Anesthesia Type: General Anesthesia
Operation Duration: 6-7 Hours
Duration of Hospitalization: 1 Day
Sensitivity: 2-4 Weeks
Return to Work Time: 3 Weeks
What is face lift surgery?
- Facelift surgery is the process of restructuring and suturing the tissues under the skin and mimic muscles in the most appropriate way.
- Irreversible changes occur in the human body with the effect of aging and gravity.
- The region where these changes are seen the most is the face.
- Face lift surgeries are applied in order to eliminate these deformations (sagging) in the face area.
- Neck lift can be added to the face lift operation when necessary.
- Thus, a more aesthetic appearance is obtained.
Who is facelift surgery applied to?
- Facelift surgeries are generally performed in people over 50 years of age (for the elimination of age-related deterioration).
- In order to eliminate deformations caused by other factors that are not age-related, it is suitable for adults.
- People who are dissatisfied with the appearance of their face
How is face lift surgery performed?
- Facelift surgery is performed under general anesthesia.
- The operation takes approximately 3-6 hours.
- As of the date determined by the doctor before the surgery, smoking, alcohol and blood thinning drugs are stopped.
- After the surgery, incisions are made at the appropriate places so that there are no scars on the visible areas of the face.
- During the post-surgical period, facial tension, swelling, bruising and burning sensation may occur.
- Edema and bruises heal in about 15-20 days.
- Tension and burning sensation will decrease within a few days with the help of painkillers.
- Recovery time after surgery may differ due to factors such as the person’s age, gender, and skin thickness.
- It takes at least 3-6 months for the face to take the full expected shape.
- It is necessary to avoid sunlight during the healing process.
