Facelift Surgery in India

Facelift surgery, medically referred to as rhytidectomy, is an anti-aging procedure opted by adults desiring a long-lasting youthful face. It is a cosmetic surgery involving lifting and tightening of saggy, wrinkled facial and neck skin. One can get the benefits of this face skin tightening and anti-aging facelift surgery in India with Dr. Parag Telang, a leading facelift surgeon who practices at Designer Bodyz.

What is Facelift (rhytidectomy) Surgery?

At one age, so does the skin. The skin starts to naturally lose its firmness, elasticity, glow, and radiance due to the loss of the skin’s structural proteins- collagen and elastin fibers as well as the skin's moisture-holding hyaluronic acid.

The impact of the natural aging process on our skin is first noticed on the face and neck areas as fine lines, wrinkles, loose skin, and sagging skin. Thankfully, facelift plastic surgery can help get rid of telltale signs of facial skin aging.

Facelift, a popular plastic surgery, help address the most visible signs of ageing from the face. This smoothes wrinkles and lifts hanging skin in the cheeks and midface, along the jawline, and through the neck.

It helps restore a youthful look with a contoured jawline, aids in lifting the jowls and reduces the appearance of lines or creases in the neck. This surgery can also be merged with a brow lift or eyelid lift, or methods to refine the result.

Benefits of Facelift (Rhytidectomy) Surgery

A facelift offers a range of perks for individuals seeking facial and neck rejuvenation when it’s performed by an experienced plastic surgeon. The benefits include:

Reduced severe signs of aging like sagging skin, loose skin, fine lines, and wrinkles
Restored attractive facial definition by removal or repositioning of surplus fat and tightening underlying tissues
Creation of a more sculpted and harmonious facial profile
Enhanced self-confidence and self-esteem
Better life quality on achieving a more youthful and refreshed appearance
Long-lasting, impressive appearance and feel of being young after addressing specific aging concerns.

Types of Facelift Surgeries

There are different surgical types of facelifts based on facial and neck regions being targeted, including:

1. Traditional full facelift- It involves making incisions around the ears, hairline, and submental area to lift the skin and tighten muscles and other supporting face and neck structures. If needed, fat pockets are even removed from the jowls and neck. Finally, the skin is draped back to new facial contours while extra skin is removed.

2. Mid-facelift- It involves cheek fat repositioning and cheek skin tightening.

3. Mini facelift- It involves the lifting of the lower face and neck skin.

4. SMAS facelift- It involves muscle tightening, excess skin excision, and surplus fat removal from the lower face.

5. Deep plane facelift- It involves the lifting of facial skin, subcutaneous fat, and muscular layer as a single unit. Multiple facial areas are addressed in one go.

6. Cutaneous facelift- It involves just lifting the skin of the lower face and neck.

There are non-surgical facelift options as well like vampire facelifts, liquid facelifts, and thread lifts which target minor signs of aging for the short term. These offer minimal downtime, discomfort, side effects, and risks, as well as quick recovery.

Good Candidates for Facelift Surgery

An ideal and good candidates for facelift surgery are:

Healthy adults with facial and/or neck skin sagging and wrinkling, but still enough skin elasticity
People with strong and well-defined bone structures
People with realistic expectations of what facelift surgery entails
Non-smokers.

Before Facelift Surgery Procedure

To prepare for a facelift surgery, the patient is asked to

Undergo preoperative evaluation
Take no blood thinners, only prescription medications
Avoid smoking and other bad lifestyle habits
Arrange for recovery at home
Avoid using certain products on the facial skin and schedule for other cosmetic facial treatments.

Facelift (rhytidectomy) Surgery Procedure

Facelift procedure steps include:

Giving anesthesia (as per patient’s suitability and surgeon’s choice)
Making incisions (depending on the extent of surgery and the type of facelift surgery chosen)
Repositioning of fat, removal of extra skin, muscles tightening, and lifting/tightening of skin through incisions
Closing incisions (using dissolvable/removable sutures)
Seeing the results- a more rested, rejuvenated face.

After Facelift Surgery Procedure

With the completion of a facelift surgery, the patient can expect to experience some bruising, swelling, pain, and discomfort at the incision site.

To minimize side effects and risk of infection, sterile bandages may be applied and small drainage tubes may be placed at the incision sites to drain out extra fluids. One must follow the surgeon guidelines to ensure healthy healing and to achieve best results.

Follow-up Appointments

Facelift surgery in India is followed by multiple meetings with the surgeon to keep a check on the patient’s recovery and make sure healing is happening, as expected. Here are the times when follow-up appointments need to be scheduled:

A day following the facelift- For removal of the drainage tubes and applying of new dressings
2-3 days following the facelift- To replace bandages with elasticized facial slings
About 1 week following the facelift- For removal of sutures and assessment of incision sites
2-3 weeks following the facelift- Multiple appointments are required to monitor the healing, thoroughly assess the surgery outcomes and make necessary adjustments.

Self-care: Immediately after Facelift Surgery

Proper post-facelift care ensures a smooth and quick recovery. For optimal healing during recovery from facelift surgery, here are some tips on post-surgery care, and the post-operative instructions recommended by the face lift surgeon:

Take enough, proper rest.
Go for light physical activities and postpone moderate to high-impact physical activities for several weeks.
Keep the incision sites clean and fresh, as well as well-moisturised.
Avoid exposing the face and neck to direct sunlight.
Maintain a healthy lifestyle, including healthy eating and adequate daily water intake.
Avoid anything that could put pressure, irritate, or delay the healing of the operated area.

Facelift Surgery Cost in India

The facelift cost-deciding factors include:

The type of facelift or the surgical technique used
The extent or complexity of facelift surgery
The elected surgeon’s experience and expertise level
The chosen surgical suite’s reputation, location, and facilities available
Additional expenses like the price of anesthesia, anaesthesiologist fees, and follow-up care.

To know your surgery's exact cost, schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Parag Telang at Designer Bodyz.

FAQs About Facelift Surgery in India

What is the best age for a facelift?

There is no such ideal age to get a facelift. A facelift surgery best suits patients, usually in the age group of 40-60, having signs of facial aging but no significant loss in their skin’s firmness and elasticity.

What type of facelift is right for me?

You can learn about the right kind of facelift from a plastic surgeon. A surgeon along with you can determine the best facelift for you as per your age, the targeted areas of your face and neck, and the extent of facial skin rejuvenation you need.

Will it be obvious that I have had a facelift?

After you get a facelift, you will promptly notice a healthy, rejuvenated, and lively face. The results can be natural and subtle, and the resulting scars would stay hidden; thus, others won’t know whether you have undergone a surgical facelift.

Is facelift surgery painful?

Facelift surgery is done on a patient provided with heavy anesthetics or sedation, hence making the surgery pain-free. However, there is mild to moderate pain or discomfort following a facelift, which subsides soon and can be soothed with painkillers.

Who doesn’t desire a youthful appearance at all times? Get Facelift surgery in India with the best facial surgeon, Dr. Parag Telang at Designer Bodyz, can help you achieve the same. He is a leading plastic surgeon in India and is known globally for his expertise in facelift surgery. Visit him to learn more!