Face Lifting

Face lifting surgery can be performed using multiple methods. It is the name of the surgery performed to minimize the negative effects of aging by different methods. The face lifting operations performed in both genders are aimed at making the person look younger and more vigorous.

Face lift surgery is the surgical procedure to remove sagging and wrinkles of the skin in this area. These are the operations that are intended to make the face look younger, more beautiful and energetic. In general, the effects of aging in the three regions as the face, neck and jaw are targeted. The success of the operation depends on the patient’s age, skin characteristics etc. personal characteristics and experience of the operator surgeon that performs the surgery. If the patient strictly adheres to the doctor’s recommendations, s/he will have a new facial appearance within a few months.

Face Lifting Surgery

Face lifting is a highly detailed and personalized plastic surgery. Which areas of the patient will be operated and the extent of this operation are planned carefully with the patient. Cheeks, eye circles, eyebrows, forehead, neck, jaw and nose should be considered as a whole and the most ideal looking face should be evaluated on this whole.

In the surgery, which will have a very different context based on the patient, the most important point is to make the incisions from the most accurate points and hide them by turning into skin color. Therefore, incisions are made from the places where the forehead and the hair follicles meet, under the ears and under the chin.

Surgery is performed under general anesthesia. Depending on the operation area(s) on the face, it has a duration that varies 2 to 3 hours. It is not a painful operation; the pain can be resolved with painkillers. The patient may be discharged on the same day, even in the most extensive face lifting operations. In a few weeks, the face will have a new look.

Face Lifting Surgery

Before Face Lifting Operation: First of all, the patient’s history should be evaluated well. If any, previous long-term treatment or chronic diseases should be taken into consideration. If there are no obstacles for surgery, the doctor and the patient should make a detailed planning of where and the extent of operation and the day of surgery should be decided.

Blood-thinning drugs and foods should be discontinued 10 days before all surgical operations. Smoking and alcohol consumption should be terminated at least 2 weeks beforehand. Depending on the nature of the operation, the patient may stay in the hospital one day. Your doctor will inform you in advance. In this case it is useful to have a companion with you.

After Face Lifting Surgery

After the surgery, the face is bandaged with eyes and nose exposed. Swelling, bruising, mild drowsiness and skin tensions may appear and are natural. A neck brace is worn by the patient to minimize swelling and bruises. At the end of the first seven days, the swelling will begin to go down. After removing your face bandage, the sutures will be removed. In this process, you can do your daily work that is not exhausting. It will be useful to wear a neck brace while sleeping. 15 days after the operation, the bruises gradually heal and the patient can easily return to his/her daily life. The loss of sense on the face may persist for several weeks, and it may take several months to completely disappear. Direct sunlight must be avoided in the first 6 months. Solarium must be avoided. Even if this changes from one patient to the next, after 12 months your new appearance is fully established. Apart from all this information, it is very important that you follow your doctor’s specific recommendations.