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Structural laxity
Creams and treatments no longer respond: the laxity lies in the deep planes and requires surgical repositioning.
— Facial Surgery · PROC-FAC-02
Facelift + Timeless rejuvenation
Redefine cheek, jawline and neck by repositioning tissue: not stretching the skin, but restoring the deep structure of the face.
- Duration
- 3—4 hrs
Certified operating room
- Anaesthesia
- General
Certified anaesthesiologist
- Recovery
- 7—10 days in Tijuana
Suite + 24/7 nursing
WHAT DOES IT INVOLVE?
Not stretching the skin:
restoring the structure.
The facelift — rhytidectomy — repositions and tightens the deep planes of the face — the SMAS — to redefine the cheek, jawline and neck. The skin is redistributed, not stretched: the key to a natural result lies in the deep plane.
At SANTELLY we combine the facelift with complementary techniques according to your case: neck and double-chin liposuction, fat grafting to restore lost volume, and eyelid treatment when needed.
The goal is not to look like a different person, but rested and refreshed: a rejuvenation that respects your identity and ages harmoniously with you.
Santelly · Surgery guided by international safety standards
IS IT FOR YOU?
The ideal candidate, no filter.
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Jawline and neck
You want to recover your jaw angle and a defined neck without a stretched look.
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Integral rejuvenation
You want to combine the facelift with eyelids, fat grafting or neck work in a single surgical plan.
Private assessment required · Not suitable with active smoking without prior cessation
PROCESS
Closed logistics, zero improvisation.
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Consultation & design
Assessment with Santelly. Clinical photos, measurements, surgical markings and a personalised plan. Fixed quote, no surprises.
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Surgery in a certified hospital
Private transport and surgery in a certified operating room with an anaesthesiologist. That same afternoon, a premium suite ready for your arrival.
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Assisted recovery
24/7 nursing in your suite, lymphatic drainage, wound care and daily follow-up. Safe discharge with logistics back to California.
YOUR SANTELLY EXPERIENCE INCLUDES
ALL INCLUDED · NO SMALL PRINT
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Private transport
Private transfer and safe border crossing
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FastLane Medical Pass
Expedited medical crossing Tijuana — San Diego
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Premium suite
Recovery suite, nights included
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24/7 nursing
Continuous in-suite care
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Lymphatic drainage
Post-op sessions to reduce swelling
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Garment + Kit
High-compression garment and supplies
Dr
Medical follow-up
Assessment, surgery and check-ups
Guided Beauty.
Exceptional Care.
Private concierge
RECOVERY
Honest timelines.
We do not sell express recovery. We give clear timelines, daily care and direct access to nursing.
Important note
Compression dressings for the first days. Drains removed at 24—48 hrs. Avoid exertion and sun exposure during the first month.
DAY 1—2
Assisted rest in suite
Head elevated, drain management and wound care with 24/7 nursing.
DAY 3—7
Decongestion
Sutures and dressings progressively removed. The contour change is already visible.
WEEK 2
Return to California
Cleared to travel. Make-up allowed over closed incisions. Residual bruising coverable.
MONTH 1—3
Progressive result
Swelling subsides and scars soften, hidden in natural lines and the hairline.
SUMMARY
Key facts, at a glance.
- Procedure
- Facelift (Rhytidectomy)
- Category
- Facial Surgery
- Body location
- Face and neck
- Estimated duration
- 3—4 hrs
- Anaesthesia
- General
- Recovery
- 7—10 days in Tijuana
- Performed by
- Santelly
- Suitability criteria
- Not suitable with active smoking without prior cessation
Facelift (Rhytidectomy) is a facial plastic surgery procedure performed by Santelly in Tijuana, Mexico, for patients from Mexico and California. Redefine cheek, jawline and neck by repositioning tissue: not stretching the skin, but restoring the deep structure of the face.
Does a facelift look artificial?
No, when the tension is applied to the deep plane — the SMAS — and not to the skin. The stretched look is the result of older techniques that pull only on skin.
How long does the result last?
Rejuvenation does not stop ageing, but the visible improvement over your baseline generally lasts 8 to 10 years.
Can it be combined with other procedures?
Yes: eyelids, fat grafting, neck liposuction or skin treatments are planned together for a harmonious rejuvenation.
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It combines well with these.
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LiposuctionFace & Neck Liposuction
Defines the jawline and neck by removing localised fat.
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