Facelift (SMAS / MACS / Deep-Plane)

Prof. Dr. von Heimburg offers the full spectrum of facelift techniques at Praxisklinik Kaiserplatz in Frankfurt, from a targeted Minilift for early laxity to deep-plane and midface procedures for more pronounced rejuvenation. Surgery lasts four to six hours, and initial swelling resolves within two to three weeks, with final results apparent at around six months. ENT and brow or neck lift procedures can be combined at the same session.

A facelift at Praxisklinik Kaiserplatz in Frankfurt is carried out by Prof. Dr. med. Dennis von Heimburg, who performs the full range of modern facial rejuvenation techniques. The appropriate technique is selected at consultation based on skin laxity, tissue depth and the extent of correction the patient wants: a Minilift addresses early sagging with minimal scarring, the MACS-Lift uses purse-string sutures to reposition the deeper facial tissue through a small incision, the SMAS-Facelift addresses the fibromuscular layer beneath the skin for longer-lasting repositioning, and the Deep-Plane approach detaches the SMAS at a deeper level to correct the midface, jowls and neck more comprehensively. A Midface-Lift can also be added or performed independently to restore volume and position in the cheek area. Surgery is performed under general anaesthetic and typically lasts four to six hours depending on the complexity and whether complementary procedures such as a brow lift, neck lift or eyelid surgery are combined. Patients can expect bruising and swelling in the first two to three weeks, which gradually subsides to reveal the emerging result. Final outcomes — a smoother, refreshed appearance with naturally repositioned tissue rather than an overstretched look — become fully apparent at around six months. The clinic's strict patient selection and accredited surgical environment reflect Prof. von Heimburg's commitment to predictable, natural-looking outcomes. Frankfurt's central location in Germany makes Praxisklinik Kaiserplatz straightforward to reach for patients travelling from elsewhere in Europe, where facelift pricing in comparable premium private clinics is often significantly higher.