The cervico-facial facelift is the most frequently performed procedure in facial plastic surgery in France. It focuses on the lower face and neck, tightening the skin and restoring jawline definition.
This advanced technique corrects jowls, sagging cheeks, and lax skin around the neck, while maintaining a natural and harmonious appearance.
A facelift is generally recommended from the age of 40–45, when the first visible signs of ageing appear, such as:
Many patients from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, and across the UK choose to undergo a facelift in France with Dr Pascal.
They benefit not only from his international expertise, but also from the easy access to Lyon via Lyon–Saint Exupéry International Airport and the TGV high-speed rail network.
With dual qualifications in plastic and maxillofacial surgery, Dr Jean-François Pascal favours techniques that deliver natural, elegant, and long-lasting results.
Unlike approaches that freeze facial expressions or create artificial contours, his methods respect the individuality of each patient’s features.
Trained in Paris, Rio, and New York alongside leading surgeons treating international personalities, he has refined a signature facelift technique that is precise, undetectable, and recognised worldwide.
Minimal discomfort following surgery,
Around two weeks of social downtime,
Noticeable rejuvenation with restored jawline and neck definition,
Discreet scars, virtually invisible once healed.
A well-performed cervico-facial facelift in Lyon can rejuvenate the face by 8 to 10 years, while remaining completely natural and imperceptible to others.
For a more complete rejuvenation, a facelift in France may be combined with:
Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery): to refresh the eyes and remove excess skin or under-eye bags,
Facial lipofilling (fat transfer / lipostructure): to restore natural volume and softness with the patient’s own fat.
Together, these procedures achieve a comprehensive and balanced rejuvenation, enhancing the face while preserving authenticity.