Face lift / Neck lift

Face lift / Neck lift

Facelift is the gold standard of anti-ageing procedures. It has the potential to show back the clock and may boost one’s self-confidence. Modern methods of facelift ensure long lasting results which are natural. Dr. Rajendra S Gujjalanavar performs the latest technique of Facelift.
A face lift is a surgical procedure to reduce the visible signs of aging in your face and neck. A face lift is also called a rhytidectomy.
Facelift Surgery in Bangalore

Who are the candidates?

Facelift is that the right procedure for you if you have:

  • Saggy cheek skin
  • Deep nasolabial folds
  • Loose neck and face skin
  • Prominent neck bands
  • Realistic Expectations

What happens during the procedure?

Patient will be given a medicine to fall asleep (general anesthetic) and patient may also be given a medicine to relax (sedative).

Your health care provider will make an incision in your face or neck. The incisions could also be made above, ahead of, or round the ear, and along the hairline on your neck. The number of incisions, size of the incisions, and exact place where the incisions are going to be made will depend upon your specific needs.

Your skin is separated and lifted from your face and neck. Fat beneath skin may be removed or moved. Muscles and SMAS beneath your skin may be tightened. Your skin will then be pulled and lifted. Excess skin will be removed.

Filling of all the depleted fat compartments with fat from tummy/thigh/flanks.

The incisions will be closed with absorbable stitches or adhesive strips.

What are the risks?

Generally, this is a safe procedure. However, problems may occur, including:

  • Bleeding.
  • Infection.
  • Scarring.
  • Numbness or weakness in your face.
  • Hair loss.
  • Pain.
  • Swelling.
  • Darkening or lightening of the skin.
  • Pockets of fluid beneath the skin.

What happens after the procedure?

You will have some swelling and bruising which is normal. Most of the swelling goes down in a week, but final results can be usually seen after 6 weeks of surgery when the swelling and bruising completely recedes. You will be able to go back to normal activities after 2-3 days. Strenuous activity like jogging, gym and sports can be resumed after 3 weeks.

How long will the results of facelift lasts?

Facelift turns back the clock by 10 years and results lasts for quite 10 years with good skin care routine.
This information isn’t intended to exchange advice given to you by your health care provider. Make sure you discuss any questions you’ve got together with your health care.

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