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Face Surgery · Deep-Plane Facelift · Delhi

Facelift Surgery In Delhi

A face that looks
like you, rested.

"The best facelift result is one that no one identifies as surgery - they simply notice you look like a rested version of yourself."

MCh · MS ENT - AIIMS TrainedDeep-Plane SMAS TechniqueLoupe-Magnified SuturingFat Repositioning (Not Removal)10+ Years Facial SurgeryAHI Happiness Tracking
Credentials
MCh Plastic Surgery + MS ENT - AIIMS Trained.
Dr. Shruti Handa holds MCh Plastic Surgery and MS ENT - both completed at AIIMS New Delhi. For facial-aesthetics surgery, the combination of plastic surgery and ENT training is rare and meaningful. Every facelift at Handa is performed by her personally.
Technology
Deep-Plane SMAS Technique combined with preservation-first technique.
We use Deep-Plane SMAS Technique where appropriate and loupe-magnified technique throughout - producing outcomes with materially less swelling and more controlled refinement than standard approaches.
Outcomes
Outcomes measured. Happiness tracked. Documented.
Every facial-surgery patient at Handa is enrolled in the AHI - a composite outcome score using FACE-Q, DLQI, and the Handa Social Vitality Index. Measured pre-op and at Month 1, 3, 6, 12.
The Surgeon Who Will Operate On You

Your facelift will be performed personally by Dr. Shruti Handa.

The surgeon you meet at consultation is the surgeon who performs your operation. Always.

Facelift Specialist
Dr. Shruti Handa
MS ENT | MCH Plastic Surgery
AIIMS Delhi

Dr. Shruti Handa is a board-certified plastic surgeon trained at AIIMS New Delhi, holding MCh in Plastic Surgery and MS ENT - both completed at AIIMS New Delhi. She has particular expertise in facial aesthetics, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, and facelift surgery with specific training in nose and facial surgical anatomy. She performs every facial surgery personally using Piezotome ultrasonic technology for bone work, loupe-magnified cartilage technique, and a preservation-first surgical philosophy - the goal is always refinement, not transformation.

Preservation RhinoplastyPiezotome Bone WorkDeep-Plane FaceliftNeck LiftBrow LiftBlepharoplastyFacial Fat TransferLip SurgeryEar Surgery (Otoplasty)Hair Restoration
Why MCh + MS ENT matters

MCh Plastic Surgery is the highest super-specialty surgical qualification in India - a 3-year post-MS programme in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery covering the full breadth of aesthetic and reconstructive work. MS ENT is a surgical Master's degree in Ear, Nose and Throat - the specialty most directly concerned with nasal anatomy, airway function, and sinus and septal pathology. For a facial-aesthetics surgeon, holding both means the structural and aesthetic dimensions of the face are understood from two independent surgical disciplines. In a field where practitioners may have attended short courses rather than completed formal training, this combination is genuinely rare.

Credential summary
QualificationMCh Plastic Surgery, MS ENT - AIIMS New Delhi
TrainingAll India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
FocusFacial aesthetics, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, facelift, lip surgery
TechnologyPiezotome · Loupe magnification · 3D facial morphing · In-house OT
Experience10+ years · Facial-aesthetics specialist
Personal pledge"The surgeon at your consultation is the surgeon in your operation. Always."
In Detail

About Facelift Surgery In Delhi

Rhytidectomy, commonly known as facelift surgery is essentially a procedure that causes the sagging skin to disappear and resultantly making a prominent jawline. It assists in radiating a younger appearance altogether.

The facelift surgery in Delhi procedure essentially involves pulling back a flap of your skin from each side of the face. This is followed by a surgical alteration of the tissues beneath the skin. Subsequently, excessive skin is removed before the flap is clinically sealed. However, it is significant to remember that facelift surgery doesn’t intrude on the quality of your skin. Therefore, the wrinkles, creases, or any other marks would remain stagnant post-surgery.

At times, a neck lift, medically known as platysmaplasty, is performed as a part of rhytidectomy. Let’s dig deeper into facelift surgery in Delhi.

