FACE LIFT
A facelift is a procedure that aims to restore the youthful appearance of the face in a natural way by lifting and tightening sagging facial tissues. The face is often the first part of the body to show signs of aging. Gravity and loss of volume cause the skin to sag and wrinkles to form. While there is no way to prevent aging, a face and neck lift procedure can smooth one’s skin, tighten tissues and muscles, and remove excess fat. All of this will help the person look and feel younger.
Facial and neck folds can change a person’s appearance as they age. These effects can be seen earlier in people who are exposed to too much sunlight. Face and neck lift surgery reverses many signs of aging by removing or tightening excess skin and sub-tissue in the area in line with the concerns and wishes of the person.
Average Length of Stay:
0 Days
Hospitalisation:
0 Day
Duration of Operation:
1 – 2 Hour
Anesthesia Type:
Local Anesthesia
Healing Process:
1-2 weeks
Who Are The Eligible Candidates For The Face And Neck Lift?
The best candidates for face and neck lift surgery are those whose face shows signs of aging but whose skin retains its elasticity. They are usually found in the 40 to 70 age range. For face and neck lift surgery, the person must be healthy and have realistic goals for the procedure. The surgeon will conduct a physical examination and examine the medical history in detail before making a recommendation based on the person’s expectations and general health. In some cases, a smaller procedure may be sufficient to achieve the goals the person desires.
Should Face and Neck Lift Procedures Be Applied Together?
The purpose of the facelift procedure is to improve problem areas such as loosened skin, wrinkles under the eyelids, wrinkles around the nose and mouth, and fat deposits. Neck lift, on the other hand, aims to correct the appearance of loose skin and fat deposits on the chin and neck. Usually, both processes are applied together. Other methods such as facial implants or fillers can also be used simultaneously or shortly after to improve results.
What Does a Face and Neck Lift Procedure Include?
A face and neck lift is a surgical procedure that involves the surgeon reshaping and repositioning fat, tissues, and muscles in the face, jaw, and neck. Neck lift surgery begins with an incision made in the front of the ear. The skin is redistributed by repositioning the excess fat and tissue and the excess skin is removed. The incisions typically heal in inconspicuous fine lines. This method is the best method for improving facial wrinkles and sagging appearance. Depending on the age and health of the person, the procedure may be performed as an outpatient or may require an overnight hospital stay.
What are the complications that can be seen during or after the Face and Neck Lift Procedure?
Face and neck lift procedure, like all other surgical procedures, carries the risk of various side effects and complications. Swelling and bruising may occur in the area after the procedure. Complications that can be seen after face and neck lift are also infection, numbness, pain, hair loss in the incision areas, facial nerve damage or fluid accumulation. However, the incidence of these complications is very low. For many patients, the final results, such as a long-lasting youthful appearance after the procedure, motivate them to decide on face and neck lift.
Recovery Time After Face and Neck Lift Procedure
Recovery time for face and neck lift is approximately 1 to 2 weeks. Dressings are removed the day after surgery and replaced with a soft elastic bandage to reduce swelling and protect the neckline. This bandage should be used for about two weeks.
There is some bruising and swelling after the face and neck lift procedure, but in most cases it is not noticeable after the first week. After the face and neck lift, the person should avoid strenuous exercises and lifting weights for two weeks.
When do we need facelift surgery ?
The facial region deforms much faster than other parts of the body, revealing the signs of aging much more strikingly. In line with today’s technical possibilities and studies, face and neck rejuvenation procedures are applied, allowing people to reach the image they want. Face and neck skin structure can be worn out by many factors. Especially the face area that is exposed to external factors at all hours of the day; It significantly affects the aesthetic appearance of people and therefore their psychological state. The skin structure of the face and neck is very sensitive and as a result of deformations, lines and sagging can be experienced by losing its elastic feature.
Is anesthesia applied in face lift surgery?
Facelift operations can be performed under local anesthesia, assisted local anesthesia and general anesthesia. One of these anesthesia methods can be applied according to some factors such as the patient’s general health status, personality structure, pain threshold. The most comfortable is general anesthesia. With this anesthesia, the patient is sedated and sedated before the operation, and when he wakes up, the operation is finished. Today’s anesthesia methods are very reliable and provide a quality awakening.
Will there be any scar after face lift surgery?
In fact, we say that in the classical sense, some traces can be left in any place where it is cut. Some may have an obscure mark, while others may have a more pronounced trace. This is also related to the wound healing and genetic structure of the patient. Even if we leave the quality of the scars aside, we make incisions from hidden places, folds, the bottom of the ear and through them, and these scars are invisible when looked at.
What should be considered after facelift surgery?
We should pay attention to hygienic conditions in order to prevent events such as bleeding and infection in the early period after facelift surgery. Rest and avoidance of blood thinners, drugs, and attention should be paid to prevent sudden blood pressure rises. In the following periods, suitable creams for scars and mesotherapies that increase skin elasticity can be used. Sudden neck movements should be avoided in the first month and proper posture should be maintained.
Can other surgeries be performed along with facelift surgery?
Eyebrow lift, aesthetic eyelid surgery, fat injections, which we call combined surgeries, can be performed together in these patients. Performing these surgeries together contributes to the positive change and rejuvenation of the patient’s face. These rejuvenation studies achieved in every field reveal a harmonious rejuvenation of the whole face in harmony. Minimally invasive procedures can also be added to the face, neck, eyelids, eyebrows and forehead.
What precautions should be taken before facelift surgery?
Before facelift surgery, blood thinners or herbal drinks should be discontinued. These can cause complications by increasing bleeding before and after surgery. Since cigarettes and similar products adversely affect the skin circulation, it is recommended to cut it off or at least reduce it before this surgery. It is also important to protect general body health and avoid infection.
What conditions should be reported to the doctor before facelift surgery?
Before facelift surgery, if there is any sign of infection in the body, this should be told to the doctor. Otherwise, post-operative wound infections may come to this area through blood. The drugs used should be mentioned because they can lead to situations that increase bleeding such as aspirin, delay wound healing such as steroid and antineoplastic drugs, and may cause problems in surgery. Excessive smoking and alcohol use should also be told to your doctor.
When can I return to work after facelift surgery?
The time to return to work after facelift surgery depends on the nature of the work. After these surgeries, we want to use a face and neck corset for 1 week. With this corset, the patient can work at his own workplace as a clerical worker after a few days. Roughly reducing swelling occurs within this week. After this period, the corset is removed. The patient can return to his normal social life or work around this time on average. The rate of recovery of the person and the reduction of edema are different for each person.
What complications can be experienced in face lift surgery?
As with all surgeries, there are some risks in face lift surgeries. Among these, wound healing problems in the early period, infection, bleeding, and skin circulation problems are the first ones that come to mind. Rarely, complications such as facial nerve damage, salivary gland discharge, failure to obtain the desired results, or a difference between the appearance that the patient wants to knit and perceives can be counted.
Can face lift surgery be repeated?
Facelift surgeries do not stop time. After the operation, the patient continues to age again. However, if facelift surgery was performed at an early age, a facelift can be performed again after 10-15 years. Alternatively, this process can be delayed or delayed by applying auxiliary facial rejuvenation methods. In cases where the previous face lift amount was done conservatively, more effective lifts can be done later.