Rhytidectomy Treatment in India
About Rhytidectomy
Key Highlights
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Provides a more youthful and rested facial appearance by reducing sagging skin and deep wrinkles.Offers long-lasting results, typically enduring for many years.Can be combined with other procedures like eyelid surgery or a brow lift for comprehensive facial rejuvenation.Targets multiple areas, including the mid-face, jawline (jowls), and neck.Techniques are tailored to the individual for a natural-looking outcome.
Who is this surgery for?
- Significant sagging or loss of skin elasticity in the mid-face, creating deep nasolabial folds.
- Formation of jowls or loss of a well-defined jawline.
- Excess, loose skin and fat deposits under the chin and in the neck area (sometimes called a "turkey neck").
- Deep creases or wrinkles that extend from the nose to the corners of the mouth.
- A desire for a long-term solution for facial aging that non-surgical treatments cannot adequately address.
How to prepare
- Undergo a thorough medical evaluation, including a review of medical history and any current medications or supplements.
- Complete necessary pre-operative lab tests or medical clearances as advised by the surgeon.
- Avoid smoking and the use of nicotine products for several weeks before and after surgery to promote healing.
- Discontinue medications that can increase bleeding risk, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and certain herbal supplements, as directed.
- Arrange for assistance with transportation and post-operative care for the first few days of recovery.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding (hematoma) and infection at the surgical site.
- Adverse reactions to anesthesia.
- Unfavorable scarring, though incisions are typically placed within the hairline and natural contours.
- Temporary or, rarely, permanent nerve injury affecting facial sensation or muscle movement.
- Asymmetry, skin irregularities, or contour irregularities.
- Skin necrosis (tissue death) or poor wound healing, especially in smokers.
- Possibility of needing a revision surgery.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial recovery involves rest with the head elevated to minimize swelling. Bandages are usually removed within 1-2 days.
- Significant swelling and bruising are common for the first 1-2 weeks, gradually subsiding.
- Stitches or staples are typically removed in stages over 5-10 days.
- Most patients can return to non-strenuous work and social activities in about 2 weeks.
- Avoid strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and activities that increase blood pressure for at least 4-6 weeks.
- Sun protection is crucial; the healing skin is very sensitive to sun exposure.
- Final results become progressively more apparent as swelling resolves over several months.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
10-14 days for initial recovery, 4-6 weeks for full activity
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering rhytidectomy in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with aesthetic and reconstructive surgery departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
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The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for rhytidectomy compare across other countries where we have data.
Vihaan Roy, a 58-year-old senior partner...
Vihaan Roy, a 58-year-old senior partner at a prestigious law firm, had always been told his sharp, intelligent eyes were his best feature. But over the past decade, he watched in the mirror as deep nasolabial folds and pronounced jowls began to overshadow them, creating a perpetually tired and stern expression that didn't match his energetic spirit. In a competitive field where first impressions and perceived vitality mattered, clients and younger colleagues had begun making offhand comments like "You look like you've had a long week," even on Monday mornings. His wife, while supportive, also gently noted he often looked angry when he was simply thoughtful. During his annual physical, his GP, noticing Vihaan's quiet distress when discussing stress, recommended a consultation with Dr. Sharma, a reconstructive surgeon known for natural-looking results. Dr. Sharma listened empathetically to Vihaan's concern about looking perpetually weary and recommended a rhytidectomy to reposition the descended soft tissues of his mid and lower face, explaining it was about restoration, not transformation. The surgery itself was a smooth, outpatient procedure under general anesthesia. The first week of recovery was the hardest, with significant swelling and bruising that made him question his decision. But by the second week, as the bandages came off and the swelling subsided, he began to see a familiar face re-emerge, his own, but from 10-15 years prior. The deep folds were softened, the jawline was redefined, and most importantly, his alert, kind eyes were once again the focal point. Emotionally, Vihaan journeyed from professional self-consciousness and frustration to a profound sense of personal alignment. He didn't feel like a different person; he felt like himself again. The subtle boost in confidence was noticeable, not in vanity, but in the ease with which he now engaged with clients and family, free from the burden of a face that told the wrong story.
Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeons for Rhytidectomy
Explore experienced aesthetic and reconstructive surgeons who regularly perform rhytidectomy and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 8 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Varthur Road, Bangalore
- 27 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Salt Lake, Kolkata
- 13 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
- 17 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
KMC Hospital Mangalore, Mangalore
- 14 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Jayanagar, Bangalore
- 17 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, Kolkata
- 8 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
KMC Hospital Mangalore, Mangalore
- 21 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, Kolkata
- 19 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Dwarka, Delhi
- 16 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Dwarka, Delhi
- 25 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Salt Lake, Kolkata
- 14 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Kharadi, Pune
- 8 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
KMC Hospital Mangalore, Mangalore
- 8 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
KMC Hospital Mangalore, Mangalore
- 35 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore
- 11 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
- 16 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, Gurgaon
- 19 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore
- 7 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, Kolkata
- 15 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore