Facelift Zagreb:
Cost and What's Included
Price is one of the first questions patients ask — and reasonably so. This article gives an honest, transparent overview: what a facelift costs in Zagreb, why there is a range, and exactly what you get for that amount.
Pricing at Poliklinika Malić
Deep Plane facelift at Poliklinika Malić starts from €10,000. The final price depends on the scope of the procedure — whether the focus is on the lower face and neck, or the procedure extends to the midface, and whether it is combined with other treatments.
Endoscopic facelift is a more affordable option suited to younger patients with mild to moderate changes — the procedure is shorter and performed through a significantly smaller access.
The price is always all-inclusive — procedure, anaesthesia, post-operative care and all follow-up appointments. No hidden costs.
What Affects the Final Price?
Surgical technique
Deep Plane facelift is a more extensive procedure that requires deep mobilisation of tissue below the SMAS layer — technically more demanding and longer than classic methods. Endoscopic approach, where indicated, takes less time and is consequently more affordable. Both techniques are performed at Poliklinika Malić, and the choice depends entirely on anatomy and patient needs — not surgeon preference.
Scope and combined procedures
Patients combining facelift with blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), neck lift or lipofilling have a single shared recovery — which is both practical and time-efficient — but the scope of the procedure affects the total cost. A combined procedure in a single session is almost always more economical than two separate procedures a year or two apart.
Surgeon experience and specialisation
Deep Plane technique requires exceptional knowledge of facial anatomy and years of experience. Surgeons who exclusively perform facial procedures — as at Poliklinika Malić — have a narrower, deeper focus than surgeons who work across a broad spectrum of aesthetic procedures. That focus is reflected in the price, but also in the predictability of results.
What the Price Includes
At Poliklinika Malić there are no hidden costs. What is agreed at consultation is the final figure:
| Item | Included |
|---|---|
| Surgical procedure | Yes |
| General anaesthesia | Yes |
| Post-operative care and dressings | Yes |
| Follow-up appointments | Yes |
| Recovery guidance and support | Yes |
Comparison with Non-Invasive Treatments
Fillers, botox and energy-based treatments have a lower initial cost — but they repeat. Patients who regularly treat their face with non-invasive methods typically spend between €1,500 and €4,000 per year. Over 5 to 10 years, the cumulative cost often exceeds the price of a facelift — which delivers a more durable and structurally correct result.
That is not to say non-invasive treatments are the wrong choice — for some patients and stages of ageing, they are exactly the right solution. The difference is that facelift addresses the cause (descended structures), not just the symptom.
The average patient in their forties who chooses a facelift saves between 3 and 8 years of intensive facial treatment — and gains a result that lasts 10 to 15 years.
Is Zagreb More Affordable than Western Europe?
Yes — and that is precisely why a significant number of our patients come from Austria, Germany and Switzerland. The same level of procedure in those countries typically costs 30 to 50% more. Zagreb offers European standard surgery, European-certified surgeons and boutique clinic infrastructure — at a significantly more accessible price.
For patients travelling from abroad, we offer remote consultations (video call), and the procedure can be planned in a single visit without long waiting periods.
A Note on the Term "Deep Plane"
The term Deep Plane facelift has become widely used in clinic marketing — but performing the technique genuinely requires specific training, considerable experience, and an in-depth understanding of the anatomy of deep facial structures. Not every procedure marketed under this name necessarily corresponds to a true Deep Plane approach in the clinical sense.
We encourage patients to ask technically specific questions at any consultation: What is the surgeon's experience with the facial nerve and its dissection? How do they address the neck and platysma — and in which cases? Where is the Deep Plane entry point placed, and how is it adapted to individual anatomy? A surgeon who genuinely performs this technique will answer such questions precisely and without hesitation.
How to Get an Exact Price for Your Case
A precise price cannot be defined without a consultation — it depends on anatomy, goals, and any combination of procedures. A consultation at Poliklinika Malić includes a detailed assessment, a discussion of techniques, and a clear quote with no obligation.
Consultations are available in person in Zagreb and by video for patients travelling from abroad.
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