Right Candidate for Face Lift Surgery in Delhi

If you are best suited for facelift cosmetic surgery or not is for your surgeon to ponder upon. The Dr. Arjun Handa will analyze your face structure to check your eligibility for facelift surgery in Delhi. A customized plan will be structured accordingly. The following factors play a pressing role in deciding your eligibility for your facelift surgery-

  • Overall health condition
  • Age of the patient
  • Complete facial growth. For girls, it fully grows at about 15 years of age and for boys, it might take a few more years. However, if it is being adopted for treating any infirmities, then facelift surgery in Delhi can be performed at an early age as well.
  • A habitual smoker may not be a suitable candidate for facelift surgery in Delhi.
  • Functional infirmities, if any.
  • Appearance concerns.

However, you may not be a good candidate for facelift cosmetic surgery if-

  • There is more fat near the eyes. Facelift surgery essentially treats the lower (jawline) area of your face. Therefore, if you feel older because of excessive loose skin near the eyes, you might not reap the best results of this surgery.

Also Read: ;Facelift: Procedure, Cost, Benefits, Recovery, And More

Benefits of facelift surgery

  • Address sagging skin, deep wrinkles and creases between the nose and mouth, wrinkles extending from the mouth to the chin, a double chin, and issues with excess fat all in one surgical procedure.
  • Helps to reduce or even eliminate lose fat or skin around the neck
  • Firm up sagging areas by re-contouring the jaw and upper neck areas, making your jawline appear youthful again.
  • A facelift can help to reduce the appearance of deep wrinkles, particularly those on the face.

Facelift surgery in delhi is available with Dr Handa

How much does a facelift cost in India?

The rough cost of a facelift in India may range from Rs 1,20,000 to Rs 2,50,000. The cost varies based on:

  • The type of facelift – surgical or non-surgical
  • The location of the clinic
  • The expertise of the surgeon
  • Hospital stay if required

Facelift surgery in delhi is available at the right price at Handa plastic surgery clinic

Facelift Surgery cost in Delhi

Facelift surgery cost in Delhi may vary from person to person, if you want your entire face to be treated. However, the following factors significantly influence the facelift surgery cost in Delhi-

  • Location
  • Surface area of the treatment
  • Experience of the doctor
  • Length of your hospital stay
  • Type of surgery
  • The clinic you choose

Procedure of a Facelift Surgery in Delhi

A facelift procedure involves tightening the overall skin and the muscles on the face.

  • The surgery involves sculpting and redistributing the fat content of the face to provide a more even appearance and facial features.
  • Face shaping and sculpting are done, and the facial skin is then sutured back.
  • There are different incisions based on the technique followed and the requirement.

The most common procedures of are:

  • Traditional facelift
  • Limited incision
  • Neck lift incision

Best Surgeon for Facelift Surgery in Delhi

It's important to acknowledge the two fundamental elements of a successful surgery. One is the expertise of the doctor and the other being the devotedness of the patient. If you skip any one of these, it will adversely devoid you from the maximum results of the surgery. Therefore, it is of utmost significance to look into the credentials of the doctor you are considering to approach. Always analyze the records, experience, and reviews of the doctor. A detailed pre-surgery consultation also efficiently assists in determining the credibility of the surgeon.

How to prepare for facelift surgery in Delhi

  • Finding a highly qualified plastic surgeon is one of the most important things you can do. Look for a facial plastic surgeon who specializes in brow and facelifts. Facelift surgery in Delhi is available with Dr Handa.
  • Most patients are advised to rest for two weeks following their procedure. Make sure the space you're staying in is quiet and comfortable for your needs to ensure that your recovery process goes as smoothly as possible.
  •  Adherence to your surgeon's pre- and post-procedure instructions is also critical.

