SHORT ANSWER
A facelift tightens deeper facial tissue and removes excess skin on the lower face and neck to reduce signs of ageing such as sagging and jowls. It does not stop ageing, and it is different from non-surgical treatments. Incisions are usually hidden around the ears and hairline.
How is a facelift done?
Under general anaesthetic or sedation, the surgeon lifts and repositions deeper tissue, removes excess skin and closes incisions placed around the ears and sometimes into the hairline. It is often combined with a neck lift or other procedures.
What can it change?
It mainly addresses sagging of the lower face, jowls and neck. It does not treat skin texture, sun damage or fine lines in the same way as skin treatments, and it does not change the underlying pace of ageing.
What is recovery like?
Swelling and bruising are common for around two weeks, with tightness and numbness that gradually improve. Many people take about two weeks off before returning to normal social activity, although this varies.
Riskler nelerdir?
Risks include haematoma, infection, scarring, temporary or, rarely, lasting nerve injury, and wound-healing problems. Smoking increases the risk of skin healing problems, so surgeons ask people to stop beforehand.
Facelift in Turkey and Istanbul
Some people travel to Turkey, including Istanbul, for a facelift. Planning enough time for the early check-ups and for stitches and drains to be reviewed is an important part of the decision.
Questions worth asking before having a facelift in Istanbul or elsewhere in Turkey:
- Which technique will be used and which areas does it treat?
- When will drains, dressings and stitches be reviewed or removed?
- How long should I stay in Istanbul before flying home?
- Who will see me if I have swelling or wound problems after I return?
When to consult a doctor
Contact your surgeon or seek medical advice promptly if you notice rapidly increasing swelling on one side of the face, severe pain, fever or skin that looks dark or blistered.