Facelift (Rhytidectomy)
Refreshed and natural looking. Never pulled.
- From
- From NZ$11,500
- Procedure time
- 3–5 hours
- Recovery in country
- 12–14 days in country
About this procedure
Modern deep-plane techniques lift underlying tissue, not just skin. Most patients look 8–12 years younger, with results lasting 8–10 years.
What’s included in your fixed-price quote
- Pre-operative consultations with your matched surgeon (in person & video)
- Hospital fees and operating theatre
- Anaesthetist and full medical team
- Implants or consumables, where applicable
- All medications while in hospital
- Airport transfers and partner-hotel accommodation
- Daily in-person check-ins from our on-the-ground liaison
- 12 months of follow-up coordination in New Zealand
Who is a good candidate
Most adults in good general health, with realistic expectations and a stable weight. We will assess this with you honestly during your consultation — even if it means we recommend you wait, see a different provider, or reconsider the procedure entirely.
What to expect, day by day
- Day 1 — Arrival, settled into hotel, rest day.
- Day 2 — In-person consultation, blood work, hospital admission.
- Day 3 — Surgery, monitored recovery in hospital overnight.
- Day 4–7 — Hotel recovery, daily check-ins from your liaison.
- Day 8–12 — Surgeon follow-up, suture removal, clearance to fly home.
Questions about facelift (rhytidectomy)
How much does facelift (rhytidectomy) cost in Thailand?
Facelift (Rhytidectomy) in Thailand typically runs From NZ$11,500, including hospital, anaesthetist, and follow-up. Compare this to NZ private pricing which usually sits 2 to 3 times higher. We will give you a written quote after your first consultation.
Is facelift (rhytidectomy) safe?
Yes, when performed by a board-certified surgeon in an accredited hospital. All our network surgeons perform this procedure regularly and we audit outcomes annually.
How long is recovery from facelift (rhytidectomy)?
Most patients need 12–14 days in country before flying home. Your surgeon will only clear you when it is safe to travel.
They were nervous too. Here’s how it went.
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“Everything was outstanding. I never once felt anxious. Your NZ service right through to getting us back to the airport was flawless. Love Petch, she is amazing.”
“I was always too afraid to talk to someone about my body until I found Jacqui. From the first call I felt heard, never pressured. Six weeks on, I finally feel like myself.”
“Jacqui was fantastic. Her fees are low and she deals with you personally so you get everything tailored to your needs. No call centre, no scripts.”
“My surgeon listened to what I was after: a natural look. After CT scans he said there was a 70% chance of needing a rib graft but managed without it. I can breathe properly for the first time in years.”
“I found Jacqui through my cousin who used MediCation a few years ago. From the get-go I felt like I was talking to an old friend, not a salesperson.”
“Five years of thinking about it, three months of planning, two weeks away. The team made the impossible feel ordinary. I only wish I had done it sooner.”
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