Facelift or Facial Lift

Fillers, as the name suggests, restore some of the lost facial volume due to aging. In addition to replacing volume, fillers can lift the face to some extent when injected into the right areas, but only up to a certain limit. Adding too much volume results in a swollen, puffy look, making the person look different rather than younger. When there is simply too much excess skin and tissues have sagged beyond a certain point, the only way to achieve a better look is with a surgical facelift. The effects of a surgical facelift last around 10 years, effectively making you look 10 years younger. Maintenance with fillers and Botox is essential, just like maintaining a newly built house.

Most clients describe their appearance as refreshed and rejuvenated. Techniques that made people look tight and stretched are outdated and no longer used. A facelift provides a natural, younger appearance without making you look different or unrecognizable.

The duration of the procedure depends on the type of facelift performed. A mini-lift usually takes about 2 hours, while a classic SMAS facelift lasts 4–6 hours if combined with upper or lower eyelid surgery and neck lifting.
We recommend 2–3 weeks off work. Swelling lasts the longest, but it is completely normal and expected. Daily activities are possible after 5 days, while physical exertion should be avoided for a month.
The length of the procedure also depends on the amount of tissue repositioning needed to achieve the best rejuvenating effect. A mini-lift, suitable for women with early signs of aging when thread lifts no longer deliver results, lasts about 2 hours. A classic SMAS facelift, which tightens deeper structures, takes around 3–4 hours. When combined with eyelid correction, brow lifting, and neck improvement, it can last 5–6 hours.

You’re right, there are different types of facelifts that achieve different effects. Each surgery is tailored to the client’s needs and wishes, so the most important step is a consultation with the surgeon, who will listen to you and fulfill your goals. At Klinika Višnjar, the purpose of a facelift is rejuvenation and a refreshed appearance. We reposition and lift deeper tissues, which are the real reason for an aged look. A facelift should never be just skin tightening, as that results in an unnatural, overly tight look.

For true rejuvenation, a refreshed look, and long-lasting results, we recommend a surgical facelift. At an age when aging signs are pronounced, fillers and Botox no longer keep up with the pace of aging. A surgical facelift maintains a fresh, youthful look for much longer, especially when complemented with fillers, your own fat, and Botox in ongoing maintenance.