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A facelift is a surgical procedure that includes the removal of excess skin so that the person may appear younger and beautiful than before. When skin ages, it becomes loose and loses its elasticity. The facelift surgery can tone the muscles that lead to the disappearance of fat. Types of Facelift Facelift are of seven types. These are: Lower facelift and lower Neck LiftUpper faceliftFull faceliftS-liftClassic neck liftSuture neck liftLower face and neck lift Lower facelift and lower Neck lift In this kind of facelift, the main focus is on the lower third of the face. Along with the face, the neck lift also takes place so that the results for the face matches with the neck. Upper facelift During the upper facelift procedure, the main region of the target is from the cheek to the jowls. This forms the upper half of the face. Full facelift In the full facelift, the skin is tightened all over the face. So, when a person wants to tighten the facial skin, he/she must opt for a full facelift. In this procedure, the neck is also touched up to match it with the facial skin. S-lift In this procedure, the main focus is on the jawline and the top half of the neck. So, when a person has sagging skin along the jawline, and the top half of the neck, they go for the S-lift. Classic neck liftIf a person has sagging skin around the neck, they undergo the Classic neck lift procedure and get a youthful and classic neck contour. Lower face and neck lift This process improves the looks of the lower face and neck. Suture neck lifts In this procedure, the collagen strips made from cow tissue are used to suspend sagging tissues. Why does a person need to undergo facelift surgery? The best sign that a person needs a facelift is the appearance of wrinkles. When a person sees the increased number of wrinkles on the face and lack of firmness of the skin, then he/she can go for facelift surgery. Wrinkles and lack of firmness on the face may occur due to one of the following causes: HeredityForce of habitImproper dietPull of gravityExposure to the elements Facelift Surgery Preparations needed for facelift surgery Two weeks before the surgery, the patient must stop all medicines that prolong bleeding. This includes high dose vitamin E, analgesics, aspirin, Motrin, herbal medication, and fish oil. The patient must avoid high salt content in the diet two days before the surgery. The patient must stop smoking 15 days before the surgery. If the patient is able to avoid smoking even after the procedure is done, then it will speed up the healing process. Facelift Surgery Procedure Facelift surgery is performed under local anesthesia and sedatives in most cases. However, the surgeon may also perform the surgery under general anesthesia,During the facelift process, the surgeon makes an incision that starts from the hairline, goes around the earlobe and ends at the bottom of the hairline. The surgeon separates the muscle and fat underneath from the skin and may suction off the fat to reshape the contours of the face.The surgeon tightens the mass of tissue underneath called the SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System).Then the surgeon pulls the skin back and uses a laser or knife to trim the excess skin. The incision is closed using sutures. At times, skin glue can also be used. The stitches remain invisible as they are under the hairline. After-effects of the facelift surgery The patient may experience some degree of pain and brushing. The patient's face may swell for a while; however, he/she may keep the swelling down by using the cold compress. While lying down, the patient must remember to keep the face in an elevated position. The patient must avoid strenuous activities for two to three weeks after the surgery.Tests and Diagnosis for Facelift surgery Before doing the facelift surgery, the doctor will order a series of tests to check whether the person is prepared for the surgery or not. This may include the following tests: Tests to rule out anemia or any clotting disorderTests to check the exposure of HIV or Hepatitis CDiabetes testsFemales of the childbearing age will go through a urine pregnancy test Cost of Facelift Surgery in India The estimated cost of Facelift surgery in India is USD 2800. However, the cost of the procedure may be affected by the following factors:The hospital patient is opting for.Type of Room: Standard single, deluxe, or super deluxe room for the number of nights specified (including meals, nursing fee, room rate, and room service.)Operating room, ICUThe type of facelift patients chooseFee for the team of doctors (Anesthetist, Surgeons, Physiotherapist, Dietician)MedicinesPhysiotherapy sessionDepend on the treatment optionsStandard test and diagnostic procedures No. of days required: Total number of days: 5Days in Hospital: 1Days outside the hospital: 4