Facelift
Refresh the Face Without Losing What Makes It Yours
A facelift is not about creating a different face. It is a surgical approach designed to reposition tissues affected by ageing and improve facial contours while respecting your individual features and identity.
At Estexper, your treatment begins with an individual assessment of your face, skin quality, tissue laxity, medical history and expectations. Your surgeon determines which areas may benefit from treatment and whether facelift surgery alone or a combined approach may be appropriate.
Facelift Before & After
Every face ages differently. These cases demonstrate individual treatment journeys rather than a standard result that can be reproduced in every patient.
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Facial Ageing Is More Than Loose Skin
As the face ages, changes occur in the skin, fat compartments and deeper supporting tissues. Facelift surgery can address selected structural changes by repositioning tissues and managing excess skin according to the individual surgical plan.
Cheeks & Midface Age-related descent of facial tissues can contribute to a heavier or less defined appearance through the cheek and lower face. | Jawline Loose skin and tissue along the lower face can soften jawline definition and contribute to the appearance commonly described as jowling. | Face & Neck Balance When clinically appropriate, treatment of the lower face may be combined with neck surgery to create a more continuous facial and neck contour. |
Send your photographs and relevant medical information for an initial review. The team can assess your enquiry and explain the appropriate next step before you make travel arrangements.
The Goal Is Rejuvenation Without Losing Your Identity
Facelift surgery should not be planned from photographs alone. Skin quality, facial volume, tissue laxity, hairline, previous procedures, medical history and the relationship between the face and neck all influence the surgical approach.
Medical Review Your health history, medication use, smoking status, previous facial procedures and relevant medical information are reviewed before surgery is planned. | Facial Assessment The surgeon evaluates facial proportions, skin laxity, jawline, neck contour and the distribution of facial tissues rather than focusing on one isolated area. |
Surgical Planning The extent of surgery, incision strategy and treatment of deeper tissues are determined according to your anatomy and the areas that need correction. | International Coordination Treatment scheduling, airport transfers, accommodation and the practical stages of your stay in Istanbul are coordinated around your medical treatment plan. |
The objective of facelift surgery is not to erase every line or create an artificial expression. Surgical planning aims to improve selected age-related changes while preserving the facial features that make each patient recognisable.
From Arrival in Istanbul to Your First Follow-Up
What’s Included
Early swelling and bruising can temporarily obscure the result. Facial tissues continue to settle during recovery, so the appearance seen immediately after surgery should not be considered the final outcome.
Healing Happens Gradually
Bruising, swelling, tightness and temporary numbness are common during the early recovery period. Dressings may be used to help control swelling, and some patients may temporarily have drains depending on the surgical technique.
Your surgeon will provide individual instructions regarding sleeping position, wound care, washing, exercise, sun exposure and return to normal activities. Recovery varies between patients and should be guided by your own postoperative examinations rather than a fixed timetable.
A Facelift Does Not Stop the Ageing Process
Facelift surgery can reposition tissues and improve selected signs of facial ageing, but the face continues to change naturally over time. Skin quality, genetics, sun exposure, smoking, weight changes and the ageing process can all influence how the result evolves in later years.
Benefits, Limitations and Risks Should Be Considered Together
Facelift surgery carries potential risks including bleeding or hematoma, infection, anaesthesia-related complications, fluid accumulation, poor wound healing, changes in sensation, facial nerve injury, prolonged swelling, hair loss around incisions, visible or unfavorable scars, skin loss, asymmetry and the possibility of additional surgery. Your surgeon should discuss your individual risks, realistic goals and alternative options before treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas can a facelift improve?
A facelift can address selected age-related changes such as sagging facial tissues, jowling and reduced definition in the lower face. The neck may also be treated when a combined approach is appropriate.
Will a facelift remove all facial wrinkles?
No. Facelift surgery mainly addresses tissue laxity and facial contour. Fine surface lines, pigmentation, sun damage and skin texture may require other aesthetic or dermatological treatments.
Will I look like a different person?
The surgical plan is developed around your own facial anatomy. The aim is generally to improve selected age-related changes while maintaining facial proportion and recognisable individual features.
How long does swelling last?
Swelling and bruising are expected during early recovery and improve progressively. Residual swelling can take longer to settle, so recovery and final assessment should be based on your surgeon’s follow-up rather than a single fixed date.
How long will I stay in hospital?
The current Estexper Facelift package lists one overnight hospital stay. Your treating team may adjust this if your procedure, medical condition or postoperative recovery requires a different plan.
How can I find out whether I am suitable?
Complete the consultation form and provide recent photographs together with relevant medical information. The team can review your enquiry and guide you about the appropriate next step before you travel to Istanbul.
Send your photographs and relevant medical information to our team. We can review your enquiry and guide you through the next steps before you travel to Istanbul.
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