Facial Rejuvenation

The cosmetic treatment helps restore the natural youthfulness of the skin by reviving its surface cells to give a glowing look. You should consider this treatment if you have the following symptoms:

1. Loose facial skin 
2. Visible wrinkles 
3. Rigid Expression
4. Dry, dull & thin skin
5. Premature ageing
6. Darkness & Pigmentation due to prolonged sun exposure
7. Asymmetric face due to genetics, ageing, or any other factor
8. Uneven tone or texture
9. Acne or scars
10. Unwanted fat on face or neck/ Double chin
11. Unwanted shape of the lips or eyebrows

Once you decide to undergo the treatment, your physician will understand your conditions and suggest various suitable surgical or non-surgical procedures. He/she will also equip you with the benefits and risks of those procedures. 

What will happen if the procedure is delayed?

If the facial skin appears dull and has lost its normal glow due to lack of collagen/ageing/injury or any other reason, it needs treatment. Any delay in this regard can cause further damages to the skin like:

1. Dead skin cells 
2. Scar formation 
3. Rashes
4. Skin patches

Who should not take the treatment?

Procedures of facial Rejuvenation can give a boost to your looks and confidence. However, surgical solutions are not for everyone. If you fall in any of the following categories, you should take medical advice before proceeding:

1. You are an older adult and suffer from any ailment
2. Have a serious medical condition like diabetes, BP, or obesity
3. You smoke
4. You are taking anti-clotting medicines

Procedures of Facial Rejuvenation

Many surgical and non-surgical procedures are available for facial Rejuvenation. The treatment selection will depend on the type of recovery required and the opinion of your physician. Following are the main types of procedures:

1. Dermal Fillers (Non-surgical)
2. Eyelid Lift (Surgical)
3. Neck Lift (Surgical)
4. Botox Injections (Non-surgical)
5. Cheek Implant (Surgical)
6. Rhinoplasty (Surgical)
7. Septorhinoplasty (Surgical)
8. Chemical Peels (Outpatient procedure)
9. Mono Threads (Non-surgical)
10. Chin Implants or Augmentation (Surgical)
11. Lip Augmentation (Non-surgical)
12. Lip Tightening (Non-surgical)
13. Micro-Needling (Minimally invasive surgery)

Dermal Fillers

1. This procedure improves the shape of the face by restoring the desired volume and giving it a fuller appearance. 
2. It also removes fine lines, scars, hollowness under the eyes, and any other unwanted spots by enhancing the various parts of the face. 
3. The surgeon injects gel-like substances known as dermal fillers beneath the skin layer in parts like cheeks, chin, lips, or jawline.
4. The fillers start the process of collagen production, which is the main structural protein of the skin.
5. The patient is not given anaesthesia and can return to normal life after the treatment.

Eyelid Shift (Blepharoplasty)

1. This procedure helps reform loose eyelids by surgically removing excess fat, muscle, and skin from the upper and lower parts of the eyelids.
2. First of all, the surgeon gives anaesthesia to the patient.
3. He then makes an incision on the upper or lower eyelid as required.
4. Through this incision, the surgeon redistributes or removes excess skin or fat.
5. Incisions are closed after the treatment.
6. He applies a surgical dressing to the operated area.

Neck Lift (Platysmaplasty)

1. Neck lift is a cosmetic plastic surgery done to achieve a slim and smooth neck shape by removing excess fat, skin, and wrinkles from the neck area.
2. The surgeon gives anaesthesia to the patient to make him/her comfortable during the procedure.
3. The surgeon then makes small cuts behind the ears or under the chin.
4. The surgeon removes excess fat through liposuction.
5. Trimmed parts of the skin are lifted and put into place.
6. They are secured with stitches, and dressing is applied to the operated area.

Botox Injections

1. Botox is a non-surgical treatment for removing facial wrinkles.
2. A toxin called onabotulinumtoxinA is obtained from a naturally occurring bacteria known as C. botulinum.
3. Anaesthesia is not given for starting the procedure.
4. The toxin onabotulinumtoxinA is converted in a purified form and is injected into facial muscles.
5. It targets the nervous system and stops face muscle contraction.
6. It relaxes the facial muscles that cause wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyes. 

Cheek Implant (Cheek Augmentation)

1. Cheek Implant is a cosmetic surgical procedure used to enhance the cheekbones and give a fuller and voluminous look to the cheeks.
2. The procedure starts by providing anaesthesia to the patient.
3. Incision is made inside the patient's mouth or lower eyelids.
4. A solid implant is made over the cheekbone by inserting silicone cheeks or soft tissue filler.
5. In some cases, the symmetry of the face is enhanced by using Dermal Fillers along with a Cheek Implant.
6. The surgeon closes the incisions, and the surgical area is dressed.

