Facelift Surgery in Puducherry

The surgery is performed under general (inhalation) anaesthesia, and you won’t feel pain. For the first few days, discomfort and tightness are possible; medication prescribed by your doctor relieves them.

First clear results show after 3–4 weeks, as swelling goes down. In 3–6 months the face has its final look, and a surgical SMAS facelift keeps the effect for 7–10 years.

Yes. For the first 7–10 days, rest, wear a compression bandage and reduce physical activity. It takes 2–4 weeks for swelling and bruising to fade and about 2 months for full recovery. Your operating surgeon follows you up throughout the first year.

Yes. Surgical facelifts are often paired with blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), rhinoplasty or double-chin liposuction. The scope of any combined procedure is decided at the consultation by the surgeon.

Yes, you can pay in parts with City Medical Centre's in-house 0% instalments — no bank interest, no overpayment.

A standard (skin-only) lift affects just the top layer of skin and gives a short-lived effect. A SMAS facelift is deeper surgery: the surgeon works on the facial muscle and fascia layer, lifting tissues at the cause rather than the effect. The result is natural and lasting.

A complete result comes from one surgery. After 7–10 years a repeat procedure may be done at the patient's wish.

In general, surgery is recommended for patients 40+ who have marked tissue sagging, and in some cases from 35. Each recommendation is given individually after an examination.

Book a free consultation with the surgeon, who will examine you, assess the type and degree of ageing, explain the expected result and answer your questions.