Facelift & Neck Lift✦ in Pune

(Deep-Plane SMAS, Platysmaplasty & Endoscopic Brow Lift)

Deep-Plane Rhytidectomy, Corset Platysmaplasty & Endoscopic Brow Elevation

✦Clinical Overview & Approach✦

Facial aging occurs deep beneath the surface. Over time, facial retaining ligaments relax, allowing cheek fat pads to descend into jowls and loose neck bands. Pulling only the skin creates an artificial, tight appearance that relapses quickly.


Operated personally by Dr. Chintan Gujarathi (MCh Plastic Surgery, Tata Memorial Hospital Fellow) at accredited tertiary centers (Ruby Hall Clinic, Sassoon Rd & Manipal Hospital Kharadi), utilizing sub-millimeter precision, concealed micro-incisions, and advanced tissue-handling for natural, permanent outcomes.

Zero Tension — Natural Expression

Preserves your authentic smile

Concealed — Hidden Incisions

Inconspicuous inside ear folds

Accredited — Hospital OT Suites

Ruby Hall & Manipal Hospital

15+ Years — Surgical Experience

MCh, DrNB Board Certified

Facelift, Neck Lift & Brow Lift clinical illustration
✦ Facial Rejuvenation • Clinical Framework

Surgical Approaches & Precision Techniques✦

Deep-Plane SMAS Facelift

Vertical repositioning of deep facial muscles and complete correction of sagging jowls.

Key Surgical Advantages:
✓Restores defined youthful cheek volume and heart-shaped contours
✓Completely eliminates jowls and sharpens jawline definition
✓Preserves authentic smiles and natural facial expressions
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Best Suited For:Moderate to pronounced jowling, midface sagging, and deep smile folds.
Deep-Plane SMAS Facelift
✦CLINICAL ROADMAP • RECOVERY PHASES✦

Your Healing Journey & Recovery Timeline✦

A straightforward clinical timeline of what to expect and how your results mature week by week.

Days 1–3Phase 01

Initial Rest & Hospital Discharge

Mild tightness and soft swelling. Protective bandage is removed on Day 2. Mild discomfort is comfortably managed with prescribed oral medication.

💡 Surgeon Guidance:

Sleep with 2 pillows to encourage natural lymphatic drainage and reduce morning puffiness.

Days 5–7Phase 02

Micro-Suture Removal & Mobility

Swelling begins to recede steadily. Dr. Gujarathi gently removes fine micro-sutures at your follow-up clinic visit.

💡 Surgeon Guidance:

Avoid direct heat, steam, saunas, and bending down.

Weeks 2–3Phase 03

Social Confidence & Work Return

Approximately 80–85% of visible swelling has cleared. Incision lines mature into faint lines concealed around ear folds.

💡 Surgeon Guidance:

Apply daily broad-spectrum SPF 50+ mineral sunscreen over incision contours.

Months 1–3Phase 04

Final Settling & 10–15 Year Longevity

Deep tissues fully soften and settle into their refreshed, youthful vectors. Results reflect permanent structural rejuvenation.

💡 Surgeon Guidance:

Enjoy your natural, refreshed appearance with permanent anatomical stability.

✦POST-OPERATIVE CARE • PATIENT SAFEGUARDS✦

Recommended Best Practices & Precautions✦

Essential surgical safeguards and post-operative instructions recommended by Dr. Chintan Gujarathi to protect your incisions and ensure smooth recovery.

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Recommended Best Practices (Do's)

  • Keep your head elevated at 30–45° while resting for the first week to accelerate swelling resolution.
  • Apply cool compresses gently around the cheeks for the first 48 hours (avoid direct ice on incisions).
  • Maintain generous hydration and a soft, nutrient-dense diet during the initial 4 to 5 days.
  • Take prescribed antibiotics and mild analgesics on schedule as directed.
  • Attend your scheduled Day 5–7 clinic visit for gentle suture removal and healing review.
Verified clinical protocols • Dr. Chintan Gujarathi
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Precautions & Safeguards (Don'ts)

  • Do not bend forward, strain, or lift heavy objects (>5 kg) for at least 2 to 3 weeks.
  • Do not expose fresh incisions to direct sunlight, hot showers, steam saunas, or pools.
  • Do not rub, massage, or exert friction on your cheeks or neck until cleared by Dr. Gujarathi.
  • Do not smoke or consume nicotine for 4 weeks post-op, as nicotine constricts microvascular healing.
  • Do not sleep on your side or stomach during early healing to avoid pressure on incisions.
Important precautions to safeguard tissue microcirculation

Frequently Asked Questions✦

Essential clinical answers on surgical safety, scars, and recovery in Pune.

A traditional facelift pulls and trims only the superficial skin, resulting in high tension, an unnatural "windblown" look, and fast relapse within 1 to 2 years. Dr. Gujarathi performs a Deep-Plane Facelift by operating beneath the muscular SMAS layer, releasing retaining ligaments to lift the deeper anatomical framework vertically. The skin then drapes naturally under zero tension, preserving your natural smile and facial expressions, with results lasting 10 to 15 years.

Schedule Your Consultation with Dr. Chintan Gujarathi

Available for personal clinical consultations and surgical assessment at premier accredited tertiary hospitals in Pune:

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