Prof. Dr. Hayati AKBAŞ

Facial Rejuvenation
Factors such as smoking, alcohol consumption, excessive and unnecessary makeup, unhealthy diet, irregular lifestyle, and illnesses play a role in the aging and sagging of your face. Over time, your skin tone gradually fades and begins to visibly dull. The skin of the face loses its even tone, leaving behind rough, tough skin and blemishes.
Due to the reasons mentioned above, different changes occur in each layer of your face. Unfortunately, with current technology, there is no treatment method that can completely solve all these signs of aging. However, positive results can be achieved by combining various surgical and non-surgical procedures aimed at rejuvenating the face.
The decision on which procedure is appropriate for each face should be made jointly by the patient and the plastic surgeon. The patient should openly inquire about the surgeon's previous surgeries, their expectations, and experience. The surgeon, on the other hand, should inform the patient before the procedure about potential difficulties, possible risks, and the estimated costs involved.

Why Does Skin Age?
The aging process of the skin is significantly influenced by factors such as genetics, intense stress, lack of sleep, sun exposure, and the food people consume. Over time, the body's ability to repair cells slows down. Collagen repair in the skin decreases, and the loss of elastic fibers within the connective tissue, which holds together the skin's support layer, leads to skin laxity, the formation of wrinkles, the appearance of sunspots, and thinning of the skin.

Understanding Facial Rejuvenation: How to Keep Your Results Lasting Longer?
Facial rejuvenation procedures, such as Deep Plane Facelift Neck lift , eyelids surgery and fat injections, are typically applied to specific parts and points of the face. However, if the face is not properly cared for after these procedures, it can gradually return to its previous state, causing the reappearance of old wrinkles. For this reason, it is especially important for women to thoroughly remove makeup before going to bed after undergoing these procedures.
After removing makeup, washing the face by gently rubbing it with clean water 5-6 times helps eliminate toxins and prevents them from penetrating the cells beneath the skin, extending the life of the treatments.

Deep Plane Facelift 
The Deep Plane Facelift is a highly advanced surgical technique aimed at rejuvenating the face by addressing deep layers of facial tissue. Unlike traditional facelifts that primarily target the skin and superficial tissues, the deep plane approach involves repositioning the deeper structures, such as the muscles and fat pads, to restore a more youthful contour. This procedure is particularly effective for lifting the midface and cheeks, softening nasolabial folds, and achieving natural, long-lasting results. It is crucial to have a thorough consultation with a skilled plastic surgeon to determine if this technique is suitable for your specific needs and to understand the recovery process.

Neck lift (Platysmaplasty)
Platysmaplasty, or neck lift surgery, targets the platysma muscle, which can become lax with age, leading to the appearance of a sagging. This procedure tightens and repositions the platysma muscle, as well as removes excess skin and fat, resulting in a smoother, more defined neckline. Platysmaplasty can be performed alone or in conjunction with a facelift to enhance overall facial rejuvenation. Post-operative care is essential to maintain the results, and patients should follow their surgeon's advice on minimizing strain and keeping the neck area well-supported during recovery.

Causes of Premature Aging
Failing to remove makeup during the day, Neglecting facial hygiene, Not ensuring the removal of harmful toxins from the face, can cause the skin cells under your face to oxidize over time, leading to the breakdown of the substances, vitamins, and cells that keep your skin youthful. This results in faster wrinkle formation and accelerated aging of the face.

Facial Rejuvenation with Natural Fillers
Among the facial rejuvenation procedures, one of the best non-surgical options that provides longer-lasting and quicker results compared to creams is fat injection. This method is more effective in facial rejuvenation, as it is applied to specific areas of the face, including under and around the eyes and the cheeks.
Although scientific studies have not yet provided a definitive, permanent solution for everyone, it is anticipated that stem cell technology will bring successful treatments to facial rejuvenation procedures and operations in the future. If you wish to use current methods, it is essential to seek expert assistance and follow their recommendations.
Looking at past years and the present, there has been no change in the desire for individuals to look youthful. However, with the increase in new developments today, it is noted that the desire for rejuvenation is particularly strong among women.

How to Prevent Skin Aging?
Unfortunately, no discovery or invention has been made so far to stop human aging. Strengthening the connective tissue in the skin, i.e., increasing collagen production, and triggering the skin’s natural repair process can slow down skin aging.

Facial Rejuvenation with Laser
Laser facial rejuvenation is a treatment method based on scanning the skin with laser beams, which convert into heat and increase collagen production. This process also promotes the formation of new connective tissue, giving the skin a firmer and more vibrant appearance.

