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FACELIFT
The natural ageing process can lead to changes in the face and neck that negatively affect your appearance: The facial skin loses elasticity and wrinkles form, the cheeks sag to form so-called jowls, the neck and chin sag and the muscle cords on the neck become prominent, the skin around the eyes becomes increasingly thinner and wrinkles or bags form under the eyes.
When you look in the mirror, you suddenly have the impression of looking old and worn out, although you actually still feel young and fit.
It is precisely this discrepancy between appearance and self-perception that often brings patients to my practice. With a facelift, you can minimise or even out the signs of time. You will blossom and look as fresh as you feel.
As an award-winning specialist with many years of experience in the field of facial surgery, I will be happy to advise you, carry out the procedure according to the latest scientific findings and ensure a natural and beautiful result;
Fast Facts
Operation time: | depending on the area |
Anaesthesia: | General anaesthesia or local anaesthesia with twilight sleep |
Hospitalization: | Outpatient or 1 night in the clinic (Munich) |
Sociability | after approx. 2-3 weeks |
Ability to work: | after approx. 1-2 week |
Sport: | After 4-6 weeks |
Pain: | hardly |
Aftercare tips: | → PDF for download |
Relaxed and refreshed appearance thanks to facelift
A facelift is a complex procedure that should only be performed by an experienced surgeon. Depending on the area to be tightened, a facelift can realistically rejuvenate the face by around 10 years.
The many different terms and methods often cause confusion. Basically, however, the methods differ according to three factors:
Tightened area (forehead, neck, cheek or temple), tightening plane (skin, SMAS or deep plane) and incision.
The technique used depends on the patient's wishes; as an experienced surgeon, I am proficient in several techniques and implement them individually. I will determine the best technique for you during a consultation.
After a successful facelift, you will look younger and fresher, but by no means "lifted". The skin has been tightened, excess skin has been removed and the sagging areas have been brought back to their proper place. The skin is plumped up and the lost fatty tissue is replaced. The face not only looks younger, but also livelier and friendlier. The contours become clearer and more beautiful. However, very small wrinkles do not disappear with a lift. In some cases, we leave small wrinkles to make the face appear natural and not artificial.
You are also welcome to take the opportunity to watch our videos to find out more about the procedure. The treatment is carried out at the ATOS Clinic in Munich, where I also have my practice.
You are welcome to arrange a consultation appointment:
Phone: +49 89 / 20 4000 205 Email: praxis@prof-holm-muehlbauer.de or online
In the best hands with Prof. Holm Mühlbauer:
Qualifications, awards,
Development of recognised surgical methods
Focus Magazine Awards
- Honoured in the Focus list of doctors 2013-2023:
as Germany's top doctor for breast surgery. - Honoured in the Focus Medical List 2023–2024:
as Germany's top doctor for breast surgery, facelift, eyelid surgery
Stern Magazine awards
- Honoured in the Stern Doctors' List 2022, 2023
Qualifications
- 2002 Specialist in plastic surgery
- 2004 Habilitation at the Medical Faculty of the Technical University of Munich and
- 2006 Additional qualification in special plastic surgical intensive care medicine from the Bavarian Medical Association
- 2010 Associate Professor for Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery
Publications & Lectures
- Over 50 book contributions and publications in national and international scientific journals.
- Publications for download
- Over 100 presentations at national and international symposia and congresses.
Which areas can be streamlined?
Depending on what exactly bothers you about your face, different areas can be corrected:
- Neck and cheek lift (full facelift)
With the full facelift, we tighten both the neck and the face. It is a comprehensive procedure that lifts and tightens sagging skin and tissue in the neck and cheek area to achieve an overall more youthful appearance.
- Sleep lift (mannequin lift)
A temple lift tightens the area around the temples and upper cheeks. This can help to rejuvenate the eye area and therefore the face as a whole. It is usually part of a full facelift or face lift.
- Cheek lift (midfacelift film)
A cheek lift aims to lift and tighten the cheek region. This procedure focuses on improving the appearance of sagging skin and loss of volume in the cheeks. The cheek lift can help to give the face a more youthful appearance. It can be performed as a stand-alone procedure or in combination with other facelift areas.
- Neck lift
A neck lift focuses on tightening the neck area to correct sagging skin and wrinkles.
This procedure can be performed separately or combined with a facelift to achieve a more harmonious overall result.
- Eyelid lift
Eyelid lift surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure in which excess skin, fatty tissue or muscles on the upper and/or lower eyelids are removed or repositioned. The aim is to achieve a younger and more rested appearance of the eye area and to improve any visual impairment caused by drooping or sagging eyelids.
- Forehead lift (Foreheadlift Film)
A forehead lift, also known as an eyebrow lift, aims to lift the position of the eyebrows and tighten the forehead region. This can help to minimise wrinkles in the forehead and achieve a more open and youthful appearance of the eyes.
- The SMAS lift In this procedure, we lift the tissue in the deeper layers of the Superficial Musculo-Aponeurotic System (SMAS) in three dimensions and return them to their original position. The skin is placed over it without tension and the excess is removed. The result: a naturally beautiful face and inconspicuous scars. The smas lift is the classic and most frequently performed form of facelift. It can cover the entire facial area and offers very attractive results
- The MACS lift (mini facelift) With this special facelift technique, we make minimally invasive incisions to tighten the skin and underlying tissue. This method is less effective than the SMAS lift. However, it heals much faster and is gentle on the deeper facial nerves. We use sutures to tighten the layer under the skin. This procedure usually focuses on certain areas of the face, such as the lower part of the face and the neck.
- SMAS facelift with endoscopic technique: This method uses endoscopic instruments to lift and tighten the SMAS tissue. The incisions are smaller and less visible.
- Deep facelift: A deep facelift aims to lift and tighten the SMAS tissue in a deeper layer of the face. It is a more comprehensive and invasive procedure than some of the other techniques.
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What the patients say ...

