Facelift

Turkish surgeons offer a skin tightening procedure called facelifting. This is one of the most effective ways to eliminate age-related changes. Turkish clinics also perform thread facelifts, and other methods aimed at rejuvenation are used. Let’s look at the most popular methods of facelifting.

Endoscopic facelift is a minimally invasive way to get rid of wrinkles using plastic surgery. Its essence is in the detachment, movement and fixation of subcutaneous (soft) tissues using an endoscope. The device is a thin tube equipped with a camera. It is inserted into the correction area through a small incision. The image is displayed on the monitor, which allows the surgeon to fully control the situation. The method involves excision of excess skin and redistribution of the subcutaneous layer. The main types of endoscopic facelift:

• Brow-lift – includes the upper third of the face
• 3D mask lift – correction of the middle area
• Neck-lift – lifting of the lower third of the face

SMAS lifting differs from endoscopic lifting in that the surgeon works not only with the skin, but also with the muscular-aponeurotic layer. Thus, it is suitable for patients in whom age-related changes are already significantly visible. Also, the effect of SMAS lifting lasts much longer.

Deep Plane facelift is an innovative facelift technique that targets the deepest layers of the face, allowing for better tightening, strengthening and contouring. Deep plane is the space between the superficial (SMAS) and facial muscles.

Most often, experienced surgeons are proficient in all surgical techniques, so they can recommend to the patient the most relevant technique in her case.

The decision is made together with the plastic surgeon.

Before signing up a patient for a circular facelift, the patient goes to a consultation with a surgeon to identify contraindications. It is necessary to take tests and undergo the prescribed examinations. Thread and endoscopic facelifts are performed according to indications, including:

• drooping of the outer corners of the eyes and eyelids
• appearance of a double chin
• mimic and static wrinkles
• ptosis (drooping of soft tissues)
• sagging and unclear oval of the face (in this case, a lift of the lower and middle part of the face is required).

Contraindications:

• chronic and acute diseases in severe stages;
• blood clotting disorders;
• inflammatory and skin diseases;
• diabetes, oncology;
• smoking;
• cardiovascular diseases.

The list of contraindications can be expanded and supplemented!

If you look at the photos of a facelift before and after, the result is visible to the naked eye. But each person has their own. It all depends on age, wishes, and type of facelift. The stages of the procedure also depend on the type of intervention. With a classic facelift, the surgeon’s work includes:

• Small incisions behind the ears, in the hairy part of the forehead, as well as in the fold in front of the auricle or under the chin line.
• Moving, distributing tissues and fixing them in the desired position.

The procedure is performed under general anesthesia. During a classic circular facelift, the doctor works with tissues without affecting the muscles. Deep lifting (SMAS-lifting) involves working not only with tissues, but also tendons and muscles. It is performed under general anesthesia. Allows you to return the face to its original relief, as well as get rid of wrinkles, unevenness and folds.

After a facelift, it is important to follow the doctor’s instructions at home. It is necessary to follow simple recommendations for 7-10 days:

• You cannot play sports, as this increases blood pressure.
• You should not take blood thinners. This can provoke bleeding and stop the healing process.
• It is contraindicated to drink alcoholic beverages and smoke.

Recovery takes from 3 to 5 weeks. After 2 weeks, the doctor removes the stitches.

The average price of a facelift in Turkey is €4,500 – €5,500. The minimum cost is €4,000, the maximum is €9,000. The exact price depends on the chosen clinic and the type of facelift. For example, a SMAS facelift of the lower or middle third of the face will cost €3,500-5,500, a full facelift (including blepharoplasty) €6,000-7,000, a neck lift and liposuction from €5,000.