Patients in Cheshire can see Mr Reza Nassab for a deep plane face and neck lift close to home. Consultations are held at CLNQ, King Street, Knutsford, and surgery under general anaesthetic takes place at Deansgate Hospital in Manchester city centre, a short drive away. Many patients come from Knutsford, Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Macclesfield and Altrincham, and follow-up appointments are arranged in Cheshire throughout recovery.
What a deep plane lift involves
Rather than tightening the skin, a deep plane facelift frees the deeper facial support layer and lifts it together with the skin, repositioning the cheeks, softening the jowls and redefining the jawline. The neck is treated through the same approach, with tightening of the platysma muscle through a small incision beneath the chin where needed. The operation is performed under general anaesthetic, and the aim is a natural, rested look rather than an obviously ‘done’ one.
Meeting Mr Nassab in Knutsford
Your consultation at CLNQ on King Street, Knutsford, is with Mr Nassab personally and lasts long enough to cover your concerns properly. He will take a full medical history, examine the face and neck in detail, take clinical photographs and explain which changes a deep plane lift can address. You will hear about the incisions, recovery and risks in plain terms. The consultation costs £150, and a follow-up consultation can be arranged before you decide.
Your operation at Deansgate Hospital
Surgery is carried out under general anaesthetic at Deansgate Hospital in Manchester city centre. You will be admitted on the day, meet your consultant anaesthetist and go through the plan once more with Mr Nassab. After the operation you will usually stay overnight, with nursing staff monitoring your comfort, blood pressure and dressings. Before discharge you will be given written instructions, medicines and a contact number, and someone will need to drive you home and stay with you for the first night.
Local aftercare
- Early review: a check within the first week to look at the wounds and swelling.
- Stitch removal: usually staged between one and two weeks.
- Longer-term reviews: appointments over the following months to monitor healing, scar maturation and the settling result.
Having follow-up close to home in Knutsford can make the early weeks, when you should not drive, easier to manage.
Patients from across Cheshire
Mr Nassab sees patients from Knutsford, Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Macclesfield, Altrincham and the surrounding villages, as well as people travelling in from further afield. If you live some distance away, it can help to arrange for a friend or relative to drive you to the first few appointments, and to plan your time away from work and social events before booking. Some patients from outside the county choose to consult in Knutsford and then have surgery in Manchester so that all of their care, from the first meeting to the final review, stays within a short distance.
Healing and returning to normal life
Expect swelling and bruising to be most visible in the first ten days. Many people are happy to meet friends at around two to three weeks, and most return to exercise gradually from four to six weeks. Keep your head raised when resting, avoid lifting and straining, and wear sun protection over the scars. Contact the team urgently for rapidly increasing swelling on one side of the face or neck, and the same day for fever or spreading redness.
Cost and who is suitable
A deep plane face and neck lift costs from £18,500 including the surgeon, anaesthetist, hospital stay, garments and routine follow-up, with the £150 consultation charged separately. It is suited to adults in good health with jowls, mid-face descent and neck laxity who do not smoke. The candidate guide explains suitability in more detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is surgery performed in Cheshire?
Surgery takes place at Deansgate Hospital, Manchester, a short drive from Knutsford. Consultations and many follow-up appointments are held at CLNQ, King Street, Knutsford.
How far is Knutsford from Wilmslow and Altrincham?
Both are within a short drive, which is why many patients from Wilmslow, Altrincham and Alderley Edge find the Knutsford clinic convenient.
Is an overnight stay needed?
Most patients stay one night at Deansgate Hospital so that the nursing team can monitor them closely.
Can the consultation be in Manchester instead?
Yes. Mr Nassab also consults at CLNQ, Deansgate Square, Manchester, if that suits you better.
Can a deep plane lift be combined with eyelid surgery?
Yes. Eyelid surgery, a brow lift or fat grafting can sometimes be performed alongside a deep plane lift at Deansgate Hospital. Mr Nassab will advise whether combining is sensible, as it lengthens surgery and recovery.
How soon after surgery are follow-ups?
The first review is usually within a week, with stitch removal between one and two weeks.
