Type
Facelift
Duration
3 hours
A surgical facelift at Dr. Rittinger's Nuremberg practice tightens underlying muscle and tissue and removes excess skin to reverse the signs of facial ageing — sagging jowls, deep nasolabial folds and loss of jawline definition. Performed at St. Theresien-Krankenhaus under general anaesthesia, the procedure can be combined with a neck lift or other facial operations for comprehensive rejuvenation. Results are natural-looking and long-lasting compared with non-surgical alternatives.
About this treatment
A facelift (Facelifting or Rhytidektomie) is a surgical procedure that addresses the most visible signs of facial ageing — sagging skin and soft tissue in the lower face, jowls forming along the jawline, deepening nasolabial folds and lax skin in the neck. It works by repositioning the underlying SMAS muscle layer and fatty tissue, removing surplus skin and closing the incisions in carefully planned, well-hidden locations (typically along the hairline and…
At Plastische Chirurgie Nürnberg, Dr. med. Clemens Rittinger plans each facelift individually. The consultation assesses skin quality, degree of descent, facial anatomy and the patient's goals to determine the most appropriate approach — whether a full lower-face and neck lift, a more targeted mid-face or mini-lift, or a combination with additional procedures such as eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) or fat grafting for volume restoration. Procedures are…
Recovery typically involves one to two weeks of social downtime with bruising and swelling subsiding progressively over four to six weeks. The practice is located in Nuremberg, Bavaria — a well-connected city making it accessible for medical travellers from across Germany and neighbouring regions. Consultations are available in German and English, and the practice accepts statutory insurance, private insurance and self-pay patients.
About the clinic
Reviews, team and credentials
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Clinical team
Dr. med. Clemens Rittinger — Facharzt für Plastische und Ästhetische Chirurgie; Facharzt für Chirurgie. DGPRÄC member. Belegarzt at St. Theresien-Krankenhaus Nürnberg. Conducts consultations and surgical procedures personally.
Languages: German, English
Starting from €5,000. The final fee depends on the extent of the lift (full facelift, mid-face, neck lift or combined), anaesthesia and hospital facility charges at St. Theresien-Krankenhaus — all confirmed at consultation.