What is a Face Lift?
Face lift surgery, also known as Rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic surgical
procedure that is used to reshape or contour the lower two-thirds of
the face. Face lift is very affordable & reduces the visible signs of aging produced by
gravity and loss of skin elasticity, from face and neck and provides
tightening of the skin and muscles to improve cheek, jowl, and neck
contour. Face Lift is done at very low & nominal cost and can be done either alone or in conjunction with
Blepheroplasty (Eyelid Surgery), Rhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping) or a
Forehead Lift.
What is the correct age to get my first face lift?
There is no correct age for obtaining a face lift. The time for your
first face lift is based on whether the lift can correct your concerns.
As a general rule, patients today are obtaining face lifts earlier.
Doing a face lift at a younger age (your 40's) will give you a more
natural appearing and longer lasting result. Performing face lifts at a
later age will provide more dramatic results since the needs are
greater.
What are the outcomes of a face lift?
A lower face lift treats hanging skin on the neck, jowl and cheek
area. Areas of the forehead, eyes, nose, upper and lower lip are not
improved by the lower face lift procedure. Other surgical procedures
may be needed to improve those areas. How do I know if require a Face
Lift?
If you have any of the following, you require a Face Lift surgery:
- Loose skin, wrinkles, or excess fatty tissue in the neck
- Deep line that runs from the corner of the nose to the corner of the mouth
- Deep wrinkles in the cheeks, and sagging skin near the cheekbones
- Do not have a well defined jaw line
How is Face Lift done?
Face Lift is usually performed under local anesthesia with oral
sedation to help you relax during the procedure. It can also be
performed under general anesthesia. The procedure of Face Lift may take
anywhere from 3 - 5 hours
An incision is made along the hairline just above the ear which
extends down along the front edge of the ear, around the earlobe, and
then up and behind the ear extending back into the hairline. The intent
for making this incision is to hide it in the hair and make it as
inconspicuous as possible. The same kind of incision is repeated on the
other side of the face. Using various kinds of highly sophisticated
instruments that are used for the Face Lift procedure, the surgeon
separates the skin of the face from its underlying tissue, moving down
to the cheek and into the neck area and below the chin. Fat deposits
over the cheeks and in the neck may either be removed surgically or
with Liposuction at this time.
The surgeon will then tighten bands of small facial muscles and tissue
that extend up from the shoulder, below the chin, and up and behind the
neck to give the face and neck the 'lift'. The excess skin from the
edges of the original incision is trimmed, pulls the skin back and
re-drapes it on the face, staples or sutures it into place.
What is the aftercare and how long is the recovery period after the Face Lift?
The face is bandaged to avoid hematoma formation. You will spend the
next few hours after Face Lift in the recovery room to ensure that
there is no bleeding and will be allowed to go home the same or the
following day after the cost effective Face Lift procedure. Be gentle with your face
and hair in the next few weeks as your face will be tender after the
Face Lift. The stitches are removed after a week of your Face Lift and
you will be able to enjoy your new and improved look soon enough.
Stitches in front of the ear are removed within the first week, and the
rest of the sutures will be removed within two weeks. Makeup may be
worn to conceal bruising. By ten to fourteen days non-strenuous work
and light exercise may be resumed. After four to six weeks, more
strenuous exercise may be resumed.
What precautions are to be taken to follow Face Lift surgery in India?
- Avoid irritation of your facial skin
- Sleep with your head slightly elevated to minimize swelling
- Avoid strenuous activities
- Avoid saunas and steam baths for the next few days.
How long does a face lift last?
Face lift surgery does not prevent the aging process. It simply
resets the clock for an earlier time. However, there are some factors
that change the longevity of the lift.
Condition of the skin is a major contributing factor. Skin that has
lost elasticity through age, sun damage, smoking, and weight
fluctuation will tend to recoil back to the pre-operative state sooner
than more elastic skin. Younger, more elastic skin will maintain the
longevity of the face lift. Some patients with severe skin elasticity
problems may require an earlier secondary lift to obtain a desired
result.
What are the risks associated with Face Lift surgery?
There are very rare chances of any complication and the risks
associated with face lift surgery and are same as that with
any surgical procedure which includes bleeding, infection,
scarring, damage to deeper structures, asymmetry, nerve injury,
improper healing, numbness, allergic reactions, and risks
and complications associated with anesthesia. Although complications
can occur, they are rare. Smokers have a greater risk of skin
loss, pulmonary, and wound healing complications.
What is the average cost Face Lift surgery in India ?
The cost of face lift surgery varies with the facility, surgeon
and the city where you wish to get the procedure done. We
provide customised services as per your budget and requirements.
Please contact us to know the cost of face lift surgery in
India for you.
If you are looking for low cost and affordable face lift
surgery in India, you can get surgery done with our network
of Hospitals in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad
and other metros in India .Top
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