When it comes to facial aesthetics, various procedures and interventions may be involved. Some of these procedures are performed under general anesthesia, while others are conducted using local anesthesia. Conducting a facial analysis beforehand is crucial. The main focus areas include the individual’s skin structure, the balance between facial compartments, asymmetries, sagging, wrinkles, and volume loss or excess.
Under general anesthesia, longer and more complex surgeries such as rhinoplasty, facelift, and brow lift are performed.
Some of the procedures that can be done under local anesthesia include:
• Botox and filler applications
• Thread lift (French lift)
• Facial rejuvenation injections and PRP applications
• Enzymatic treatments to dissolve under-eye bags and fat accumulation under the chin
• Buccal fat removal (Hollywood cheek) for cheek contouring
• Blepharoplasty, a surgical procedure to remove excess sagging skin on the eyelids
• Lip lift surgery for patients with long upper lip distance and low lip volume
• Chin implant application for patients with a recessed lower jaw
• Mandibular advancement procedures
• Otoplasty (prominent ear surgery)
Botox applications are successfully used for upper face aesthetics, teeth grinding treatment (bruxism), and treatment-resistant migraines in the head and neck region.
Fillers primarily consist of hyaluronic acid and are used at different densities for various layers and areas. They help restore volume and are frequently used for correcting skin depressions and folds, especially in middle-aged individuals.
It is crucial that fillers are administered by a doctor. Incorrectly applied fillers that put pressure on facial blood vessels can lead to skin necrosis, while intravascular injections can cause serious complications, including blindness.
Procedures performed under the supervision of a healthcare professional are of vital importance in detecting early complications and promptly implementing treatment steps, thereby preventing permanent damage.
Thread lift procedures are also performed under local anesthesia, mainly for facial and brow lifting. These procedures involve the use of barbed aesthetic medical threads that dissolve within 1 to 2 years, depending on their material.
We would like to inform you that our clinic offers these specialized procedures and many more. We look forward to meeting you in healthy days with our experienced staff.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cem Bayraktar
Otorhinolaryngology Specialist
