MIDDLE FACE LIFT

The mid-face area, which is formed by structures such as the lower eyelids, cheeks and cheekbones, is decisive in the formation of the characteristic appearance of the face. Exposure to the sun over the years and aging make it difficult for these facial tissues to resist gravity over time. Reduced fullness and sagging cheeks, bags on the lower eyelids, deep lines or a faded temple gives a tired and old expression to the face of the person. Of course, this image on the middle face negatively affects the psychological and social life of the person. Mid-face lift surgery, which can be combined with procedures such as suspension, fat injections, cheek prosthesis by plastic surgeons, can eliminate these problems and provide you with a younger-looking face structure.

Appropriate Patient Profile

It is a procedure that is usually applied to middle-aged and older patients. People who develop drooping and streaking on the forehead and eyebrows, excess skin on the upper eyelids, and limited visual field are suitable for this surgery.

Before Surgery

After an appropriate disease history and physical examination, criteria to determine the technique of the operation are evaluated. Conditions that may pose an obstacle to the operation are inspected by the anesthesiologist, and necessary blood tests are performed. In case of chronic diseases that may affect the surgery, additional examinations or consultations may be requested. If any blood thinners are used, they should be discontinued at least 1 week in advance. Smoking may impair the wound healing process in some patients. There is no need to discontinue drugs used for other chronic diseases.

Surgery Process

Upper facelift surgery is performed in a hospital environment, under sedation or general anesthesia. The duration of the operation varies between 1-3 hours, depending on the additional procedures to be performed. The procedure is performed in accordance with the technique determined by your aesthetic surgeon. Upper eyelid blepharoplasty, open or endoscopic forehead lift, suspension techniques can be applied. Excess skin and adipose tissue on the upper eyelid are removed. Forehead and temple stretching is applied by entering through incisions made through the scalp. Excess skin tissue is removed. Suspension methods are smaller and easier operations.

Postoperative

After the operation, food is eaten at the 4th hour and the patient gets up from the bed and starts walking. There may be a slight pain in the face area due to tension. The pain is not as much as it is thought and the painkillers to be used provide sufficient help. Patients are discharged on the same day or on the 1st day. The patient can be washed after 1-2 days. Some edema and swelling that may occur in the face area will completely disappear in approximately 2-3 weeks. The patient can return to his daily life in about 1 week. Bandaging is applied to the face for the first 2-3 days after the surgery.

Possible Problems

Of course, every surgical procedure has its own complications. Although these are rare, they should be explained to the patient by the physician for the purpose of informing the patient. There are alternative solution options for all of the early and late complications that may develop. temporary problems; tenderness, pain, feeling of tension, early problems; bleeding, infection, wound healing problems, temporary nerve damage, long-term problems; bad scars and aesthetic problems.

Medium Face Lift and Permanence

The results of lower face and neck lift surgeries are generally permanent. However, aging continues. It is natural to have some loosening of facial tissue over the years.