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Face Treatment

Face Treatment

Discover Your True Beauty

The face is often the first feature that people notice and significantly influences self-perception and the impression one makes on others. In the realm of plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery, a broad spectrum of facial treatments exists to enhance features and rejuvenate the appearance. These procedures, blending the precision of surgery with an understanding of facial aesthetics, aim to provide natural-looking results. They are designed to refresh and enhance one’s appearance subtly, respecting the unique beauty of each individual.

Key Facial Procedures

Facial treatments are diverse, each serving a unique purpose in the broader goal of facial rejuvenation and enhancement. Here’s a closer look at some of the main procedures:

Facelift (Rhytidectomy):

 A facelift is a cosmetic surgery procedure that helps minimize signs of aging by reducing wrinkles and tightening saggy skin, aiming for a more youthful and refreshed appearance. A facelift tightens loose skin around the jaws, deep creases formed around mouth or nose and helps eliminate loose skin and fat in the neck and under the chin. The types of facelift include full facelift, mid facelift, mini facelift, lower facelift and thread facelift.

Are you the right candidate for Facelift Surgery?

  •  Individuals who are healthy, with no underlying medical conditions, non smokers and with realistic expectations are good candidates for facelift surgery.
  •  Individuals with a good bone structure and are facing noticeable loss of skin elasticity and muscle tone of the face and neck are good candidates for facelift surgery.
  •  Individuals with deep creases below the lower eyelids, along the nose extending to the corner of the mouth, and under the chin.
  • Appearance of jowls due to loss of muscle tone in the lower face.

A double chin resulting from loose skin and excess fatty deposits under the chin and jaw.

What to expect from Facelift Surgery?

Rhytidectomy also called as a facelift surgery will last up to the duration of 10-15 years. However, you may require non-surgical procedures like Anti-wrinkle injections, Dermal fillers and Laser treatments to restore the effect to make results look best. Moreover, Facelift cannot change the process of aging.

Facelift (Rhytidectomy):

 A facelift is a cosmetic surgery procedure that helps minimize signs of aging by reducing wrinkles and tightening saggy skin, aiming for a more youthful and refreshed appearance. A facelift tightens loose skin around the jaws, deep creases formed around mouth or nose and helps eliminate loose skin and fat in the neck and under the chin. The types of facelift include full facelift, mid facelift, mini facelift, lower facelift and thread facelift.

Are you the right candidate for Facelift Surgery?

  •  Individuals who are healthy, with no underlying medical conditions, non smokers and with realistic expectations are good candidates for facelift surgery.
  •  Individuals with a good bone structure and are facing noticeable loss of skin elasticity and muscle tone of the face and neck are good candidates for facelift surgery.
  •  Individuals with deep creases below the lower eyelids, along the nose extending to the corner of the mouth, and under the chin.
  • Appearance of jowls due to loss of muscle tone in the lower face.

A double chin resulting from loose skin and excess fatty deposits under the chin and jaw.

What to expect from Facelift Surgery?

Rhytidectomy also called as a facelift surgery will last up to the duration of 10-15 years. However, you may require non- surgical procedures like Anti-wrinkle injections, Dermal fillers and Laser treatments to restore the effect to make results look best .Moreover, Facelift cannot change the process of aging.

Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

  • It is a surgical procedure to remove the baginess from the lower eyelids and also helps in removing the excess of skin and soft muscles from upper eyelids and lower eyelids. Blepharoplasty is done to improve the contour of the eyelids.
  • The types of Blepharoplasty  include Lower blepharoplasty, Upper blepharoplasty and Transconjunctivoplasty.

Are you the right candidate for Eyelid Surgery?

  • Individuals with good health, realistic expectations, no smoking and without any severe eye conditions are considered best candidates for blepharoplasty.
  • Individuals with no medical conditions that may impair healing of the eyes is a good candidate.

What to expect from Blepharoplasty/ Eyelid Surgery ?

Blepharoplasty or popularly called as eyelid surgery helps in giving you a youthful and refreshing look that will boost your confidence.There are minimal risks associated with eyelid surgery and the bruising and swelling will subside in 12-14 days. The result of blepharoplasty depends on the health of the patient and may last for 10 years and more. It is recommended that you opt for a board certified Plastic Surgeon to undergo the procedure.

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty also known as “nose job” is a procedure used to change the shape and proportions of the nose. Nose surgery is done with an effort to define certain characteristics , such as the nasal tip, the width of the bridge, nasal asymmetry or humps and depressions visible along the nose profile. Others may have difficulty breathing due to structural abnormalities in the nose. The different types of rhinoplasty that we undertake include Functional rhinoplasty, Cosmetic rhinoplasty, Septoplasty, Projection adjustment rhinoplasty, Osteotomy or repairing nasal fractures, Tip rotation and reduction, Ethnic rhinoplasty and Alarplasty or Nasal width reduction.

Are you the right candidate for Rhinoplasty?

  • Candidates over the age of 15 , are considered good candidates for rhinoplasty, as the nose is not fully developed until then.
  • Candidates should be in good overall health and have a positive attitude and realistic expectations for the surgery.It is important to understand the risk and benefits of the procedure and have clear conversation about the procedure with Dr Karan Shetty
  • Individuals with visibles lumps or depressions of the nasal bridge

Individuals having a deviated septum or in general facing breathing issues.

What to expect with Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty carries the possibility of bleeding, infection, or dissatisfaction with the aesthetic results, alongside potential breathing difficulties due to structural changes. However, when performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon, these risks are significantly reduced. Dr Karan Shetty  specializes in Rhinoplasty after having trained at Marien Hospital, Stuttgart Germany with ‘Dr. Wolfgang Gubisch’ in 2016. Having performed over 800+ Rhinoplasties, Dr. Karan Shetty will help you achieve your desired nose shape and structure. The recovery period after rhinoplasty can vary depending on the individual and extent of the surgery.It is important to keep in mind that healing is a gradual process.

