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What Is a Facelift? Facelift Surgery in Dubai Explained
Ask most people what facelift surgery is and they’ll mime pulling their cheeks back with both hands. Surgeons gave that up decades ago. Older facelifts looked windswept for exactly that reason.
Skin doesn’t sag on its own. A layer under it, the SMAS, slackens over the years and drags the skin down with it. That layer is what Dr Sohrab lifts and stitches back into position. Skin goes back over the top afterwards, minus whatever is spare.
Because the SMAS takes the strain, the skin sits loose over it. Faces keep moving the way they always did. Doctors call the operation a rhytidectomy. Nobody else does.
Types of Facelift Surgery in Dubai
Faces don’t all drop the same way, so no single operation suits everybody. Dr Sohrab does three types of facelift surgery. Which one fits is a question for the consultation.
SMAS Facelift
SMAS procedure is what he performs on an everyday basis since it is the procedure which in the end, everybody comes to perform. It is about cheeks, jowls, and jawline softening all at once.
It is not until after the suspension and lifting of the SMAS that the skin gets removed. The deeper layers do the lifting, and this is why ten years and even more are common. Those who have their wedding or parties coming up must have some weeks to spare.
Deep Plane Facelift
Deep plane surgery works one level further down. Small ligaments pin the midface in place. He releases them, so the cheek and jawline travel up as one piece.
Flat cheeks and heavy nasolabial folds are where it earns its place. The operation runs longer and takes real experience. Done well, nothing he offers looks softer or more natural.
Mini Facelift
Catch the sagging early and a mini facelift may be all it takes. Shorter incisions stay around the ear. A week at home usually covers it, not two.
Limits do apply. A loose neck or deep folds will outrun a mini lift before long. He would rather say that at the consultation than after surgery
Signs You May Need a Facelift in Dubai
Two or three of these usually arrive together:
- Jowls softening a jawline that used to look crisp
- Deep creases from the nose to the corners of the mouth
- Cheeks that look flatter or sit lower than before
- Loose skin or bands under the chin, which may also need a neck lift
- Filler that no longer gives the lift it used to
- Looking tired in photos when you actually feel fine
Facelift vs Thread Lift: Non-Surgical Alternatives and Their Limits
Fillers, threads and energy-based tightening all have a place in his clinic. They cost less. Downtime is short. On early laxity they can look lovely, which is only fair to say about facial rejuvenation without surgery.
None of them can move the SMAS or take skin away, though. Thread lift vs facelift is really a question of timing. Skin that has only just started to loosen may do well without an operation. Once jowls and deep folds have settled in, threads tend to disappoint and facelift surgery becomes the sensible answer.
Facelift for Men
More men book a facelift in Dubai with Dr Sohrab every year. Jowls or a soft neckline come up first. A fair few blame video calls for making them look.Men’s faces need their own plan. Beard hair limits where an incision can go. Thicker skin and a richer blood supply usually mean more bruising too. What he’s after is a firm jaw that is still recognisably the patient’s own.
Mini Facelift vs Full Facelift
Is it about age? People ask that a lot. The answer is no, because what matters is the amount of loose tissue. Sagging that stops at the jawline often suits a mini lift.
Once the cheeks and neck have joined in, a full lift is the better buy. It costs more on the day but tends to spare patients a second operation later.
Facelift With Neck Lift
Sagging rarely has the manners to stop at the jaw. Bands in the neck or fullness under the chin often come with it, which is when he adds a neck lift. Face and neck then match. Paired with facelift surgery, it also means one anaesthetic and one recovery, not two.
Facelift With Eyelid Surgery
Eyes are a separate matter, because facelift surgery doesn’t reach that high. Hooded upper lids and puffy lower lids have their own operation, a blepharoplasty. Eyes often show age before the jaw does. Plenty of his patients have both on the same day and recover once.
2–4 hours
3–4 weeks
6–8 weeks
AED 25,000–45,000 Varies
Facelift Recovery Time: Day-by-Day Timeline
Recovery after facelift surgery tends to follow the same order:
Days 1 to 3: this is when the swelling peaks, which is often unexpected for most people. Try and remain upright and take it easy.
Days 5 to 7: the bruising starts changing color and he removes the first sutures.
Weeks 2 to 3: by this time, many of his patients are usually back at work already. However, they still avoid social nights.
Week 4: this is when you will come in for a follow-up. Should all be well, he may allow you to do light exercise.
