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Facial Rejuvenation & Contouring in London

Comprehensive facial rejuvenation that brings together surgical lifting, advanced laser resurfacing, and signature combined protocols. Designed around your anatomy, delivered with precision and discretion at our Wimpole Street clinic.

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Facial rejuvenation and contouring at The Ghanem Clinic London
Overview

Facial Rejuvenation & Contouring Overview

Facial ageing happens across three dimensions: descent of tissue, loss of volume, and decline in surface quality. No single treatment addresses all three. Our Facial Rejuvenation & Contouring category brings together surgical lifting, advanced laser resurfacing, and combined signature protocols to deliver complete, harmonious results without altering the face you recognise.

Every plan at The Ghanem Clinic is built around your anatomy rather than an off-the-shelf protocol. The right approach for you depends on the stage of ageing, the areas of concern, your skin quality, your tolerance for downtime, and your long-term goals.

Our Approach

Treatment begins with a detailed facial assessment that considers tissue laxity, volume distribution, skin quality, lifestyle, and long-term goals. From there, our medical team recommends the combination of surgical and non-surgical procedures that addresses what your face actually needs, sequenced in the right order, performed by the right specialists, and supported by considered aftercare.

Surgical and Non-Surgical Rejuvenation

Surgical and non-surgical rejuvenation are not in competition. They work at different anatomical depths and on different aspects of the ageing process. Most patients benefit from a coordinated approach that combines both, with surgical lifting addressing tissue descent at its source and non-surgical treatments refining skin quality, hydration, and surface detail. Our advanced skin rejuvenation category complements everything covered here.

Our Services

Facial Rejuvenation & Contouring Services

Three core pathways, each addressing a different dimension of facial ageing. Most patients combine elements from across the category for a complete result.

Facelift Surgery

Facelift Surgery

The surgical foundation of facial rejuvenation

Facelift surgery at The Ghanem Clinic is delivered through the Snatched Lift, one technique across four tiers, matched to your stage of ageing and your anatomy rather than a single fixed operation. The right tier is confirmed with Professor Ali Ghanem at consultation.

Techniques Available

The Snatched Lift™ Facelift Endoscopic Facelift / Ponytail Lift (Tiers 1-2) Deep Plane Facelift (Tiers 3-4)

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The Snatched Lift™ Facelift

Professor Ali Ghanem's signature facelift, delivered across four tiers from a scarless endoscopic ponytail lift to a full deep plane lift of the face and neck. One approach, matched precisely to your face and performed only by Professor Ghanem. Start here to see the full four-tier system.

Endoscopic Facelift and Ponytail Lift (Tiers 1 and 2)

The UK's first true endoscopic facelift, also known as a ponytail lift. It lifts the midface, temples and brow through incisions hidden in the hairline, for an elevated, rested look with no visible scarring and a shorter recovery. Suited to earlier ageing in the 30s to early 50s, with Tier 2 adding a SMAS-level lift of the lower face and neck.

Deep Plane Facelift (Tiers 3 and 4)

The most advanced tiers, working beneath the SMAS to release the facial retaining ligaments and reposition deep tissue as a single unit. It restores the cheeks, jawline and neck with structural, natural results that last eight to ten years, suited to moderate to advanced ageing in the 50s and 60s. Tier 4 extends through the full face and anterior neck.

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Fully Ablative Laser Resurfacing

Fully Ablative Laser Resurfacing

The most intensive non-surgical option for skin renewal

An advanced laser treatment that resurfaces the skin, stimulates deep collagen production, and addresses deep lines, laxity, and texture without surgery. Often used to complement facelift surgery, or as a standalone alternative for patients seeking dramatic skin renewal without surgical intervention.

What It Treats

  • Deep lines and wrinkles, particularly around the eyes and mouth
  • Laxity and reduced skin elasticity
  • Uneven texture and sun damage
  • Thinning or crepey skin
  • Advanced surface signs of ageing

Best For

Patients with advanced surface ageing who want transformative skin renewal, with or without combined surgical lifting.

