Face and Neck Lift
With aging, the skin of the face and neck becomes loose and saggy. With a face and neck lift surgery, the excess and sagging skin of your face is lifted and tightened, providing long-lasting and more effective results compared to other face lift methods.
This surgery is sometimes performed in conjunction with other cosmetic surgeries such as blepharoplasty, brow lift, fat injections, etc.
Face Lift
The skin of the face plays a crucial role in the aesthetics of individuals. To maintain the health and beauty of facial skin, continuous care and maintenance from childhood to middle age have a significant impact on skin radiance. Consistent use of skincare products is essential in this process. However, as individuals age and the external and environmental factors such as weather, sunlight, environmental lighting, or an unhealthy lifestyle come into play, the skin gradually becomes loose and saggy, losing its underlying subcutaneous fat activity.
This process gradually leads to sagging around the eyes, under the eyelids, lip corners, and nose. You can minimize these issues by using various face and neck lifting techniques. However, you cannot stop the aging process and expect your skin to always remain radiant. Instead, you can control the process of skin damage and sagging, delaying the signs of aging. You can lift and smooth your skin and slow down the aging process.
Face and neck lift surgeries are performed in various methods by maxillofacial or plastic surgeons, depending on the age and condition of individuals’ skin, with different treatment approaches.
Advantages of Face and Neck Lift
- Reducing wrinkles and creases in different facial areas
- Addressing and preventing the formation of jowls
- Preventing sagging and firming the skin
- Non-invasive rejuvenation of the face and neck skin
Consultation for Face Lift Surgery
If you have previous experience of beauty injections and have become tired of the periodic renewal of such treatments and are looking for longer-lasting beauty treatments, you can consult with our maxillofacial surgeon regarding face lift surgery.
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Face and Neck Lift Surgery
Usually, if necessary, neck lift surgery is performed simultaneously with a facial lift. In this case, ideal results are achieved since anesthesia, surgery, medications, care, recovery, etc., all take place in one session, and the skin of the neck and face is uniformly lifted.
The incision in this procedure is made in a location that is within the hairline and not visible, usually extending from the temple to the side of the ear, beneath the hair. In neck lift, the incision is usually made behind the ear and under the chin, and depending on the degree of sagging and the type of lifting, some excess skin, fat, and muscle may be removed.
Post Face and Neck Lift Instructions
- Rest is necessary for 24 hours after the treatment.
- Avoid direct water exposure to the surgical area, especially around the eyes, for up to one week.
- Showering is permissible after blepharoplasty surgery. However, ensure that the eyes are not exposed to direct water. Clean the face with a damp cloth and wash from the neck downwards.
- It is normal to observe slight bleeding or discharge around the eyes, particularly in the sutured area, for up to one week.
- Pain and swelling are natural for up to 72 hours after the surgery, and the eyelids gradually return to their normal state thereafter. Please note that the duration may vary up to one week depending on the individual's skin type.
- Typically, the eyes may have slightly more difficulty opening during the first 48 hours after the surgery, which is normal and gradually improves.
- Immediate use of ice compress is mandatory after the surgery and for the first 24 hours. Gently place the ice compress without applying pressure on the surgical site. Apply the compress for approximately 20 minutes, followed by a 15-minute break, and repeat this process throughout the evening.
- Avoid facial movements and sensory stimulation of the skin during laughter and conversation in the initial days.
- Refrain from performing activities that cause your head to be in a lowered position during the early days.
- Avoid prolonged staring at laptops, televisions, mobile screens, etc. during the initial days.
- Strictly adhere to the prescribed medications, creams, and ointments.
- Consume ample fluids in the first two to three days.
- Low-intensity exercises are permitted from the third day onwards, but heavy exercise should be avoided for up to two months.
- Sensitivity to light and tear production in the eyes is normal during the initial days. However, if it persists for more than two days, consult your surgeon.
- Stitches should be removed approximately 3 to 5 days after the surgery.
- You should refrain from using contact lenses for approximately two weeks to one month after blepharoplasty.
- It is normal to experience itching in the skin around the eyes for up to one week. It is advised to precisely use the prescribed ointments and creams.
- In the initial days, there may be a difference in the recovery process between the two eyes due to eyelid swelling. As a result, lack of coordination or symmetry between the eyes and eyebrows may be observed, which is normal and gradually returns to normal after one to two weeks.
- Numbness or tingling sensations in the surgical area are occasionally normal for up to 72 hours, and in some cases, up to two weeks.
- Sleep in supine position. Use multiple pillows to support your head while resting and sleeping, and lie on your back with your head higher than your neck.
- It is advisable to refrain from smoking for the first two days after the surgery.
Which facelift method is better?
Every cosmetic treatment has its own advantages and disadvantages, and it is up to you to weigh the pros and cons of each treatment method suggested by the facial and jaw surgeon and determine which method is more suitable for you.
A beauty treatment may be very effective and successful for one person with certain characteristics, but completely ineffective and unsuccessful for another person with the same characteristics. Therefore, the physiological conditions of different individuals vary, and treatment methods will differ depending on the type of problem each patient has. To examine facelift methods, we refer to two general categories:
Advantages :
- More visible treatment results
- Longer-lasting and more durable effects
- Skin integrity and absence of unnecessary prominence and sagging
- Simultaneous lifting of the eyelids and eyebrows without the need for separate surgery
Disadvantages :
Long-term or permanent complications in surgical methods are very rare, but they may occur if proper and sufficient care is not taken or if the surgery is not performed correctly and according to principles.
- Pain, swelling, bruising, numbness
- Headaches
- Scars
- Nerve damage
- Lack of hair regrowth in the incision area
- Longer recovery time compared to non-surgical methods
Advantages :
- No recovery or hospitalization required
- Lower cost
- Can be performed in multiple stages
- Minimal swelling and redness
- Short and quick treatment duration
Disadvantages :
- Shorter lifespan and durability
- Need for treatment repetition and extension
- Burning or tingling sensation
- Bruising
- Infectio
How long does a facelift last?
The duration of the effectiveness of facelift and neck lift treatment varies depending on the type of treatment. Surgical facelifts are usually permanent and do not require renewal, providing long-term results.
Botulinum toxin (Botox) is usually renewed once a year. Laser facelifts, high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), and carboxy therapy treatments are usually performed for collagen formation in the face and are done at specific intervals of two to three months, with renewal once a year.
In the case of filler injections, it is generally recommended to renew annually. It should be noted that fat injections from the individual’s own body tend to have longer durability compared to filler injections.
