Facelift surgery is called rhytidectomy; It is a method in which wrinkles and sagging on the face are removed by stretching and lifting. Facelift surgery is usually applied to individuals over the age of 40. However, in some cases, this surgery can also be applied to younger people.

Kinds of Midface Lift Surgery

• Mid-Facial (Cheek) Lifting (Midface Lift) Surgery
  During this procedure, the sagging cheek area tissue under the eye is moved up. It can be done only with an incision made under the eye; It can also be done endoscopically (camera system) by entering through the scalp. It is generally suitable for middle-aged patients aged 40-55 years. The operation is performed under local or general anesthesia, the operation lasts about 2 hours.
• Mini Face Lift Surgery
  Mini face lift surgery; It is generally suitable for young patients under the age of 45-50, these patients are those who do not have sagging on their faces, who have gravity and collagen loss on the cheeks of the face, and who have slight sagging on their cheeks. With the Mini Face Lift, the patient's sagging cheek area is lifted. The operation is performed under general anesthesia and the average operation time is 2 hours.
• Full Face Lift Surgery
  With full face lift operations, the entire cheek area, jaw line and neck are stretched with an incision starting from the scalp area of the temple, continuing in front of the ear and ending behind the ear. Generally full facelift surgeries are applied to individuals between the ages of 55-65.

How is Face Lift Surgery Applied?

General anesthesia can be done as well as intravenous sedation (with sedative medicines) and local anesthesia. These kind of operaitons can last between approximately 3 and 10 hours. Generally, patient stays for 1 night in the hospital; patient can be also discharged depending on the current situation. After facelift surgery, mildly visible scars are occur. These scars are hidden in the scalp in the temple area, in front of and behind the ear.

What Is the Postoperative Process Like?

The early postoperative period is usually comfortable. There may be a general swelling and bruising on the face, numbness and a feeling of tension. These recover within 3-5 days. After the surgery, patient can return daily life from the 2nd day. After the first week, when the swelling disappear, she/he can go back to work and put on make-up. Facelift surgery has a permanence of 5-10 years, depending on the person's body structure and environmental conditions. For some people, this process can last a lifetime.