# Facelift + Timeless rejuvenation

> Redefine cheek, jawline and neck by repositioning tissue: not stretching the skin, but restoring the deep structure of the face.

- Procedure: Facelift (Rhytidectomy)
- Reference: PROC-FAC-02
- Category: Facial Surgery
- Body area: Face and neck
- Surgeon: Santelly
- Clinic: SANTELLY Surgical Concierge — Tijuana, Mexico
- Duration: 3—4 hrs
- Anaesthesia: General
- Recovery: 7—10 days in Tijuana
- Last reviewed: 2026-09-28
- URL: https://www.santelly.com/en/facelift.html

## What does it involve?

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

## What it corrects

- Cheek laxity and mid-face descent
- Loss of definition in the jawline
- Double chin and neck laxity
- Marked nasolabial and marionette folds
- A tired-looking face despite resting

## Is it for you?

- **Structural laxity**: Creams and treatments no longer respond: the laxity lies in the deep planes and requires surgical repositioning.
- **Jawline and neck**: You want to recover your jaw angle and a defined neck without a stretched look.
- **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

01. **Consultation & design** — Assessment with Santelly. Clinical photos, measurements, surgical markings and a personalised plan. Fixed quote, no surprises.
02. **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.
03. **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

- **Private transport**: Private transfer and safe border crossing
- **FastLane Medical Pass**: Expedited medical crossing Tijuana — San Diego
- **Premium suite**: Recovery suite, nights included
- **24/7 nursing**: Continuous in-suite care
- **Lymphatic drainage**: Post-op sessions to reduce swelling
- **Garment + Kit**: High-compression garment and supplies
- **Medical follow-up**: Assessment, surgery and check-ups

## Recovery

- **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.

> Compression dressings for the first days. Drains removed at 24—48 hrs. Avoid exertion and sun exposure during the first month.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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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Contact: santellysurgical@gmail.com · +1 909 372 9656