Face lift (facelift) and neck lift (neck lift), These are surgical aesthetic operations applied to eliminate sagging, wrinkles and loss of elasticity that occur in the face and neck area with the aging process. In addition, it can also be applied in young patients to restore low-placed facial contours due to anatomical reasons.
Facelift surgery is planned individually according to the patient's age, skin structure and aesthetic needs. When necessary, it can be combined with procedures such as neck lift, eyelid aesthetics (blepharoplasty) or fat injection. The procedure can be performed as a short and limited surgical intervention or as a surgical planning in which more comprehensive and long-lasting complex techniques are used together.
In face and neck lift surgeries, surgical scars are usually planned to be hidden in the natural folds in front of and behind the ears, along the hairline or in the scalp. Natural folds on the neck-chin line can also be used for incision sites. In younger patients with minimal excess skin, 2-3 cm long incisions hidden only in the scalp are used. endoscopic face lift technique can be applied.
Face and neck lift surgeries are usually performed under general anaesthesia. The duration of the operation varies between approximately 2-6 hours depending on the technique applied and the combined procedures. Discharge is usually planned after one night hospitalisation. Patients can usually return to their daily lives within 7-14 days. The use of a special face and neck corset may be recommended for 1-2 weeks. Final aesthetic results occur within 6-12 months.