Post-facelift surgery care

  • Sleep with your head elevated in a recliner or with at least two pillows for a week.
  • Try not to sleep on the side of your face for two weeks and instead sleep with the back of your head on the pillow.
  • Take the prescribed pain relievers as needed.
  • If bleeding occurs, elevate your head and apply a gentle ice compress to your face and neck.
  • You must limit your activity for a week to ten days, particularly driving.
  • After surgery, eat a high-calorie diet and stay hydrated.
  • The skin incisions should be washed three times per day with soap and water beginning the day after surgery.

What to expect after facelift surgery in Delhi?

  • Following a facelift surgery in Delhi, you may experience mild to moderate pain, drainage from the incisions, swelling, bruising, and numbness.
  • The incisions will most likely be covered with bandages. A small tube may be placed under the skin behind one or both ears to drain excess blood or fluid.
  • The drainage tube will most likely be removed the next day.
  • Two to three days after your facelift, you may be able to transition from bandages to an elasticized facial sling.
  • A week after surgery, your doctor will remove the stitches and examine the wound.
  • Subsequent visits will almost certainly be scheduled to monitor your progress.

Why Choose Handa Aesthetic for Facelift Surgery in Delhi?

At Handa Aesthetic, we provide you the expertise of the most efficiently qualified and handsomely experienced doctors. Most advanced and updated equipment are used for treating the patients. Not only a thorough pre-surgery consultation is given, but also it is ensured that the patient consistently follows the aftercare for a successful facelift cosmetic surgery. Appointments are regularly scheduled to monitor the healing of your facelift cosmetic surgery. We know that you wouldn’t want to take chances when it comes to your physical appearances. So, allow us to improve the quality of your life altogether.

FAQ's

1. What are my options for facelift?

You have the following options:

  • Threadlift
  • Classical Facelift
  • MACS lift
  • Mini facelift

2. Will I need to be admitted?

Threadlift is an office-based procedure so you can go home immediately after. For the surgical type of facelifts, yes, you will be admitted for one/two nights.

3. Will it be painful?

No, not at all. It is performed under general anaesthesia. Post-procedure is pain-free and you can comfortably go home the next day.

4. Are there any scars?

The incision used at our centre is given in a hidden area, so it is not visible from the front or sides. Also, our plastic surgeons use minimal size incision and closure is done using the finest sutures. Further, appropriate scar treatment is recommended after surgery for the best results.

5. How many times do I have to visit you after surgery?

Our doctors maintain excellent follow up through messages and calls. You will stay in touch with them and are expected to visit after a week for stitch removal.

6. Will I be able to join work after discharge?

Facelift is a life-changing procedure. We always say you need to take out a week out of your life to get 20 years of youth back. So, we would advise you to take leave for 5-7 days for the best recovery. You can discuss more details with us, once the type of facelift is decided on.

7. What about my eyes, eyebrow and neck?

A facelift procedure is usually combined with a necklift to deliver the best results. If required, we advise a blepharoplasty for the eyes, browlift for the forehead and facial fat may also be needed to give you the best complementary results.

8. What are the charges?

Our prices are reasonable and transparent. We aim to provide the highest quality of services at accessible prices. When you meet our doctors they will explain the details of our price structure with complete transparency.

9. What are the possible complications/side effects?

Complications with a facelift are rare. These have never happened at our centre at all, though medical literature reports the overall rate at 1%.

Some of the complications mentioned in medical literature include:

  1. Swelling/bruising that settles over 7-10 days
  2. Scar that is hidden
  3. Risk of weakness of one or either side of face. This risk is more in the most aggressive kind of facelift and if it does occur, usually the weakness settles once the swelling subsides.

10. How much does a local facelift cost?

A local facelift costs anywhere between Rs 45000 to Rs 50000.

Due to their lower complexity, lack of need for general anaesthesia, and lower facility costs, non-surgical procedures typically have lower costs than surgical ones.

An extremely skilled and experienced plastic surgeon will probably charge more for their services, but the safety and results are worth considering. Prices for plastic and cosmetic surgery are higher in metropolitan cities than in other locations.

11. How long does a surgical facelift last?

A well-done surgical facelift results are long-lasting and stay for about 15 years. With age, the facial contours may change, and you may require another consultation to see what procedure is best for you.

