Procedure duration
A facelift commonly takes about 3–5 hours; combined neck or eyelid procedures increase operating time.
Facial rejuvenation
Face Lift in Rawalpindi
Refresh facial contours and address visible signs of ageing with a treatment plan tailored to you.
Clear overview
What is Face Lift?
A face lift, or rhytidectomy, is designed to reposition deeper facial tissues and remove selected excess skin in the lower face and neck. It is different from a filler or skin treatment: the aim is structural improvement while preserving recognisable facial character.
Problems and conditions
What may this procedure address?
- Loose skin along the jawline or jowls
- Lower-face and neck laxity
- Patients seeking a surgical rather than temporary option
Possible suitability
Who may be a suitable candidate?
- Adults with lower-face or neck laxity not adequately addressed by surface treatment
- Patients healthy enough for anaesthesia and wound healing
- People with realistic expectations who accept permanent scars
Safety screening
Who may not be suitable?
- Patients seeking treatment only for pigment or fine surface lines
- Unsafe nicotine use, bleeding or healing risk
- Uncontrolled medical illness
- Expectation that surgery will stop ageing or create perfect symmetry
This list is not exhaustive. Suitability and contraindications require confirmation by the treating clinician.
Individual decision-making
How the procedure is planned
Dr Husnain assesses skin quality, facial proportions, previous procedures, medical history and the areas that concern you. The incision pattern and whether another procedure should be considered are discussed individually; a face lift is not automatically the right answer for every sign of ageing.
Step-by-step overview
How Face Lift is performed
The exact technique, anaesthesia and setting depend on your examination and agreed treatment plan. A typical procedure may include:
- Assessment and markingsThe lower face, jawline and neck are assessed and the planned incision areas are marked.
- Anaesthesia and accessAnaesthesia is selected for the individual. Incisions are commonly placed around the ear and may extend into the hairline.
- Tissue repositioningDeeper tissues are carefully repositioned and selected excess skin is removed without excessive tension.
- Closure and dressingIncisions are closed in layers; dressings and, when required, temporary drains are applied.
Anaesthesia
General anaesthesia or monitored sedation with local anaesthetic may be used according to the operation and facility.
This overview is educational, not a personalised operative plan. Your consultation and consent discussion will explain the technique proposed for you.
Consented clinical photographs
Patient clinical photographs
Published with patient or guardian consent. Anatomy, treatment plans, healing and outcomes differ between patients; these photographs do not promise or guarantee a result.
Face lift
After your procedure
Typical recovery period
Bruising, swelling and temporary tightness are expected. Return to work and social activity varies with the extent of surgery and the person’s healing. Follow-up visits are used to monitor wounds and give staged advice about washing, activity and scar care.
Light routineAbout 2–3 weeks
Many people plan this time for bruising and visible swelling to improve.
Strenuous activityUsually 4–6 weeks
Exercise restarts gradually after the surgeon confirms healing is secure.
Continued settlingAround 3–6 months
Residual swelling, sensation and scars continue to mature.
These are general planning ranges, not a personal clearance date. Recovery differs between patients, and your written instructions and Dr Husnain’s advice take priority over general information online.
Result development
When results may become apparent
The lower-face and neck contour becomes clearer over months. The change can be long-lasting, but ageing continues and no exact duration is guaranteed.
Potential benefits
What Face Lift may offer
- Repositions selected deeper facial tissues
- Removes selected excess lower-face skin
- Can improve jawline and neck continuity
- Offers greater structural change than injectables
Informed consent
Important risks to discuss
Every procedure has limitations and possible complications. Relevant considerations include:
- Bleeding, infection or delayed wound healing
- Temporary or persistent altered sensation
- Scarring, asymmetry or the need for revision
Before treatment
Preparation instructions
- Complete the examination, photographs and any requested medical tests before surgery.
- Share all medicines, supplements, allergies, nicotine use and previous anaesthetic or healing problems.
- Do not stop prescribed medicine unless the prescribing clinician and surgical team agree.
- Arrange transport, a responsible adult, recovery help and enough time for scheduled postoperative reviews.
After treatment
Aftercare
- Take medicines and care for dressings, incisions or compression exactly as instructed.
- Walk and increase activity in stages while respecting driving, lifting and exercise restrictions.
- Avoid smoking and nicotine because they impair blood supply and wound healing.
- Seek urgent advice for breathing difficulty, chest pain, calf swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, fever, worsening pain, spreading redness or wound separation.
Why choose Dr Husnain Aesthetic Clinic?
Experienced plastic-surgery leadership in Rawalpindi
Care is led by Assoc. Prof. Dr Husnain Khan, MBBS, MCPS, FCPS, MRCS. He has more than 17 years of experience as a plastic surgeon, is Head of the Department of Plastic Surgery at Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi, has worked in the UK NHS and is listed with GMC reference 7427786.
Credentials do not guarantee an outcome. Consultation is used to explain realistic options, limitations, recovery and follow-up.
Clinic-supplied procedure rates
Face Lift prices
Face LiftRs. 200,000
These are the clinic-supplied rate-list values. Confirm the current rate and exactly what it includes before booking. Your final written quotation may differ according to the assessed procedure scope, facility, anaesthesia, tests, medicines and follow-up.
View the complete procedure price list →Personalised quotation
Face Lift cost in Rawalpindi
Price depends on the individual treatment plan. Factors may include:
- Extent of face and neck surgery
- Combined procedures
- Anaesthesia, facility and operating time
- Drains, medicines and postoperative care
The published rate-list value is not a guaranteed final quotation. Ask what is included in writing and whether tests, medicines, facility costs or follow-up are separate.
Read the treatment-cost planning guide →Direct answers
Face Lift FAQs
Will a face lift change how I look?
The plan should refresh the lower face without creating a different identity. The degree of change depends on anatomy, tissue laxity and the agreed surgical plan.
Does a face lift treat every facial line?
No. It mainly addresses tissue descent and loose skin. Skin texture, pigmentation and fine lines may require separate non-surgical care.
Where are facelift scars?
They are commonly placed around the ear and may extend into the hairline; the exact pattern depends on the technique.
Is a mini facelift enough?
A limited operation suits selected mild lower-face laxity; the label alone does not define what is corrected.
Can filler replace a facelift?
Filler adds volume and cannot remove loose skin or reposition descended tissue.
How long should I take off work?
Many patients plan two to three weeks, but bruising, job demands and procedure extent vary.
Does smoking affect facelift surgery?
Yes. Nicotine reduces skin blood supply and increases wound and skin-loss risk.
Can a facelift include a neck lift?
Yes, when neck skin, fat or muscle bands need treatment; the combined plan must be defined before surgery.
Independent patient information
Evidence and safety resources
These external resources support further reading. They do not replace advice from the clinician responsible for your care.
Considering Face Lift?
Book a private consultation in Satellite Town, Rawalpindi for individual assessment, alternatives, costs, recovery and aftercare guidance. We welcome patients from Rawalpindi, Islamabad and surrounding areas.
General patient information · Last reviewed 12 September 2026 · This page does not replace a medical consultation.