Face and Neck Lift
What are the signs of aging in the facial area?
As in every area, signs of aging will appear in the face over time. The severity of these signs varies from person to person, but they occur in 3 ways. 1. Skin aging, 2. Sagging of skin and tissues, 3. The decrease in fullness caused by the decrease in subcutaneous fat tissue. The aesthetics of the face area are very important for a person to look and be perceived as young, attractive and dynamic.
What is Face and Neck Lift and what is its purpose?
Facelift surgery is the restoration of sagging skin and tissues, especially due to the effects of time and gravity, to their former position. In addition, if there is skin damage, skin rejuvenation interventions can be applied. If there is a decrease in subcutaneous fat tissue, fat transplantation can be performed in addition to facelift.
When can a face lift be performed?
Although it is mostly preferred for patients over the age of 50, it can be applied at different ages and conditions depending on the need. It can also be applied at earlier ages for patients with a familial tendency to sagging skin or patients with very thin skin and empty subcutaneous tissue.
How is Face and Neck Lift surgery performed?
It can be performed in a range from a small regional facelift (mini-facelift) to a more comprehensive full facelift, depending on the patient's needs and wishes. Neck lift is often added to full facelift. The surgical technique and procedures are shaped and applied according to the patient's needs. The procedure to be performed is determined between the doctor and the patient during the preoperative consultation and examination. The tissues reached through the incision made in front of and behind the ear and/or in the eyelid area are lifted and placed in their newly tightened place. Stretching and lifting are also applied to the subcutaneous tissues. Excess skin and tissue are removed from the environment. It is performed under sedation or general anesthesia, between 1 and 4 hours, depending on the scope of the surgery.
What is the recovery process like after Face Lift surgery?
Depending on the extent of the surgery, the patient goes home the same day or stays in the hospital for 1 night. The surgery and the aftermath are quite painless. Ice is applied for 3 days. The face can be washed normally the next day after the surgery. If a drain was used, it will be removed within 1-3 days. If permanent stitches were used, the stitches will be removed after 5 days. If not used, the stitches will fall off on their own. It is normal to have slight bruising and swelling for 10-15 days. A face and neck brace is used for 2 weeks. It is possible to return to work within 3 days. Covering makeup can be applied after 1 week. It may take 1-3 months for full recovery and to reach its final state. It is necessary to protect from the sun for 3 months.
Will there be any scars after a face lift surgery?
After this surgery, the scars will be inside the folds in front of the ear and behind the ear. It is a surgery that heals very well in terms of scars. The visibility of the scars decreases greatly over the years and takes on a natural appearance.
What other procedures can be performed in addition to a face lift?
In addition to facelift, fat transfer and skin procedures can be performed at the same time to provide complete rejuvenation and beautification. Most of the time, facelift is performed together with necklift and removal of excess chin fat from the neck. However, since the eyelids and the surrounding area will also show continuity, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) can also be performed in the same session. Forehead lift and eyebrow lift can also be added if needed.
What kind of problems may occur after facelift surgery?
Facelift surgery is a surgery that gives very good results in expert and experienced hands and has high patient satisfaction. Some problems that may occur are swelling, bruising, early bleeding, facial nerve damage, temporary facial paralysis, and delayed wound healing.
What is the permanence of facelift surgery?
As the aging process continues as a human being, faces that have undergone a facelift will continue a natural aging and sagging process. However, this situation never returns to the pre-operative state and the patient always looks younger and more beautiful than their normal age. The increase and continuity of permanence may vary depending on the patient's skin thickness, quality, and the technique used and the procedure performed.
