Facelift

Tbilisi

Medically reviewed by Dr. Mahir Turan, MD · Last reviewed May 3, 2026

Facelift in Tbilisi is available at 2 hospitals in the Voumed network.

A facelift, known in medicine as rhytidectomy, lifts and repositions the sagging skin, muscle and deeper tissue of the face and neck to restore a younger, rested and more refreshed look. With age the skin loses firmness, the cheeks descend, folds deepen around the mouth and the jawline blurs as jowls form. A facelift gently lifts these layers back to where they once sat, removes the excess skin and re-drapes what remains, so the face looks naturally younger rather than pulled or operated on. Many people travel abroad for a facelift to reach experienced facial surgical teams, shorter waiting times and the chance to recover privately, away from their everyday surroundings.

At a glance

Anaesthesia: general anaesthesia, or sedation with local anaesthesia for smaller lifts
Procedure time: about 2 to 4 hours, depending on the technique
Hospital stay: day case or one overnight stay
Recovery: swelling and bruising settle over 2 to 3 weeks; most people return to light activity by 2 weeks
Time before flying home: usually 10 to 14 days, once stitches are out and healing is confirmed
Results last: typically 5 to 10 years, with the lift visible for many years to come

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