Facelift Surgery (Mini, SMAS, Deep Plane, Neck Lift)

Surgical facelifting at AMEM's Zlín operating theatre — performed exclusively at this branch by plastic surgeon MUDr. Hana Skeřilová. The clinic offers the full ladder of techniques: mini facelift for early jowling of the lower face, classic SMAS facelift for pronounced laxity in patients 50+, advanced deep plane facelift that repositions skin, subcutaneous tissue and mimetic muscles as one unit for the most natural and durable result, plus targeted temporal lifts, minimally invasive ponytail lifts and neck lifts. All procedures run under local anaesthesia (you remain awake, typically 2.5–3 hours), with antibiotics and a calming medication given beforehand. Recovery involves 7–10 days of rest with a compression facial bandage; bruising and swelling resolve over 2–3 weeks and the final result is visible at 2–3 months.

A facelift surgically tightens loose skin and the underlying fibromuscular layer (SMAS), removing excess tissue to restore a younger facial contour — the most effective and longest-lasting answer to advanced facial ageing. **Techniques offered at AMEM Zlín:** *Mini facelift (39,000 Kč)* — for younger clients (roughly 40+) with laxity limited to the lower third of the face, from mouth corners to jawline. Incision runs closely around the earlobe and behind the ear; skin is redraped, excess removed, and the SMAS layer tightened. *Full facelift / quick lift (49,000 Kč)* — for pronounced skin descent, typically ages 50–60+. Incision around the ear, into the hairline and behind the ear; skin and SMAS are tightened across the whole face and neck. *Deep plane facelift (75,000 Kč)* — the most advanced technique offered: dissection passes below the SMAS so that skin, subcutaneous tissue and mimetic muscles are repositioned as a single unit into their younger anatomical position. Because the skin is not over-tensioned, the face does not look pulled or operated, expression is preserved, and the rejuvenation is more pronounced and longer-lasting. *Temporal (temple) lift (34,000 Kč)* — smooths the temple region, partially elevates the brow and the outer eye corners, removing the tired look, without visible scars. *Ponytail lift (34,000 Kč)* — a mini-invasive technique mimicking the lifting effect of a tightly pulled-back ponytail; lifts the midface and cheekbone area through incisions hidden in the hair, with a faster recovery and an effect lasting around 5–7 years. Designed for younger clients (30+) without significant skin excess; you leave the clinic without a facial bandage. *Neck lift (34,000 Kč)* — removes excess neck skin through short incisions around the ears; often combined with laser liposuction of the double chin (from 16,000–27,000 Kč) for a sharper result. **Procedure and recovery:** Pre-operative examination with photo documentation; local anaesthetic injections (you stay awake; the operation does not hurt); antibiotics and a sedative before the procedure; incisions per technique; tightening of deeper structures; closure with high-quality sutures; compression facial bandage. Sleep with your head elevated, use cold compresses, keep 7–10 days of rest. Swelling peaks around day 3–4. Sutures out at ~2 weeks; final check at 3 months. **Contraindications:** acute infection, pregnancy/breastfeeding, clotting disorders, warfarin or other blood thinners, anaesthetic allergy.