Face lifting is a surgical procedure to reduce the signs of aging and to remove sagging on the face. This procedure targets the upper part of the face (forehead, eyebrows and eyelids), the middle part (nose corners, cheeks and lower eyelid) and the lower part (chin and neck).
A facelift is usually performed under general anesthesia and the duration of the procedure can vary from 2 to 5 hours. During the procedure, the surgeon lifts the skin by making small incisions in different parts of the face, providing access to the muscles and tissues needed for the lifting procedures.
After the procedure, patients may experience swelling, bruising, pain and discomfort, usually for several days. During this period, patients may need to wear a bandage to keep their face still for the specified time after the procedure. In addition, after the procedure the patients are advised to avoid sunlight to protect their faces.
After the facelift procedure, patients can usually return to their normal activities within a few weeks. However, the healing process may vary depending on personal factors, the extent of the procedure and the age of the patient. During the recovery period, it is important for patients to go to regular check-ups by following their doctor’s recommendations.
How the Face Lifting Procedure is Performed
The facelift procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia and the duration of the procedure may vary according to the needs and wishes of the person. A facelift can be performed using several different techniques, but one of the most common is known as “SMAS technique”.
The SMAS technique is when the surgeon first stretches and then sutures a muscle and tissues called SMAS before lifting the skin and subcutaneous tissue. This method can be applied using different techniques for different parts of the face. For example, forehead lift can be applied to correct wrinkles on the forehead, and cheek and neck lift can be applied to remove sagging on the cheeks and neck.
During the procedure, the surgeon lifts the skin by making small incisions in different parts of the face and pulls the SMAS tissue upwards and tightens it by stitching. In this way, the face looks tighter, younger and more natural.
After the procedure, patients may experience swelling, bruising, pain and discomfort, usually for several days. During this period, patients may need to wear a bandage to keep their face still for the specified time after the procedure. In addition, after the procedure the patients are advised to avoid sunlight to protect their faces.
After the facelift procedure, patients can usually return to their normal activities within a few weeks. However, the healing process may vary depending on personal factors, the extent of the procedure and the age of the patient. During the recovery period, it is important for patients to go to regular check-ups by following their doctor’s recommendations.
