper layers. An incision is made in the skin, as with a real facelift, in front of the ear, behind the ear and up to the skin-hair border behind the ear. Only the excess skin is fixed and removed, and the wounds are then sewn back up.


Advantages:

The operation lasts relatively short compared to a real facelift, approximately one to two hours. The results are quickly visible. Due to the lower complexity and short operation time, the procedure costs approximately between €2,000 and €5,000.


Disadvantages:

The disadvantage of this method is that the tightening effect only lasts for a very short time, especially in people with advanced signs of aging. Mini-lifts therefore do not last as long as real facelifts. After a few months, the face sags again, which is why another tightening is often desired. The skin becomes increasingly tightened, which then leads to an unnatural and unsightly result.

Often, because only the skin is pulled, the earlobes are distorted and the scars widen.



Kurzüberblick SMAS-Facelift vs. Mini-Lift

SMAS-Facelift

Mini-Lift

Natural appearance

Your skin does not look tight

No further intervention necessary

Long-lasting result it

More expensive than the mini-lift

Short operation time

More cost-effective than a real facelift

Reduced durability, further intervention may be necessary

Unnatural results with multiple mini-lifts

Often wider scars

Natural appearance

Your skin does not look tight

No further intervention necessary

Long-lasting result

More expensive than the mini-lift

Short operation time

More cost-effective than a real facelift

Reduced durability, further intervention may be necessary

Unnatural results with multiple mini-lifts

Often wider scars

SMAS-Facelift

Natural appearance

Your skin does not look tight

No further intervention necessary

Long-lasting result

More expensive than the mini-lift

Mini-Lift

Short operation time

More cost-effective than a real facelift

Reduced durability, further intervention may be necessary

Unnatural results with multiple mini-lifts

Often wider scars

Things to Know About the SMAS Facelift

  • DURATION OF THE OPERATION

    Approx. 3-6 hours, depending on the effort

  • NARCOSIS

    general anesthesia

  • HOSPITAL STAY

    1 Tag

  • SUTURE REMOVAL

    After 7 days

  • SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE

    After 1 week

  • ABLE TO WORK

    After about 7-10 days

  • COSTS

    Ab 12.000 €

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