With aging, visible skin deformities begin, especially in the face area. Wrinkles and sagging occur in the face area where the effects of aging are first noticed. All of the factors such as muscle and tissue loss and gravity are effective in making the skin look lifeless and dry. At the same time, since the production of new cells is terminated, an aesthetically disturbing appearance emerges.
Today, there are many procedures applied to eliminate such aesthetic problems, and facelift is an effective procedure that is widely preferred among them.
Wrinkles and sagging occur in the face area where the effects of aging are first noticed. All of the factors such as muscle and tissue loss and gravity are effective in making the skin look lifeless and dry.
The facelift procedure, also known as "rhytidectomy", basically aims to eliminate the effects of aging on the face. All of the problems such as age-related skin sagging, loss of elasticity, and wrinkle formation can be eliminated by facelift. As people age, the effects of years, environmental factors, stress and sun rays on the skin become more noticeable. In this case, cell renewal ends and spots, wrinkles and sagging begin to form on the skin.
an old face; It is a face with prominent forehead lines, low eyebrows, drooping eyelids, and dense under-eye bags. At the same time, with aging, deep lines begin to form around the nose and mouth, cheeks sag and chin contours disappear. Therefore, this appearance that occurs with aging greatly changes the physical appearance of the person and is not welcomed by many people. In the face lift process, which was developed to reverse the effects of aging, it is aimed to correct the aging complaints in the face area. Other age-related complaints such as sunspots and moles can also be treated with a facelift.
Face lift, which is one of the plastic surgery operations, is applied in order for the patient to have a young and natural face. Although it does not stop aging, the method, which is very successful in rewinding the effects of aging, offers a long-term rejuvenation. The ideal candidates for this surgery are:
Ideally, individuals over the age of 40 where sagging begins in the face and neck area are the most suitable candidates for facelift. However, if sagging starts at an earlier age due to genetic and environmental factors, this operation can be preferred at an early age. In addition, it can be applied in full or in a limited way according to the needs of the person, so it is possible to customize the procedure.
Face lift surgery is applied to remove sagging in the forehead, face and neck area and to rearrange deformities. In the meantime, it is also possible to remove excess fat from the cheek and neck area and to give a new form to the face. When necessary, eyelids are arranged, under-eye bags are removed and the skin is given a younger appearance. Different procedures such as forehead correction, eyebrow lifting, oil injection for fine wrinkles and peeling are all included in the scope of face lift surgery.
In order to understand what kind of applications the person needs before the surgery, a medical examination is performed first. Then, the appropriate treatment is decided for the person and the patient is asked to pay attention to the following in the previous period:
Facelift surgery is performed in a hospital environment and under anesthesia. This procedure, which is usually performed under general anesthesia, can also be performed under sedation in some cases. The duration and scope of the procedure are arranged according to the needs of the person, so the duration of the operation can vary between 3-10 hours. Depending on the level of the procedure, the person can be discharged on the same day or kept under observation in the hospital for 1 day. In some cases, a new session is planned for nose and eyelid corrections.
After facelift surgery, some scars remain, but these secrets are often not noticed because they are well hidden. Surgical scars are hidden on the scalp in the temple area, in front of or behind the ear. Therefore, the surgical scar does not disturb the person. In the case of fat removal from under the chin, a small scar remains in this area, but in the same way, tiny surgical scars can be hidden under the chin.
Complaints such as bruising and swelling on the face of the patient do not occur in large quantities after the facelift procedure, therefore, the patient comfort is quite high during the recovery period after the application. In addition, it is sufficient to use only the drugs prescribed by the physician and to listen to his recommendations during the treatment. It is usually normal to have mild aches and pains in the application area, simple painkillers are sufficient to relieve such complaints. And also; If there is, the intake of other drugs and supplements recommended by the physician may also accelerate the process.
Thanks to the developing technologies today, both the surgery and the subsequent healing process are very comfortable. The patient is asked to consider only certain recommendations and improve their standard of living. Apart from this, 1-2 hospital stays may be required after the surgery. In the next 48 to 72 hours, the bruises and swellings on the face begin to subside. It may be necessary to wait 1 week for these complaints to disappear completely. A period of 1.5-2 months is required for the face to become normal and for the effects of the surgery to be fully observed. This period varies depending on the size of the procedure applied to the person and the success of the application. However, the following points can be considered in order to accelerate the recovery after the surgery and to ensure that the effects occur in a shorter time:
Face lift surgery lasts for a long time when applied under the control of a specialist physician. The permanence rate of this procedure, which ideally lasts for 5-10 years, also depends on the physician's recommendations. For this reason, it is necessary to stay away from a stressful lifestyle, eat a balanced diet and improve living conditions in the postoperative period. Otherwise, depending on these factors, new scars and sagging may occur on the skin. In addition, it is recommended to stop alcohol and cigarette consumption after the surgery, pay attention to skin care, and use creams for protection from sun rays. If the physician's recommendations are carefully followed and poor living conditions such as fatigue and insomnia are improved, the duration of the procedure will be prolonged.
As a result; Facelift surgery is a much more permanent and effective procedure than other non-surgical techniques. Since choosing the right physician and a good surgical plan increase the satisfaction level of the person, the procedure must be performed by specialists.
