Facelift surgery is performed under general anesthesia in a hospital. Prior to the operation, blood tests are done. The doctor determines and draws the lines to be treated. The patient is put to sleep with general anesthesia. İncisions are made, the sagging facial tissues are stretched towards the appropriate places. The excess skin tissue is removed, the incisions are sutured.
After the surgery, The patient is discharged the day after. 6 days after the surgery, the sutures are removed and the existing edema on the face starts wearing off. Post-operative pain is not severe and can be easily controlled by painkillers. Swelling and bruises decrease rapidly in the first few days and disappear within 2 weeks. In the face lift process, 2 types of face lift are performed.
It is a surgery performed to eliminate sagging to have a younger and tighter face. It aims at rejuvenating the forehead, middle face, lower face, upper and lower eyelids, lips and the neck area.
The Plastic surgeon can determine if the patient is suitable fort his procedure. Facelift incisions are made with a 5-7 cm incision starting from the front of the earlobe to the scalp. A facelift surgery is performed in a limited area. In mini facelift surgery, depending on preferences and needs, One can also have oil injections on the eyelids, eyebrows and cheekbones. Mini face lift surgery, which gives an effective result when combined with other surgeries, gives people a youthful expression. Mini Facelift Surgery scars are not noticeable because they are done in anatomical folds. Very rarely, pain can be felt but can be relieved with painkillers. The patient returns to daily activities within 7-10 days.
The facelift outcomes are usually permanent.The skin naturally continues to age, but patients continue to look younger when compared to unoperated patients.
You can decide together with the surgeon about the best procedure for you. You can call us and get a detailed price quote.