A facelift is a surgical procedure that lifts and repositions the deeper support structures of the face, including the SMAS layer, rather than simply tightening the skin.
It softens jowls, nasolabial folds and marionette lines while restoring jawline and neck definition for a natural, refreshed result.
The right facelift depends on your anatomy, ageing pattern and goals.
A Mini Facelift suits early signs of ageing, a SMAS or Full Facelift treats moderate ageing, and Dr Yannis Alexandrides' signature Y Facelift and the gold-standard Deep Plane Facelift offer the most comprehensive rejuvenation.
A Male Facelift and Neck Lift are also available. Your consultation confirms the best technique, and each procedure is explained in detail on its own page.
A SMAS Facelift lifts and repositions the SMAS support layer beneath the skin, making it well suited to moderate facial ageing.
A Deep Plane Facelift goes further by releasing the retaining ligaments and repositioning skin, fat, SMAS and muscle as one unit, rejuvenating the midface, jawline and neck together for the most comprehensive and long-lasting correction.
There is no single best age for a facelift. The condition of your skin and facial tissues matters more than your date of birth.
Visible sagging, jowling, loose skin or loss of jawline definition are the key indications.
Early changes often respond well to a Mini Facelift, while more advanced ageing may need a SMAS, Y or Deep Plane technique.
Facelift results typically last 10 to 15 years, and often longer with a Deep Plane or Y Facelift.
A Mini Facelift usually lasts 7 to 10 years. Natural ageing continues after surgery, but from a rejuvenated starting point, and results are supported by stable weight, good skincare and a healthy lifestyle.
Most patients return to desk-based work and social activities within 7 to 14 days of a facelift. Initial recovery takes around 4 to 6 weeks, with exercise resumed after that point.
Residual swelling settles gradually, and the final result is typically appreciated between six and twelve months.
Facelift scars are usually very discreet. Incisions are placed within the natural contours of the ears and hairline, and closure is designed to minimise tension.
Scars soften and fade over the following months, supported by scar management, medical-grade skincare and LED light therapy where appropriate.
Facelift surgery at 111 Harley St. starts from £15,000 for a Full, Mini or Male Facelift.
A Neck Lift starts from £12,500, while the Deep Plane Facelift and Y Facelift start from £25,000. Your final quotation is confirmed after consultation with Dr Yannis and finance options are available.
Yes. A facelift is often combined with a Neck Lift, Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), Brow Lift or Facial Fat Transfer for a more complete rejuvenation.
Combining procedures in one operation means a single anaesthetic and one recovery period. Your combined plan is confirmed at consultation.
Non-surgical treatments such as injectables, thread lifts and energy-based skin tightening can improve mild jowling, volume loss and early laxity.
For more significant facial sagging, neck laxity and platysmal banding, facelift surgery remains the most effective and longest-lasting option. A consultation will confirm the right pathway for you.
