Rhytidectomy / FaceLift Surgery

A lot of people these days opt for a facelift surgery in Delhi, also known as rhytidectomy in order to minimize the signs of aging on their facial skin, in particular. One facelift surgical procedure can alone correct midface sagging, jowls, neck folds, double chin, marionette lines/folds and wrinkles on the face. The procedure aims to tighten the muscles and re-drape the skin accordingly to suit muscle tightening. The effects of a face-lift surgery are unparalleled and long-lasting. There is a high satisfaction rate among patients who had undergone a face-lift surgery as compared to other anti-aging surgical procedures. It is one of the most cost-effective procedures for a comprehensive rejuvenation of the face and the neck. 

Majority of the facelift surgeries keep their prime focus on the lower face while also simultaneously focusing on the mid-face and the forehead of the patient. A facelift is performed under general anesthesia or IV sedation with local anesthesia. During the procedure, an incision is placed in the hidden part of the face along the hairline and the ears. Then, the skin envelop is lifted and the face and the neck muscles are tightened and the skin re-draped. The excess skin is taken off. The sutures are mostly absorbable. 

However, a facelift can be performed in different ways depending on a patient’s expectation from it. Sometimes fat injections, fillers or implants are added to the procedure also. But, the ultimate goal of plastic surgeons at our clinic is to give you an impressive result with minimal downtime and well-concealed scars.
 
Types of Facelift
The variation in incision may differ according to the type of surgery planned.

1. Traditional Facelift: The incision is made from the temple area, in front of the ear and the back of the ear disappearing into the hairline at the back. 
2. Short Scar Facelift: The incision is made at the temple, goes down to the front of the ear and turns around the earlobe. Additional small incisions may be needed to get through different areas. 
3. Neck Lift: The incision is made in front of the earlobe and behind the ear. An incision under the chin area is also made to access sagging muscles of the neck. 

Our visiting board-certified cosmetic plastic surgeons will make these incisions as less visible as possible for you and may customize them for optimum results if need be. 

Post Treatment Care

• Bruising and swelling after the surgery will subside in the first 10 days from the date of surgery.    
• It is advisable to avoid bending or forward movement with your head down for at least a week. Any other strenuous activity shall not be practiced during the healing period. 
• Activities like swimming should be avoided for the same duration. You must have ample rest just after the surgery. 
• You can get back to work but not before 10 days.
• You will be asked to wear a compression garment around the chin, which is there for your comfort, support and it helps in the draping of the skin to the underlying tissues. 

Results
With the availability of expert surgeons at our clinic, the results of a face-lift last much longer.  If you are okay with taking some time off and can afford the downtime associated with a specific procedure, then reach out to our board-certified plastic surgeons (best facelift surgeons in Delhi) for charting out the most suitable procedure for you. 

For Rhytidectomy/Facelift Surgery, Visit at Dadu Medical Centre located in Delhi, Vasant Vihar (South Delhi), Rajouri Garden (West Delhi).

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Facelift Surgery (Rhytidectomy) in Delhi- Everything You Need to Know

There comes a point for a lot of people when they look in the mirror and feel like their face no longer matches how they feel inside. The skin starts to sag around the jaw, the neck looks heavier, and those deep lines near the mouth just keep getting more noticeable with every passing year. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Facelift surgery in Delhi has become one of the most sought after procedures for people who want to address these changes properly rather than managing them with temporary fixes. Also known as rhytidectomy, this surgical treatment in Delhi targets sagging skin, jowls, loose neck tissue, and deep facial folds all in a single procedure. At Dadu Medical Centre, a trusted facelift clinic in Delhi with locations in Vasant Vihar and Rajouri Garden, Dr. Nivedita Dadu and her team of board certified plastic surgeons help patients achieve results that look natural, last for years, and genuinely make a difference to how they feel about themselves every single day. .

At Dadu Medical Centre, a well known skin and plastic surgery clinic in Delhi, Dr. Nivedita Dadu and her team of experienced, board certified surgeons have been helping patients feel more like themselves again. The approach here is always about looking refreshed and natural, not operated upon. If you have ever worried that a facelift would make you look frozen or strange, that concern is completely understandable. But when the surgery is done by the right hands, people around you cannot quite put a finger on what changed. You just look well rested and younger than before.

