Facelift Cost in Bangalore, India

A facelift (rhytidectomy) lifts and tightens the skin and underlying tissue of the lower face and neck to reduce sagging jowls and loose neck skin.

A facelift does not change fine wrinkles or skin texture, which are treated with skin resurfacing.

The face keeps ageing from its improved starting point.

The NHS describes an operation of about 2 to 3 hours, bruising for at least 2 weeks, stitches removed after 7 to 14 days, full recovery in about 2 to 4 weeks and the final result after 6 to 9 months.

It lists nerve injury, asymmetry, thick scars, hair loss around scars and healing problems. Smoking increases skin problems.

Flying home: the NHS describes stitches coming out after 7 to 14 days, so plan to stay about two weeks in Bangalore before flying.

The cost of a facelift in Bangalore typically ranges from $570 to $5,450 USD (about ₹54,100 to ₹5.17 lakh), depending on the hospital, room category and type of procedure.

What you pay depends mainly on your own case. If one area is treated and you go home the same day, your bill is likely to be closer to $570 (about ₹54,100). It is likely to be nearer $5,450 (about ₹5.17 lakh) if several procedures are combined, the operation takes longer, you stay overnight or you choose a more senior surgeon.

When comparing Bangalore packages for a facelift, check whether each quote includes:

• Surgeon and anaesthetist fees
• Operating theatre or procedure room
• Dressings, splints or garments
• GST
• Hospital stay and room category
• Medicines and consumables
• Follow-up visits before you fly home

Bangalore hospitals usually put together an estimate for a facelift from these elements:

• Pre-operative tests: blood tests, ECG and anaesthetic review.
• Theatre and anaesthesia charges: which rise with operating time.
• Surgeon grade: fees vary with the plastic surgeon's experience.
• GST: may be added, as cosmetic surgery is not exempt healthcare.
• Extent of the lift: lower face, neck or both.
• Combined procedures: such as eyelid surgery.
• Anaesthesia and stay: usually general, one night.
• Follow-up visits: stitch removal and checks.

Cosmetic procedures are usually self-paid. Ask whether the Bangalore quote includes GST, anaesthesia, garments and follow-up visits.

Plastic surgery in Bengaluru is offered in hospitals and day-care clinics; for operations under general anaesthesia, choose a setting with intensive care on site as a safety back-up.

Accreditation by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH), part of the Quality Council of India, is India's main hospital quality standard, and the NABH website shows whether a Bangalore hospital's accreditation is current.

Before booking cosmetic surgery in Bengaluru, you can check that the surgeon is registered with the Karnataka Medical Council or listed on the National Medical Commission's Indian Medical Register.

If the hospital has an international patient desk, ask it about the hospital letter for your e-Medical visa, airport transfers, interpreters and accommodation close to the hospital.