12. Which facelift is best?

The type of facelift that suits you will depend upon:

  1. Your aesthetic concerns
  2. Your skin condition
  3. Your realistic expectations from the procedure

For the best facelift surgery in Delhi, visit Dr. Handa - the top aesthetic surgeon for all your skin care needs.

13. Which facelift is best?

Regardless of the variety of options available, an informed decision can only be made after a thorough analysis by your plastic surgeon, a discussion of your expectations, and a thorough understanding of the technique and recovery.

During your consultation, review your surgeon's qualifications and expertise, as well as actual before and after photos of the patients.

14. What is the perfect age for a facelift?

Facelifts are typically not recommended for people under the age of 30. Facelifts are most effective in people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, when the first signs of aging appear.

Deep lines, wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin are all signs of aging that can only be corrected surgically as opposed to non-surgically.

Facelift surgery in Delhi is available with Dr Handa.

15. What age is too late for a facelift?

However, if you're over 40 and considering a facelift, don't wait too long. This is due to the fact that people in their forties and fifties still have sufficient skin elasticity to achieve the best results.

If you are in good health and overall fitness, you can still achieve excellent results as you age. Because a typical facelift lasts 7-10 years, we recommend getting your first one in your mid-40s to early 50s, followed by a secondary refresher facelift in your mid-to-late 60s.

16. Who is the best plastic surgeon in Delhi?

Dr Handa is the best for plastic surgery in Delhi. To guarantee that your surgery will go smoothly and produce the results you want, he offers thorough treatment planning and adheres to strict guidelines.

The Procedure

Facelift - what we actually do

A plain account of deep-plane technique and what realistic outcomes look like.

Face Surgery · Deep-Plane Facelift
Deep-Plane
Facelift
SMAS · Fat Repositioning · Loupe Magnified
FACIAL SURGERY / PROCEDURE 01
Deep-Plane Facelift
Repositions the deep facial layer (SMAS), not just the skin - produces natural, long-lasting result.
Deep-plane SMAS - rejuvenates, does not stretch
Best Suited For
Mid-face descent · Jowls · Neck laxity · Volume loss
Surgical Approach
Deep-plane SMAS · Pre-auricular and post-auricular incisions
Anaesthesia & Stay
General · 1-night stay · Light compression
Timeline to Result
Initial recovery Week 3 · Final result Month 6-12
Facelift Variants We Perform
APPROACH / 01
Mini Facelift (MACS)
Limited incision · Earlier ages

For patients in their 40s with early signs - smaller incisions, faster recovery. Limited result but appropriate for early aging.

Best ForAge 40-50 · Early jowls · Limited skin laxity
TechniqueShort pre-auricular incision. SMAS plication.
APPROACH / 02
Deep-Plane Facelift
Standard modern technique

The standard modern facelift - deep-plane SMAS release and repositioning. Appropriate for most patients with established facial aging.

Best ForAge 50-65 · Jowls · SMAS descent · Mid-face laxity
TechniquePre-auricular and post-auricular incisions. Deep-plane SMAS technique.
APPROACH / 03
Facelift + Neck Lift
Combined upper and lower face

For patients with significant neck laxity in addition to face - combined procedure addresses both. Single anaesthesia and recovery.

Best ForSignificant neck laxity AND facial descent
TechniqueFacelift + platysmaplasty (neck muscle correction).
APPROACH / 04
Facelift + Fat Transfer
Combined with volume restoration

For patients with significant volume loss in addition to descent - fat transfer added for cheek and temple volume restoration.

Best ForCombined facial aging + volume loss
TechniqueFacelift + selective fat transfer to face.
Signature Technology

Deep-plane SMAS technique.

The modern facelift - rejuvenation, not just skin stretching.

