A facelift isn’t just about tightening skin. Done well, it restores structure, softens deep folds, improves jawline and neck contour and refreshes how you look and feel—for years, not months.
At Clinic 805, our facelift program follows a “skin-to-skeleton” approach: addressing deeper support structures, soft tissue, and skin quality. Because we offer both surgical and non-surgical treatments in our CPSBC accredited surgical facility, your facelift, skincare, and long-term maintenance all happen under one roof.
What makes Clinic 805’s facelift program different?
Also known as a rhytidectomy, a facelift addresses sagging skin, deep folds, jowling, and laxity along the jawline and neck, restoring a more rested, youthful and natural appearance. It is especially effective for improving nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and loose neck skin, and is performed in our accredited in-house operating facility.
The Clinic 805 comprehensive facelift program layers several advantages:
- An experienced plastic surgeon – Dr. Kenneth A. Smith has been practicing plastic surgery in Victoria since 1992 and is a board certified plastic surgeon with broad training in cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.
- Advanced imaging and skin analysis – Every facelift journey at Clinic 805 incorporates VECTRA® 3D imaging to model potential changes and VISIA® skin analysis to assess skin health in detail.
- Holistic planning – Facelifts are often combined with blepharoplasty, brow lift, fat grafting, chin/neck liposuction, and tailored non-surgical treatments when needed.
- A seamless setting for surgery and recovery – Surgery is performed in a fully accredited in-house operating facility, with many patients staying overnight at the adjoining Parkside Hotel & Spa so nursing staff can check on them the next day.
- Structured recovery and long-term maintenance – Follow-ups with post op nurses, the medical aesthetics team, and Dr. Smith are built into the program, including a dedicated facelift maintenance plan.
The result is a facelift journey that is planned, monitored, and maintained—not a one-off event.
Step 1: In-depth consultation & 3D planning
Your facelift journey at Clinic 805 starts with a detailed patient centered consultation.During your facelift consultation at Clinic 805, we conduct a comprehensive assessment, reviewing your health history, discussing your goals and concerns, and performing a full anatomical examination of your face and neck. We provide guidance on procedures that may benefit you—whether a facelift alone or in combination with other treatments—and explain the associated risks, benefits, and expected recovery. Education and informed decision-making are central to our approach, supported by printed materials, our website, and real patient before-and-after photos.
VECTRA® 3D imaging
Using VECTRA® 3D, the team captures high-resolution 3D images of your face and neck. This technology lets you and the surgeon visualize potential outcomes—such as changes to the jawline, jowls, or neck—by simulating different surgical options from multiple angles.
VISIA® skin analysis
You’ll also undergo VISIA® complexion analysis to evaluate skin texture, pigmentation, redness, pores, UV damage, and overall skin health. This information helps guide pre-surgery skin preparation, select the treatments or products that will best support healing, and create a long-term plan to maintain and enhance your facelift results.
Step 2: Preparing your skin and body
Clinic 805 doesn’t wait until surgery day to start your facelift plan.
Medical-grade skin prep
After your surgical consultation and Visia skin analysis, the medical aesthetics team at Clinic 805 recommends a medical-grade skincare regimen 6-8 weeks before surgery, with a strong focus on sunscreen and skin health. The medical grade skin care is part of your surgical package and prepares your skin for surgery.
Lifestyle and logistics
To be an ideal candidate for facelift surgery at clinic 805, you must be in good overall health, a non-smoker, and ideally already on or willing to adopt good skincare habits. Our team will also guide you in preparing for surgery, including ensuring you arrange your support person, planning time away from work and social events, and completing any necessary pre-operative assessments or lab work.
Step 3: Facelift surgery at Clinic 805
Facelift surgery at Clinic 805 is performed under monitored sedation in their fully accredited in-house operating suite and typically takes 3–6 hours, depending on your surgical plan.
Facelift incisions are discreetly placed to minimize visible scarring, typically around the ears and hairline, with a small incision under the chin used when needed to address neck banding or perform liposuction.
Combining procedures for comprehensive change
Because the program at clinic 805 is designed to treat the whole face, your facelift may be combined with:
- Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)
- Brow lift
- Fat grafting to restore midface volume
- Submental (chin/neck) liposuction
These combinations are selected to balance your features, not to change who you are.
Step 4: Hotel-supported, nurse-supervised recovery
Recovery is structured and supported, ensuring you feel safe and cared for after surgery. Many patients stay at the adjacent Parkside Hotel & Spa for convenience and peace of mind. Your nurse will settle you into your hotel room after your surgery and provide a home care visit in your hotel suite the following morning.
Step 5: A clear recovery roadmap
Recovery is structured rather than left to guesswork.
- First week:
- Expect bruising, swelling, and fatigue.
- Plan to rest and have a support person available.
- You’ll see the surgical nurses 1 week after surgery for suture removal and assessment.
- 2–3 weeks:
- Most patients are away from work for 2–3 weeks.
- If you want to keep surgery discreet, allowing at least 21 days before returning to work or social events is recommended.
- 3–6 weeks:
- Avoid heavy lifting, strenuous exercise, or positions where your head is below your heart.
- Around 6 weeks:
- Much of the bruising and swelling has settled.
- Many patients resume normal exercise.
- You’ll meet with the medical aesthetics nurse at Clinic 805 to review skincare, injectables, and your Facelift Maintenance Program.
- Around 6 months:
- A new VECTRA® 3D image is often taken
- See Dr. Smith again to review your final surgical results, long-term maintenance, and any further refinements.
Throughout this period, the team pays attention not only to physical healing but also to emotional support, making sure they understand who is in your support system and how you’re coping with your surgical journey.
Beyond surgery: Facelift maintenance & medical aesthetics
Clinic 805’s philosophy is clear: the best facial surgery results come when surgery, medical aesthetics, and skincare work together.
Your personalized maintenance plan at clinic 805 may include:
- Medical-grade skincare tailored to your VISIA® results
- Neuromodulators (like BOTOX®) to soften dynamic lines that surgery doesn’t address
- Dermal fillers to refine facial volume or contour
- Laser or light treatments (such as resurfacing for fine lines around the mouth) to improve texture and sun damage that surgery alone can’t fix
Next Steps
You may be a good candidate for a facelift at Clinic 805 if:
- You’re noticing sagging in the midface, jowls, or neck
- Deep creases and folds make you look tired or older than you feel
- You’re in good overall health and a non-smoker or planning to quit smoking
- You want a thorough, well-planned synergistic approach
If you’re curious about how our comprehensive facelift program can work for you, the next step is simple: book a consultation to explore surgical and non-surgical options, and ask about our financing partners if you’d prefer manageable monthly payments instead of paying in full upfront.
