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Everyday stresses of life like inadequate sleep, poor eating habits, stress, pollution, smoking, sun exposure, etc. accelerate the process of aging by directly or indirectly affecting our skin and body. You will be surprised at how early you will start noticing those wrinkles, fine lines, and loose, sagging skin on your face and neck. If these signs of aging on your face are bothering you, be rest assured that you are not alone.
As we age, the skin tends to become loose and begins to sag from loss of elasticity due to collagen loss combined with the effects of gravity on the skin over a period of time. Ageing is a fact of life, but looking at your age is not. Early signs of aging can be countered by minimally invasive methods like anti-wrinkle injections, fillers, threads, and radiofrequency. These methods can delay a facelift until late signs of aging start appearing.
As you age further, the skin becomes more lax, inelastic, and youthful volume from the upper cheek and midface decreases. Late signs of aging like deep creases, wrinkles, jowls, or hanging loose skin from the middle and lower face, and loose neck skin appear.
A facelift or rhytidectomy is a surgical procedure that addresses not only the loose, sagging skin of the face and neck but also the muscles, fat, and fascia underneath to restore a natural-looking, youthful face.
These Facelift before and after pictures represent actual patients from Dr. Sudhanva. They will help to assist you in understanding your various options and enable you to set realistic goals for your own surgical outcome. Click on a patient for their specific case details.
He is an experienced cosmetic surgeon with exceptional finesse and a honed eye for the appreciation of natural harmony and beauty in facial aesthetics.
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r. Sudhanva is an active member of the Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (IAAPS), an active member of the Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (AAPS), a life member of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI), with Fellowship from International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), and a member of the Association of Medical Consultants (AMC).
A board-certified plastic surgeon & expert with extraordinary expertise and skill to not only visualise the changes required to create pleasing & natural contours but also deliver that look to his patients.
He has trained in a variety of facelift techniques, non-surgical, and minimally invasive treatments for comprehensive facial rejuvenation.
He is also well equipped to treat complicated cases as previously operated facelifts (secondary facelifts) where an improvement in the outcome is desired.
He is the best facelift surgeon in Mumbai uniquely trained with world-renowned facelift surgeons across the globe.
Dr. Sudhanva is Mumbai’s leading cosmetic surgeon, and is renowned for providing the best facelift in Mumbai. He often travels to participate in various international and national conferences to interact with specialist plastic surgeons about the nuances of various aesthetic procedures and techniques to achieve great results with uncompromised safety. The wide range of techniques and approaches learnt from each of these master facelift surgeons has equipped Dr. Sudhanva with unparalleled experience to manage all the signs of aging with exceptional finesse.
A facelift cannot reverse or halt the aging process but help you look younger and feel your best by subtly improving your natural facial features, lifting the sagging skin, and smoothing unwanted wrinkles.
A facelift can easily set the clock back in time by eight to ten years to give a younger, fresher, and rejuvenated appearance.
What are some common reasons why you may consider facelift:
You will experience the warmth, care, and attention to detail that Dr.Sudhanva and his team shall offer to you from the time of your first consultation, through the facelift perioperative process and throughout the entirety of your recovery and follow-up. Irrespective of the change you desire, from subtle to more dramatic improvement in your face, they strive to offer the most natural results. The best facelift is the one that doesn’t appear to be “done”. The passion, training, expertise, experience combined with meticulous attention to detail allows him to deliver one of the best results with a facelift in Mumbai, India.
Frequently asked questions about Facelift
Dr. Sudhanva will encourage you to list your concerns and discuss the changes you want to see. After a brief medical history and a detailed face and neck analysis to assess the age-related changes, he will create a comprehensive plan keeping in mind your goals and desires. He will discuss facelift in detail, including its advantages, disadvantages, risks, and complications. So, If you’re looking for the best facelift in mumbai look no further than Dr. Sudhanva.
Dr. Sudhanva will review your personalised surgical plan, anaesthesia, pre- and post-operative instructions, and follow up in detail and respond promptly to all your questions and concerns during these consultations. Photographic documentation for surgery will be done. You will undergo appropriate tests to assess your fitness for surgery. A list of instructions to be followed before & after the procedure will be provided.
It is performed under general anaesthesia and takes approximately 4-6 hours depending on the procedures planned. Dr. Sudhanva has trained in multiple facelift techniques, and this allows him to choose the best procedure to address your unique goals. His preferred techniques are the Deep plane Facelift and the High SMAS Facelift with Fat grafting. The procedure is tailored to the anatomy and the desires of the patient. This technique has all the advantages of a classical facelift and also refills the lost mid-face volume using the patient’s own fat to give a natural-looking, youthful face. The MACS lift by Dr. Tonnard is preferred in patients who do not need a comprehensive face & neck lift.