Weeks 6 to 8: the tension gradually releases, and your face regains its feeling.
Months 6 to 12: the swelling completely clears, leaving behind just a few faint scars.
What Slows Recovery
DownThree things cause most of the setbacks he sees. Smoking is one, blood pressure that isn’t under control is another, and the gym too early is the third. Avoid those and follow the aftercare sheet, and recovery tends to stay on track.
Facelift Scars
Yes, there will be a scar. Hiding it is where the skill comes in. The incision starts in the hair at the temple and follows the crease in front of the ear. It then curves behind the ear and disappears into the hairline at the back.
Hair and the natural shadows of the face do most of the hiding. The lines stay pink for a few months. After that, most people have to hunt for them.
Facelift Cost in Dubai
Costs of the facelift surgery in Dubai by Dr Sohrab can be estimated to range from AED 25,000 to AED 45,000. There is no fixed price for all clients because it changes with different factors, so Dr Sohrab gives written prices after he assesses you. It depends on:
- The technique, whether a mini lift, SMAS facelift, or deep plane facelift
- Anything you add, such as a neck lift or eyelid surgery
- Theatre time, anaesthesia and an overnight stay if you need one
- Tests before surgery, dressings and your follow-up visits
- Everything goes on a written quote before you pick a date, and that’s what you pay.
- Cosmetic surgery rarely qualifies for insurance, but his team can talk you through payment plans
How Long Does a Facelift Last?
Ten to fifteen years is typical, with deep plane results tending to last longest. Faces keep ageing, of course, only from a better starting point. A steady weight and daily sunscreen help the result go further. So does giving up cigarettes.
Facelift Surgery Risks and Safety
Every operation carries risk, and facelift surgery is no exception. Bleeding under the skin and infection top the list. Slower healing and numbness can follow, as can a temporary weak spot in a facial nerve. Mild asymmetry or a scar you can see is possible too.
With an experienced surgeon and a patient who sticks to the aftercare, serious problems stay uncommon. Dr Sohrab goes through each risk in person and explains what he would do about it. BAAPS also sets out what facelift surgery involves, for anyone who wants an independent view.
Book Your Facelift Consultation in Dubai
A web page can only tell you so much. One consultation settles which technique suits your face and how long you’ll need off. It also puts the cost in writing. Book online or ring the clinic in Downtown Dubai to find a slot.
Facelift Before and After Results in Dubai
Facelift Procedure, Step by Step
The Consultation: Nobody should expect a quick appointment. Dr Sohrab studies the skin, the bone structure and exactly where things have dropped. Medical history comes next, in detail. Photos follow, then the choice of technique. He is frank about what surgery can't do. Patients go home with a written plan and an itemised quote, plus a note of any tests he wants first.
Stop smoking at least four weeks before surgery, since nicotine slows healing Pause blood thinners and certain supplements if he asks you to Arrange a lift home and someone to stay with you the first night Lay out a few button-front tops so nothing has to go over your head Clear your diary for some quiet days at home
General anaesthetic means the patient sleeps through all of it. Facelift surgery usually takes between three and five hours. A deep plane lift, a neck lift or eyelid work pushes it towards five. The incisions run from the temple, round the ear and into the hairline. He lifts the SMAS first. Skin goes back down after that, then he closes in layers under a supportive dressing.
Swelling and bruising build for a couple of days and peak around day three before they ease. Tight is the word patients use, more than painful. Ordinary painkillers deal with it. Sleep propped up. Bending forward is out for now, and soft food is easier for the first few days. He sees every patient within 48 hours for the first check.
Why Choose Dr Sohrab for Your Facelift in Dubai
A plan for your face, not a template. Dr Sohrab decides on the technique after examining you. Some faces need a full lift, and others do well with a mini. He also gives honest advice: if filler or a thread lift would serve you better this year, he will tell you and send you home without surgery.
Dr Sohrab lifts the deeper layer rather than pulling on the skin, so you keep your own expressions and the result still looks like you. His incisions follow the hairline and the natural creases around the ear, so the scars are hard to find.
One price, agreed upfront; you get every fee in writing before you book, and that figure doesn't change. Follow-up included; He see you after surgery as often as you need, and those visits cost nothing extra.
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Typically, my patients fall between 45 and 65. Skin quality counts for more than age, though, and some people benefit earlier, particularly after significant weight loss.
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