Facelift in Barcelona:
Personalized Rejuvenation with Natural Results
Facelift surgery in Barcelona with Dr. Birbe, ABOMS-certified facial surgeon. SMAS and deep plane facelifts, discreet incisions, natural results, and full international patient care.
What Is a Facelift?
A facelift (rhytidectomy) is the gold standard procedure to reverse signs of facial aging. This surgery lifts and repositions the skin, underlying muscles, and fat of the face and neck to produce a firmer, more youthful appearance. It is often performed alongside eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), brow lifts, or lip lifts for more comprehensive rejuvenation.
Depending on your age, skin type, and facial structure, we will adapt the extent of the facelift to meet your needs.
All our facelifts are performed with invisible incisions, hidden in the hairline and behind the ears, allowing patients to wear their hair up with complete confidence.
Types of Facelift Surgery
Based on your anatomy, goals, and signs of aging, we offer various facelift techniques to deliver the best result for your case:
Mini Facelift
Ideal for patients with mild to moderate skin laxity. It’s a quicker, less invasive option using smaller incisions and offering shorter recovery time with natural enhancement.
SMAS Facelift
This technique lifts not only the skin but also the muscle layer beneath (SMAS – Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System). It provides more durable and natural results, preventing the artificial appearance of older surgical methods.
Deep Plane Facelift
Targeted at more advanced facial aging, this technique addresses deeper muscular structures, enabling significant rejuvenation of the cheeks, jawline, and neck while preserving facial expression.
We fully tailor the type of facelift to each patient’s starting point, anatomy, and expectations, ensuring the most natural and lasting results.
The Surgical Process Step by Step
- Initial Consultation
We conduct a complete facial evaluation, including photography and analysis of the neck, jawline, cheeks, and nasolabial folds. This assessment allows us to determine the most appropriate surgical approach. - Procedure and Anesthesia
The surgery is performed under intravenous sedation and local anesthesia, typically as an outpatient procedure. - Recovery Timeline
Sutures are removed gradually between days 7 and 10. Most swelling reduces significantly by the end of the second week, and the full definition of your new facial contours becomes visible between 1 and 3 months post-op. - Important Pre-Op Guidelines
To ensure optimal healing, we advise not to smoke, avoid blood-thinning medication (like aspirin), and maintain well-controlled blood pressure.
Why Choose Clínica Birbe?
- 25+ years of experience in facial and aesthetic surgery.
- Led by Dr. Joan Birbe, certified by the ABOMS (American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) – the most prestigious international credential in the field of facial surgery.
- Fully customized approach to facial rejuvenation based on your anatomy and goals.
- Full command of all facelift techniques (mini, SMAS, deep plane), always selected based on each patient’s unique facial structure and needs.
- Use of advanced digital planning and surgical simulation.
- Multilingual team providing personalized care and honest consultations — no overpromising, just realistic, high-quality results.
International Patient Services
We specialize in welcoming patients from across Europe, the UK, and other parts of the world. Our international team ensures a comfortable and well-organized experience:
- Virtual consultations before you travel
- Assistance booking accommodation and airport transfers
- English-speaking medical and administrative staff
- Coordinated surgery + recovery package to optimize your stay
Remote follow-up care after you return home
Book a Consultation
If you’re considering facelift surgery and looking for natural, long-lasting results in a safe and welcoming environment, contact our team today.
We will arrange a virtual consultation with Dr. Birbe, review your case, and provide a full treatment plan tailored to your goals.
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We help you carry out the intervention you need
After a rigorous evaluation we will offer you a personalized and closed estimate with all the necessary forms of payment and financing, so that you can carry it out.
Frequently Asked Questions About Facelifts
We recommend staying for around 7–10 days to allow sufficient time for initial recovery and to perform follow-up evaluations. We’ll remain in touch after you return home via video consultations.
Most patients resume light daily activities after 2–3 weeks, once swelling subsides. Final results refine progressively over the next three months.
No the incisions are discreetly hidden in the natural folds behind the ear and within the hairline. Once healed, scars are practically invisible.
Contact Us
Contact us during our business hours of:
- Monday, Thursday and Friday from 8.00h to 16.00h.
- Tuesday and Wednesday from 8.00h to 18.00h.
- Phone Number: +34 93 212 47 37.
Outside of our business hours you can send us a WhatsApp or a form and we will answer you as soon as possible. Being located in Barcelona, we receive patients from all over the national and international territory.
During your first consultation we will provide you with:
✔ Personal diagnosis by oral and facial examination.
✔ Closed estimate with different financing possibilities.
