Face and Neck Lift in Antalya Turkey
Wrinkles and sagging in the face increase with age due to gravity, genetic background, and environmental factors. Face and neck lift surgery in Antalya, Turkey is performed to eliminate wrinkles and loose skin caused by constant weight gain and loss, loss of skin quality due to harmful sun exposure, genetic predisposition, gravity, and loss of elasticity with age.
Face and neck lift surgeries in Antalya are used to remove or reduce these wrinkles and skin looseness. With the advanced techniques applied for facial and neck rejuvenation in Turkey, you can achieve an appearance approximately 10 years younger.
Facelifting, one of the most effective methods of facial rejuvenation, is a surgery aimed at achieving a more natural and youthful appearance by lifting and tightening sagging facial tissues.
If you suffer from sagging facial skin and have realistic expectations from a facelift, if you are over 40 years old, physically healthy, and able to care for your skin with special attention during recovery, you may be a suitable candidate for facelift surgery in Antalya.
It can be performed not only on the face but also in combination with other surgeries such as neck lift, forehead lift, and fat injection in the same session. Scars may remain in the area extending from the scalp, running from the front of the ear to the back of the ear.
It is recommended to quit smoking at least 1 month before the procedure.
Facelift Surgery Procedure in Antalya
The procedure takes 2 to 4 hours and is performed under general anesthesia. The average hospital stay is 1 day at our clinic in Antalya, Turkey. It is recommended to use ice intermittently for 2 days after the procedure.
Although bruising and swelling vary from person to person, it is possible to return to normal life in about a month after facelift surgery in Turkey.
Facelift Recovery Process in Turkey
Swelling decreases quickly by about 60% in the first 2 weeks, but the process slows down and the remaining swelling takes more time. Avoiding salt and keeping the head elevated while sleeping helps this process. After 3 months, 80% of the swelling subsides. After 6 months, a reduction of 85% to 90% is observed. It can take up to 1 year for the last 10% of the swelling to disappear. This process varies in speed for each patient. A low-salt diet 2 weeks before the surgery also supports this process.
Within 2 weeks after surgery, swelling and bruising largely disappear. You can return to your normal life in Antalya. Salt should be avoided and the head should be kept elevated while sleeping for 3 months. After 3 months, 80% of the swelling has subsided. It may take 6 months for the skin to fully adjust to the face. After 6 months, swelling has decreased by about 90%. After 1 year, the remaining 10% of swelling has gone. This process varies in speed for each patient.
