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Facelift in Mumbai: Surgical vs Non-Surgical Options for a Youthful, Natural Look

Facelift in Mumbai: Surgical vs Non-Surgical Options for a Youthful, Natural Look

Aging is a privilege, but it often shows on the face in ways that don’t match the vitality we feel inside. At The Éterne Clinic, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, many men and women ask: “How can I look refreshed without looking artificial?”

That’s where facelift treatments — surgical and non-surgical — come in.

What Happens to the Face as We Age?

Facial aging is multi-dimensional:

  • Skin: Collagen and elastin decline → sagging, fine lines, dullness.
  • Fat pads: Shrink and shift → under-eye hollows, nasolabial folds, jowls.
  • Muscles: Weaken and drag down skin → droopy brows, deeper smile lines.
  • Bone: Gradual resorption → reduced mid-face and jawline support.

For women, signs show up as skin laxity, wrinkles, jawline softening.
For men, it’s often jawline loss, sagging neck, heavier brows.

What Patients Typically Want From a Facelift

Most patients today don’t want to look “pulled” or “done.” Instead, they want:

  • A fresher, rested appearance
  • Natural results with full expression
  • A sharp, defined jawline
  • Lift without obvious traces of treatment

In other words: to look like themselves, only younger and more confident.

Surgical Facelift in Mumbai

A surgical facelift remains the gold standard for advanced aging correction.

How It Works

  • Incisions along the hairline and ears.
  • Skin lifted, deeper tissues repositioned, excess skin removed.
  • Can be combined with fat grafting or eyelid surgery.

Benefits

  • Most dramatic lift for mid-face, jowls, and neck.
  • Long-lasting — typically 7–10 years.

Considerations

  • Recovery is 2–3 months, including swelling, tightness, and healing.
  • Requires anaesthesia and post-op downtime.

Non-Surgical Facelift Options at The Éterne Clinic

For patients who want minimal downtime with natural results, non-surgical facelift procedures are increasingly sought after.

1. Thread Lift (PDO, PLLA, PCLA Threads)

  • Biodegradable threads inserted under the skin.
  • Provide an instant lift and trigger collagen production.
  • Different threads (PDO for subtle lift, PLLA for collagen, PCLA for structure) allow customisation.

2. Dermal Fillers

  • Hyaluronic acid or biostimulatory fillers restore volume in cheeks, jawline, temples.
  • Provide subtle lift, contour, and youthful balance.

3. Morpheus8 RF Microneedling

  • Combines radiofrequency energy + microneedling.
  • Tightens skin, reduces scars, boosts collagen.
  • Known as a Hollywood-favourite, celebrity-loved treatment for skin tightening and contouring.

4. HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound)

  • 100% needle-free, non-injectable facelift treatment.
  • Delivers ultrasound energy deep into skin layers without breaking the surface.
  • Lifts and tightens naturally with no downtime.

5. Exosome & PRP Rejuvenation

  • Exosomes: Stem cell-derived messengers that repair skin and improve elasticity.
  • PRP: Your own platelets stimulate healing and glow.
  • Ideal as a support therapy for stronger, long-lasting results.

Male vs Female Facelift Needs

  • Women: Want smoother skin, lifted cheeks, refined jawline.
  • Men: Prefer sharper jawlines, natural brow lift, and minimal feminisation.

At The Éterne Clinic, facelifts are customised to gender-specific aesthetics.

Surgical vs Non-Surgical: Which One is Right for You?

Surgical facelift: For advanced aging, long-lasting dramatic lift, and those ready for downtime.
Non-surgical facelift: For early-to-moderate aging, natural refresh, and busy professionals who want results without pausing their routine.

Dr. Ajara Sayyad notes:
“Most patients today prefer combination facelifts — threads for lift, fillers for volume, RF or HIFU for tightening. It’s about synergy, not one-size-fits-all.”


Frequently Asked Questions

Usually 7–10 years, with recovery taking 2–3 months.

Thread lifts with PDO/PLLA/PCLA threads last 12–18 months, with collagen effects beyond that.

HIFU is non-invasive and generally comfortable, with only mild tingling sensations during treatment.

Results improve collagen structure and last 1–2 years with maintenance.

Absolutely. Many male patients seek facelifts for jawline sharpening, neck tightening, and natural rejuvenation.