Mr Reza Nassab offers deep plane face and neck lift surgery in Manchester. Consultations take place at CLNQ, Deansgate Square, in the city centre (with further appointments available in Knutsford), and surgery is performed at Deansgate Hospital, Manchester. Follow-up is arranged locally so that your care stays in one place from the first meeting to your final review.
The procedure in brief
A deep plane facelift lifts the mid-face, jowls and neck by releasing the deeper supporting layer (the SMAS) and moving it with the overlying skin as one unit. Because the lift comes from beneath, the skin itself is not pulled tight, which aims to avoid a stretched or windswept look. A neck lift is usually performed at the same time to tighten the platysma muscle and improve the jaw-to-neck angle. Surgery is carried out under general anaesthetic and typically takes several hours.
Your consultation in Manchester
Your first appointment is at CLNQ, Deansgate Square, with Mr Nassab himself. He will ask about your general health, medications and smoking, examine the skin quality, bone structure, jowls and neck, and take standard photographs. You will discuss what you would like to change and what is realistically achievable, as well as the incision placement and the recovery timeline. The consultation fee is £150. You will receive a written quote and are encouraged to take time before deciding.
Surgery at Deansgate Hospital
On the day of surgery you will be admitted to Deansgate Hospital in Manchester city centre, where you will meet the anaesthetist and Mr Nassab will review the markings with you. Most patients stay overnight so that the nursing team can monitor for bleeding and keep blood pressure well controlled, which is important after a facelift. A soft supportive garment is applied, and you will need someone to collect you and stay with you for the first night at home.
Follow-up in Manchester
Aftercare is planned before you leave hospital:
- First week: a wound check and dressing review, with removal of any drains if used.
- Around one to two weeks: stitch removal and a check on swelling, sensation and scar healing.
- Subsequent months: reviews as swelling settles and the scars mature, with photographs to track progress.
You will be given contact details for the team so that concerns can be discussed promptly between appointments.
Travelling from Greater Manchester and the North West
Many patients travel in from across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside and the wider North West. Because a deep plane lift needs several early reviews, it helps to plan how you will get to appointments in the first two weeks, when you should not drive. Patients from further afield sometimes arrange to stay nearby for the first few days. The team can help you plan appointment times around your journey, and where appropriate some later reviews can be arranged at the Knutsford clinic instead.
Recovery at a glance
Swelling and bruising are most noticeable in the first week and usually improve considerably by the end of the second. Many people feel comfortable being seen socially at around two to three weeks, although residual swelling and tightness can take several months to settle. Sleep with your head raised, avoid strenuous activity for around four to six weeks, and protect the scars from the sun. Any rapidly increasing swelling on one side of the face or neck needs urgent contact with the surgical team.
Cost and suitability
A deep plane face and neck lift costs from £18,500 and includes the surgeon, anaesthetist, hospital, garments and routine follow-up; the £150 consultation is separate. Suitable patients are adults in good general health, ideally non-smokers, with realistic expectations. For a full breakdown, see the deep plane facelift cost guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does surgery take place in Manchester?
Surgery is performed at Deansgate Hospital in Manchester city centre. Consultations are held at CLNQ, Deansgate Square.
Can consultations be held in Knutsford instead?
Yes. Mr Nassab also consults at CLNQ in Knutsford, which some patients from south Manchester and Cheshire find convenient.
Will follow-up appointments be in Manchester?
Yes. Routine follow-up is arranged locally, so you do not need to travel far during recovery.
How long is the hospital stay?
Most patients stay one night so that bleeding and blood pressure can be monitored closely.
When can patients go home after surgery?
Patients are usually discharged the day after surgery, but you should not drive yourself; arrange for someone to collect you.
Can other procedures be combined at Deansgate Hospital?
Yes. A deep plane lift is sometimes combined with eyelid surgery, a brow lift or fat grafting during the same anaesthetic. Mr Nassab will advise whether combining is sensible for you, as it lengthens the operation and can extend recovery.
