What is spacelift
This word is formed by merging two English words: "space" - space and "lifting" - lifting. If translated
literally,
it means "spatial lift". The main task of the operation is to restore the original location of the soft tissues
located under the facial muscles. Its most important advantage is that the patient`s face retains its
individuality.
During the operation, the doctor tightens only those facial muscles that need it. Usually these are the areas of
the
cheekbones, lower eyelid, cheeks, jaw. Also, spacelift involves brow lift, eliminating
gravitational ptosis.
What does spacelift give
Since the skin is tightened only in the right areas, it is possible to avoid the effect of the mask. The face is
noticeably transformed, the following changes occur:
- The facial contour becomes clearer
- Ptosis disappears
- The skin is noticeably tightened
Advantages of spacelift
Among the advantages of this service:
- Short rehabilitation period (up to a week)
- Minimal risk of complications
- Duration of the effect obtained (up to 20 years)
- Painlessness
- Bloodlessness
- Naturalness of the result
Indications for spacelift
Spacelift is carried out strictly according to indications. These include:
- Weak tone of the upper and lower parts of the face
- Pronounced nasolabial folds
- Fallen cheeks
- Ptosis
- Excess fat deposits in the chin area, on the neck
- The presence of zygomatic bags, fat deposits above the cheekbones
Such a facelift at 50 years old saves from the rapid aging process. In addition, it is carried
out in order to
prevent premature aging, if the patient has a genetic predisposition to this.
Contraindications
Contraindications to the operation are reduced to the presence of certain health problems in patients. These
include
the following diseases and factors:
- Liver and kidney diseases
- Diabetes mellitus
- Diseases of the cardiovascular system
- Acute infectious diseases
- Oncology
- Dermatitis in the facial area
- Blood clotting disorder
- The period of pregnancy, lactation
- Diseases of the endocrine system
- Individual intolerance
Operation progress
At the initial stage of the operation, general anesthesia is administered to the patient. With the help of an
antiseptic, the face is cleansed of cosmetics and dirt. After that, markings are applied to the skin areas. An
incision of no more than 3 cm is made in the area of the parotid fold. An endoscope is inserted into it,
allowing
the doctor to see voids with adipose tissue. With a special surgical device, the surgeon penetrates into the
desired
facial spaces, tightens the tissues, fixes them in the desired position with internal stitches or staples. The
wound
surface is sutured, a bandage is applied to the face, which should hold the muscle tissue. The duration of the
operation is 2-3 hours.
Rehabilitation
Almost all patients easily tolerate the rehabilitation period. During the day after the operation, the patient
is in
the clinic under the supervision of medical staff. After discharge at home, he treats the wound surface with
chlorhexidine several times a day. Bruises and swelling remain on the face for several days, this is a normal
condition after surgery.
In the first two weeks, sports, physical activity, sauna, sauna, swimming pool, solarium are prohibited. During
the
rehabilitation period, it is recommended to eat as many fruits and vegetables as possible, to give preference to
liquid food. Be monitored by a plastic surgeon for a year.
Spacelift is a facelift with minimal side effects. It is an excellent alternative to more complex and expensive
operations. In order to preserve the result and avoid complications, it is necessary to follow the doctor`s
instructions, pay special attention to the recovery period.
If you are interested in spacelifting or circular lifting (the price of these operations, methods of work,
process,
etc.), you can contact our clinic in Turkey and discuss all the details with a qualified specialist.