What the procedure actually does is fairly straightforward to understand. The surgeon goes in and tightens the muscles that sit beneath the skin of the face and neck, then repositions the skin so it sits correctly over the tightened structure. Any extra skin that is now loose after this repositioning is removed. The result is a face that looks firmer, lifted, and more defined along the jaw and neck. One procedure can take care of sagging cheeks, jowls, a double chin, loose neck skin, deep folds near the corners of the mouth, and general loss of structure in the lower and mid face. This is why so many patients who come in for facelift treatment in Delhi find it far more cost effective than doing several smaller procedures separately over a period of years.

The surgery is performed under general anesthesia or a combination of local anesthesia with IV sedation. The incisions are carefully placed in areas where they will not be seen easily, typically along the natural crease of the hairline, around the ears, and sometimes underneath the chin. Once the work is done and the skin is redraped, the incisions are closed mostly with self dissolving sutures. Patients do not need a second visit just to get stitches removed.

Not everyone needs the same kind of facelift, and this is something the doctors in Delhi at Dadu Medical Centre take seriously during the initial consultation. A traditional facelift is the most comprehensive option and addresses the full face including the temples, cheeks, jaw, and neck together. A short scar facelift is a gentler version suited to people with moderate sagging who do not need the full extent of correction. A neck lift is specifically focused on the lower face and neck and is often a good choice for people whose biggest concern is the neck area or a double chin. Depending on what the surgeon sees during examination, the procedure may also include fat grafting, fillers, or small implants to restore volume that has been lost over the years along with the lifting.

Coming to recovery, most people are surprised that it is more manageable than they expected. The first few days involve some swelling and bruising around the face and neck which is completely normal and starts settling within a week to ten days. Patients are given a soft compression garment to wear around the chin area during this period, which helps the skin adhere properly to the underlying tissue and also speeds up the reduction of swelling. You would need to avoid bending forward, swimming, exercising, or any physical strain during this phase. Most people are back at a desk job by around the tenth day after surgery.

One thing that makes facelift surgery stand out from most other cosmetic treatments is how long the results last. Creams, serums, and even non surgical procedures like threads or HIFU need to be repeated regularly to maintain results. A facelift, when done properly, holds its effect for anywhere from seven to ten years and sometimes even longer. Many patients who got the procedure done a decade ago still look considerably better than they would have without it. At a clinic in Delhi like Dadu Medical Centre, where the surgical team has deep experience with Indian skin types and facial anatomy, the results tend to look natural and stand the test of time.

The clinic has two locations in Delhi, one in Vasant Vihar in South Delhi and another in Rajouri Garden in West Delhi, so patients coming from different parts of the city or from nearby areas like Gurgaon, Noida, and Faridabad can easily access the treatment.

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Facelift Surgery Cost in Delhi — Cost Breakdown by Procedure Type

The cost of a facelift depends on which type of procedure is planned, whether it is combined with anything else, and the specific requirements of each patient. The table below gives a general idea to help you get started with planning:

Procedure Type	What It Addresses	Approximate Cost Range (INR)
Traditional Facelift	Full face including cheeks, jowls, neck, folds	?1,50,000 to ?2,50,000
Short Scar / Mini Facelift	Mild to moderate sagging, jawline correction	?80,000 to ?1,40,000
Neck Lift	Loose neck skin, double chin, neck bands	?70,000 to ?1,20,000
Facelift with Fat Grafting	Volume restoration combined with lifting	?1,80,000 to ?2,80,000
Facelift with Eyelid Surgery	Face and under eye area corrected together	?2,00,000 to ?3,50,000
Anesthesia Charges	Included in some packages or billed separately	?15,000 to ?30,000
Post Surgery Garment and Dressings	Compression support and wound care	?3,000 to ?8,000
Follow Up Visits	Usually 2 to 3 visits after surgery	Included or ?500 to ?1,500 per visit

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Who Is a Good Candidate for Facelift Surgery?

