Facelift Surgery (Rhytidectomy)
By means of Facelift Surgery, it is possible for looking 10 years younger. In Face Lift Surgery, the excess sagging skin on the face removed by making incisions in the SMAS layer where the sagging occurred, and the remaining part is lifted. Some different techniques and methods can be performed on the patient depending on condition of the face.
This operation can be performed by using two techniques as Full Facelift and Mini Facelift depending on the area that the surgery to be performed.
Full Facelift: It is preferred generally for advanced ages. The incisions make in the line where the cheek and the ear merge. If it is necessary, the excess skin is removed by entering the incision created behind the ear and sideburn area. Patients can have a youthful appearance by means of removing excess fat and muscle tissue that has lost its firmness.
Mini Facelift (MACS Lift): It is preferred generally for middle age persons. By means of MACS lift surgery:
- cheekbones have a lively appearance
- the troughs on the side of the nose get lighter
- saggy skins on cheek and under jaw are removed
Incisions are open or laparoscopic.
Travel, your stay and aftercare
How long do I need to stay in Turkey after the procedure?
Plan for 7 -10 days in Antalya for this procedure. Of that, 1 night is the hospital stay; for the rest you are at your hotel, with check-ups in between. A final check-up takes place before you fly home — you are only cleared to travel after it. Combined procedures can require a longer stay.
When can I fly after surgery?
You are cleared to fly home only after your final check-up — for this procedure typically after 7 -10 days. Do not fly earlier, even if you feel fine: your doctor decides based on wound healing and your individual thrombosis risk. You are given guidance for the flight (moving about, fluids, and thrombosis prophylaxis or compression stockings where indicated).
When can I go back to work and exercise?
For a mainly desk-based job, expect around 10 days. Physically demanding work, sport, sauna and swimming take considerably longer and are cleared individually at your check-up. Going back to full activity too early is one of the most common reasons for a poorer result.
What happens if I have a complication after returning home?
Contact your coordinator straight away — the same person who looked after you in Antalya, by WhatsApp or phone. Send photos of the area; the assessment is made together with the doctor who operated on you. We then work out whether it can be treated where you live — we provide your surgical records and medical reports for that — or whether coming back to Antalya makes sense. For acute symptoms such as severe pain, fever, breathlessness or sudden swelling, go to your nearest emergency department first and tell us afterwards.
Typical figures from previous treatments. Your own schedule is agreed in your consultation and may differ.
Frequently asked questions about Facelift Surgery (Rhytidectomy)
What are the benefits of a Facelift
It is possible for looking 10 years younger, by means of Facelift Surgery. As a result of face lift surgery, wrinkles under the eyes are removed and shape of the face reformed. Depending on the deformation of the face, looking 10 years younger can be achieved. You can get rid of your tired looking, elderly appearance and sad facial expressions.
Who can have a Facelift (Rhytidectomy)?
Individuals who have wrinkles and sagging in their face and neck depending on the aging or another various reasons are good candidates for facelift surgery. However, selective treatment should be performed on candidates who have unrealistic expectations from surgery, who have chronic diseases that can delay the recovery period, who have a risk of getting general anesthesia or who is a heavy smoker.
How long should I stay in the hospital?
The hospital stay is generally 1 day. However, it may also change depending on the physician’s advice
What surgeries can be combined with a Facelift?
Depending on your expectation and face structure, the procedures like fat injection in the face, eyelid surgery, forehead lift, botox, lip filler, and eyebrow lift can be combined with your Facelift Surgery.
How long should I stay in the city for postoperative doctor checks?
Since the routine doctor check is important after the surgery, patients coming from outside the city should stay in the city for approximately 7 days. However, this period may change depending on the extent of the surgery and physician’s advice
What kind of anesthesia is used for Facelift Surgery?
Depending on the type of surgery and the extent of the operation, sedation and local anesthesia may be preferred, but mostly general anesthesia is used for Facelift surgery.
First days after the operation
Painkillers can reduce the pain in the early period after the operation. A drain is inserted to prevent effusion (fluid occurring) in the surgical area and the face is dressed gently. After discharge from the hospital, there is no restriction on the patient`s movements. During the first 3 to 4 days, bruising and swelling can occur, but they reduce gradually in a week
Daily life after Facelift
After discharge from the hospital, patients can meet their daily needs. Swelling and bruises in the face can delay for returning to social life. Therefore, after bruises and swelling reduce, they can return to their social and daily life within 10 days. Swelling and edema can be easily hidden by making up after 3 weeks
Are the results of this operation permanent?
The results of a successful a Facelift surgery can last nearly 10. This period can change depending on the person`s lifestyle, smoking and genetic factors. Although the operation is delaying aging, it cannot stop it completely. In the following years, the same complaints may occur again, but it varies from person to person. However, the person`s face never returns to its undesired past condition
Will people be able to tell or catch I had a Facelift Surgery?
In the endoscopic Facelift method, 1.5 or 2 cm tiny incisions are made that can be hidden under the hair. In classical Facelift, the incision is made on the forehead, from the skin area where the hair is between the two temporal areas. The incisions in the classical method can be hidden can be hidden under the hair. As a result of the surgery, it the face looks natural. However, to reach the successful result, it is important to prefer an experienced doctor.
What problems can I experience after Facelift (Rhytidectomy)?
- The first 3 to 4 days after the surgery, bruises and swellings and swelling can occur, but they reduce gradually in a week.
- Smoking negatively affects the postoperative recovery period. Smoking can delay healing the face and cause face skin losing.
- Hair loss and numbness can be experienced in the incision areas, but this problem is temporary.
What precautions to take after Facelift?
- Don`t smoke until the postoperative recovery period is complete
- Sleep with their head raised higher than their chest and avoid to sleep face down in the first week
- Do not take a steam bath and sun or sauna in the first months after the operation
- Protect your surgical areas from impacts and sunlight
- Use a sunscreen regularly at least 6 months
What precautions to take before Facelift
- Stop smoking at least 4 weeks before the operation
- Please inform your doctor if you have chronic diseases and take medicines
- Stop taking blood thinners such as aspirin 2 weeks before the surgery
How long after Facelift Surgery can I see final results?
After the Facelift Surgery, the face reaches its general form after nearly 3 o 4 weeks. You can see the final results approximately after 1.5 to 2 months
Why Clinicways?
Surgery takes place in a hospital, not a private office — with an intensive care unit on site. The same English-speaking coordinators stay with you from first contact until after you fly home, and aftercare does not stop at the airport. Over 270 public Google reviews, critical ones included.
