Is Facelift Surgery Safe?

Facelift surgery is the most definitive solution for people who want to stop the signs of aging and look younger. Like every surgical operation, there are some issues to be considered in facelift surgery. Although the safety of the surgery depends on both the patient and the surgeon, the pre- and postoperative procedure should be planned and evaluated together. In this way, risks during and after surgery can be minimized.

In most patients, the surgical process is completed successfully, but complications that may occur in surgical operations should still be taken into consideration. With the help of expert surgeons, realistic expectations and state-of-the-art equipment, the risks that may occur in facelift surgery can be minimized. Patients should openly share and discuss their medical history, concerns and expectations from this surgery with the doctor.

What are the risks and complications of a facelift?

It is advantageous for the patient to know the risks that may occur after facelift surgery. These complications include infection, anesthesia, bleeding and wound healing problems. It is important to know that these risks are rare problems and can be carefully managed with medical methods.

Anesthesia Risks

Anesthesia is used so that patients do not feel pain and ache during surgery. Some people may have an energetic reaction to anesthesia. The body may react as a result of drug interactions. Anesthesiologists who enter the surgery can notice this situation and intervene and control the situation.

Infection Risks

After surgical operations, infection may be observed at the surgical site. In order to prevent this complication, antibiotics may be given to the patient by the doctor. The risk of possible infection can be reduced in this way.

Bleeding

Excessive bleeding may occur during or after surgery. Although rare, this problem can be solved with drains placed to remove excess blood. Hematoma, i.e. bleeding under the skin, can also be relieved by drainage.

Incision marks

In facelift surgery, the incisions are made at the intersection of the face and the scalp. In this way, the surgical scars remain under the scalp. Although plastic surgeons try to minimize scars during surgery, some scars are inevitably permanent. The permanence of scars and how long it takes to heal may vary from patient to patient and also depends on postoperative care. Wound healing ointments and creams can be used regularly and scarring can be prevented by protecting the surgical area from the sun.

Nerve Damage

There is a rare risk of nerve damage in facelift surgery performed close to the facial nerves. As a result of this complication possibility, which is minimized in expert hands, temporary numbness and tingling may occur in the facial area.

Postoperative Care and Recovery

The risk of complications is reduced when the patient talks to the doctor before the operation, talks in detail about his/her expectations, medications and hesitations. The more careful the postoperative care, the shorter and easier the recovery process will be. It is valuable to go with experts when undergoing surgery. Being aware of the risks and cooperating with experienced surgeons increases the reliability of the surgery.

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