Question 1

Why do people choose a facelift?

Accepted Answer

Most people do not come to look younger. They come because the face in the mirror no longer matches how they feel inside, and they want to look rested, like themselves again. A facelift is one way to restore that sense of recognition, and is considered individually.

Question 2

Will a facelift make me look unnatural or done?

Accepted Answer

The fear of looking pulled or done is common and reasonable. It usually comes from older techniques that tightened skin alone. A deep plane facelift instead repositions the deeper layers of the face, which is why it is associated with more natural movement. Results vary by individual and are discussed at consultation.

Question 3

What is the most advanced facelift technique?

Accepted Answer

The deep plane facelift is widely regarded as among the most advanced facelift techniques, because it works beneath the skin, repositioning the SMAS and its ligaments rather than tightening the surface. Whether it suits any individual is a clinical decision.

Question 4

What is a deep plane facelift?

Accepted Answer

A deep plane facelift is a surgical technique that repositions the deeper structural layer of the face, the SMAS together with its supporting ligaments, rather than tightening the skin alone.

Question 5

Am I too young or too old for a facelift?

Accepted Answer

There is no single right age. Suitability depends on the structure of your face, your health and your goals, not a number. A consultation is the way to understand what, if anything, is appropriate for you.

Question 6

How do I choose a facelift surgeon in Delhi?

Accepted Answer

Look for formal training in facial surgery, experience with the specific technique you are considering such as the deep plane facelift, and a surgeon who explains options honestly without pressure. Dr Prateek Sharma is a facelift and facial plastic surgeon in Delhi, MBBS from MAMC New Delhi, MS in ENT from AIIMS New Delhi, and a Commonwealth Fellow in the United Kingdom.

Question 7

Is a facelift worth it?

Accepted Answer

Only you can answer that, and the honest answer is that it depends on what you hope to feel afterwards. A good consultation is not about persuading you to proceed; it is about helping you decide clearly, with no pressure either way.

What Dr Prateek does

Deep Plane Facelift

Neck Lift

Mid-Face Lift

Rhinoplasty

Without surgery

Facelift or something lighter?

Not sure which is right for you?