The incision for a facelift is hidden in the natural crease in front of the ear and continues behind the ear into the lower scalp. The skin is separated to create the superficial musculoaponeurotic plan (SMAS) plane.
It is lifted to tighten the cheeks and treat the lateral cheek jowls. The neck muscles are tightened to improve the jawline and neck contour as a part of the neck lift. Neck liposuction is performed under the chin if necessary. Any excess skin or fat is removed, and tension-free suturing is performed in layers. The patient’s own fat is injected into deep compartments of the face to make up for the volume loss. A thin drainage tube is placed behind your ear to prevent blood from collecting in the created space and detect any bleeding if it occurs early. A soft dressing is done to minimise swelling post-procedure.
You will be monitored overnight at the hospital. Some bruising and swelling is expected over the face, which usually resolves in 7-10 days. You are advised to keep your head elevated for two weeks post-procedure to reduce swelling and maximise healing. Some numbness and hardness is expected in cheek areas, which usually recovers by 8-12 weeks.
Facelift and neck lift drains are removed after 1-2 days. Patients are usually discharged after confirming adequate home care is available. Post-operative instructions, medications, and emergency contact details are shared. The result of surgery is dramatic and immediately visible, and it further improves over the next 3-6 months as the swelling disappears.
You will follow up with Dr.Sudhanva 5-7 days and 10-14 days after the procedure. Additional follow-ups are advised at 6 weeks,12 weeks, and 12 months after your surgery. The patient is advised facial massage therapy to improve wound healing and scar management for 6 months post-surgery.
Details of Facelift in a Capsule
Will the recovery after facelift be painful?
The pain after a facelift can be comfortably managed with oral pain killers. Mild discomfort, tightness and swelling may be present for a few days after surgery which subsides within a few days. If you are sensitive to pain, we will always be available to assist you in making your post-operative period pain free.
Will the scars be visible?
The scars are hidden along the curves of the face in front of the ear and behind it. They usually heal well, and scars can be easily concealed within the hair in females.
When can I start exercising post-surgery?
Light exercises like brisk walking, yoga can be started in one week after suture removal. Jogging and other strenuous exercises can be started after 4 weeks.
When can I resume work after facelift?
It usually depends on how you feel. Most patients safely resume work as early as 10-14 days post face lift surgery. Desk work or computer based work can be resumed immediately within 5-7 days of surgery if you are comfortable being seen with some swelling and bruising.
When can I travel by flight after a facelift?
Any air travel is advised at least after one-week post-surgery to allow the swelling to reduce so that there is no difficulty in clearing the ears during your flight.
When can I drive after a facelift?
It is advisable to drive after a facelift after about 2 weeks because of the tightness of the face. You should be comfortable to drive by 2 weeks.
How long do the results last?
The results of a facelift are permanent. You shall forever look younger compared to how you would look without the surgery. With the continued effect of gravity and as you will continue to age, the facial laxity may cause the skin to re-sag over 7 -10 years.
Will I have to re-do a facelift?
A re-do surgery may be required when tissues eventually “re-sag”. Skin laxity can be treated with a repeat procedure. You will still look younger than what you would have looked without the procedure.
What is a mini-facelift or a short scar facelift?
A facelift where the incision is not extended behind the ear and may involve lesser dissection of the face is termed as mini or short scar facelift. It usually does not address the neck and is meant only to address the face.
What are the other procedures that can be performed along with a facelift?
A brow lift, blepharoplasty (eyelid correction), botulinum toxin (anti-wrinkle injections) for forehead lines, chemical peels, and laser rejuvenation are common procedures combined with a facelift.
Will I have a pulled-up and tight appearance after my facelift?
Immediately post-surgery, the face will appear pulled up and tight for a couple of weeks until edema settles. With time a natural-looking result will be evident.
What are the potential risks and complications of a facelift?
The specific risks and complications associated with your surgery will be discussed in detail during your consultation with Dr. Sudhanva.
Will my insurance cover facelift?
A facelift is a purely cosmetic procedure and is not covered by insurance.
What is a liquid facelift?
Use of botulinum toxin and fillers to improve the wrinkles & address the lost facial volume is a liquid facelift. It can be highly effective in younger patients who are not yet candidates for a facelift. It can add the lost volume; however, it does not treat sagging and lax tissues and excess skin.
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