What You Need to Know About Face Lift Surgery

Post Date: 4/24/2022

Facelift refers to operations that prevent the signs of aging and provide you with a more aesthetic facial appearance.

With increasing interest and popularity, and thanks to developing technology and innovations, face-lift can be applied more effectively and easier now. Of course, a medical specialist and a qualified team are essential. In this regard, it is important to give detailed information about the types of this surgery, its complications, healing process, permanence, and suitability for patients. Having the necessary knowledge about facelift procedures, which can be applied with and without surgery, will help you both clarify your expectations and feel better in the pre-during-post processes.

But first, it would be more helpful to answer more basic questions such as what a facelift is and who is it suitable for. However, it is not quite right to give an exact age limit or range for facelift operations. Because signs of aging and having a more tired-looking face may lead people to apply these applications. After weight loss operations, face-lift is also preferred. After admission to the hospital, the requests are listened to, the necessary tests/examinations are performed, and as a result of these, it is sufficient to decide whether the face is suitable for the operation.

What you Need to Know Before Facelift Surgery

Before facelift surgery, first, the patient is prepared for the procedure as it should be in every operation. As a result of the examination, a special planning is made for the patient. Comprehensive information about face lift types is provided. What will be done in this operation process that reduces the effects of aging, what the stages of the procedure are, how long both the operation and recovery period will last, and what advantages will be given to the patient in the ongoing process are explained. It is very important and even essential to inform the patient in order to be prepared for the process psychologically.

What you need to know after facelift surgery:

Right after the facelift surgery, the recovery phase begins. The surgery takes approximately 2 to 6 hours. The patient is usually discharged from the hospital the day after the procedure. It takes about a month to observe noticeable changes after the operation. Of course, all this may vary depending on the patient's condition. Other prominent factors after the facelift application:

• Not to expose your face to intense sun rays shortly after the operation is recommended.
• It is normal to have regional bruising and swelling at first. During this period, wearing a neck brace that helps prevent physical harm is asked to the patient.
• The results of facelift surgeries are long lasting. However, the person's physical structure and living conditions also have an impact on permanence.
• It is important to avoid a stressful lifestyle and not to consume cigarettes and alcohol.
• You shouldn't neglect self-care requirements after the surgery. That will be advantageous especially in the mid-and long-term.
• It is also recommended not to do strenuous physical activities for the first few weeks and to use high factor protective creams when you go out in the sun.

With the face lift operation, which is a delicate application, you can prevent the signs of aging and have a more aesthetic face appearance.

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