Procedures
A facelift is a surgical procedure that comprehensively addresses the signs of ageing in the face and neck — restoring the face's original contours and a younger look while preserving its natural expression.
About the procedure
With age, the face slowly loses its firm contours — the skin loosens and sags, wrinkles form, and so-called jowls begin to show along the lower face. These are exactly the changes a facelift addresses: the loosening and descent of the skin and the fine facial muscles. It is a popular procedure for women and men alike.
Depending on the extent of visible ageing in the face and neck, the standard option is a classic facelift, which rejuvenates the midface, the jawline, and the neck. The incision is placed discreetly, running from the hair-bearing temple area down just in front of the ear, under the earlobe, and continuing behind the ear — so the healed scar is barely visible.
If there is not much excess skin and only the midface needs tightening, a mini facelift with smaller incisions — and therefore smaller scars — is an option. It also comes with a lower price, a shorter operating time, and a shorter recovery.
Before the procedure
A consultation with a plastic surgeon is essential before the procedure. The surgeon assesses the condition and elasticity of your skin and the extent of the visible signs of ageing — and advises whether now is the right time for surgery or whether it is better to wait. They discuss your expectations and, in front of a mirror, gently draw your skin towards your ears with their fingers to show you how you will look after the procedure.
The procedure
The procedure is performed in an operating theatre under sterile conditions, in most cases under local anaesthesia, and is very well tolerated. It can also be performed under general anaesthesia — in that case, expect an overnight stay at the clinic and a greater strain on the body.
The surgeon marks the area to be operated on and uses a fine needle to inject a sufficient amount of local anaesthetic.
This is usually the most uncomfortable part of the whole procedure.The surgeon frees and lifts the skin of the face and neck, tightens the loosened muscles, draws the skin towards the ears, and removes the excess.
The incisions are closed with fine sutures. Small drains are placed under the skin to prevent haematomas and fluid build-up in the wound, helping to avoid healing complications.
Sterile gauze is applied to the sutured incisions and the head is wrapped in an elastic bandage.
A classic facelift takes roughly 2.5–3 hours, a mini facelift about 2 hours.You can leave right after the procedure. Because your head is bandaged, please arrange a lift home in advance — we advise against driving.
Aftercare
Day 0
You go home; we provide antibiotics as a precaution against infection. At home, rest with your head elevated; for the first 3–5 days avoid exertion — no heavy lifting and no bending forward.
Days 2–3
The surgeon removes the elastic bandage and the drains — after that, you can wash your hair. You start wearing an elastic compression chin strap for about 14 days.
Days 7–9
You come in for a check-up and to have your stitches removed. From then on, apply a rich cream to the scars and protect them from the sun for 6 months.
Day 14
You begin gentle pressure massages of the scars — we explain and demonstrate them when your stitches are removed. From this point you can also start wearing make-up.
Weeks 2–3
Returning to work: office work is possible after a week, but because of the swelling, bruising, and the chin strap, most people should allow 14 days to 3 weeks.
Month 1
You can return to sports roughly one month after the procedure.
Facial swelling tends to peak around the third day and then gradually subsides; mild swelling and bruising can persist for 14 days to 3 weeks. It is entirely individual.
A facelift can restore your face's original contours while preserving your natural expression. It will help you feel great again.
Pricing
The extent of the procedure — and therefore the price — depends on the degree of visible ageing. Whether a classic facelift or a mini facelift is right for you is assessed by the surgeon at a free consultation.
Under local anaesthesia
Under general anaesthesia
The price includes anaesthesia, the procedure itself, and post-operative check-ups and dressings. A facelift under general anaesthesia includes an overnight stay at the clinic.
These prices apply to procedures from 1 January 2027. If your procedure is booked for 2026, the price quoted when you booked still applies.
Full price list of all proceduresPossible complications
The most common complication is infection of the surgical wound — that is, impaired healing — and increased bleeding. Impairment of the facial nerves or muscles is very rare.
Complications can be prevented by following the aftercare regimen and caring for the scars properly. You will also support smooth healing by not smoking for several weeks before and after the procedure, and by making sure you have not had any acute illness in the two weeks before surgery.
To avoid unnecessary bleeding and bruising after the procedure, do not take any preparations that affect blood clotting for about 3 weeks beforehand — medicines containing salicylic acid, Paralen (paracetamol), or enzyme preparations such as Wobenzym.
If you take warfarin or a similar medication, please discuss its use with your prescribing doctor.
Patient reviews
A selection of reviews from Google and Firmy.cz.
A truly professional and kind approach, the gentle and patient manner of Dr. Chaloupková and the nurse, and of course an absolutely SUPERB facelift result! Regular check-ups and consultations, whenever anything is unclear to you, are a matter of course. I can only recommend her — golden hands! The result is so lovely that the doctor is going to have a great deal of work; judging by the reactions, there will be plenty of people interested.
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