FACELIFTS have become more and more popular over the years and cost a pretty penny.

Here’s what you need to know about the operation and how much it costs in the UK.

What is a facelift?

A facelift, also known as a rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure that tightens the face and reduces sagging skin.

Those with loose skin around the lower face tend to be the ones to go under the knife.

The procedure is performed under general anesthesia and according to the NHS the operation typically proceeds as follows:

• make cuts (incisions) above the hairline at the temples, extending down in front of your ear, below your earlobe and behind the ear
• make incisions under the chin as the jaw is also lifted
• remove excess facial skin
• pull the remaining sheet back and up before stitching it into its new position
• sometimes redistributes or adds facial fat and tissue to the face
• bandage the face to reduce bruising and swelling

A facelift’s effects can last up to 20 years, depending on age, according to RealCosmeticPlasticSurgery.

Those thinking about going under the knife should consider the risks associated with the operation, and you should read the NHS advice carefully before making any decision.

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What is a mini facelift?

Those who don’t fancy the full operation can opt for a mini facelift instead.

They are less invasive than full facelift surgery and leave minimal scarring.

They have the same desired outcome as a tighter, more youthful face and are done under local anesthesia.

However, in a mini facelift, biocompatible threads are threaded under the skin and tightened to lift the face and Botox is used on certain areas of the face.

Dermal fillers and hyaluronic acid are also injected to plump the skin and give a plump appearance, and skin rejuvenation injections are also administered.

A mini facelift’s effects can last up to 10 years.

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How much do they cost?

A full standard facelift can set you back around £10,000 in the UK.

But some go abroad for the procedure at a lower cost, but this should be done with caution.

A mini-facelift can cost anywhere from £1,500 to £4,000 here in the UK, and the same goes for costs abroad.

The second option is the most cost-friendly option as well as a less painful procedure with less recovery time.

Are there any non-surgical alternatives?

Non-surgical facelifts are becoming more popular, especially those that use ultrasound.

The Perfecte’ Lift treatment is a non-surgical facelift that uses Face High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (Face HIFU).

It stimulates the layers that support the skin, resulting in a lifted, more toned face.

It starts from £600, which is a lot cheaper and a lot less invasive than any injections or scalpels.