Tightening of the lower ⅔ of the face and neck (facelifting, maslifting)
It is a plastic surgery that aims to “rejuvenate” the face and neck by tightening the tissues in the middle and lower part of the face, as well as the neck. Covers almost the entire face except the forehead and eyes.
How does the lower ⅔ of the face and neck lift occur?
- introduction of the patient into general anesthesia;
- making incisions around the ears and partially in the temporal area;
- lifting and fixing tissues in a new position;
- removal of excess skin;
- closing incisions and overlaying seams.
Duration of operation
4—5 hours.
If necessary, liposuction or lipofilling of individual zones can be additionally performed.
Who is the lower ⅔ face and neck lift suitable for?
⅔ face and neck lift is suitable for patients:
- after 40-45 years with reduced tone of the skin of the face and neck;
- with age-related changes in the skin and soft tissues in the middle and lower third of the face and neck (sagging cheeks, pronounced nasolabial folds, “brills”);
- who want to get a long-lasting effect of “rejuvenation”.
What is the cost of lifting the lower ⅔ of the face and neck?
The cost of a lower two-thirds face and neck lift (facelift, SMAS lift) is €2 700*.
*The amount is calculated in UAH based on the official NBU exchange rate on the date of the transaction. The price includes surgery, general anesthesia, a facial compression garment, hospital stay, postoperative medications, and medical staff supervision.
Who performs lower ⅔ face and neck lifts?
The tightening of the lower ⅔ of the face and neck is performed by the plastic surgeon Roman Gennadievich Pokhylyuk.

Pokhyliuk Roman Hennadiiovych
Plastic Surgeon,
Combustiologist of the Highest Category,
Surgeon of the First Category
Member of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of Ukraine, USAPS (Ukrainian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons)
Roman Hennadiiovych also has many years of experience in the care department of Cherkasy First City Hospital
Features of the approach: Roman Hennadiiovych is an advocate of natural and aesthetic forms, skillfully balancing patients' wishes with the necessity of surgical intervention, while maintaining the natural proportions of the face and body


The most frequently asked questions from patients regarding the tightening of the lower ⅔ of the face and neck:
Under what anesthesia is the operation performed?
The operation is performed under general anesthesia.


On what day are the seams removed?
Sutures are removed 7—10 days after surgery.


When can I return to my usual life?
You can return to the usual mode of life no earlier than in 1 month.


How long does the result last?
The result after tightening ⅔ of the face and neck lasts from 8 to 15 years (depending on skin condition and genetics).