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The Ghanem Total Face Refresh
Signature Protocol

The Ghanem Total Face Refresh

Our fully integrated rejuvenation protocol

A signature protocol that combines deep plane facelift surgery with complementary procedures, laser resurfacing, and regenerative treatments in a single coordinated plan. Designed for patients seeking complete, multi-dimensional rejuvenation that addresses lift, contour, surface, and skin biology together.

What It Includes

Deep Plane Facelift Complementary Surgery Laser Resurfacing Regenerative Treatments Bespoke Aftercare

Best For

Patients who want comprehensive rejuvenation in one coordinated journey, where every element of facial ageing is addressed in the right sequence by the right specialists.

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How it Works

Your Rejuvenation Journey

Initial Consultation

Your journey begins with a private consultation at our Wimpole Street clinic. We listen carefully to your concerns and goals, review your medical history, and explain the options available across the full rejuvenation category.

Facial Assessment

A detailed assessment of your facial anatomy, considering tissue laxity, volume distribution, skin quality, and surface condition. This determines which combination of surgical and non-surgical treatments will deliver the result you want.

Personalised Plan

Your plan is designed around your anatomy and goals, sequencing surgical and non-surgical treatments in the right order. Where multiple specialists are involved, the plan is fully coordinated by our medical team from the outset.

Treatment Phase

Each element of your plan is delivered by the appropriate specialist using clinically proven techniques and technologies. Whether your journey involves surgery, laser, or a combined protocol, the standard of care remains the same throughout.

Aftercare and Review

You receive structured aftercare with regular reviews to monitor your results, refine the plan if needed, and protect the longevity of your rejuvenation. Long-term care is part of the work, not an afterthought.

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Led by The Ghanem Clinic Medical Team

Designed by a Global Leader in Aesthetic Medicine

Facial rejuvenation at The Ghanem Clinic is led by our medical team, a collective of leading surgical and non-surgical specialists practising at our private Wimpole Street clinic. Every plan is overseen with the same standard of clinical precision, discretion, and bespoke care that defines our 360-degree approach to aesthetic medicine. Patients from across the UK and internationally choose the clinic for natural-looking results, coordinated care, and world-class innovation.

UK's Only Professor of Aesthetic Medicine BAPRAS ISAPS RCS Aesthetic Medicine Awards Winner

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation?

Surgical rejuvenation, such as facelift surgery, repositions deeper facial tissue to address tissue descent at its source, delivering structural change that lasts for years. Non-surgical rejuvenation works on skin quality, surface detail, and mild laxity through treatments like laser resurfacing, injectables, and energy-based devices. The two are complementary rather than competing, and most patients benefit from a coordinated approach.

How do I know which category is right for me?

The right category depends on the stage of ageing, the area of concern, your skin quality, and your tolerance for downtime. A detailed facial assessment at consultation identifies which combination of treatments will deliver the result you want. Most plans involve elements from more than one category.

Can these treatments be combined?

Yes. Combined approaches are often the most effective. Our Total Face Refresh protocol is specifically designed around this principle, combining deep plane facelift with complementary surgery, laser resurfacing, and regenerative treatments in a single coordinated plan.

What does a consultation involve?

Consultations take place at our Wimpole Street clinic and include a detailed discussion of your concerns and goals, a review of your medical history, and a clinical assessment of your facial anatomy. Where surgical options are being considered, additional planning, anatomical analysis, and photographs may be involved. You leave the consultation with a clear understanding of your options and a recommended plan.

How long do results last?

Surgical facelift results typically last eight to twelve years depending on the technique and lifestyle. Fully ablative laser resurfacing results can last several years with proper aftercare and sun protection. Combined protocols such as Total Face Refresh tend to deliver the most enduring outcome because every dimension of facial ageing is addressed at once. Long-term review and maintenance are part of every plan.
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Comprehensive Facial Rejuvenation, Designed for You

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