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Is a Facelift Permanent?

While aesthetic operations used to be in demand by people who were in show business and working in front of the camera, this situation has changed today. There is at least one person in our environment that has undergone minor or major plastic surgery. The most important reason underlying this popularity of aesthetic surgery is the new surgical methods developed with modern technology and the permanent results obtained.

Although surgical procedures are safe as long as they are performed by expert surgeons, getting general anesthesia and undergoing an operation brings with it a difficult process. Considering the difficulties of the recovery stage after surgery, the greatest motivation of all candidates is to achieve a natural-looking, permanent, and perfect result. So, how permanent is the facelift operation? What awaits patients during the recovery process?

What Is a Facelift?

Although the facelift operation is mostly preferred by women, the number of male patients who apply for aesthetic surgery has increased as men started to look to their appearance. The signs of aging begin to show themselves with fine wrinkles and lines from the age of 40 and increase in the 50s. Most people primarily want to benefit from medical aesthetic applications; unfortunately, non-surgical procedures only give temporary results. Patients who want a permanent solution to get rid of the symptoms that make the person old and tired prefer surgical aesthetic methods.

A facelift is often combined with a neck lift for a better result. Mini, midi, or general facelift operation is performed according to the needs of the patient. The surgical incision is made starting from the inside of the hair and extending towards the back of the ear. The sagging skin is stretched and the excess skin is removed through this incision. After the facelift operation, the incision is professionally hidden and doesn’t leave a scar. 

Since facelift is a surgical operation, it gives much more permanent outcomes than medical procedures. The surgeon performing the surgery, his/her team, the hospital or clinic, the equipment, and the patient's skin type are the main factors that affect the results of the surgery. Therefore, it is vital to choose a specialist surgeon after deciding on surgery. A standard facelift surgery continues its effects for up to 10 years. However, it should be kept in mind that no surgical intervention can miraculously stop aging, it will only slow down the process, and the surgery should be performed with realistic expectations.