Prof Holm Mühlbauer is a very competent and experienced doctor. I have already had several outpatient procedures performed by her and she has also operated on me twice. I am very satisfied with the results. She advises and explains everything and answers every question. A top doctor! I can only recommend her to anyone.
I also have to say that the team at the O.P. was great and Mrs Fischer at reception is incredibly friendly and helpful anyway. You feel very welcome in the practice.

I had a breast augmentation 3 months ago with Prof. Dr Holm Mühlbauer and the result is great!
Mrs Prof. Dr Holm Mühlbauer gave me perfect advice on size so that it fits my body, I felt very well looked after and would always have it done there again.
Everything healed perfectly and I am more than satisfied.

I came across Prof Dr Holm-Mühlbauer through a recommendation from another doctor and immediately felt that I was receiving extremely competent advice. Before, during and after the breast augmentation, I could not have been better looked after by Dr Holm-Mühlbauer and her practice team.
The well-being of the patient is absolutely the focus here. Prof. Holm-Mühlbauer even came in on her day off just for me to remove the drainage.
The result of the operation is simply perfect + beautiful!

via Google
Sympathetic and professional experienced doctor,
I am very grateful to her and glad that I am in surgery with her. Best

I had a face and neck lift and an upper eyelid lift with Prof Dr Charlotte Holm Mühlbauer and the result was simply sensational.
I look young, fresh and not operated on. Just as it should be.
I didn't have any pain, but you have to be prepared for haematomas and swelling. But don't worry, this is normal and will be broken down by the body.
Professor Dr Charlotte Holm Mühlbauer is the best, both professionally and personally.
Her practice manager Sabine Fischer is always very friendly and helpful.
All the staff at the clinic who looked after me were caring and competent.
My husband is also delighted with the result.

I had my first experience with Dr Charlotte Holm Müllbauer 5 years ago. I came for the first time for a lip treatment. She was very professional and friendly at the same time. My lips were well done, I didn't have much swelling
🙏🏻 I was satisfied every time, but have since changed my doctor because the clinic in Effnerstr. is difficult for me to reach.

Friendly and very professional doctor!
I like going to her, the result is always natural!

I had a breast reduction with Prof Dr Charlotte Holm-Mühlbauer and I am delighted with the result. The reduction and lift turned out better than I had imagined. The result is natural and significantly firmer, fine scars that are barely visible and no pain after the operation. I am more than happy with the result. The entire team at the Atos Clinic is simply wonderful and always friendly and courteous. I have always had difficulties with circulation and nausea after general anaesthesia. At the Atos Clinic I had no complaints for the first time. From the initial consultation to the last follow-up examination, Prof Dr Holm-Mühlbauer and the practice team make you feel very well looked after and accepted. They are committed to their patients and are always at your side. I can only recommend Prof Dr Holm Mühlbauer to anyone.

R. Gebhart
Prof Dr Mühlbauer-Holm is a very good, experienced and empathetic doctor! I was already "under her knife" several times in her Bogenhausen days.
I owe it to her skill that my face is now very satisfactory again after I had to have a wing of my nose removed due to a basal cell carcinoma. Thank you very much for that!

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Ausgezeichneter Arzt. Sie verdient den Titel als eine der besten plastischen Chirurgen Deutschlands.

Verifiziert
Äußert professionelle Betreuung und Abwicklung. Für mich war es die erste OP im „kosmetischen“ Bereich. Die OP verlief reibungslos. Der Heilungsverlauf war sehr schnell und unkompliziert. Kurz nach der OP war das sehr gute Ergebnis und die professionelle Arbeit von Frau Prof. Holm-Mühlbauer deutlich erkennbar. Das Ergebnis ist sehr natürlich. Hier kenne ich andere Ergebnisse.
Frau Prof. Holm-Mühlbauer macht das mit einem Fachwissen und einer Kompetenz die man suchen muss. Ich bin froh, Frau Prof. Holm-Mühlbauer kennengelernt zu haben.
Die Assistentin von Frau Prof. Holm-Mühlbauer ist eine Perle. Herzlich, freundlich und fröhlich …

Professor Holm-Mühlbauer was recommended to me for a facelift. I will always be grateful for that. The first consultation, the inpatient stay and the subsequent aftercare were characterised by a professional and charming manner that you will rarely find in the medical field, but which is crucial for the necessary trust.
The result of the operation was simply great - natural and yet with a resounding result.
I would recommend this address to all my friends and acquaintances.

via Jameda
Prof. Dr. Med. Charlotte Holm Mühlbauer is a fantastic doctor who responds very sensitively to her patients' problems and wishes.
She is also a very likeable person.
I have been going to her for many years and will continue to do so.

via ReviewHero
Prof. Dr. Med. Charlotte Holm Mühlbauer asked about my wishes and then competently explained the options to me. She and the whole team were very friendly, the operation went well ...

via Google
I would always recommend Prof. Dr. Med. Charlotte Holm Mühlbauer. As always
I received excellent advice and treatment. Thank you very much!

via Sanego
I would always recommend Prof. Dr. Med. Charlotte Holm Mühlbauer. I am convinced of her technical skills as well as her human approach.

via Jameda
Prof. Dr. Med. Charlotte Holm Mühlbauer is a fantastic doctor who responds very sensitively to her patients' problems and wishes.
She is also a very likeable person.
I have been going to her for many years and will continue to do so.
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