How Is Laser Facial Rejuvenation Performed?
Fractional laser beams are used in this treatment. To prevent skin aging, using face masks made entirely from organic ingredients should be a priority. When used regularly, these masks can produce positive results on the skin. However, it is advisable to avoid products containing chemicals, as they can disrupt the skin's natural balance.
There are many skincare products on the market, but most contain various chemicals. These chemicals can cause deep damage to your skin. A healthy appearance can be achieved when theminerals in the skin are balanced and harmonious, but if this balance is disturbed, it can lead to adverse effects.
It is possible to cleanse the skin of harmful minerals through laser treatment. The laser treatment method, which is becoming increasingly popular in our country, can yield clearer results in shorter periods.
Laser treatment can be applied in multiple sessions. After this procedure, you will notice a rejuvenation of your skin and a more youthful appearance. If you want to prevent your skin from aging prematurely, laser treatment is one of the best options.
Laser is a highly effective method that promotes the formation of new connective tissue in the skin through fractional beams. Laser facial rejuvenation methods provide you with effective protection, and you can also achieve a brighter and flawless complexion. Laser treatment is considered the most effective solution for removing old cells from your skin and is widely used by many people today.

Recommendatıons After Facial Rejuvenation surgery
It is highly recommended that you do not use the cigarette because it affects the wound healing very well during 15 days before and 15 days after the surgery. Please be aware that smoking is the main cause of the slow recovery.

Recommendations for the first 3 days
- Your face might swell or become bruised after your facelift, but these after-effects will diminish over time. Elevate your head when sleeping (2 pillows) or resting
- On the first day following your procedure, the medical team will remove the bandages and clean the face
- Please don’t be surprised to experience some light to mild bleeding around the drain sites, which is typical.
- Drink clear liquids during the days following your surgery. Avoid skipping meals, which can affect your healing process and drink plenty of water to boost the healing of your swellings.
- You will be wearing a compression garment. This provides compression and support. There may be some itching and discomfort in the dressing area.please do not play with the dressingand ask help from the medical team, our nursing staff will change your dressing regularly.
- Removal of the drainage tube: After the fluid from the drains is reduced, usually 3-4 days, your drains will be removed by the nurse with the approval of your doctor. It is a simple process and no need to be worried about it.
- Pain in the operative area: There may be a slight amount of tension and pain in the operation area, as pain killers and antibiotics will be given to you,keeping the pain level under control.
- Rest: It is highly recommended to reast fort he the first 3 days post operation, short walks and daily simple routine are allowed. 

Recommendations for the first 15 days
- Dressing and follow-up: Your dressings can be changed every day after your drains are removed. There might be minimal leakage around the ears. In case of abnormal conditions, it is recommended to contact the medical team immediately . Facial compression garment must be used during this period to prevent any complications.
- Shower: During the earlier days after the surgery, the wound areas should not wetted. However, the appropriate time to take a full shower depends on the healing of that wound and the doctor’s permission.
- Keeping your skin moisturized, can help your face heal flawlessly ,you will be given the suitable cream fort hat.
- Makeup: Before applying makeup, take care to ensure your incisions have closed completely. Once the swelling goes down and bruising disappears, you can go back to your routine makeup.
- Sports: You can do light walkings after the first 3 days. However weight lifting and exercises are not recommended.
- Travel/Discharge: The doctor will infrom you when it is the suitable time to go back home or to your hotel.

Recommendations after 15 days:
- Stitches removal : No need to remove any stitches as the doctor used a dissolvable threads on the skar line except for the stitches at the edge of the eyelid (if eyelids surgery was applied)
- Avoid being out in the sun for too long, as this might cause the incisions to darken, and it could also prolong your recovery period. When going outdoors, use a sunscreen Too much contact with ultraviolet rays might harm your incisions.
- Shower: Extremely hot or cold water is not recommended. Immediately after the shower, you will be advised to dry the facial skin and apply the appropriate creams.
- Sunbathing: Sunbathing and solarium treatment is not recommended in the first 6 months after facial surgery.

Early Control: After discharge, contact medical team especialy when having abnormal symptoms like,
excessive temperature increase in the operation area, fever above 38.5 ° C or severe pain.



  • Amy Carrick
    Amy Carrick 12.08.2025

    Your work is nothing less than exquisite. Drastic results that look natural, beautiful. I have to inquire but I am not wealthy.

  • FBM Estetik
    FBM Estetik Reply 01.09.2025

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