Facelift Technology · Signature
Deep-Plane SMAS
Releases and repositions deep facial layer for natural result
Deep-plane SMAS release and repositioning - the modern technique
Loupe magnification for precise SMAS work
Fat repositioning (not removal) for natural volume restoration
Hidden scar placement around and behind ear
12-15 year duration typical with modern technique
Deep-Plane vs Skin-Only
The aging difference
Skin-only facelift tightens skin but ages quickly - typically 5-7 years. Deep-plane releases and repositions the deeper SMAS layer - typically 10-15 years. Different surgical operation entirely.
Loupe Magnification
3.5-4.5x for cartilage work
SMAS suturing performed under 3.5-4.5x loupe magnification - precision not possible with the naked eye. Particularly important for the deep-plane release.
Fat Repositioning
Restore, not remove
Modern facelift preserves and repositions facial fat rather than removing it. Volume loss is part of aging - removing fat ages the patient further. Repositioning restores youthful contour.
In-House OT
Your own facility
All facelifts in our dedicated in-house operating theatre. Cardiac-trained anaesthesia. Private recovery rooms. Surgeon attention throughout.
From First Conversation to 12-Month Review

Your facelift journey, in five stages.

Every patient at Handa follows the same structured pathway. 60-minute consultation. No pressure to decide same-day. Personally performed surgery.

01
The Roadmap Visit
60-minute consultation with Dr. Shruti. Facial assessment, 3D simulation, surgical photographs. AHI baseline measured.
02
Surgical Plan
Approach and technique agreed. Transparent quotation. Quotation valid 90 days - no pressure to decide.
03
Surgery Day
Performed personally by Dr. Shruti in our in-house OT. General or sedation anaesthesia depending on procedure. Day-care or 1-night stay.
04
Recovery Protocol
Standard post-op protocol. Follow-up Week 1, Month 1, 3. WhatsApp access. AHI tracking begins.
05
12-Month Outcome
Month 6 and 12 clinical reviews. Final AHI score. Personalised Happiness Report delivered.
Candidacy & Who This Is For

Who facelift is right for - and who it isn't.

We turn away roughly one in seven facelift consultations. This is the single most important reason our outcomes look the way they do.

Likely a good candidate
Characteristics associated with good outcomes
You have established facial aging - jowls, SMAS descent, neck laxity
You want natural rejuvenation, not transformation
You have realistic expectations about scarring (around ears, hidden)
You are in good general health, non-smoker
You can allow 3-week social recovery period
You understand facelift addresses aging but not other facial concerns
You can commit to scar care and sun protection
If this sounds like you, the consultation will likely be productive.
Likely not ready - or not right
Characteristics that may prompt "not now" or an alternative
You are too young for full facelift - non-surgical alternatives may be better
You expect dramatic transformation - facelift is rejuvenation
You are a current smoker - skin necrosis risk significantly elevated
You cannot accept any visible scarring (pre-auricular)
You have unrealistic expectations about duration
You have very poor skin quality - results may be limited
Recent major life stress
If any applies, the consultation is still worthwhile - an honest "not yet" with a clear pathway.
Recovery Timeline

What to expect, week by week.

Our facial-surgery recovery timelines reflect modern preservation technique. Significantly shorter than traditional approaches.

Phase 01
Days 1-7
Light compression around face
Head elevated
Desk work possible Day 7
Bruising peaks Days 3-5
No strenuous activity
Day 7-10: Suture removal
Phase 02
Weeks 2-3
Bruising significantly reduced
Return to most activities
Makeup can cover residual marks
No strenuous exercise yet
Week 3: Socially presentable
Phase 03
Month 1-3
Light exercise Week 4
Most swelling resolved
Month 1 review
Final contour emerging
Month 3: 80% of final result
Phase 04
Month 3-6
Full activities
Scars maturing
Final facial contour
Month 6: 95% of final result
Phase 05
Month 6-12
Scars at final colour
Month 12 review
AHI Report
Maintenance plan
Month 12: Final result · 10-15 year duration
A note on deep-plane vs SMAS-plication

Deep-plane and extended-SMAS techniques produce significantly longer-lasting results than skin-only or SMAS-plication techniques. Patients typically gain 12-15 years of rejuvenation that lasts 10-15 years.

Areas We Serve

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