Facelift in Turkey Istanbul (Rhytidectomy) is one of the cosmetic options that eliminate wrinkles and sagging facial skin caused by aging to give a more youthful appearance. In addition, facelift surgery reshapes the neck and chin. The procedure can be completed in a period of time ranging from 2 to 4 hours, according to the procedure and performed under full anesthesia. A one-night stay in the hospital is required after the procedure . As for the results, it appears immediately as soon as the surgical effects disappear and last for a period of 7-15 years.

How is Facelift Surgery Done in Turkey
Skilled surgeons usually prefer to combine a facelift with an eyelid lift. The surgery is performed through an incision that starts from the hairline above and in front of the ear (temporal region), extends downward until it reaches under the ear and then goes up behind the ear and ends at the hair behind the ear.

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The surgeon then lifts the skin and fat tissue from the muscle and connective tissue as much as is necessary to correct the problem of sagging skin, and the skin is pulled back and up and the excess tissue is removed. Finally, the wound is closed with stitches and cosmetic sutures that dissolve automatically with the skin. Some surgeons prefer to leave a special tube in the wounds to drain fluids according to each case.

Non-Surgical Facelift Options
Facelift can be done without the need to resort to surgery. These methods are characterized by their ease and speed of performance, but it is taken from the results that they do not last for a long period of time and do not work for advanced cases. As for the non-surgical methods of facelift, they are:

• Facelift with Botox

• Facelift with Laser 

• Facelift with HIFU 

Who Can Perform Facelift in Turkey?
Anyone who enjoys good health and is over the age of 20 and suffers from wrinkles in the face as a result of genetic or environmental factors that give the face a more aging appearance or an annoying appearance and a negative impact (a kind of embarrassment) and a lack of self-confidence can take this procedure to restore self-confidence.

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Who Can Not Perform Facelift in Turkey?

• Everyone who has not yet reached the age of 20.

• Suffering from a chronic or contagious disease.

• For those who have simple wrinkles that do not require a surgical procedure, but it is possible to resort to simple options to hide the wrinkles, such as Botox injections and some personal care, and waiting for a more advanced age to take this procedure.

The Doctor Who Does Facelift Plastic Surgery
A face-lift is a cosmetic procedure performed by a plastic surgeon who has sufficient experience to perform this type of procedure. No doctor from another specialty can perform this type of operation. It is taken into account when choosing a hospital or medical center to investigate a reliable center, a clinical environment with a high degree of sterilization, and a highly qualified doctor. The high cost of the procedure may sometimes reflect the center’s high efficiency and credibility, so it is preferable not to discuss or bargain on the issue of the high price.