Face Lift Turkey Prof. Dr. Birol Civelek

Package Plan & Full Details

Treatment details

Candidates: If you are concerned about skin laxity, sagging or loose skin, moderate to severe wrinkles, sagging jowls, sunken cheeks then you are a good candidate for this operation.
Length of Operation: 3-4 hours
Surgical procedure: Yes
Anesthesia type: General
Recovery time: 3-4 weeks
Accommodation: 7 days

Visit (7 Days)

1st Day: Patient’s blood tests, routine chest X-ray and EKG tests are done before operation.
2nd Day (Operation Day): Before the operation, the surgeon consults with the patient. Necessary drawings are made for the operation. You will be also evaluated in your room by the anesthesiology specialist doctor. After consultation, the patient is taken to the operating room.
3rd Day: Vital follow-ups of the patient such as blood pressure and heart rate are performed. Necessary medications are given intravenously after the operation.
4th Day: Routine check-ups are done before discharge from the hospital. Necessary information is given to the patient by the responsible nurse. Vascular access and drains are removed, the patient is discharged from the hospital.
5th Day: Hotel rest
6th Day: Hotel rest
7th Day: Dressings are changed, the patient is informed about post-operative care. Final checks are made and the patient is ready to return to their country.

Preparation

• Notify your surgeon if you develop a cold, fever or other illness before your surgery
• Do not eat or drink anything from 8 hours prior to surgery.
• Quit smoking and alcohol beverages at least 1 week before your surgery.
• Do not wear any jewelry&piercing, make-up or nail polish&prothesis before surgery.
• Stop the following the below medications 1 week prior to your surgery: Aspirin type of painkillers (ex: Advil, Alka-Seltzer, Ibuprofen) and Vitamins
• Stop taking contraceptive pills 1 month prior to your surgery

Aftercare

• The medication and follow-up form given by the specialist should be followed regularly.
• After surgery, avoid salt, sugar, caffeine, alcohol, and refined carbohydrates for at least a month.
• Stay hydrated with water, dont replace water intake with coffee or soft drinks
• Rest adequately, follow your surgeon’s advice on movement
• Gentle movement helps prevent complications that arise from being too sedentary for long periods
• Never smoke before or after surgery
• Avoid consuming intoxicating substances
• Follow good nutritional advice and post-op exercise time frames (exercising heavily too soon can harm you or increase your scar formation)
• You can start excercises after 1 month from operation

Accomodation

• Mercure Hotel Altunizade
• Mövenpick Asia Hotel
• Antwell Hotel