As days go by, our faces go through many changes that can lead to wrinkles, sagging face and loss of youthfulness.

Facelift is a cosmetic surgical treatment with which you can correct annoying age-related changes, and return to a vibrant youthful face again.

Facelift surgery in Turkey deals with the treatment of wrinkles of the jaw line – and the fat accumulated around the neck – and the lines around the eyelids and mouth, as well as the forehead.

Good conditions for a facelift surgery in Turkey:

Is a face-lift surgery right for me?

Patients – men and women – who wish to correct the signs of aging on the face and neck are good candidates for face-lift surgery in Istanbul.

To be a good candidate for face lift surgery, you must meet the following criteria:

• Realistic goals about facial plastic surgery

• Flaccid face skin

• Wrinkles around the nose, mouth, or eyes

What happens during a facelift in Turkey?

In facial plastic surgery, a plastic surgeon in Turkey will place an incision above the hairline, extending it toward the ear to the bottom of the facial line behind the ear.

The doctor separates the skin from the fat, the muscles, then the underlying muscles are tightened, the skin is reshaped and the excess skin is removed.

Ultimately, cosmetic surgical sutures are used to seal cracks.

The surgery is performed under local or general anesthesia and the surgery takes 2 to 4 hours.

The doctor will then wrap your head with bandages to keep the wounds from bruising and swelling, then the bandage will be removed and replaced the next day.

What to do before face lift surgery in Turkey

• Instructions to observe one week before surgery:

It is necessary to discontinue all nicotine and alcohol products a week before surgery.

Avoid taking anti-inflammatory drugs such as (Provin) and aspirin.

Avoid taking vitamin E or any of the various vitamins.

• Instructions to observe on the day of surgery

Patients will be given anesthesia during the procedure so they should not plan to drive alone

• After disconnecting from a facelift surgery:

What to expect after face lift surgery:

Although you will have slight and limited pain, you must have a friend or family member to accompany you after the operation.

Having someone who helps you in your daily activities can help speed up the healing process.

Personal instructions that must be observed after a facelift surgery:

Physical condition:

During the first weeks, depending on the doctor’s instructions, only walking and light stretching are the physical activities that are allowed to be practiced during this stage.

You should refrain from heavy exercise, housework and sexual activity in the first two weeks after surgery.

Avoid bending or lifting for one week.

Sleep:

Sleep with your head elevated for 1-2 weeks after surgery. Place two or three pillows under the mattress head and one or two above it.

Do not sleep on your face .. keep sleeping on your back for 2 weeks.

You can sit on a reclining angle of 45 degrees.

Diet:

After general anesthesia, the focus should be on taking adequate fluids. You should consume plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration and nausea.

Adding raw fruit to your daily diet will help you avoid constipation.

Refrain from smoking to promote healing faster.

Recovery and recovery period:

Plastic surgeons in Turkey offer a specific and thoughtful recovery plan during your first consultation.

For the first few days, you can relieve any pain or discomfort with the simple described analgesics. The swelling usually lasts for three days and improves over three weeks.

During the recovery period for a face-lift surgery, you should raise your head in order to reduce swelling.

Many patients choose to sleep on a chair or support their bed with two pillows.

Results of face lift surgery in Turkey?

Results vary according to the nature of the skin and age. But as soon as the swelling goes down, you will be able to see the results of the operation.

Cost of face lift surgery in Turkey:

International patients who travel to Turkey for plastic surgery will be able to save significantly due to the reasonable cost of cosmetic treatments against international standards.

The low cost of living, the high exchange rate against the US dollar and the euro as well as lower overhead costs are the most important reasons that attract UK and European patients for plastic surgery in Turkey.

Actually, traveling to Turkey for a facelift surgery will save you up to 70 percent of the treatment value.

At Hospitali, we offer services as an integrated package that you can take advantage of, including the cost of treatment, airport transfers to the clinic and the hotel, accommodation, as well as interpretation services.

Frequently asked questions about face-lift surgery

Will I have visible incisions after surgery?

Since the plastic surgeon raises the deep layers and cracks are placed there instead of the outer layer of the skin. This surgical technique used enables the doctor to hide many facial scars in a distinctive aesthetic.

How long does it take to recover from facial plastic surgery?

Recovery is the amount of time it takes patients to return to their daily routine, the expected duration of recovery takes about two weeks.

What is the difference between face lift and lift surgery?

Facial plastic surgery aims to improve the aesthetic appearance of the cheeks, the lower face, and jaw lines by controlling wrinkles and sagging skin.

While neck lift surgery refers to pulling the skin hanging down from the chin and reducing the wrapped skin on the front of the throat.

What are the benefits of face lift surgery?

Facial plastic surgery promises many benefits – as your skin will become firmer, younger looking, and lighter. Not to mention the increased confidence you will feel when you begin to notice aesthetic changes in the look of your face.