Face and Neck Lift Surgery

Face and Neck Lift

With aging, the effects of gravity begin to appear, the neck skin relaxes and the angle between the neck and the chin disappears. In addition to sagging of the neck, relaxation of the neck muscles (platysma) under the skin and accumulation of fat in the tickle region occur. Relaxed neck muscles stand out in the form of bands in front of the neck. In the upper parts of the face, skin sagging and fat accumulations are seen along the lower jawbone. Skin folds along the fold (nasolabial fold) extending from the nose to the lip edge and the deepening of this fold occur. The downward sagging of the fat pad on the cheekbone with the effect of gravity causes the disappearance of the fullness on the cheekbone and the thickening of the nasolabial fold. Wrinkles form around the eyes. Skin folds appear on the upper eyelids, and wrinkles and fat bags appear on the lower eyelids. The effect of gravity also causes loosening and sagging on the forehead and eyebrows. The eyebrows go down and form folds on the eyelids. The lines on the forehead deepen.

What is Face and Neck Lift?

Face and Neck Lift is a facial rejuvenation surgery by correcting sagging and wrinkles on the face and neck skin. The procedures performed in face and neck lift surgeries vary according to the existing problems. In facial rejuvenation surgeries, the face is evaluated in three main sections. Upper face part (forehead and eyebrows), Mid face part (the part between eyes level and mouth level), Lower face part (mouth part and neck).

Who is Suitable for Face or Neck Aesthetics?

For such surgical procedures, consultation with the doctor should be made first. The severity and number of any health problems may interfere with these operations. Smoking increases the risk of surgical complications. Because wounds heal more slowly in people who smoke.

In general, those who complain of the following conditions may be suitable for these operations:

Those who have wrinkles or sagging on their cheeks,
Those with excess skin or fat on the jaw line,
Those with loose skin around the neck area.

After Face or Neck Lift Surgery

There may be mild pain after surgery. However, these are easily controlled with painkillers. Elastic bandage is removed and dressings are changed on the next day of surgery. The drains are removed in 24 to 48 hours. Swelling and bruises on the face reach their maximum in 24 to 48 hours. It starts to go down in the next days. Although edema and bruises disappear to a large extent in 7-10 days, it takes a few weeks for the edema to completely disappear and the facial skin to return to its normal state. Stitches 7-10. taken in days. After the stitches are removed, the patient can put on make-up and return to his daily life. It is important that the patients do not smoke for at least 3 weeks before and after the operation in order to avoid wound healing and skin nutrition problems. In addition, sun protection and sunscreen creams are recommended for a few weeks after the surgery.

Things to consider

In this process, there are some rules recommended by your doctor, which you must fulfill and follow. These:

Do not consume anything, including water, the night before the surgery.
If you smoke, you should stop or reduce smoking a while before the surgery by consulting your doctor.
In the last week before the operation, pay attention to a healthy diet and not to consume alcohol.
Inform your physician of the medications, herbs and supplements you have been using recently. For example, some drugs (such as aspirin) may cause post-operative bleeding. For this reason, you should strictly follow your doctor’s recommendations.
Heavy exercises should not be done the day before the face and neck lift procedure.
Take care to brush your teeth without swallowing any water on the day of surgery. If you need to drink a medicine recommended by your doctor, do so by drinking a minimum of water.
Wearing wide and comfortable clothes and shoes on the day of the face and neck lift will make you feel more comfortable after the surgery.

Face and Neck Lift Surgery