Sling Suspension Technique

With the advancing age, the tissue and skin on the face begin to move away from its fresh appearance. Fat pads, which provide a full and vigorous appearance on the face, exhibit a downward sliding movement as time progresses. However, it slides down on the skin and skin wrinkles appear. One of the aesthetic surgery methods that can be applied to eliminate this problem is sling surgery.

Sling – What is the Frontalis suspension technique?

The Frontalis suspension  technique helps to eliminate the drooping appearance of the face due to aging, albeit in a small amount. Sling surgery can be applied to only a certain area of ​​the face, or it can be applied to several different areas. Neck, eyebrows, cheeks, chin and nose are among the facial areas where the hanging technique can be easily applied. No scars are left in this surgery. Because there is no stitching in the area where the operation is performed.

Who is a suitable candidate for Sling – Suspension technique treatment?

Although the results are quite satisfactory, unfortunately, it is not an aesthetic surgery method that can be applied to everyone who wants sling surgery. For a successful surgery, the sagging movement of the person’s skin must be just beginning. If a complete relaxation has occurred on the skin, it becomes extremely difficult to achieve success from the treatment. To specify an age range, it can be applied to those between 35 and 45 years old. In this surgery, there is no scar because there is no need to suture the area where the procedure is performed.

Recovery process after Sling – Suspension technique treatment

Slight swelling may occur after the procedure. However, swelling can be controlled with cold compresses. Mild bruising may occur for a few days and mild edema may occur. The operation is performed under local anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation. Since there is no need for rest in the hospital, the patient can go home on the same day. You can take a shower one day after the treatment. However, it is necessary to stay away from hot and steamy environments such as baths and saunas for a while. In addition, it is necessary to sleep with the head area up for a week.

• Side lying position should be avoided in the first week.
• It is extremely inconvenient to enter extremely hot environments such as saunas and Turkish baths during the first week.
• Aspirin, vitamin e, aloe vera and omega 3 should not be taken.
• It is recommended not to smoke and avoid alcohol in the first week.
• Gum should not be chewed and excessive facial expressions should not be made in the first week.
• Sports should not be done for a week. Long walks can be made.

Sling – What you need to know about the sling technique treatment

As in all plastic surgery surgeries, there is an extremely low risk of infection in Frontalis suspension  surgeries. Asymmetries may occur due to the development of edema. Asymmetrical appearance may occur shortly after the treatment, or it may occur in the late period. However, the problem of asymmetry is considered as a problem that can be solved. In case of asymmetry, necessary correction can be made using a different suspension technique. The occurrence of numbness or the development of hypersensitivity in the area where the procedure is performed can be listed as other risks related to the surgery.