Understand facelift, the options to discuss with a qualified clinician and what to confirm before planning a visit to Shiraz.
Key points
- Discuss your individual suitability, alternatives and risks with the treating clinician.
- Ask for written preparation and recovery instructions, including your medicines and follow-up.
- Confirm the healthcare facility, full costs and arrangements before booking travel.
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A perfect option for those who want a youthful face without having to spend a fortune.
Maybe you want a more youthful face as you approach your 40s, or you wish to tighten your sagging skin. Whatever your motivation, we listen to you, help you find and connect to the best facelift surgeons, and arrange a convenient medical trip to Iran for you. Thanks to the development of medical tourism, a face with no sign of aging is not a dream or a privilege of the rich anymore. People are traveling to save their youth as well as their money. With effective surgeries and attractive prices, Iran has successfully occupied the plastic surgery space. Read on to find out why Iran is an ideal destination for a facelift, how the surgery is done, how much it costs, and the like.
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Modern clinics and hospitals
Hospitals and specialized beauty clinics in major cities of Iran are no different than developed countries in terms of high-tech equipment, staff’s competence and professionalism, and cleanliness.
Iran boasts a developed medical infrastructure with high-class hospitals equipped with the latest technologies and facilities. Following the government’s plans to boost medical tourism in the country, hospitals providing services to foreign patients were required to set up International Patients Departments (IPDs) according to defined standards, in order to focus on providing high-quality services to foreign patients.
Proficient surgeons
The considerable number of patients undergone or lined up to undergo face lifting surgery in Iran is perfect proof of the skill of the doctors and the safety and efficacy of this surgery in Iran.
Iranian cosmetic surgeons have gained their vast experience through performing hundreds of rhytidectomy procedures, a cosmetic surgery that is in high demand in the country. A study on the cosmetic surgeries performed in Tehran ranked face-lift as the 4th popular cosmetic procedure among Iranian people.
Affordability
Cost does matter in cosmetic services and there is no doubt that you want to have your face lift procedure done at a reasonable price rather than being ripped off. The price of facelift surgery in Iran is like all other healthcare services highly affordable.
Facelift surgeons in Iran
Iran has some of the finest plastic surgeons in the world. Iranian plastic surgeons are all board-certified. They have received training and fellowships from top medical universities and hospital colleges in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeries such as oral and maxillofacial surgery.
With a proven record of successful surgeries, Iranian face lift surgeons will offer you a safe and effective facelift that will give you a younger face. They put a lot of energy and time to understand your needs and preferences. This includes pre-operative surgeon-patient conversation and consultation, and post-operative care. They utilize an individualized approach for each patient to achieve the best possible results.
How is facelift surgery performed?
Face-lift or Rhytidectomy is typically done under general anesthesia. The procedure starts with a delicate incision along the hairline. The surgeon may go with different incisions depending on the goals of the surgery. Usually, the incision starts from the temple, continues around the ear and ends in the lower scalp.
However, when there’s a small amount of sagging skin, a shorter incision is made from the temple to around the ears (mini lift). If a neck lift surgery is also desired, the incision is continued from the earlobe to behind the ear. The surgeon repositions excess fat and tightens facial muscles. The skin is then lifted and stitched into place, and any excess skin is removed.
Types of facelift procedure
In a broad category, facelift refers to any facial procedure aiming to rejuvenate the face by eliminating signs of aging. In this sense, people talk about a non-surgical facelift, which included procedures like dermal fillers, Botox injection, Ultherapy, facelift with laser, etc.
The type of facelift we are talking about, however, is surgical, which itself has numerous variations. Different versions of rhytidectomy include mini facelift, S-lift, mid-facelift, upper facelift, lower facelift, cutaneous lift (skin only), temporal facelift, minimal access cranial suspension (MACS) lift, QuickLift, endoscopic facelift, traditional facelift, and thread lift. Choosing one of these options largely depends on the patient’s preferences.
Thread lift
A thread lift, also called feather facelift, is a minimally invasive alternative to the traditional facelift procedure, designed for people with minor loose skin who are looking for a less painful, less expensive facial rejuvenation procedure with short recovery time.
Ponytail lift
Ponytail lift or ponytail facelift is a relatively recent procedure aiming to create youth-enhancing effects of a ponytail hairstyle on the face. Many women wear their hair in a ponytail style to achieve that subtle yet effective lift. Now, plastic surgeons have found a way to make that look last even with the hair down.
Ponytail lift has some advantages over traditional facelift.
- While a traditional facelift addresses the skin texture, it fails to lift drooping eyelids and eyebrows. A ponytail lift, however, can lift the forehead as well as the eyelids, brows, and cheeks.
- Ponytail facelift is a minimally invasive age-defying technique which requires minimal recovery.
- Ponytail facelift cost is only a fraction of facelift cost.
All that being said, ponytail lift might not yield the ultimate outcome for everybody. It cannot improve severe skin sagging or drooping cheeks. As a result, people who are over 50 might find a traditional facelift more beneficial than a ponytail lift.
The ponytail facelift procedure is usually performed under local anesthesia. The surgeon makes two small incisions above the ears and close to the hairline. These incisions will be sufficiently hidden and won’t leave any noticeable scarring.
Arranging a smooth medical trip to Iran sounds overwhelming, frustrating, and sometimes impossible at first glance. Consider this: a patient from a western country wants to get plastic surgery done in the country. There’s a pool of Iranian surgeons, and various clinics and private hospitals, but there are also issues of finding the right surgeon, getting a visa, and communicating with the surgeon.
- Free medical consultation and price quote
- Travel logistic services like visa, flight, and in-country transportation
- 24/7 interpreter
- Five-star and three-star hotels
- Pre-operative visit/consultation with the surgeon
- Surgery arrangement
- Follow-up
- City sightseeing tour arrangement (upon request)
Accordingly, patients can rest assured that they will experience a hassle-free medical trip to Iran for facelift surgery.
A practical point for your care
Before an operation, the pre-assessment team should review your health, previous tests and all medicines and supplements. Ask for written instructions on medicines, eating, drinking and aftercare that apply to your planned procedure.[1]
Planning treatment in Shiraz
Ask SanaMedTour about the appropriate specialty, appointment arrangements and practical support for your visit. The treating clinician confirms the diagnosis, treatment options, suitability and follow-up after assessment.
Request an itemised written quote identifying the clinician, facility, tests, treatment, medicines, reviews and any accommodation or transfers included.
Sources
[1] NHS: Preparing for surgery — supports the individual-care planning note above. ↑ Back to text
Editorial adaptation: 25 October 2026. General information for planning and discussion; your clinician’s individual instructions take priority.