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Are the contours of your face or neck changing? A facelift can lift sagging tissues while respecting your natural facial features.
As your face changes, your wishes may change too.
Over the years, the skin and underlying tissues can sag. The jawline becomes less defined, the cheeks descend or excess skin develops around the neck. A facelift addresses this laxity.
The aim is a more balanced, refreshed face while preserving your individual appearance. The right correction depends on your anatomy, skin quality, health and expectations.
A facelift does not stop ageing and does not automatically treat every wrinkle, pigmentation mark or drooping eyelid.
Cheeks
Sagging tissues and folds in the lower part of the face.
Jawline
Laxity along the jaw that makes the facial contours less defined.
Neck
Loose skin or visible neck bands that may require an additional neck procedure.
Which lift is right for you?
A smaller procedure is not always the best choice. Your surgeon assesses which tissues need support and whether combining procedures would be appropriate.
Mini facelift
May be suitable for limited sagging in the lower face. The tissues involved are corrected through shorter incisions. Its scope is more limited when neck laxity is pronounced.
A mini facelift is still surgery, with scars and a recovery period.
MACS lift
A MACS lift uses sutures to lift the underlying support tissues through limited access. It therefore addresses more than the skin alone. Suitability depends on the extent and location of the sagging.
Your surgeon will explain what this technique could offer your cheeks and jawline.
Neck lift
Addresses excess skin and, where necessary, the underlying neck muscle. Localised fat may also be treated. A neck lift can be considered on its own or alongside a facelift.
The face and neck are assessed together to create a harmonious transition.
The name of a technique does not tell the whole story. During your consultation, ask which areas will be treated, where the incisions will be and what result is realistic.
What does a facelift involve?
Discuss & prepare
Your surgeon examines your face and neck and discusses your wishes, health, medication and previous treatments. You receive information about the technique, anaesthesia, risks and costs. Smoking increases the risk of wound-healing problems: discuss stopping well in advance. Only change medication in consultation with your doctor.
Lift & refine
The skin and underlying tissues are corrected through incisions near the ear and, where needed, the hairline. Excess skin is removed and the incisions are carefully closed. A neck lift may require an additional incision under the chin.
Follow-up & recovery
After surgery, you will usually receive a facial compression garment, worn for several weeks according to your surgeon’s schedule. You will also receive instructions on wound care, rest and follow-up appointments. Drains may be needed temporarily. The anaesthesia, duration and any stay are agreed in advance according to the extent of your procedure.
A result that develops
gradually.
Allow plenty of time to rest and avoid scheduling important social events too soon after surgery. Your surgeon will provide your individual recovery plan.
Rest & care
Swelling, bruising and a tight or numb feeling are common. Rest with your head slightly elevated and follow the wound-care instructions. Arrange for someone to take you home and help you initially.
A gradual return
Often allow around two to four weeks before returning to work and social activities, depending on the procedure and your recovery. Continue wearing the compression garment as instructed by your surgeon, who will specify for how long and how many hours a day. Only resume exercise and heavy lifting once cleared to do so.
Further refinement
Residual swelling and changes in sensation can persist for longer. The result becomes clearer over several months; scars gradually fade but do not disappear completely.
These timings are a guide. Recovery differs between a mini facelift, a more extensive correction and combined procedures.
What else would
you like to know?
How much does a facelift cost?
The price depends on the chosen technique and any combined procedures. You will receive a personalised quotation after your consultation, so you know in advance which care is included.
View the current price list →Am I suitable for a facelift?
There is no fixed ideal age. The degree of sagging, skin quality and general health matter most, alongside realistic expectations. For limited changes, another treatment may be more suitable. Your surgeon will assess this during your consultation.
Will my face still look natural?
The aim is a fresher appearance while preserving your own features. This requires a treatment that suits your anatomy. Perfect symmetry or a specific result cannot be guaranteed. The effect can remain visible for years while your face continues to age.
Where will the scars be?
Incisions usually follow the ear and, depending on the technique, extend into the hairline or behind the ear. Neck surgery may require a scar under the chin. Your surgeon will show you the planned position; scars remain even when they become less noticeable.
What risks should I know about?
Possible complications include postoperative bleeding, infection, delayed wound healing, skin damage, noticeable scars, asymmetry and hair loss around the incisions. Temporary or permanent changes in sensation or nerve damage affecting movement are also possible. There are additional risks associated with anaesthesia and thrombosis.
Contact your treating team immediately if you develop rapidly increasing swelling, severe pain, fever or other unexpected symptoms. For acute breathing difficulties, call 112.
Can a facelift be combined with other procedures?
Sometimes eyelid surgery or fat transfer may suit your wishes. Eyelid surgery treats excess skin or bags around the eyes; fat transfer can replace lost volume. Your surgeon assesses whether combining procedures is appropriate or whether it is better to space them out.
Is there a non-surgical alternative?
Fillers can restore volume, while laser treatments address skin quality and limited laxity. They do not remove excess skin and do not replace a surgical lift for pronounced sagging. A mini facelift is therefore not a non-surgical treatment.
Discover what suits your face.
Discuss your wishes with a plastic surgeon. You will receive personalised advice and the time to make a decision at your own pace.
Our locations
Consultations at three locations. Procedures take place at our clinic in Diest.
Not every treatment is available at every location. View available appointments.