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Our Quick Guide

Procedure Time : 1-3 hours

Time Off Work : 7-10 Days

Anaesthesia : General

Recovery Time : 4-6 weeks

Hospital Stay : Day or stay overnight

Exercise : 4~6 Weeks

Procedure Overview
Linia performs a range of facelift procedures for men, including a mini face lift, an S-Facelift or a full Facelift. Many men are increasingly turning to us for facial rejuvenation procedures to reverse the inevitable signs of ageing including wrinkles, lines, loose skin and brown spots. The procedure chosen will depend on what results you want to achieve.
A Facelift procedure will improve contours leaving the skin looking fresher and younger.
Questions & Answers
Some common questions we get asked about Facelift
The Male Facelift Procedure
At Linia, facelift surgery is generally performed under local anesthetic with or without sedation, depending on the treatment. General anesthetic can also sometimes be used.
Our Surgeons who perform face lift surgery under local anesthetic state that there is minimal distortion due to there being no anesthetic tube and they can make the face move as they want, therefore they believe that this way they can often achieve better results.
Generally, depending on the procedure, incisions are made in the existing skin creases and hair bearing regions surrounding the ear.
The skin is lifted as a flap. The loose fat is re-draped or removed and the muscles tightened and lifted.
Then excess skin is removed and stitched to create a smoother, more refined contour for your neck and jawline.
Self-dissolving sutures are used. You will find that this gets rid of loose skin and problem lines and wrinkles with the overall effect of giving the face and neck a much softer, refreshed and younger look.
Here’s a more detailed look at the different types of facelift surgery:
What will happen after the Facelift operation?
Following your facelift surgery, your surgeon will see you when you have recovered to check that all is well. You’ll be given medication and post-operative instructions and will wear a small bandage over the incision site for 1-2 days. You will also be given appropriate telephone numbers in case you need to contact us at any time.
Week 1-2
Most of our facelift patients resume normal activities within 7 days. It depends on the individual. You will also receive a check-up 7-10 days after your surgery. Most of our surgeons use dissolving stitches. The puffiness and bruising usually clears up in 2 weeks and normal make-up may then be applied.
Weeks 8-10
Your surgeon will see you again, usually 8-10 weeks after the facelift surgery for a full post-operative consultation.
What is the recovery time of a Facelift?
Regardless of what type of facelift you have, it is likely you will have to spend at least one or even two nights in hospital.
Following completion of the procedure, your head and face will be wrapped in bandages for support and you may have to wear those for several days afterwards.
Initially, after the procedure, it’s normal for your face to feel bruised, swollen and sore.
You will be prescribed painkillers to relieve you of this pain and discomfort. In time, the bruising and pain will reduce.
Your surgeon will discuss recovery with you in greater detail, based on the extent of the work you have had done, as well as arranging a follow-up appointment.
Don’t worry if you have any issues or concerns while you are recovering at home, as someone from the team here at Linia will always be available to help you.
You should expect to need 2 weeks off after your facelift surgery.
However, it may be necessary to take 3 weeks off if you also received blepharoplasty surgery.
Regardless of the type of facelift or how extensive the procedure was, you should avoid any form of strenuous exercise or activity for at least 8 weeks.
Although it is not always the case, it may take up to 12 weeks to fully recovery from the bruising, when you will be able to see the benefits and results of the facelift.
As with any surgery, facelifts for men in all their forms are tailored to your individual needs.
Therefore, in order to find out how long the process will take, how long recovery will take and anything else you need to know, we’re more than happy to book you a free consultation with one of our surgeons today.
Which Types of Facelifts Are Available For Men?
You’ll have a similar selection of facelift procedures available to you as women, including:
- S Lift
- Mini Facelift
- Lower Facelift
- SMAS (Deep Plane Lift)
- MACS (Minimal Access Cranial Suspension)
We discuss each type of facelift surgery further down.
Who are facelifts suitable for?
The Face Lift surgery is suitable for anyone that has one or more of the following:
- Jowls or loss of a well-defined jawline
- Deep wrinkles in the cheeks and sagging around the cheekbones
- Significant sagging of muscles
- Loose skin, wrinkles, vertical ‘cords’ or excess fatty tissue in the neck
Does the facelift procedure hurt?
Not at all, the procedure itself is performed under a General Anaesthetic so there is absolutely no pain.

