This article is written by Dr Siddharth Prakash, one of the best plastic surgeon in Mumbai. He specializes in Facelift in Mumbai and is considered one of the best plastic surgeon in Mumbai for facelift surgery. He is the best facelift surgeon in Mumbai for Facelift with facial implants as well as Facelift with fat grafting. His special technique helps lift and tighten your face without scars.
What is Facelift surgery?
Facelift is a cosmetic surgery that lifts and firms the sagging skin of the face. Facelift is a commonly done plastic surgery procedure and is also called Rhytidectomy.
As you grow older, your facial skin is the first to show signs of ageing. It loses elasticity and develops wrinkles and deep lines.
The fat on the face drops down or is lost. The cheeks lose volume. The skin on the jawline and neck becomes loose. This causes jowls and double chin to appear.
A Facelift surgery can reduce these signs of ageing and make you look younger and fresher.
Who is the right candidate for Facelift?
You are a good candidate for Facelift if:
- The skin on your face and neck is sagging and this bothers you.
- You feel that your face makes you look older than it should.
- There are many wrinkles and deep lines on your face.
- Your expectations are realistic regarding the results.
- You are undergoing the procedure for your own satisfaction
- You are otherwise healthy with no major medical or surgical illnesses
What are the benefits of a Facelift surgery?
A Facelift in Mumbai can do the following:
- Correct the sagging of facial skin and neck skin
- Improve wrinkles and deep lines on the face and neck
- Remove, reduce or redistribute excess facial fat
- Reduce the appearance of fold and lines
- Tighten the muscles of the face and neck
In short, you will look young again!
What a Facelift surgery can’t do?
Facelift surgery is not about choosing a new face or wanting to look like someone else. It helps you in looking younger.
A facelift will not reverse or stop the ageing process. But with adequate care, you will always look younger than your age.
You must have realistic expectations about the result. I will help you understand the possibilities during your consultation.
What to expect during your Consultation for Facelift in Mumbai?
Discussion
I will speak with you about your desires and expectations vs your present age and appearance. We will discuss the results and limitations.
Then, you need to give me details about your medical and surgical history. I will make a customized surgical plan to give you the best results. We will discuss in detail about how your surgery will be done.
Examination
I will examine your face and study the ageing signs. We shall discuss about which method would be most suitable for you based on my experience and your inputs.
Photography and Planning
I will take pictures of your face from various angles for documentation and comparison. We will then discuss about the preparation, cost, steps of procedure, follow up care, recovery and results.
How to prepare for Facelift surgery in Mumbai?
After you decide a date for the surgery, I will prescribe some basic blood tests to assess your health. Then, we will review your medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, alcohol, tobacco and drug use. You may need to stop certain medications and strictly stop smoking for a while.
What are the different types of Facelift surgery in Mumbai?
Facelift in Mumbai can be done by a number of different techniques. I will decide which technique will be most suitable for you.
Standard Facelift or Traditional Facelift surgery
This is an extensive procedure where we correct the middle and lower parts of the face and neck. We take an incision starting from the hairline, going around the ears to the back of the scalp. Results are dramatic since the whole face is addressed. The risk and recovery time is also proportionately long.
Mini Facelift Surgery
Here, we take shorter incisions. A smaller area of the face is addressed and the surgery is less extensive. This surgery is ideal for younger patients before the signs of ageing become very severe. The recover time is also shorter.
Neck Lift
Some patients only need correction of the jowls and neck. The scar is shorter and the surgery is less extensive. We may need to take a second incision under the chin.
MACS Facelift
A MACS-lift can help people with lesser signs of ageing who can benefit from a less extensive surgery. Here, a short incision starting in the temple hairline is used.
The skin of the middle and lower face is lifted and fixed with sutures/threads. These are attached to the scalp so that the results are strong and long lasting. The recovery time is reduced.