Rhinoplasty

1. Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that changes the shape or size of the nose and gives it a desired contour or form.
2. It helps to rectify any irregularities caused by injury or congenital disability. Besides improving the nose's appearance, this treatment improves breathing.

Septorhinoplasty

1. Septorhinoplasty is a surgical procedure to repair a deformed nasal septum.
2. The nasal septum is cartilage and bone present roughly in the middle of the nose, which divides it into left and right nostrils. The treatment rectifies a deviated nasal septum to give it an improved look and helps in unrestricted breathing. 

Chemical Peels

1. Chemical Peels is a cosmetic treatment that removes the top layers of the skin so that the skin layers underneath can surface up.
2. It helps the outer skin, which is damaged or wrinkled, peel off and exfoliate as the inner layers emerge smooth and flawless. 

Mono Threads

1. Mono Threads is a skin rejuvenation procedure used to reduce fine lines or wrinkles on the face and enhance skin texture.
2. It is a non-surgical treatment that helps lift the skin, tighten it, and define the jawline.

Chin Implant or Augmentation

1. Chin Implant surgery revives a recessed chin by placing an implant around the patient’s chin bone.
2. It uplifts the facial features by augmenting the size and shape of the chin and improving the appearance of the neck and jawline. 

Lip Augmentation

1. Lip Augmentation is a non-surgical procedure that helps increase the volume of lips by giving them a chubby and fuller look.
2. It helps augment lips' volume, shape, and structure and increases their aesthetic appeal.

Lip Tightening

1. Lip Tightening is a procedure that reduces lip lines or wrinkles that appear on the lips due to age/ lack of elasticity/smoking/dryness/sun exposure.
2. The treatment helps to fill the fine lines giving lips a fuller look. 

Micro-Needling

1. Micro-Needling is a skin rejuvenating procedure that gives a youthful appearance to the facial skin.
2. This cosmetic treatment helps revive wrinkled/sun-damaged/scarred/uneven skin, giving it a smooth look. 

What can you Expect Before the Surgery?

1. There will be an important consultation session with the surgeon to discuss the surgery.
2. The surgeon will take all details related to the patient’s medical history, general health, allergies, and skin condition.
3. The goals of the required procedure will be considered, and the patient will be recommended a specific treatment to get the desired look.
4. Photographs of patients’ faces are taken from different angles to examine their structure and shape.
5. The patient will be informed about the treatment duration and pre-surgical requirements.
6. The surgeon will inform if any current medications need to be continued or discontinued a few days before the surgery. 

What to Expect on the Day of Surgery?

1. The patient should avoid heavy meals the night before the surgery. After midnight, he/she should not eat anything. 
2. On the day of surgery, the patient will be given anaesthesia to enhance his/her comfort level. The kind of dos and don'ts will depend on the treatment prescribed.
3. After the surgery is over, the patient can relax and get a family member or friend to drive him/her home.

What to expect during the surgery?

1. Anaesthesia is administered, and the patient is made to lie down for the procedure.
2. An incision will be made on the required area, depending on the treatment.
3. The surgeon will perform an appropriate cosmetic procedure based on the desired look.
4. The incision will be closed carefully, and a dressing will be placed on the affected area.

What to expect after the surgery?

1. The surgeon will check how the patient feels after the surgery. There may be skin soreness, swelling, numbness, or itchy eyes.
2. Swelling or soreness will reduce slowly as cold compresses are applied.
3. Pain medication will be given when required.
4. Facial rejuvenation procedures generally have minimal recovery periods. They range between a week or two. 
5. Some side effects like nausea, headache, or pain might occur. They will subside with medication and care.
6. The patient can follow a normal routine after a few days of downtime. 

First Follow up Appointment

1. The patient may be called the next day to remove bandages or stitches and examine the operated area. 
2. Further visits will be scheduled to check the progress. 
3. Wound care instructions will be given. The patient should follow them for cleaning and dressing the wound.
4. The patient should avoid going in direct sunlight for at least three weeks after the procedure. If unavoidable, use SPF 30 or higher.

Myths Vs Facts

Myth: Facial Rejuvenation surgical procedures should be taken by those who are ageing and not by younger people.

Fact: Anyone who desires to renew his/her skin condition and wants a graceful look can go for these treatments irrespective of age. If the procedure is done at an early age, the recovery will also be faster than in old age.

Myth: After 60 years, Botox treatments are unsafe and do not work.

Fact: People over the age of 60 will have no problem administering Botox injections as long as they are healthy.

Myth: Facelift surgeries are only for women.

Fact: Fact lift can surgeries are for everyone and is not gender-specific. 

When to Consult a Doctor

You should see a doctor if:

1. The operated area swells/bleeds after the recovery period.
2. The patient gets a fever in the days following his/her surgery. Fever can be a sign of infection.
3. Numbness in the affected area does not go away after a few days.
4. You observe any asymmetry or unevenness between the two sides of the face.
5. Facial muscles feel stiff or damaged.