What is face lift-resurfacing surgery?
Face lift (rhytidectomy) is a surgical method that helps eliminate sagging and wrinkles due to aging on the face by stretching and lifting them. However, in recent years, all interventions related to aging on the face have begun to be called facial rejuvenation. It wrinkles, various stains and irregularities appear on it. On an old face; forehead lines have become evident, eyebrows have fallen, eyelids have sagged, bags and lines have formed under the eyes, deep lines have formed in the mouth and nose area, cheeks sag, chin contours have disappeared, the neck has become oily and skin curtains have formed. The skin has lost its vitality, sunspots and other moles have appeared on it, it has become thin and wrinkled.
Face lift surgery, which is one of the Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery operations, is also called "face lift" or "rhytidectomy" in English terms. With face lift-resurfacing surgeries, sagging and irregularities in the forehead, face and neck skin are eliminated; Excess fat tissue on the cheeks and neck is removed, facial fascia and fat tissues are pulled and hung in their anatomical places, facial tissues are reinforced, eyelids are corrected and other complementary interventions can be performed (such as skin peeling, filling and botox).
Who is a good candidate for this surgery?
The ideal candidates for face lift surgery are those whose face and neck skin has started to sag but whose skin has not yet completely lost its elasticity and who do not have any other health problems. This surgery is usually performed on men and women over the age of 40. However, due to structural and genetic reasons, this type of surgery can be performed fully or limitedly at an earlier age. During facelift surgery, nose and eyelid aesthetics, forehead correction and eyebrow lifting surgeries can also be added to make the face look more beautiful and younger. Injection of fillers (oil, hyaluronic acid, etc.) or peeling (mechanical, chemical, laser) for fine wrinkles and botox for wrinkles can be performed
Before surgery
facial aging When you have a problem with sagging and are considering surgery, first discuss with yourself what you want and why you want it, and then consult a plastic surgeon. Explain your wishes and expectations to your doctor one by one and discuss them with him. If you smoke, be sure to quit 10 days before the surgery. Tell your doctor about your sunbathing and skin care habits, and do not forget to ask what you need to do after the surgery to give a more permanent result. Discuss the issue with your doctor several times if necessary.
Surgery
The surgery is performed in the operating room under hospital conditions, under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. While it can be done with general anesthesia, it can also be done with intravenous sedation (accompanied by sedating drugs) and local anesthesia. This type of surgery may take 3-10 hours depending on the technique and what to do. It is possible to go home the same day, but it is generally appropriate to stay in the hospital for 1 night. Additional procedures (nose, eyelid, etc.) can be done in the same session. Face lift surgery is not scarless. However, these traces are not obvious because they are hidden. The scars are hidden in the scalp in the temple area, in front of and behind the ear. If the fat in the sub-chin area is removed, a 3-5 mm scar will remain under the chin. If eyelid and forehead lifts are added, additional scars will remain on the eyelids and forehead scalp. However, these scars on the face are mostly inconspicuous and can be hidden.
After surgery
The early post-operative period is usually comfortable. There may be a general swelling and bruising on the face, numbness and a feeling of tension. Since the facial nerves may be slightly affected by anesthesia during the surgery, there may be slight asymmetries on the face. These will go away on their own within 3-5 days. A head bandage and cold pads are applied to the cheeks, leaving the eyes, nose and mouth open. Silicone tubes called drains can be placed to prevent blood accumulation in the tissue. The drains are removed within 2 days at the latest. The dressing opens completely after 2-3 days. General inspection and dressing change is made. Hair can be washed during this period. If the stitches are not dissolvable, they are removed after 5-7 days.
Return to normal life
If the surgery is performed in accordance with the technique, it gives good results. In rare cases, second corrections may be necessary. pussy Starting from the 2nd day after surgery, the patient can stand up and do his/her work at home. The patient can return to work and wear make-up after a week when the swelling subsides. It is recommended to avoid heavy exercises and excessive sunlight for 2 months and to protect from external impacts. The new shape given to the face and neck skin sometimes lasts for 5-10 years, sometimes for life, depending on the person's structure and environmental conditions.
Facial renewal operations
– Forehead lift. - eyebrow lift
– Cheek (midface) lift
– Neck lift
– Liposuction
– Eyelid aesthetics (blepharoplasty)Nose aesthetics
– Other corrective surgeries (skin removal of lesions, dermabrasion, etc.)
Facial renewal aesthetic interventions
– Fillers
– Fat injection: For lip, cheek and face contours
– Synthetic fillers injection: For wrinkles, lips and small irregularities
– Peeling procedures (Peeling-Chemical peeling-Mechanical peeling=dermabrasion- Laser peeling (Laserbrasion)
– Botox: For skin wrinkles
– Cosmetic product applications
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