Extended MACS Facelift
This is similar to the MACS-lift. In addition, we lift the cheek and under eye area along with the lower face by placing additional sutures/threads. MACS is short for Minimal Access Cranial Suspension Lift
Non-surgical Facelift
We may be able to make many changes to the face without surgery. These rejuvenative procedures will make you look remarkably younger. They don’t have a long recovery time like surgery. These include Botox, Dermal Fillers, Peels, Laser resurfacing, Liposuction and Fat transfer for mid-face augmentation.
Most of these procedures are easy and safe. But some of them are not permanent and need to be repeated. The result of a non-surgical procedure can never be as dramatic as surgical results.
They will surely make you look younger and delay the need for surgery.
What are the steps involved in Facelift surgery?
Facelift surgery is most comfortable under general anesthesia.
In the Traditional Facelift technique, we take an incision starting from the hairline to the skin crease around the ear. It goes till the back of the lower scalp. We lift the skin and tighten the muscles underneath. Then, we remove the excess skin without making it too tight.
At the end, we will close the incision carefully with stiches, glue or tape.
What to expect immediately after Facelift surgery?
You will be comfortable enough to walk around immediately after the procedure. There will be dressings around your face. You may go home the next day and resume your normal daily activities. Basic antibiotics and analgesics will continue for 5 to 7 days.
How soon will I return to normal daily activity after Facelift surgery?
You can resume normal daily activities the next day. You may experience mild discomfort or soreness on the face and may wish to take it easy for a few days. It is common to have bruising and swelling of the face.
In a week’s time most of the medications will be stopped. You will need to keep the tapes and small dressings for 5 to 10 days. You should avoid vigorous activity and aerobic or weight lifting exercises for two weeks to allow comfortable healing.
When will I see results after my Facelift surgery in Mumbai?
You will appreciate the results of your surgery immediately. You will notice that your skin is tighter and lifted.
Immediately after the face lifting surgery, your face skin will appear a bit swollen. There may also be some bruises.
Once the swelling has reduced, the face will look more natural and appealing. The swelling may take a few weeks to disappear completely. The scars gradually fade with time.
Which other surgeries can be combined with Facelift surgery in Mumbai?
Facelift is often combined with other surgeries of the face and neck. The most commonly combined surgery is Fat grafting to the face. Together, these two surgeries make a huge impact to your face.
- Implant surgery can be done to improve the structure and shape of the face. This may include Chin Implant, Cheek Implants or Nose Implant.
- We don’t operate on the upper part of the face in a Facelift surgery. But, we can combine Eyelid surgery and Brow Lift at the same time.
- We may do a Buccal fat pad reduction to slim down the face.
- Non-surgical face rejuvenation is also commonly done to enhance your looks.
- Some patients also choose to have their facelift along with body contouring or hair transplant.
What are the risks associated with Facelift surgery?
A Facelift surgery in Mumbai is safe and free of any major concerns or risks to heath.
Some of the possible adverse events are bleeding, bruising, hematoma, skin discoloration or swelling or poor wound healing. These are uncommon in most cases.
We may see unsatisfactory aesthetic results including asymmetry, visible deformities and poor scarring rarely.
Some patients may have numbness and muscle weakness immediately after surgery. These disappear in a few weeks.
What about scars after Facelift surgery?
The scar after a Facelift surgery lies hidden in the hairline and skin crease around the ears. This scar fades with time and is not an issue with most patients. Sometimes the scar may take a longer time to fade.
If the scar is still visible later, there are many non-surgical procedures that can make it better.
How long will the results last after Facelift surgery?
The results that we get from a Facelift Surgery are life long. You do not need to take any precautions after proper healing is complete.
Nevertheless, ageing is not stopped or reversed. Age related changes would continue to occur. We can choose other treatments to improve.
But, a person who has undergone a Facelift will always look younger than another person of the same age.
How to choose the best Plastic Surgeon for Facelift in Mumbai?
Facelift surgery in Mumbai is a specialized process and your plastic surgeon also needs to be an expert at it. A Facelift is complex and requires technical skills that take years to master. Every face is different and needs a unique approach. The expertise of the plastic surgeon will make the procedure smooth and safe for you.
