The established facelift that lifts the deep support layer of the face for a natural, lasting result.


An SMAS facelift works on the superficial musculoaponeurotic system, the deeper layer of muscle and connective tissue that supports the face. By tightening and repositioning this layer rather than pulling on the skin, it lifts the cheeks, jawline, and lower face naturally.
Lifting the deep layer is what gives a facelift its lasting result and avoids the tight, wind-blown look that comes from skin-only tightening. The skin is then redraped without tension, and any excess is removed.
It is a well-established, versatile facelift suited to moderate aging of the lower face and jawline, often combined with a neck lift. All surgery carries risks, and results vary.
It does not lift the brow or treat the eyelids, which need separate procedures, and it does not improve skin surface quality, pigmentation, or fine lines. It does not stop future aging.
You will receive instructions on medication, supplements, smoking, alcohol, and fasting. The pattern of aging is assessed and the plan, including whether a neck lift is combined, is agreed at consultation.
Through incisions around the ear and into the hairline, the SMAS layer is tightened and repositioned, the skin is redraped without tension, and excess skin is removed. A neck lift can be performed at the same time.
Swelling and bruising are expected and ease over two to three weeks. The head is kept elevated, and a support garment may be worn. Numbness around the ears and cheeks is normal and resolves gradually over weeks to months.
A natural, lasting lift of the lower face and jawline is achievable. A facelift cannot lift the brow or eyes, cannot improve skin texture, and cannot halt aging, so the face continues to change over time, though from a younger-looking baseline.
An SMAS facelift is generally safe in experienced hands, but all surgery carries risks. Possible risks include:
Hematoma is more common in men and in patients with high blood pressure. Smoking greatly raises the risk of skin healing problems, so smoking cessation is essential.
Facelift surgery at Skulpturkliniken is performed by Dr. Matteo Amoroso, a specialist plastic and reconstructive surgeon whose command of the deeper facial layers underpins a safe, natural, lasting lift.
Dr. Amoroso plans facial surgery around harmony and proportion, not a pulled or operated look. The aim is a refreshed version of your own face, where the change reads as good health rather than surgery.
His background in reconstructive microsurgery brings a detailed command of facial anatomy, the nerves, the deeper support layers, and the way tissues age. That precision underpins both safety and natural, lasting results.
Every facelift begins with a detailed assessment. We evaluate:
Safety is central to every step of the surgical journey. Your treatment includes:
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