Face Lift (Face and Neck) Cost in United Arab Emirates

Cosmetic surgeries stand first in the medical tourism sector of Dubai with people from all around the world looking forward to Middle Eastern expertise in the well-known medical field of beautification including facelift surgery in Dubai, U.A.E. Dubai is rapidly becoming or has become a hub for medical surgeries with not only high - end infrastructures, cutting edge equipment and top-notch facilities but also with the fact that the government of U.A.E seems to be showing great importance in the development of medical tourism in Dubai. For instance, Dubai Health Experience (DXH) was introduced by the Dubai Health Authority which is an online portal for medical tourists that bring together doctors, hospitals, hotels, travel agents, and airlines. Additionally, having facelift surgery in Dubai means having access to the highest number of plastic surgeons per square kilometer in a city than anywhere in the world. Dubai is known for having the highest number of plastic surgeons in the city.

With such easy access to expertise and streamlined facilities the factors that could affect the cost of facelift surgery in Dubai include -

1) expenses incurred during the procedure

2) the choice of the facility itself

3) Surgeon’s fees

4) Procedural costs

5) The hospital facility and its fees

The total cost of the facelift surgery in Dubai will also be dependent on the type of facelift desired along with the combination of procedures involved, the patient-specific requirements, and the characteristics of the individual.

To know the exact cost of the surgery and expenses, a consultation with the doctor is essential. Here are some details about the factors that will have a major impact on the cost of facelift surgery in the UAE -

1. The nature of the procedure

As mentioned earlier the facelift surgery is of 9 types (9th being a non - surgical intervention) based on the extent of renovation that a patient desires or the approach that the surgeon thinks is suitable :

1. Deep Plane/SMAS Facelift

• A deep plane facelift, also known as the musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) facelift, is a procedure where the surgeon restructures not only the skin but also muscles present underneath the facial areas that are responsible for bringing about one’s expressions such as smiling or frowning. The end result for the patient would be to have the sagging skin at the base of the chin and neck removed. It is with lifting up and strengthening the lax muscles in that portion of the face, that all the wrinkles and sagging skin are treated by the surgeon. The patient will appear looking much younger with a taut face.

2. Mini Facelift

• This facelift surgery in Dubai is a procedure that involves cutting out the excess skin and tissue while tightening and smoothing out the remaining facial tissue. The surgeon makes the incisions at the hairline and then gives a facelift. This leaves room for minimum scarring which is hidden near the hairline region.

3. Mid-Facelift

• As the words mean, the mid-facelift implies renovation at the mid-region of the face especially with the cheeks as a focus area for enhancement. As opposed to cheek implants, where the cheeks are made plumper with the help of implants, in a mid-facelift, the facial plastic surgeon will either use existing tissue to lift up the cheeks or remove excess tissue. This results in a face free of skin sagging, fine lines, and wrinkles. This procedure can be performed in conjunction with other procedures in order to achieve a full facelift.

4. Cheek Lift

• The purpose of a mid-facelift is similar to that of a mid-facelift with a focus on just the cheek lift. The results of a cheek lift aim towards enhancing the way one's cheekbones look, along with removing or reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles. The end result would be a voluminous, uplifted, more confident appearance you want while also removing under-eye puffiness and making the nasal folds less prominent.

5. Jawline Rejuvenation

• Jawline rejuvenation can also be known as the neck liposuction procedure. It involves removing the fat present in the neck region in order to facilitate reshaping and smoothening the jawline.

6. S - Lift

• The purpose of this technique is the same as most of the other face lifts that include procedures to lift up the skin, remove excess fat cells, and reshape the muscles and underlying tissue but unlike other procedures, this particular one is different in technique. As the name suggests, the procedure includes making an “S” shaped incision around the neck and jawline.

7. Cutaneous Lift

• Cutaneous lift is nothing but a procedure where the skin is tightened and the wrinkles are eliminated. This procedure is done by making incisions at the hairline and earlobe which helps the surgeon to separate the skin from the facial tissues and muscles underneath. The excess skin is removed and the remaining is stretched up to the incisions and then sutured.

8. Temporal or Brow Lift

• Much like the cutaneous lift, a temporal or brow lift includes incisions at the hairline in order to stretch and accustom the skin at the temples which automatically removes wrinkles and fine lines at the eyebrows as well.

2. Surgeon’s fees

The fee charged by a surgeon is generally based on the specialization of the doctor since the demand and expertise of the surgeon play a major role in determining the total cost of the procedure. Highly experienced surgeons are often in high demand. Therefore, one can be expected to spend comparatively higher to afford the best services. An established surgeon comes with years of experience and can be trusted easily.

3. Clinic’s fees

The final costs of the surgery are determined by the kind of facilities offered by the hospital. These are some of the factors that can affect the fee charged by the clinic -

• Advanced nature of the facilities

• Number of patients that visit the place

• The repute of the clinic or hospital

• Aftercare services

• Financing facilities

• Location - Clinics that are located in the main locations of the city can cost comparatively higher than those located a little far off.

These are some of the top clinics for facelift surgery in UAE -

• American British Surgical and Medical Centre (ABSAMC)

• Elite Cosmetic Surgery

• Medical Arts Clinic

• The Private Clinic

• Dr. Kamil Al Rustom Skin & Laser Centre

• Wellbeing Medical Center

• Vasilica Aesthetics

These are some of the top surgeons to undergo facelift surgery in Dubai -

• Dr. JB Diamond from American British Surgical and Medical Center (ABSAMC)

• Dr. Tim Neavin from American British Surgical and Medical Center (ABSAMC)

• Dr. Michael Sedrak from American British Surgical and Medical Centre (ABSAMC)

• Dr. Allen Rezai, M.D, Consultant Plastic Surgeon

• Dr. Riccardo Frati, M.D, Consultant Plastic Surgeon

• Dr. Shahram Sajjadi, Specialist Plastic Surgeon

Just as with any facelift surgery, the success rate directly coincides with the patient's response to the treatment and how the patient maintains their skin after the treatment. In general, facelift surgery in Dubai is successful in 75 percent to 80 percent of the cases and lasts for 10 years. Proper medication and care must be taken after the surgery. A follow-up is essential for effective care.False