Facelift in Düsseldorf & Berlin – Dr. Karl SchuhmannFacial rejuvenation with natural results

Natural appearance. Treatment by facelift experts: over 30 years of experience. Locations in Düsseldorf and Berlin.

As a specialist in facial surgery, I would like to outline the various types of facial rejuvenation and facelift, and what we can achieve for you. I am always available to answer your questions. You are welcome to book a facelift consultation at our main location in Düsseldorf or at my second location in Berlin. I am also happy to advise you on other treatment options, depending on your individual circumstances.

We recommend a facelift, for example, in cases of:

• Loss of skin elasticity in the face and neck
• Deep wrinkles that cannot be addressed with minimally invasive treatments
• Sunken cheeks or drooping corners of the mouth
• Significant excess skin in the neck area

We advise against a facelift in cases of certain medical conditions, poor physical health, during pregnancy and breastfeeding, or where expectations are unrealistic. A facelift cannot fundamentally alter facial anatomy; it can only reposition and rejuvenate existing structures.

At artethic® in Düsseldorf and Berlin, we perform modern, tissue-sparing facelifts.

Facelift (full)

Comprehensive tightening of the face and neck, usually under general anaesthesia. Combined with SMAS, Deep Plane, or MACS technique.

Mini Facelift

For mild skin laxity: superficial tightening, shorter recovery time.

Deep Plane Facelift

Tightening of deep structures. Suitable for pronounced volume loss and more significant laxity.

Mid Facelift

Lifting of the mid-face (cheeks, lower eyelids). The incision is often concealed within the eyelid crease, leaving scars virtually invisible.

One Stitch

Minimally invasive mid-face lift via a small incision at the hairline. Minimal operating time, low burden on the patient.

SMAS Lift

Elevation of the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system); skin and soft tissues are repositioned.

Further methods:

• Liquid Facelift: Fillers, biostimulators, or skin boosters. No surgery required. Suitable for milder cases or as a complement to surgical treatments.
• Super-extended Facelift: For pronounced skin ageing or revision procedures.
• Non-surgical facelift: Methods such as Sculptra, medical HIFU, radiofrequency
• Combined with eyelid lift and neck lift: Upper or lower eyelid corrections can complement the facelift, as can tightening of the neck tissue.

Every operation carries risks. These include post-operative bleeding, infection, swelling, nerve irritation, or prominent scar formation. Results may also differ from expectations. This is why a thorough assessment and evaluation before the procedure is just as important as the surgeon's experience.

A frequently asked question concerns costs. These are highly individual and depend on the technique and the extent of the facelift.

• Mini and One-Stitch facelifts are generally at the lower end of the price range.
• More extensive procedures such as Deep Plane or Full Facelift are priced higher. Costs for a Full Facelift are approximately €15,500.
• Revision procedures require greater effort and are priced accordingly.

A transparent and fair cost breakdown, including after-care cost insurance, will be provided following your assessment and consultation.

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The Deep Plane Facelift is a well-established technique in facial rejuvenation. "Deep plane" refers to the deep layer and defines the surgical approach. In a Deep Plane Facelift, all key retaining ligaments and tissues in a deep layer are released while the superficial layers remain intact. Skin, fatty tissue, and muscles (SMAS) are lifted and tightened together. This allows particularly effective repositioning and tightening of the mid-face region. Compared to other facelift techniques, this is achieved with almost no tension, as the deep facial layers are displaced. The Deep Plane technique therefore enables very good and, above all, inconspicuous wound and scar healing. The Deep Plane Facelift consistently delivers particularly beautiful and natural-looking results. An overly tightened or stretched appearance is avoided.

The Deep Plane Facelift can readily be combined with other facial rejuvenation techniques:

• Upper eyelid lift
• Lower eyelid lift
• Brow lift
• Eyebrow lift

An upper facelift most commonly refers to a brow lift. The incision runs along the hairline from ear to ear. In addition to the skin, the forehead musculature is typically released as well. This technique also allows troublesome frown lines to be removed. An upper facelift can be performed using a classic open approach or endoscopically. Today, the endoscopic approach is preferred for brow lifting, as it leaves fewer scars.

In a mini facelift, the facial skin is tightened superficially and any excess skin is removed. The underlying issue of sagging facial contours is not addressed, as the subcutaneous tissue is not lifted in a mini facelift. The results of this type of facial tightening are short-lived, as skin ageing continues to progress.

Composite lifting refers to a deep-plane lifting technique. In this procedure, the skin, cheek fat, and facial and neck musculature are simultaneously detached from the bone and tightened. The neck lift therefore forms part of a composite facelift. The composite facelift is based on the concept that the face ages as a dynamic, unified entity rather than as a group of isolated and independent parts.

Cosmetic pre- and post-treatment of the skin can significantly enhance the outcome of aesthetic surgery and support the healing process. Incisions heal better when the tissue is well-perfused and free of congestion. Manual lymphatic drainage before the procedure helps to decongest the tissue. Removing dead skin cells using various peeling treatments is excellent preparation for the skin. Microdermabrasion, for example, gently removes the outermost skin layer, improving skin texture and stimulating cell renewal. Moisturising products, such as those based on stabilised hyaluronic acid, additionally nourish the skin, ensuring it is optimally prepared externally for the procedure.