Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery

Facelift / Mini-Lift

SMAS facelift, deep-plane facelift, and mini-lift options for facial rejuvenation.

Treatment Options

Recommended Centers

$6,000

Starting From

7-21 days

Typical Wait

Treatment Plans for Facelift / Mini-Lift

Compare evidence-based options at top Chinese hospitals — transparent pricing, typical wait, and recovery time.

Flagship Plan

SMAS Facelift

Deep tissue plication facelift with skin redraping.

Wait Time

7-14 days

Hospital Stay

5-7 days

Recovery

3-4 weeks

Estimated Price

Approx. $7,500

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Price Comparison: China vs. USA

🇨🇳 China

$6,000

🇺🇸 USA

$30,000+

Save up to $24,000 per treatment

Procedure Steps

Pre-op: comprehensive aesthetic analysis + medical clearance

Marking patient sitting upright

General anesthesia or sedation + extensive local infiltration

Pre-tragal or post-tragal incision extending into hairline

Skin flap elevation in subcutaneous plane

SMAS plication or SMASectomy + neck platysmaplasty

Repositioning of malar fat pad superiorly + lateral fixation

Skin redraping + tension-free closure with absorbable barbed sutures

What is SMAS Facelift?

The SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) is the deep facial layer that provides structural support. Lifting and repositioning the SMAS — not just the skin — produces natural, long-lasting rejuvenation. Modern techniques avoid the "wind-tunnel" look of older facelifts.

Why China?

Cost: $7,500-$15,000 vs. $30,000-$60,000 in the US
Asian face expertise: Modified SMAS techniques tailored to Asian anatomy
MACS lift option: Minimal access for early-aging patients
Recovery facilities: Comprehensive post-op care with bandage changes, lymphatic drainage

Who is a candidate?

Age 45-70 with mid-face descent + jowling + neck laxity
Realistic expectations
Non-smoker (or willing to quit 4 weeks pre/post)
Healthy with stable weight

Outcomes

Visual age reduction: 7-10 years. Longevity: 7-12 years before further aging requires touch-up. Major complication rate: <3% (hematoma, nerve injury) at expert centers. Healing visible to public: 2-3 weeks.

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