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An endoscopic facelift can restore cheek definition and improve the tired appearance that develops as facial tissues descend with age. Using small, discreet incisions hidden within the hair, the procedure lifts and repositions the deeper tissues of the midface to create a more rested appearance while preserving your natural features.
At British Face Clinic, we provide endoscopic facelift treatment in London, tailored to your facial proportions, skin quality and the areas you would like to improve. Whether you are concerned about flatter cheeks, deeper facial folds or reduced support beneath the eyes, we assess the cause of these changes and explain whether an endoscopic facelift is the right approach for you.
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What Is an Endoscopic Facelift?
An endoscopic facelift is a surgical procedure that lifts and repositions descended tissues through the cheeks and midface. A fine camera called an endoscope or a lighted retractor gives the surgeon a detailed view beneath the skin, allowing the tissues to be carefully released, elevated and secured through small incisions.
An endoscopic facelift lifts descended cheek tissues through small incisions to improve midface definition while preserving natural facial proportions.
What Can an Endoscopic Facelift Treat?
An endoscopic facelift can improve changes affecting the middle of the face, where the cheeks meet the lower eyelids and the area around the nose and mouth. At British Face Clinic, we assess whether these concerns arise from tissue descent, volume loss or changes in the skin, as each may require a different approach.
Concerns that may be addressed include:
- Cheek tissue that has descended and created a heavier midface
- Flatter cheek contours and reduced definition beneath the cheekbones
- A more pronounced separation between the lower eyelids and cheeks
- Nasolabial folds that have deepened as cheek support has changed
What Are the Benefits of an Endoscopic Facelift?
An endoscopic facelift can restore support and definition to the cheeks while keeping access incisions small and discreet. Treatment is planned around your existing features, with the aim of achieving a refreshed appearance that remains natural in expression and proportion.
Potential benefits include:
- Restoring a higher, more defined cheek contour
- Softening the transition between the lower eyelids and cheeks
- Reducing the prominence of folds associated with cheek descent
- Using small incisions positioned to minimise visible scarring
- Creating a more rested appearance while preserving facial character
At British Face Clinic, we assess cheek position, skin elasticity and facial balance before recommending an endoscopic facelift.
What to Expect From an
Endoscopic Facelift at British Face Clinic
Your endoscopic facelift is tailored to your anatomy and the extent of correction required. From consultation through to follow-up, we explain what the procedure can achieve, the recovery involved and the limitations and possible complications relevant to your treatment.
Your Endoscopic Facelift Consultation
Your consultation includes a detailed examination of cheek position, skin elasticity and facial proportions, alongside any changes affecting the lower face and neck. We discuss your goals, review your medical history and previous treatments, and explain the surgical options. This allows us to recommend an approach that addresses your concerns and remains proportionate to the rest of your face.
Your Endoscopic Facelift Procedure
The procedure involves incisions, usually placed within the hairline, with additional access points concealed within the hair where required by the surgical approach. The endoscope or a special lighted retractor provides a clear view of the deeper tissues as they are released, lifted and secured in a higher position. The incisions are then closed carefully. Your anaesthetic, surgical duration and hospital arrangements are explained once the treatment plan has been agreed.
Recovery After an Endoscopic Facelift
Swelling, bruising and tenderness are expected during early recovery, and temporary numbness or tightness can also occur. Around two weeks away from work is a useful planning guide, although swelling may remain visible for longer. We provide instructions on caring for your incisions, managing discomfort and returning to exercise, with follow-up appointments to assess healing.
Results After an Endoscopic Facelift
As swelling reduces, the improvement in cheek position and midface contour becomes clearer. The tissues continue to soften and settle over the following months, revealing a more rested appearance. An endoscopic facelift can provide lasting improvement, but the face continues to age, and the result will gradually change over time.
Who Is Suitable for an Endoscopic Facelift?
An endoscopic facelift may be suitable if you have noticed cheek descent, reduced midface definition or a more pronounced transition beneath the eyes without too much excess skin. Good skin elasticity is important, particularly where the aim is to reposition the tissues without removing substantial excess skin.
Your general health, previous facial procedures and expectations also influence suitability. If your main concerns involve significant loose skin, established jowls or neck laxity, a more extensive facelift or neck lift may offer more appropriate correction. We explain these differences during consultation so you can understand the recommendation.
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Meet Mr Mrinal Supriya, Our Facial Cosmetic Surgeon
FRCS (OTOL-HNS), MRCS Ed,
DO-HNS, MS in ENT, MBBS
Mr Mrinal Supriya is a highly experienced Consultant ENT and Head and Neck Surgeon with a special interest in facial cosmetic surgery. His experience includes consultant roles at St George’s University Hospital in London and Ninewells University Hospital in Dundee, alongside work in hospitals across the UK, Australia and the USA.
Mr Supriya has undertaken further training with Dr Andrew Jacono in the USA and is certified by the Royal College of Surgeons to provide facial cosmetic surgery. His background in facial aesthetics and reconstruction informs a detailed understanding of facial anatomy and an individual approach to surgical planning.
Why Choose British Face Clinic
for an Endoscopic Facelift?
At British Face Clinic, our focus on facial cosmetic surgery combines detailed anatomical assessment with treatment designed around your individual features. We take time to understand the improvement you want and explain how an endoscopic facelift could contribute to a balanced, natural-looking result.
