What Is Facial Contouring?

Facial contouring is the complete 3D correction of the face. It involves:

• Facial bone correction
• Soft-tissue correction, including fat correction
• Improvement in skin quality

Facial contouring aims to give you the youthful and attractive appearance you desire. When the quality of the skin improves, it creates a beautiful reflection of your facial features.

What Happens During Facial Aging?

As we age, several changes occur in the body due to gravity, changes in elastin, tissue laxity, and loss of facial volume. These changes may lead to:

• Sagging skin
• More prominent folds, such as nasolabial folds
• Deepening of marionette lines
• Jowl formation
• Sunken cheeks
• Drooping of the nose
• Hollowness in the temple area
• Drooping eyebrows
• Drooping corners of the mouth
• Thinning of the lips
• Loose neck skin
• Rounding of the chin
• Loss of definition around the mandibular angle

How Can We Correct or Reverse Facial Aging?

As we always say, prevention is better than cure.

This means that facial contouring treatments should be started early. The aim of the treatment is to maintain, enhance, and sculpt the face.

To achieve youthful-looking skin, it is necessary to replace lost volume, reposition the tissues, and stimulate neocollagen production.

What Are the Different Facial Contouring Treatments?

When we talk about facial contouring treatments, there are several options available. These treatments are not limited to a particular age group.

Common surgical facial contouring treatments include:

• Blepharoplasty for eye bags or loose eyelid skin
• Brow lift
• Neck lift
• Facelift
• Chin contouring through augmentation or reshaping
• Cheek augmentation or reduction
• Lip enhancement
• Fat grafting

Non-Surgical Facial Contouring Options

Non-surgical facial contouring treatments include:

• Dermal fillers
• Biostimulators, such as Sculptra and Skinvive
• Thread lift
• HIFU

Both surgical and non-surgical facial contouring options are suitable for men and women.

How Do You Choose the Right Facial Contouring Treatment?

There are various facial contouring options available. It is best to consult Dr. Swaroop Singh Gambhir, Facial Plastic Surgeon, who will guide you regarding the treatment that may suit you.

He will discuss your goals and expectations, formulate a personalised treatment plan, and explain the available options that may help you achieve the best possible results.

Are Facial Contouring Treatments Permanent?

No, facial contouring treatments are not permanent because the ageing process is continuous. Facial contouring may help reverse visible signs of ageing for a few years, but the ageing process will eventually continue.

When non-surgical facial contouring treatments are performed, the results may last from a few months to approximately one year.

How Much Does Facial Contouring Treatment Cost?

The cost of facial contouring treatment depends entirely on the procedure being performed. The treatment cost may range from a few thousand rupees to a few lakhs.

About the Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Swaroop Singh Gambhir is the facial plastic surgeon who performs facial contouring procedures. He heads the Department of Plastic Surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.

He has 25 years of experience in this field and has organised several conferences and meetings related to facial plastic surgery. He also trains future plastic surgeons, with approximately eight students receiving plastic surgery training under his guidance every year.