Concern	Does It Apply to You?	Can Facelift Help?
Sagging skin around the cheeks	Cheeks look fuller downward than upward	Yes, mid and lower face lift addresses this
Jowls along the jawline	Jaw looks heavy or undefined	Yes, jowling is one of the primary corrections
Double chin or loose neck skin	Neck looks thick or soft from the side	Yes, neck lift component targets this directly
Deep folds from nose to mouth	Nasolabial folds look very prominent	Yes, repositioning the skin reduces these significantly
Marionette lines	Lines running from corners of mouth downward	Yes, lower face lift smooths these out
General loss of facial structure	Face looks flat or deflated with age	Yes, combined with fat grafting if needed
Forehead lines only	Concern is only the upper face	Not ideal, a brow lift may be more suitable
Mild skin laxity, early aging	Slight looseness, not significant sagging	A mini facelift or non surgical option may be better

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Facelift vs Other Anti Aging Treatments in Delhi

Treatment	Type	Results Duration	Downtime	Best For	Repeat Sessions Needed
Surgical Facelift	Surgical	7 to 10 years	10 to 14 days	Significant sagging and looseness	No
Thread Lift	Non surgical	1 to 2 years	2 to 3 days	Mild to moderate laxity	Yes, every 1 to 2 years
HIFU	Non surgical	1 to 1.5 years	None	Early skin loosening	Yes, every 12 to 18 months
Dermal Fillers	Non surgical	9 to 18 months	Minimal	Volume loss, not sagging	Yes, every 9 to 12 months
Anti Wrinkle Injections	Non surgical	4 to 6 months	None	Expression lines, forehead, crow's feet	Yes, every 4 to 6 months
Ultherapy	Non surgical	1 to 2 years	None	Skin tightening, mild lifting	Yes, every 12 months
Vampire Facelift (PRP)	Non surgical	6 to 12 months	1 to 2 days	Skin quality and mild rejuvenation	Yes, 3 to 4 sessions

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Risk and Safety Comparison by Procedure Type

Procedure	Complexity Level	Risk Level	Scarring	Who Performs It
Traditional Facelift	High	Low to moderate with experienced surgeon	Hidden along hairline and ear	Board certified plastic surgeon
Mini Facelift	Moderate	Low	Minimal, around ear area	Board certified plastic surgeon
Neck Lift	Moderate	Low	Small incision under chin, around ear	Board certified plastic surgeon
Combined Facelift and Eyelid	High	Moderate	Around hairline, ear, and eyelid crease	Board certified plastic surgeon
Facelift with Fat Grafting	High	Low to moderate	Tiny donor site marks, face incisions hidden	Board certified plastic surgeon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Will the surgery be painful?
A. The procedure itself is done under anesthesia so there is no pain during it. After surgery, some tightness and mild discomfort is expected for a few days and is managed with medication prescribed by the doctor.

Q. How long do facelift results actually last?
A. In most cases, results last between seven and ten years. Some patients look noticeably better even beyond that timeframe depending on their skin type and how they take care of themselves afterward.

Q. At what age should someone consider a facelift?
A. Most patients who get this treatment in Delhi are between 40 and 65 years old. The right time is less about age and more about the degree of sagging and looseness that has developed.

Q. Will scars from the surgery be visible?
A. The incisions are placed very carefully along the hairline and around the ears where they naturally blend in. Over time they fade further and are rarely noticeable even up close.

Q. How many days off work will I need?
A. Most people with desk jobs return to work around ten days after surgery. Those with more physically demanding jobs or outdoor roles may need two to three weeks of rest.

Q. Can this surgery be combined with other procedures?
A. Yes, and it often is. Combining a facelift with eyelid surgery or fat grafting in a single sitting is common and gives a more complete result. The surgeon at the clinic in Delhi will guide you based on your face and your goals.

Q. Is it safe for people with Indian skin?
A. Absolutely. The doctors in Delhi at Dadu Medical Centre have extensive experience operating on South Asian skin types and structure, and the planning of the procedure takes this into account from the start.

Q. How is a surgical facelift different from a thread lift or HIFU?
A. Non surgical options like threads or HIFU give mild improvement and wear off over time, needing repeat sessions. A surgical facelift gives a more significant and lasting correction in one procedure, especially when there is noticeable sagging.

Q. What preparation is needed before the surgery?
A. You will be asked to stop certain medications, get some basic blood and health tests done, and avoid smoking in the weeks before surgery. All of this is discussed in detail during the pre surgery consultation.

Q. Why should I choose Dadu Medical Centre for facelift treatment in Delhi?
A. Dr. Nivedita Dadu leads a team of board certified plastic surgeons who focus on safety, natural outcomes, and personalised care. The clinic in Delhi has a strong track record of patients who are happy not just right after surgery but years down the line.