Facelift & Mini Facelift

What is a facelift and who is a suitable candidate for the surgery?

As our age progresses, external factors such as negative environmental conditions and gravity, weight changes, or loss of skin elasticity cause our face to look old. If this appearance bothers you and the non-invasive methods you apply are no longer sufficient, you may consider having a facelift. Since genetic factors and the elasticity of our skin are different, there is no certain age for a facelift operation.

What should be considered before the facelift operation?

Smoking and alcohol consumption should be stopped, if used, to increase the success of all our operations. If there will be more than 1-2 kilograms of weight change before facelift, for example if you plan to lose 5-7 kilograms, you should share this with your surgeon and determine the most appropriate operation date for you with him/her.

What are the facelift areas and facelift techniques?

Although there are many techniques related to the facelift operation, these three techniques, mainly upper facelift, mid facelift, and lower facelift, come to the fore.

An upper facelift is performed on the area from the top of the eyebrow line to the point where your hair begins.
A Mid-facelift is an operation from the outer ends of your eyes to the two sides of your nose, the upper line of your upper lip and the outer ends of your lips.
A lower facelift is performed on the area below the corner of your lips, usually covering the under-chin and neck.

Patients usually think that the facelift surgery will cover all three areas, but this operation usually targets the area below the upper line of the ears. This area usually meets your needs for a facelift. If necessary, an upper facelift (eyebrow lift) can also be performed.

You can get the best result by discussing your wishes with an experienced plastic surgeon.

What is a mini facelift and who is a suitable candidate for the mini facelift?

Mini facelift is a surgery that targets the early period when facial deformation begins to occur. Since there is not enough sagging in the neck and jowl area, mini lift surgeries do not cover this area. This operation is generally suitable for people between the ages of 40 and 50 who do not need a full facelift. Mini facelift operation requires a surgical procedure. It should not be confused with non-invasive methods that have been popular recently.

Facelift and mini facelift operations will be the rejuvenation choice where you will get more permanent and visually better results than non-invasive methods.

What is an endoscopic facelift and who is a suitable candidate for an endoscopic facelift?

The endoscopic mid-facelift is an operation applied in the middle of the face to the eyelid, cheek, lines around the mouth, and cheekbones.

These structures on the face can cause bad images such as sagging, bagging, and clear lines due to gravity and aging. These problems in the face are eliminated in endoscopic facelift surgery and they are shaped to give the person a younger appearance. The endoscopic facelift operation is a surgical operation performed using an endoscope and has become very popular due to its minimal incision lately.

In this surgery, which is simpler than conventional facelift operations, the recovery process is more painless and quicker.

The endoscopic facelift operation is generally applied to people who have problems in the mid-face area. This surgery, which is performed for the sagging of the cheeks, a sunken area between the eyelid and the nose, and the elimination of wrinkles at the edge of the mouth, is generally preferred by people in the Middle Ages. Endoscopic facelift surgery is not preferred in cases of severe signs of aging.

What should be considered after the facelift operation?

We will have some suggestions to ensure that this change you have after a successful facelift operation is permanent for a long time.

First, you need to protect your face and skin from the harmful effects of the sun. So, it is important to keep the time and hours you will be exposed to the sun at the recommended intervals and to use protective creams with appropriate protection factors.
Since rapid weight changes will cause deformation in the elasticity of your skin, good weight control is essential not only for your face but also for your whole appearance. Drinking plenty of water and eating fiber foods will have positive effects on your weight control and skin.
Regular exercise will help you control weight and preserve your muscle mass and bone structure. Nature walks will increase the rate of oxygen in your blood, reducing free oxygen radicals that accelerate aging.
Quitting smoking and tobacco increases the elasticity and brightness of your face and entire skin tissue.
Using medical skincare products with proven efficacy in skincare is important to meet the needs of your skin.
Operation time is between 1-2 hours for a mini facelift, 3-4 hours for a standard facelift, and 5-6 hours when combined with eyelid and eyebrow lift
General anesthesia
For a standard facelift, 2 nights hospital stay and 6 nights hotel accommodation
For a mini facelift, 1-night hospital stay and 5 nights hotel accommodation
Wearing a face corset for 2 weeks
Returning to daily life (starting work) in 1-2 weeks
If you have a special situation, we recommend that you have the facelift operation 1 month before.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is facelift surgery performed?