Chin Surgery

Chin is an important feature in facial aesthetics and usually Chin augmentation or Chin enhancements surgeries are usually recommended along with Rhinoplasty in order to achieve facial proportions. Chin surgery  or Mentoplasty is a surgical procedure to reshape the chin either by enhancement with an implant or a reduction surgery on the bone. Depending on the individual’s facial structure. Dr Karan Shetty would suggest chin enhancement or double chin removal.

What to expect during my Chin Surgery?

  • Incase of chin enhancement the shape of the chin could be better achieved by moving the chin backward or forward. These adjustments to chin removal are done by Dr Karan Shetty either by sculpting the bone or inserting a silicone implant to change the contour.
  • Incase of double chin removal the course of action will be determined by Dr Karan Shetty to ensure the patient achieves a perfect shape of chin

Buccal Fat Removal Surgery

Buccal fat removal surgery is a plastic surgery procedure to remove fat in the lower cheek or fat in the cheek hollow area.The size of the buccal fat varies with each individual patient and the buccal fat extraction surgery is not typically performed in people with thin narrow faces as removal of the fat may cause the face to look more lean with age.

You are a good buccal fat removal candidate if you are physically healthy. A non-smoker with realistic expectations and is bothered by the appearance of your chubby cheeks. 

Post your buccal fat removal surgery. Dr Karan Shetty and our  team will instruct you to stay on a liquid diet for several days or longer. You will be given instructions to take care of the surgical site following surgery and will be instructed to apply medications or take oral medications to reduce the risk of infections and aid healing.

Cheek Implants

Cheek implants is a cosmetic procedure intended to enhance cheeks. It gives fullness, mid face volume and toned structure. The right candidate for cheek implants are those who are looking for a contour on their cheeks if they are born with flat and weak cheekbones or their cheeks have become saggy, flat and sucken due to age. Cheek implant is also done  to correct any sort of deformities caused by accidents or injury.

Types of Cheek Procedures

The different types of cheek procedures include Cheek implant, Cheek fillers and Cheek fat transfer which help in restoring the volume of the cheeks. There may be some swelling , discomfort and numbness due to surgery. The recovery time varies according to the procedure and swelling may persist for 7-10 days .Dr Karan Shetty and our team  will guide you on the post operative care instructions ensuring you get your desired results.

Lip Surgery

Lip surgery is a cosmetic procedure that helps to reshape, reconstruct and re-size the lip. Lip correction can be non-surgical using lip fillers as well as a surgical procedure.Lip surgery can be performed alone or in combination with other popular cosmetic surgeries such as face lift, Rhinoplasty and chin augmentation. 

The types of lip shaping surgeries include, lip reduction and lip augmentation.

Dimple Sculpting

Dimple sculpting also known as dimpleplasty is a facial plastic surgery procedure that enhances their looks with cheek or chin dimples.The procedure has a quick recovery time. The pain level is generally well tolerated by patients.

Scar Revision

Scar Revision is a plastic surgery treatment to reduce the appearance of scars, scar revision is to help your scar fade more closely to match the color and texture of your surrounding skin. It is natural to contact with discomfort after facial scar revision surgery. However, Dr Karan and his team will prescribe you necessary pain medications as part of the post operative instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQ’s)

Does facelift help in reducing fine lines and wrinkles ?

At Tara healthcare, Dr Karan Shetty’s Plastic and Aesthetic center we do perform face rejuvenation procedures that includes facelift which helps targeting  not only wrinkles and lines but many other factors that could make a once face look dull

Does Dr Karan shetty perform FFS surgery (Facial Feminisation Surgery)?

Yes, our Board certified plastic surgeon Dr Karan Shetty performs a set of facial feminisation procedures which helps in reconstructing the features of the face and ensuring that you achieve a feminine appearance.

Is Blepharoplasty/ Eyelid surgery a safe procedure?

Yes, blepharoplasty or most commonly called eyelid surgery is a safe procedure if undertaken by a board certified plastic surgeon, who would ensure that this surgery is performed with minimal risk. Dr Karan Shetty and his team would guide you through the post operative instructions to ensure your bruising and swelling subsidies within 10-14 days.

Are the results of Buccal Fat Removal lifelong?

Yes, the results of buccal fat removal surgery undertaken by Dr Karan Shetty and his team are long lasting. It is advised to follow our post operative instructions in order to ensure the longevity of the results.

What is the Cost of Rhinoplasty?

It depends on the extent of the surgery, Each nose is unique and different and would need different correction procedures to reconstruct the nose. The technique and method of Rhinoplasty used will be discussed by our Board certified Plastic Surgeon Dr Karan Shetty and his team.

Transformations of our Patients

Your First Step with Us

Your journey begins with a one-on-one consultation where Dr. Karan Shetty will listen to your expectations, assess your facial structure, and suggest a treatment plan made just for you.For rhinoplasty and chin surgeries he will also help you visualize your results through our 3D virtual imaging tool called Crisalix 3D .This ensures that you are well informed and comfortable with the journey ahead.

About Tara Healthcare

Tara Healthcare is Bangalore’s leading Plastic ,Aesthetic and Reconstructive Centre. Under the leadership of Dr. Karan Shetty, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with over a decade of experience in plastic & aesthetic surgeries, our center emphasizes natural beauty enhancements in a welcoming and confidential environment. Here, treatments are customized to match your goals, ensuring outcomes that are both beautiful and true to your identity. Tara Healthcare stands for excellence in care, offering a journey towards confidence and self-enhancement with the utmost respect for privacy and individuality.

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