Face and Neck Lift
They are the most effective surgeries performed to eliminate sagging and loss of volume in the face and neck area with the effect of aging. The forehead, around the eyes, mid face, jaw line and neck area are intervened simultaneously and skin laxity and sagging in the deep plane are eliminated. It is usually combined with eyelid operations.
How is a face and neck lift done?
It takes about 4-5 hours on average under general anesthesia. An incision is made in the scalp, in front of the ear, around the earlobe, behind the ear, and after the skin flaps are lifted, the SMAS layer, which is the support structure of the face, is strengthened in the deep plane and the desired result is obtained.
What is the recovery process like after a facelift?
1 day hospitalization is required. Stitches are removed in 5-7 days. Mild-moderate bruises pass in 7-10 days and most of the edema disappears within 3-4 weeks. Full recovery is completed in 4-6 months. It takes up to 1 year for the incisions to fully heal and decrease in clarity.
What are the undesirable conditions after a face lift?
Rare undesirable conditions such as infection, bleeding, asymmetry, and facial nerves may occur.