Our approach includes:
- Direct consultation with Mr Supriya, an experienced surgeon with a background in facial cosmetic surgery and head and neck reconstruction
- Careful assessment of cheek position, skin elasticity and facial proportions before recommending an endoscopic approach
- Individual surgical planning that considers the midface alongside the lower face, neck and surrounding features
- A focus on natural-looking improvement that preserves your facial identity and expression
- Clear preparation and aftercare guidance, with ongoing support from our clinical team throughout recovery
How to schedule a consultation
To schedule a consultation to discuss an endoscopic facelift, you can either call us on 020 4634 0507, book online via our website, schedule a video consultation or visit us at one of our clinics in London, Milton Keynes, or Northampton.
What to Expect During
Your Consultation
During your full medical consultation, we’ll discuss:
- Your surgical goals
- Medical conditions, drug allergies and medical treatments
- Current medications, vitamins, supplements, alcohol, tobacco and drug use
- Previous surgeries
Our surgeon will:
- Evaluate your general health and risk factors
- Take photographs
- Discuss your surgical options
- Recommend a treatment course
- Discuss likely outcomes and potential complications
- Preview your surgical outcome with Crisalix 3D technology (for selected procedures)
- Discuss the surgery cost and payment options
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How Much Does an Endoscopic
Facelift Cost in London?
Endoscopic facelift surgery at British Face Clinic starts from £20,000. The total cost depends on the extent of treatment and whether it is combined with another procedure. At your consultation, we provide a personalised quote for your recommended treatment and explain what is included.
How much does an endoscopic facelift cost?
British Face Clinic operates on a fully transparent, fixed fee — There are no hidden costs, no separate invoices, and no post-surgery surprises.
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£20,000
Anaesthetist fee
Included in the total price package.
- Included
Theatre & hospital stay
Includes hospital stay and medication provided at discharge, including a facelift garment.
- Included
Surgical fee
Includes the surgeon’s fee and all post-operative follow-up appointments. In case of an emergency or complications, additional surgical services are included.
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Book an Endoscopic Facelift Consultation
If changes in your cheeks or midface are making you look more tired than you feel, contact British Face Clinic to arrange a free initial phone consultation. A detailed assessment can help you understand whether an endoscopic facelift is suited to your concerns and how treatment could restore a more refreshed appearance while retaining the features that make you recognisable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an endoscopic facelift worth considering for early facial ageing?
An endoscopic facelift can be worth considering when early ageing involves cheek descent or a loss of midface definition without excess skin. If your concerns relate mainly to skin texture or isolated volume loss, another treatment may be more appropriate.
How does an endoscopic facelift differ from a deep plane facelift?
An endoscopic facelift can provide focused lifting through the cheeks and midface using small incisions. A more extensive deep plane facelift can address broader tissue descent through the cheeks, lower face and jawline, with trimming of excess skin through carefully planned incisions. The choice depends on the areas requiring correction and how much loose skin is present.
Is an endoscopic facelift the same as a mini facelift?
No. An endoscopic facelift uses a small camera to guide tissue lifting, particularly through the midface, while a mini facelift generally focuses on more limited changes in the lower face and jawline. The procedures serve different purposes, although the precise approach varies with the surgical plan.
What is the difference between an endoscopic facelift and an endoscopic brow lift?
An endoscopic facelift targets descended facial tissues, particularly around the cheeks, while an endoscopic brow lift raises the eyebrows and addresses forehead changes. They can be combined when both areas contribute to the concern, but a cheek lift alone does not automatically lift the brows.
Is an endoscopic facelift scarless?
An endoscopic facelift uses skin cut within the hair and therefore leaves small scars hidden within the hair. These are placed as discreetly as the surgical approach allows, but their final appearance depends on incision position and how you heal.
How long does it take to recover from an endoscopic facelift?
Allow around two weeks away from work as an initial guide, although recovery varies with the extent of treatment. Swelling and tenderness can continue beyond this, and exercise should be resumed according to your surgeon’s advice.
When will I see the final results of an endoscopic facelift?
The improvement becomes visible as swelling subsides, with the result continuing to settle over several months. During this time, the tissues soften, and the cheek contours become easier to assess.
How long does an endoscopic facelift last?
An endoscopic facelift can provide improvement for several years, although there is no fixed lifespan for the result. Your anatomy, skin quality, surgical approach and continued ageing all influence how the appearance changes over time.
Can an endoscopic facelift remove significant loose neck skin?
No, an endoscopic lift focused on the midface does not remove significant loose neck skin. A neck lift or a more extensive face-and-neck procedure may be needed when neck laxity is a main concern.
Our Locations
- London City
The Wellington Hospital, 15 – 17 Lodge Road
London NW8 7JA
(Consultations and Surgery)
- London City
23 Harley Street
London, W1G 9QN
(Consultations)
- Milton Keynes
Athena Surgical Centre
16 Davy Avenue, Knowlhill
Milton Keynes, MK5 8PL
- Northampton
The Three Shires Hospital
The Avenue
Northampton. NN1 5DR
London City
The Wellington Hospital
15 – 17 Lodge Road
London NW8 7JA
London City
23 Harley Street
London, W1G 9QN
Milton Keynes
Athena Surgical Centre
16 Davy Avenue, Knowlhill
Milton Keynes, MK5 8PL
Northampton
The Three Shires Hospital
The Avenue
Northampton. NN1 5DR
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