Considering facial contours and expression together
A facelift can lift facial tissues that have descended and reshape the contours of the cheeks and jawline. It addresses both the skin and its deeper supporting layers. At your consultation in Berlin, I discuss which changes would suit your face and whether your neck should also be treated as a separate part of the plan.
Your examination findings and the extent of treatment determine your individual treatment journey.
Treatment at a glance
Key information about facelift treatment. These details put duration, recovery and costs into context for your personal planning.
Primarily the cheeks and lower facial tissues that have descended, and the neck where appropriate.
The extent of treatment, skin quality and deeper supporting layers determine the surgical plan.
Limited procedures may be planned differently; the anaesthesia is agreed with the medical team.
Depending on the extent of surgery, incisions may extend into the hairline or behind the ear.
Bruising, residual swelling and your ability to resume activities improve at an individual pace.
An initial impression is possible sooner; residual swelling takes longer to settle and scars take longer to mature.
Natural ageing continues. A fixed number of years cannot be promised.
Facelift · depending on extent and technique. The starting price applies to the planned facelift. Neck, forehead or eyelid surgery and additional procedures are not automatically included.
Timescales are a guide. An in-person examination will clarify what applies to you.
Understanding what changes
During a facelift, tissue layers that have descended are lifted and excess skin is adjusted. The SMAS, a layer of connective tissue and muscle beneath the skin, may be included in the lift. The aim is to close the skin without excessive tension.
Assessing the changed contours alongside the quality of the skin.
The appropriate technique depends on the tissue and the desired correction.
Follow-up care monitors wounds, swelling and function.
I assess the midface, cheeks, jawline and neck both separately and together. A loss of definition where the face meets the neck may require a different approach from descended cheek tissue. Previous operations, fillers, the hairline and the skin's blood supply also influence the plan.
Incisions follow natural transitions around the ears and along the hairline. More extensive neck surgery may require additional incisions. I explain their position and length beforehand; even with careful suturing, a permanently invisible scar cannot be promised.
A facelift primarily changes the position of the tissues. Pigmentation spots, fine surface lines and expression lines do not automatically disappear as a result. Additional procedures need their own assessment and are discussed with their additional risks and costs. It is also possible to treat just one area initially.
Your facial features remain the guiding reference. The aim is more harmonious contours with a familiar expression. How noticeable the change is depends on your starting point, the technique and healing; ageing is not stopped.
The term does not describe the same procedure everywhere. It may refer to limited incisions or a limited extent of surgery, and alone does not indicate which deeper layer is treated. What matters is the specific surgical plan and its limitations; dividing lifts into “real” and “not real” does little to help with this decision.
A neck lift can be part of a face and neck lift, but is not included in every facelift. The eyelids and brows are also assessed separately. A consultation therefore does not automatically lead to a combination of several procedures.
Is this right for me?
Your wishes are the starting point. I assess whether your examination findings, health and expected benefits are aligned.
Descended tissue and changes in contour are your main concern.
Fine skin lines and pigmentation changes may need a different treatment.
Different causes need different solutions. Sometimes, deciding against a procedure is the right choice.
Compare alternativesFor limited volume loss, a different treatment approach may be an option.
Explore the optionsConsidering skin, facial expression, volume and tissue position together.
Explore the optionsDistinguishing fat beneath the skin that can be removed by liposuction from deeper structures and swelling.
Understand the concern in more detailVolume loss, skin surface, facial expression and descended tissue need different approaches.
Understand the concern in more detailYour treatment journey
We discuss the desired change together. I examine your skin and tissue and plan scar placement, anaesthesia and aftercare.
After marking and anaesthesia, the planned lift is performed. Tissue management, wound closure and drains, where needed, are handled according to the findings.
Follow-up appointments assess swelling, wounds and function. Activity levels are increased according to your recovery.
Before you are discharged, we agree on how to contact me directly for aftercare. General enquiries: team@dottore.caletti.de.
Your return to daily life
Swelling, a feeling of tightness and bruising are possible. The agreed contact arrangements are particularly important at this stage.
Visible signs of surgery may last for several weeks. Work, sport and social engagements are planned separately.
Residual swelling takes time to settle and scars take time to mature. Your individual recovery may take longer.
These timescales are a guide, not a firm promise. Your individual recovery may differ.
Speaking openly about risks
Surgery changes tissue and carries risks. I discuss your individual circumstances, possible complications and aftercare before you make your decision.
Rapidly increasing swelling on one side, severe pain, bleeding or fever must be assessed by a doctor immediately. If you experience breathlessness, chest pain or circulatory collapse, call 112.
Understand the costs and take time to decide
Facelift in Berlin: from €7,700. The starting price applies to the planned facelift. Neck, forehead or eyelid surgery and additional procedures are not automatically included.
Starting price
from €7,700
Facelift · depending on extent and technique
The starting price applies to the planned facelift. Neck, forehead or eyelid surgery and additional procedures are not automatically included.
A limited facelift differs from a face and neck lift.
The type of anaesthesia, duration and clinic stay influence planning.
Scars, material already present and additional procedures can increase the complexity.
Your personalised quotation sets out which services are included in the total amount.
Additional procedures, medical aids, further stays or later corrective surgery may incur separate costs. Your personalised quotation states which services are included. Insurance reimbursement is not automatic; you should clarify any agreement to cover costs and any subsequent costs before surgery.
An examination and shared planning help you understand the costs. You will receive your personalised cost plan before deciding whether to proceed with treatment.
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Specialist in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery
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A website can offer guidance. We discuss your personal situation during your medical consultation.
Ask your questionThere is no single right age. What matters is the extent of tissue descent, your health and your personal wishes. Having surgery earlier is not automatically better.
The SMAS is a layer of connective tissue and muscle beneath the facial skin. Treating it can help reposition deeper tissues rather than simply placing the skin under tension.
The term alone does not justify that claim. The extent of surgery, the surgical approach and the layers being treated need to be explained specifically. Even a limited procedure carries risks and requires recovery time.
No. Each area needs its own treatment goal. We discuss whether a combination makes sense, including the longer operating time, additional risks and costs.
The aim is to retain your familiar expression. However, temporary or permanent nerve dysfunction is a possible risk. Unchanged facial expressions therefore cannot be guaranteed.
Costs start from €7,700. Pricing basis: facelift · depending on extent and technique. The starting price applies to the planned facelift. Neck, forehead or eyelid surgery and additional procedures are not automatically included. You will receive your personalised cost plan before making your decision.
Further specialist information on the procedures described, their limitations and risks.
Tissue tightening, different surgical techniques and their limitations; the natural ageing process continues.
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