As we get older, the skin on our face, like other parts of our body, begins to sag due to the effects of sunlight, stress and gravity. Up to a certain age, this situation can be compensated with non-surgical aesthetic applications such as botox and fillers. After a certain stage, sagging and wrinkles on the face progressed. At this stage, face lift or facial rejuvenation surgery is performed for sagging and wrinkled faces. Regarding the subject, Dr. Defne Erkara gave information.
With this operation, sagging and looseness in the face and neck skin is eliminated, excess fatty tissues in the chin are eliminated, thus the skin is revitalized and the face looks 10 years younger. Depending on the person's needs and wishes, a combination of eyelid aesthetics, nose aesthetics, eyebrow lifting operation and filler injection to the needed areas can be performed.
Who can have facelift surgery?
Those with severe wrinkles and sagging of the face and neck skin Individuals who have lost skin elasticity and do not have any serious health problems are suitable candidates for face lift surgery. There is no certain age for this surgery. The aging status of the face is important. It is most commonly applied to men and women between the ages of 40-60.
What kind of preparation should be made before the facelift operation?
When you decide to have surgery, you should consult an experienced plastic surgeon and determine exactly what you want. If you decide to have surgery;
● If you smoke, you must quit at least 15 days before the surgery. Because tissue repair, which slows down with age
, can become much more difficult if you smoke.
● Blood thinning medications should also be stopped 10-15 days before the surgery
due to the risk of bleeding.
Patients who will undergo this surgery undergo a detailed health
check-up since they are in the older age group. If you have diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes; Necessary precautions are taken.
Your doctor will give you the necessary information about the preparation.
How is the Surgery Performed?
This surgery is performed in hospitals under operating room conditions, under the supervision of a specialist physician and under general anesthesia. In addition to face lift, additional aesthetic procedures such as eyelid and nose aesthetics and filler application are also included in the surgery. It covers a long period of time, such as 4-6 hours, as the applications are performed.
In the surgery, the skin on the face is removed and the sagging is corrected by hanging the soft tissues under the skin.
The skin on the face is stretched and the excess is surgically cut away. After the surgery, the face is wrapped with a bandage so as not to apply too much pressure. The patient can be discharged from the hospital after 1-2 days. After the operation, scars remain in front of the ear, behind the ear and on the scalp. The scars on the scalp are not visible anyway.
The scars in front of and behind the ear are not very noticeable unless you look carefully.
What are the side effects after the surgery?
Pain, feeling of tension, edema (swelling) on the face after the surgery. There may be skin complaints such as bruising and numbness. These decrease within 3-5 days. To prevent fluid collection under the skin, an apparatus called a drain can be placed behind the ear. Especially in men, drain placement is more important as the facial skin is more prone to subcutaneous bleeding. The patient may feel the tension on his face and scalp for up to 1 week. After a week, she can return to her daily life and apply make-up. However, one should avoid excessive sunlight and intense exercise and protect the face from impacts. It is not recommended for men to shave their beards for 3 weeks.
Endoscopic Face Lift
Endoscopic facial surgery is one of the biggest developments in the last 10 years. The advantages of the procedure are that the surgery is performed with small incisions. Endoscopic surgery is mostly used in aesthetic surgery to lift the forehead and eyebrows.
Endoscopic Midface Rejuvenation
With aging; As in every tissue of the body, sagging occurs in the facial tissues due to the effect of gravity. Due to the effect of gravity, the fat pads on the cheekbones sag, causing the fullness in the cheeks to disappear. In endoscopic lifting surgery applied to the midface, fat pads are placed on the cheekbones to restore the former attractiveness and fullness of the face.
In endoscopic midface surgery, the surgery is performed by making a very small incision between the scalp and the temple. The liberated fat pads are suspended on strong membranous tissues with one or two stitches.
Thus, the zygomatic bone fullness is provided. It is preferred that endoscopic midface rejuvenation surgery be performed under general
anesthesia. Usually, endoscopic brow lift and forehead lift are also performed along with this surgery. The patient returns home after a few hours of surgery. Bruises around the eyes and swelling on the face disappear within 7-10 days. Patients can return to their daily activities during this period.
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