It is important that you choose the best plastic surgeon for Facelift surgery in Mumbai. Be sure that your plastic surgeon is fully qualified and board certified in reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery. Your plastic surgeon should have additional fellowship training in aesthetic plastic surgery.
He should be well experienced with different types of Facelift. He should be confident to manage minor problems if they arise.
It is also important that your cosmetic surgeon is easy to talk to, answers your questions diligently and treats you with care and concern. Having a good rapport with your cosmetic surgeon is essential. He should be available for follow up care and support.
What is the cost of Facelift surgery in Mumbai?
Facelift cost in Mumbai is quite affordable. Especially if you compare them to international standards. These charges include the hospital and anesthetist charges, besides the surgical fee. Different doctors will charge you differently according to their own qualification and experience.
Remember that the plastic surgeon’s expertise and experience, along with your comfort with him, is more important than the total cost of the procedure. I will discuss all these options and formulate a plan suitable for you during your consultation.
Which is the best hospital for Facelift surgery in Mumbai?
Always choose a reputable hospital for a complex surgery like a Facelift. This way, you can be assured of the highest standards of hygiene, safety and medical care. A well equipped hospital will have a skilled team of anesthetists and nurses to look after you during and after surgery.
I prefer to operate at Lilavati Hospital and Research Center in Bandra west, Mumbai for these reasons. Lilavati hospital is ranked among the top hospitals in the country. It gives you the quality and comfort of a corporate hospital at very affordable pricing.
Words of Wisdom!
Not everyone needs a facelift to look good. A wide variety of facial treatments for rejuvenation are available. These treatments will correct early signs of ageing.
Certain surgeries, like Buccal fat pad reduction, Double chin liposuction and Face Fat Grafting, can make big changes to your face. The advantage is that they have very little downtime.
Sometimes, the reality is the exact opposite. You may be hopelessly trying non-surgical treatments out of fear of surgery. What you might actually need to solve your problems is a Facelift.
A facelift should give you natural results that also age naturally with you. When it is done by the best plastic surgeon in Mumbai, a facelift is safe and makes you look years younger.
The best way to decide if you should opt for a facelift is to schedule a consultation with your plastic surgeon today. I will help you decide if it’s right for you.
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Debunking myths associated with Facelift surgery in Mumbai!
MYTH – “Botox and Dermal fillers can achieve the same results as a facelift surgery”
FACT – Non-surgical treatments cannot have the dramatic results of a facelift surgery.
Botox and fillers have revolutionized the way we treat ageing faces. They are very helpful to plastic surgeons in correcting wrinkles and fat loss. But they are not a replacement for surgery in patients with sagging skin and deep lines.
MYTH – “If I undergo a facelift, I don’t need any other procedures”
FACT – A combination of procedures is need for the best results.
Facelift surgery corrects the sagging in the middle and lower part of the face and neck. You may still need more procedures to correct other issues like the brows and eyelids. Combination with Face fat grafting and Skin resurfacing is needed in many cases.
MYTH – “Facelift surgery is only for women”
FACT – Many men undergo Facelift.
A Facelift can be performed on anyone who wishes to improve his or her sagging facial skin.
MYTH – “Facelift surgery is very risky”
FACT – Most people have a smooth and comfortable recovery without any problems.
Most people are also satisfied with the results. Serious side effects are rare.
MYTH – “A Mini Facelift will only give me partial results”
FACT – A Mini Facelift or a MACS-Lift is what may be best suited for you.
Early signs of ageing are best corrected by a less extensive procedure. The benefits include reduced risk and a shorter recovery time. Let me decide what procedure will be best for you.
MYTH – “Facelift surgery leaves an ugly scar”
By no means is the scar ugly or even clearly visible. It is well hidden and fades away with time. Also, if you do wish to reduce your scar later, you can choose to have additional treatments such as peels or skin resurfacing at our clinic. These are aimed at reducing the look of the scars even further.
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