Facelift IN Ludhiana, Punjab, India
You are a young, cheerful soul, but the mirror shows an aged reflection. When you want your facial features to look young once again, using a facelift procedure becomes the right choice. The medical term for a facelift is Rhytidectomy, a surgical treatment targeted to your face and upper neck. The effects of this surgery last for a minimum of 10 years or more. Kyra Aesthetic Clinic has experienced surgeons who perform precise procedures to resolve the signs of an aging face. The procedure corrects the muscle tone, volume, loosened skin fat, and fat redistribution. Doctors lift the layers of muscle, tissues, and skin. Other associated procedures involve Browlift and Eyelid surgery to correct sagging brows and eyelid. Facts about facelift procedures
- A facelift procedure fixes the aged appearance created on your face because of gravity.
- The improvements become visible in the form of tightened skin in your cheek area along with your nasolabial fold and area around the mouth.
- The deep underlying tissues and outer skin are remodelled, reshaped and anchored to provide lifted features.
- The results contain obscure to no scars. Any obscure scars take almost no effort to be camouflaged through makeup.
DIFFERENT FACELIFT PROCEDURES
Here are all facelift techniques surgeons recommend as per the requirements and evaluations of a person’s face:
- Short scar lift – People with less looseness in their neck area receive this procedure. The front section of a candidate’s ear gets a small incision. The incision requires no further extension and the effects last longer than 10 years. It is an outpatient procedure, during which, a patient stays under the effect of general or local anaesthesia. The bandages need to stay on for 2 days, while the suture takes 7-8 days for removal.
- Mid facelift – This type of surgical procedure is limited to a patient’s cheek area. A small incision created right in the ear’s front area does the work. The procedure requires general or local anaesthesia with 7-8 days to remove the suture.
- Lower facelift – This surgical procedure covers the jowl area, which covers the jawline and sagging skin around that area. Professional surgeons create a precise incision to remodel and reshape the muscles, tissues and skin layers systematically to achieve the desired lift.
- MACS facelift – MACS or Minimum Access Cranial Suspension is provided to lift the layers in your cheeks, neck and jowl areas. After the lift, the same areas get suspended to cover bones and muscles. This procedure is popular due to less dissection and provides long-lasting results for more than 10 years.
- Endoscopic facelift – An endoscopic facelift focuses on lifting a wide range of facial parts. Mostly, this facelift is combined with Endoscopic forehead and neck lift to achieve an overall effect.
- Thread or feather lift Multiple types of thread lift procedures exist, including extremely small-sized incisions. However, the effects of this procedure stay effective for only about a year or so. This procedure is not for people who need skin tightening. Call now for a consultation!
Who is a good candidate for a facelift?
Facelift surgery may be right for you if you currently notice moderate to severe aging changes in the lower half of the face, with the formation of “jowls,” “marionette lines” and heaviness in the cheeks and along the jawline. You must be overall in good health, and not be taking any blood thinners or have uncontrolled high blood pressure.
A facelift does not treat lip lines, deep wrinkles, folds at the corners of the mouth, or folds at the corners of the nose. A facelift also does not rejuvenate the upper half of the face. The inclusion of a brow lift, eyelid surgery, Botox, and fillers can be added if this area is of concern.
What areas does a facelift treat?
A facelift primarily addresses the lower face and neck. This includes tightening loose skin along the jawline (jowls), smoothing out deep nasolabial folds (smile lines), reducing sagging in the cheeks, and removing or repositioning fat deposits in the neck. While a facelift is focused on the lower facial zone, it can be combined with procedures like a brow lift, eyelid surgery, or neck lift for full facial rejuvenation.
Will a facelift make me look unnatural?
When performed by an experienced and artistic surgeon like Dr. Vikas Gawri, the results of a facelift are subtle, natural, and flattering. The aim is not to change your face, but to restore it — giving you a refreshed and youthful version of yourself. Modern facelift techniques focus on repositioning deep tissues and muscles instead of just pulling the skin, which prevents the overly “tight” or “plastic” appearance associated with outdated procedures.
How long does the facelift procedure take?
The duration of a facelift surgery depends on the extent of correction needed and whether additional procedures are being performed. On average, a standard facelift takes around 3 to 5 hours. If combined with a neck lift, eyelid surgery, or fat transfer, the total time may be slightly longer. The procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation.
What is the recovery time after a facelift?
Most patients can return to light daily activities within 7 to 10 days after surgery, though swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort may persist for a few weeks. Stitches are typically removed within 5 to 7 days. Final results become more noticeable as the swelling subsides, usually within 2–3 months. Patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity, direct sun exposure, and smoking during the recovery phase to ensure optimal healing.
Are there any risks involved with facelift surgery?
As with any surgical procedure, there are certain risks involved with a facelift. These may include infection, bleeding, anesthesia reactions, temporary numbness, facial nerve injury (rare), poor wound healing, or noticeable scarring. However, choosing a skilled and board-certified surgeon like Dr. Vikas Gawri greatly minimizes these risks. Detailed pre-surgical evaluations and post-operative care instructions are provided to reduce complications and ensure a safe outcome.
How long do the results of a facelift last?
The results of a facelift are long-lasting, typically ranging from 7 to 10 years, depending on the patient’s skin quality, lifestyle, and aging process. While a facelift can’t stop the natural aging process, it significantly slows it down. Even as time passes, patients will continue to look younger than if they had not undergone the procedure. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, staying hydrated, and using sun protection can help extend the life of the results.
Will there be visible scars after a facelift?
Facelift incisions are strategically placed in natural skin creases around the ears, hairline, and possibly under the chin, making them very discreet. With proper healing and scar care, most scars fade significantly over time and are barely noticeable. Dr. Vikas uses advanced techniques to minimize scarring and ensure a natural appearance without drawing attention to the fact that you’ve had surgery.
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