Facelift
A rested, natural version of you — never pulled, never “done”.
- Recovery
- 10–14 days
- Typical stay
- 10–14 days
- Indicative price
- €3,400–€4,500 — Indicative range. Your exact quote is fixed after a free consultation.
- Typical price at home
- €10,000–€15,000
What is a facelift?
A facelift (rhytidectomy) lifts and repositions the deeper tissues of the face and jawline, removes excess skin, and restores the contours that time softens. Modern techniques work on the muscular layer beneath the skin — the SMAS — which is why results look natural and last.
It can be combined with a neck lift, eyelid surgery or fat transfer for a balanced, harmonious result. Your surgeon will advise what serves your face — and what does not.
Are you a good candidate?
Typical candidates are between 45 and 70, in good general health, with sagging along the jawline, jowls, or a loose neck — and realistic expectations. Good skin quality helps, but age alone is not decisive; your overall health matters more.
Smoking impairs healing significantly, so you will be asked to stop well before and after surgery. The video consultation is where the surgeon assesses all of this honestly.
The process, step by step
After your free video consultation and fixed quote, you arrive in Agadir for an in-person assessment, blood tests and anaesthesia consultation. The operation takes three to five hours under general anaesthesia, with one or two nights in the clinic.
Incisions are placed discreetly around the ears and hairline. Dressings are changed and drains removed within a day or two, and your surgeon examines you several times before you travel home.
Recovery
Allow 10–14 days in Agadir. Swelling and bruising peak around day three and recede steadily; most patients feel comfortable being seen after two weeks and return to work around week three.
The mild Agadir climate is genuinely kind to recovery — rest, shade, sea air. Final refinement continues for a few months, monitored through free video follow-ups.
Risks — honestly
A facelift is a substantial operation. Risks include bleeding, haematoma, infection, temporary (rarely permanent) nerve weakness, scarring and asymmetry. These are uncommon in experienced hands, and your surgeon will discuss your personal risk profile openly during the consultation.
Why Agadir?
The same SMAS facelift that costs €9,000–15,000 in Western Europe or the UK is €3,400–4,500 in Agadir, performed by a professor surgeon. You recover in a calm resort city instead of rushing home — and your aftercare continues by video once you do.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a facelift last?
Typically 8–12 years. You will always look younger than if you had never had it; the face simply continues to age naturally from its new starting point.
Will I look unnatural or “windblown”?
That look comes from pulling skin tight rather than repositioning deeper tissue. Our professor surgeons use modern SMAS techniques precisely to avoid it — the goal is that friends notice you look rested, not operated.
Can I combine a facelift with eyelid surgery?
Yes, and it is often sensible — one anaesthetic, one recovery. Your surgeon will tell you honestly whether combining is safe and worthwhile in your case.
How long must I stay in Agadir?
We recommend 10–14 days, so stitches are out and your surgeon has confirmed that healing is on course before you fly.
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