Neck-facelift combination

Expected pain: Minimal

Anaesthesia: Local or sedation

Duration of Surgery: 3 to 4 hours

Scars: Virtually invisible, in front of and behind the ear

Final result: After 3 months

Social isolation: 10-14 days

Guidelines FOR THE PATIENT

Why?

A cervico-facial face lift is a combination of a mini-facelift and a neck lift.

It enables the skin to be tautened and a real “anti-age” effect to be obtained, while not erasing the patient’s expression wrinkles.

The result is therefore natural and in no way alters the patient’s physiognomy.

The Intervention

It consists of making an incision, under local anaesthesia, from the front to the back of the ear. The surgeon tautens the skin, corrects the subcutaneous tissues (muscles and fat) and removes the surplus skin. The intervention takes about three hours.

Results and Post-Operative Treatment

After the operation, a dressing and some drains are kept in place for one or two days.

The face remains swollen and the bruises on the face decrease after a period of seven to ten days after the operation.
After three weeks to a month, the results appear: a cervico-facial facelift smoothes and hardens the skin of the face, without altering its features.

Know more about it:

  • A facelift begins with an incision made along the hairline at the temples, following the natural contours in front of and behind the ears, and extending to the lower scalp. This discreet placement ensures that scars remain virtually invisible once healed.
  • The surgeon carefully lifts the skin away from the underlying tissues to access the SMAS layer (Superficial Musculo-Aponeurotic System) — a deeper structure that plays a key role in facial sagging due to its weight and natural loss of tension over time. By tightening the SMAS and repositioning it, the facial contour is restored. Any excess skin is then gently removed, and the skin is re-draped without tension to preserve a smooth, natural result and minimize scarring.
    Depending on the area requiring rejuvenation, the incision may be extended behind the ear (for more pronounced neck correction) or upwards into the hairline (to address the cheeks, mouth corners, and nasolabial folds).
  • As with any surgical procedure, a facelift carries some potential risks. These may include bleeding or infection, though such complications are rare.
  • Temporary numbness or partial weakness of facial nerves — such as a drooping mouth corner or difficulty closing an eyelid — can occur, but are extremely uncommon and typically resolve on their own.
  • A neck-facelift offers impressive, long-lasting results, not only enhancing facial harmony but often boosting self-esteem and emotional well-being. The rejuvenating effects of this procedure can last up to 15 years.
  • For enhanced recovery, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) may be recommended, as it can significantly accelerate the healing process.