Facelift (Face & Neck Lift)

A surgical facelift at OB CARE addresses sagging skin and soft-tissue descent of the mid-face, jawline, and neck in a single procedure performed by plastic surgeon MUDr. Martin Skála. The operation is carried out under general anaesthesia in one of the clinic's three hospital-grade operating theatres, with anaesthetist and internist cover available 24 hours a day and overnight recovery in the clinic's private inpatient rooms. Incisions are concealed around the ear and hairline; deeper supporting tissue is repositioned rather than relying on skin tension alone, which is associated with longer-lasting, more natural results. An isolated necklift is offered for patients whose concern is limited to neck laxity and banding.

A facelift (rhytidectomy) remains the most effective intervention for moderate-to-advanced facial ageing — jowls along the jawline, deep nasolabial folds, loss of jaw definition, and loose neck skin that no injectable or device-based treatment can meaningfully correct. **The procedure:** Surgery is performed under general anaesthesia and typically takes several hours. Incisions follow the natural creases in front of and behind the ear, extending discreetly into the hairline. The surgeon lifts and repositions the deeper supporting layer of the face (the SMAS) and removes excess skin without over-tightening, which is what distinguishes a natural result from an operated look. When the neck is treated in the same session, the platysma muscle bands may be tightened through a small incision under the chin. **Hospital-grade setting:** Unlike office-based aesthetic clinics, OB CARE operates inside a full hospital facility — three operating theatres, an intensive care unit, and a staffed inpatient ward. Patients stay overnight (or longer if needed) in private patient rooms with nursing care, and an anaesthesiologist and internist are on site around the clock. The clinic's quality system is ISO 9001 certified by TÜV SÜD. **Recovery:** Swelling and bruising are most pronounced in the first week and largely settle within two to three weeks. Sutures are removed in stages over the first two weeks. Most patients return to social activities after two to three weeks and to full exercise after about six weeks. Scars fade progressively over 6–12 months; the clinic also advises on scar care, including silicone patches and gels available on site. **Consultation:** Every facelift begins with a personal consultation with MUDr. Skála, where facial anatomy, skin quality, and expectations are assessed and the appropriate extent of surgery (full facelift, lower facelift, or isolated necklift from 42,000 Kč) is agreed. The quoted price is finalised after this consultation, since the final cost depends on the extent of surgery, anaesthesia, and hospitalisation required.