As our age progresses, external factors such as negative environmental conditions and gravity or weight changes cause the skin to lose its elasticity and our face to look old. In facelift surgery, an incision is made on the border where the ear and cheek meet, and the excess skin is stretched out towards the scalp behind the ear. In the same way, the facelift is completed with a stretching procedure in the scalp in the forehead area. If the incision starting in front of the ear is passed through the ear, the suture mark will be invisible from the outside, since most of it will remain in the ear. Thus, the suture marks will be in a place that will be invisible from the outside.

Does facial expression disappear after the facelift surgery?

The goal of facelift surgery is not to lose facial expressions, but to achieve a natural appearance by removing the sagging skin.

What are the facelift areas?

An upper facelift is performed on the area from the top of the eyebrow line to the point where your hair begins.
A Mid-facelift is an operation from the outer ends of your eyes to the two sides of your nose, the upper line of your upper lip, and the outer ends of your lips.
A lower facelift is performed on the area below the corner of your lips, usually covering the under-chin and neck.

What is an endoscopic facelift?

The endoscopic mid-facelift is an operation applied in the middle of the face to the eyelid, cheek, lines around the mouth, and cheekbones. The endoscopic facelift operation is a surgical operation performed using an endoscope and has become very popular due to its minimal incision lately.

Who is a suitable candidate endoscopic face lift surgery?

The endoscopic facelift operation is generally applied to people who have problems in the mid-face area. This surgery, which is performed for the sagging of the cheeks, a sunken area between the eyelid and the nose, and the elimination of wrinkles at the edge of the mouth, is generally preferred by people in the Middle Ages. This operation is not preferred in case of severe signs of aging.

What is a mini facelift and who is a suitable candidate for the surgery?

The mini facelift is a surgery that targets the early period when facial deformation begins to occur. Since there is not enough sagging in the neck and jowl area, mini lift surgeries do not cover this area. This operation is generally suitable for people between the ages of 40 and 50 who do not need a full facelift. Mini facelift operation requires a surgical procedure. It should not be confused with non-invasive methods that have been popular recently.

Why Estebox Istanbul for Facelift Surgery?

To provide a right and quality service to you as Estebox Istanbul, we work with doctors who have years of experience in their field, carried out successful operations with the title of Professor, Associate Professor, or Specialist, trained many new doctors as instructors, conducted national and international clinical studies, published scientific articles, and have a high degree of satisfaction in patient feedbacks.
There are many operations such as nasal aesthetics, breast aesthetics, abdominoplasty, liposuction, hair transplantation, and obesity surgery for your health and aesthetic needs. Although these operations seem like each other, each operation requires a separate experience and good planning. Estebox Istanbul offers the best solution to your aesthetic needs with experienced surgeons who will meet your expectations from the facelift.
In addition to meeting your health and aesthetic needs, your safety is also important to us. That is why we prioritize the compliance of the hospital, technical equipment, and anesthesia team to international accreditations such as JCI.
We know that you may be worried about making a surgery decision in another country. As Estebox Istanbul, we will be at your side until you return to your country healthily and happily, offering you the best solutions from the first moment you contact us to make a surgery decision.
With the arrival of more than 1,000,000 patients for health and aesthetic needs every year, Turkey is one of the most popular countries in health tourism with its worldwide trained experienced doctors, hospitals that use cutting edge technology, quality service, and economic treatments. As Estebox Istanbul, we continue our work with our 30 years of experience in the health sector, unlike many companies that are involved in Health Tourism, whose number is increasing day by day.