Deep Plane Lift
This type of facelift is used to target specifically severe aging around the neck and cheek along with sagging in general around your face.
It gives you a refreshed and renewed appearance that looks very natural and has long-lasting results.
This involves a cut being made under your face, beneath the muscular layer.
This is the part of your facial skin used in facial expressions, also known as the SMAS layer or Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System and lifts everything, including the skin and fat in one single procedure.
The actual pull takes place deep below the skin surface so it never actually looks like it’s been pulled. As all incisions are made at points along the hairline, they are fairly inconspicuous.

Short Scar or Mini Lift (S-lift / MACS lift)
The short scar or mini lift comes in the form of the mini lift, S-lift or MACS lift (otherwise known as Minimal Access Cranial Suspension).
These forms of facelift require shorter scars and are generally less invasive.
They are particularly recommended if you are still young or have only slight issues of sagging skin and jowling.
The surgeon performing this procedure will use these shorter cuts, that normally stop around the ear area, to resuspend the deep tissues in your face, lifting and then tightening a small amount of any loose skin you have.
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I honestly couldn’t recommend Linia enough, from start to finish they were absolutely amazing and my PC Lauren was such a star throughout. They turned what was a stressful situation for me from being let down by another company into such an exciting experience and my results are what I always dreamt of x
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I just want to say a big thankyou to the whole team!! I am absolutely amazed with the result. It was exactly how I wanted my breast to be. Thankyou Dr. Irshad from the consultation to the actual surgery. Thankyou Mojdeh you have been amazing!! Made me feel comfortable throughout the journey and reassured me with everything. THANKYOU ALL❤️
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The process was amazing from start to finish. Dr Irshad did an amazing augmentation and I’m extremely happy with my results. His team were great. My Patient Support Advisor Jayne was always on hand if I had any issues or questions. I felt in safe hand with the surgical team. The hospital was lovely, clean and staff were friendly. I would 100% use them again in the future!
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The experience was absolutely amazing. I was in and out within 4 hours. The employees were very friendly and helpful. Mr Aslam was wonderful. He talked me through every step of the process. I was very well looked after and would highly recommend him to anyone. Many thanks to everyone at Harley St. Sobia you have been great. Thank you!
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I had a ba 3 weeks ago and I cannot THANK everyone enough. Everyone I met were amazing with me and so kind. I got quite emotional when I woke up after surgery and the ladies looking after me cared for me so much and I can’t be happier. Definitely recommend x
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I had treatment with Dr Aslam, he and his staff are lovely, attentive and caring. Dr Aslam did an exceptional job with my treatment. Something that was my biggest insecurity I feel is now one of my assets! Highly recommend! Thank you so much for everything you have done.
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Had treatment by Dr. Irshad at Harley Street. Cant thank him or his team enough, the results are amazing!! Highly recommend Linia and Dr. Irshad for anyone looking into cosmetic surgery. The first consultation, the operation and post-op meetings have been great! 10/10
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I can’t thank Linea enough for the amazing experience they provided me with, from consultations all the way through to post op appointments. Dr Aslam and his team were fantastic , I would highly reccomend them!
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I’ve no complaints at all his surgery and staff are great and he’s in Harley Street(London) for a reason thanks Dr Aslam your clearly a very skilled professional
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Very good experience, excellent environment and good treatment. Recommended
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Hello Everyone – I recently attended Linia Cosmetic Clinic at Harley Street. Yes! I was scared, nervous and excited at the prospect of an “S” lift, eye procedure and B.A whilst being aware and awake. SOUNDS silly but l enjoyed it, listening to everything being explained and some lovely music of my choice. Most important of all were the staff and Mr Aslam who made you feel relaxed and confident. So anyone considering? GO FOR IT.
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Neck Lift Procedure – Quick and Efficient. Good Quality Care and Follow Up. Very Good Results. Pleasant and Professional Staff. Experience was as Described.
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Upper Eye Lid Surgery – I would highly recommend Linia they were very efficient from consultation through to the aftercare. I am very pleased with the surgery Dr Aslam carried out. I had the same surgery 10 years ago with Spire with minimal success. Thank you Linia.
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Customer Service was excellent, staff were very supportive both prior to and following the procedure, answering any questions, worries or concerns that I had very quickly and thoroughly. Would recommend Linia and would definitely consider other procedures to be performed at Linia
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Dr Aslam has been great during this experience. The Linia team and nurse staff have also done all they could to support me. I found having my op under local strange at first (I have a fear of needles). I was very worried – but having it done was great compared to general. My recovery time was much less and I was back to work much sooner than expected.
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Local anaesthetic was a much better experience than general. It was more relaxed and less painful. Recovery time was a lot quicker – there was no drowsiness or feeling sick. I would definitely use this option again if needed.
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