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Face Lift

Rhytidectomy to lift and tighten the face and neck — addressing jowls, deep folds, and skin laxity that non-surgical treatments cannot correct.

A face lift (rhytidectomy) is the definitive surgical solution for moderate-to-significant facial ageing — specifically jowls, deep nasolabial folds, loose neck skin, and loss of jawline definition. At Kaya, we perform SMAS-layer face lifts — addressing the deep structural tissue, not just pulling the skin. This delivers natural, long-lasting results without the tell-tale "windswept" appearance of skin-only techniques.

Benefits
Structural rejuvenation
SMAS-layer repositioning restores the deep architecture of the face — producing natural results that last 7–10 years or more.
Addresses jowls and neck
Jowling and loose neck skin are structural changes that no injectable, laser, or HIFU can adequately correct. A face lift is the definitive solution.
Natural-looking result
Properly performed, a face lift should make you look like a refreshed, rested version of yourself — not a surgically altered one.
Combination approach
Face lift is frequently combined with blepharoplasty, fat grafting, or laser resurfacing for comprehensive facial rejuvenation in a single procedure.
How it works

Incisions are made at the temples, continuing around the ears and into the hairline/behind the ear. The SMAS (the fibromuscular layer beneath the skin) is elevated and repositioned superiorly and posteriorly — correcting descent at the deeper structural level. Skin is then redraped without tension, and excess is removed. A neck lift (platysmaplasty) is typically performed simultaneously for complete lower face and neck rejuvenation.

At a glance
Duration3–5 hours
Sessions1 (with follow-up visits)
IntervalSingle procedure
Significant downtime

2–3 weeks before appearing in public. Bruising and swelling for 3–4 weeks. Drains for 1–2 days. Sutures removed at 7–10 days. Most clients return to office work at 3 weeks. Full recovery and final result at 3–6 months. Scars are placed to be hidden within hairline and ear contours.

Adults 45+ with moderate-to-significant facial laxity Those with jowling, deep nasolabial folds, or loose neck skin Candidates with realistic expectations and good general health Non-smokers (or those who have quit 6 weeks prior) — smoking significantly impairs wound healing
Client results

What our clients say about Face Lift

Hana J. beforeBefore
Hana J. afterAfter
Rhinoplasty
★★★★★

Dr. Al-Rashidi was incredibly honest during the consultation — no overselling, just clarity. The result was exactly what I asked for.

Hana J.
Dubai
Liposuction
★★★★★

The post-op care was just as impressive as the procedure itself. I felt supported at every step and the team was always reachable.

Maya T.
Riyadh
Lina B. beforeBefore
Lina B. afterAfter
Face Lift
★★★★★

I looked in the mirror two weeks post-op and genuinely teared up. The results were beyond what I imagined and recovery was much smoother than I feared.

Lina B.
Abu Dhabi