Is it safe to get a facelift surgery in Turkey? Facelift Surgery Turkey

Is it safe to get a facelift in Turkey?

Facelift procedures are performed in our clinic with advanced technology by our professional and experienced surgeons. Our clinic applies strict safety protocols, minimises possible risks, and ensures patient comfort. We also strictly follow the healing process of our patient, preventing the occurrence of many possible complications and making every effort to provide a smooth recovery service.

Facelift surgery, like all other plastic surgeries, has some risks specific to the surgery. Since this aesthetic operation, which is usually completed without any problems, is a surgical intervention, it may cause some problems depending on anaesthesia, wound healing, and incisions.

It is important to follow the surgeon's postoperative care recommendations after surgery to avoid any complications. If a complication occurs despite following the postoperative care procedures, the issue should be reported to the plastic surgeon, and his/her recommendations should be followed.

Mini Facelift is a safe treatment in Turkey

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Mini face lift offers a quick and effective solution for lifting sagging skin and rejuvenating your face. This procedure restores a firm, youthful appearance with minimal downtime, enhancing your natural features without altering your expression. If you're looking for a safe, quick rejuvenation with subtle, natural results, this treatment is perfect for you!

What are the possible complications of a facelift?

Facelift surgery has some potential risks. These are bleeding, infection, complications related to anaesthesia, and wound healing problems. Moreover, nerve damage resulting from facelift surgery is an uncommon complication.

How you can reduce the risks and complications of a face lift

Things to do for a good recovery after face lift surgery

Bleeding

The first complication after surgical procedures is bleeding. Most of the time, bleeding can be stopped using easy methods. Among the reasons for bleeding after facelift surgery are the use of blood thinners, smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages, and the patient's failure to comply with the general care procedures given by the doctor after surgery.

Mild bleeding after facelift surgery is not a problem, but if the bleeding is severe and cannot be stopped, you should consult your doctor immediately. If the bleeding is in the form of leakage, the use of blood thinners should be suspended in consultation with your doctor, the consumption of other blood thinners should be stopped, proper postoperative care should be performed, and smoking and drinking should be avoided.

Edema (swelling)

After facelift surgery, edema generally occurs on the face, and this condition lasts for 2-3 weeks. During this period, not bending the face forward too much, consuming plenty of fluids, and not doing sports activities that will strain the face will support the edema and swelling to go down quickly.

Swelling lasting longer than 3 weeks may be due to problems in the circulatory system, hormonal problems, or allergies. In this case, it is useful to consult your doctor.

Blood accumulation at the surgical site (haematoma)

A very rare condition is the accumulation of blood in the suture area due to bleeding caused by small blood vessels. Since postoperative bleeding is small, blood accumulations can be drained by your doctor by dressing under sterile conditions.

Inequality under the jaw line

Excess fat tissue removed under the chin after facelift surgery may cause small irregularities in the chin and jawline. In this case, consult your surgeon.

Facial asymmetries

Although it is very rare as a result of a facelift, the emergence of facial asymmetry is one of the situations that may occur. The two halves of our face are not exactly the same. This difference may become more pronounced after facelift. In this case, consult your surgeon.

The appearance of the earlobe may change.

An excessively saggy, large earlobe may look like it is stuck after surgery. In such a case, this appearance is corrected with a small procedure.

A second operation may be necessary. (Revision)

When significant asymmetry, facial depression, or irregularity is seen among the complications experienced above and this condition is not caused by edema, a correction operation may be required. The face should settle and the tissues from the prior operation should be fully healed before undergoing a revision facelift. For the second surgery to be performed, it is necessary to wait at least 6 months, ideally 12 months.

Infection

One of the risks of every surgical procedure is the occurrence of postoperative infection. When the correct postoperative care is performed after facelift surgery performed by an experienced plastic surgeon, the likelihood of infection is very low.

Nerve Damage

In less than 1% of facelift surgeries, facial nerves are damaged. In this case, muscle mobility decreases depending on the damaged area of the nerve. The weakness seen in the facial muscles is usually temporary, and the weakness in the facial muscles improves within a few months. However, there is a low probability of permanent nerve damage in facelift surgery.

Scarring

After every surgery, a scar will definitely remain. The low visibility of the scar is closely related to the suturing process applied in the surgical procedure, as well as the patient's attention to postoperative nutrition, care for postoperative care, protection of the surgical area from sunlight, and not smoking.

Skin Bumps

Lumps may develop in the treated area following facelift surgery. These lumps usually go down over time. If the lumps do not go down, this problem can be corrected with a simple surgical procedure.