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Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery is performed by Prof. Dr. H. Baki Yılmaz in Istanbul using 3D facial simulation, HD endoscopic airway analysis, and micrometric Ultrasonic Piezo bone sculpting that preserves soft tissue, vessels, and nerves. Breathable internal silicone airway splints replace traditional gauze packing, enabling immediate nasal breathing and Day 6–7 Fit-to-Fly clearance.
| Clinical Parameter | Our Ultrasonic Piezo & Structural/Preservation Protocol | Conventional Hammer/Chisel & Gauze Packing |
|---|---|---|
| Bone & Cartilage Sculpting | ✓ Micrometric piezoelectric sound waves (bone-selective) | Mechanical osteotome / rasp fracture |
| Soft Tissue & Edema Control | ✓ 100% soft-tissue preservation; minimal bruising & swelling | Higher mucosal trauma & longer recovery |
| Nasal Packing & Breathing | ✓ Breathable silicone airway splints (breathe from Day 1) | Occlusive gauze packing |
| Splint Removal & Fit-to-Fly | ✓ Day 6–7 splint removal at Kadıköy clinic & flight clearance | Day 7–10 recovery window |
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery — Anatomical facial rejuvenation including blepharoplasty, lip lifting, midface lift, and deep-plane facelift preserving natural expression and facial harmony. (Prof. Dr. H. Baki Yılmaz · PubMed ↗ · ORCID ↗).
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery — Facial Plastic Surgery Sub-Specialties & Combined Planning
Upper and lower eyelid rejuvenation correcting excess skin, fat herniation, and periorbital fatigue via concealed natural crease incisions.
View Procedure →5.2Lip Lifting (Subnasal Bullhorn Lift)Concealed subnasal Bullhorn incision shortening the philtrum and enhancing upper lip vermilion show permanently without synthetic fillers.
View Procedure →5.3Facelift (SMAS Rhytidectomy)Anatomical SMAS layer suspension restoring lower facial contours, jowls, jawline definition, and neck symmetry without skin tension.
View Procedure →5.4Midface Lift (Cheek & Malar Lift)Endoscopic or subciliary elevation of descended malar fat pads to restore youthful cheek fullness and smooth the tear-trough transition.
View Procedure →5.5Deep Plane FaceliftGold-standard sub-SMAS ligament release repositioning the composite muscle-fat-skin unit without skin tension for natural, long-lasting facial rejuvenation.
View Procedure →Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery — Anatomical Approach & Surgical Principles
Anatomical facial rejuvenation including blepharoplasty, lip lifting, midface lift, and deep-plane facelift preserving natural expression and facial harmony. Ultrasonic Piezo Rhinoplasty · AAFPRS ↗.
Clinical Protocol & Recovery Timeline
| Clinical Parameter | Operation Time | Anesthesia | Suture Removal & Social Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) | 45 – 90 Minutes | Local + Sedation / General Anesthesia | Day 5 – 7 Suture Removal & Social Return |
| Lip Lifting (Subnasal Bullhorn Lift) | 30 – 45 Minutes | Local Anesthesia / Sedation | Day 5 – 6 Suture Removal |
| Facelift (SMAS Rhytidectomy) | 3 – 4 Hours | General Anesthesia (A+ Hospital) | 10 – 14 Days Social Recovery |
| Midface Lift (Cheek & Malar Lift) | 1.5 – 2.5 Hours | General Anesthesia | 7 – 10 Days Social Recovery |
| Deep Plane Facelift | 3.5 – 4.5 Hours | General Anesthesia (A+ Hospital) | 10 – 14 Days Social Recovery |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
How long does Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery take and what type of anesthesia is used?
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery typically takes 2 to 3 hours under general anesthesia in an accredited A+ hospital in Istanbul, depending on the complexity of structural and functional airway steps. Patients stay 1 night in the hospital under medical observation.
Is nasal gauze packing used, and can I breathe through my nose after surgery?
We do not use traditional occlusive gauze packing. Instead, breathable internal silicone airway splints are placed, allowing most patients to breathe through their nose from Day 1. The silicone splints are gently removed at our Kadıköy clinic on Day 6 or 7.
How much swelling and bruising should I expect, and when is final healing achieved?
Because Ultrasonic Piezo technology selectively sculpts mineralized bone without traumatizing surrounding blood vessels or soft tissue, bruising and swelling are minimized in most patients. Social recovery occurs upon splint removal at Day 6–7, with 70–80% of edema resolving within 4–6 weeks.
When can international patients fly home after Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery?
International and out-of-town patients require a 6-night / 7-day stay in Istanbul. Following your endoscopic check-up and splint removal on Day 6 or 7 at our Kadıköy Bağdat Avenue clinic, you receive official Fit-to-Fly clearance to travel home on Day 7 or 8.
Can breathing issues (deviated septum, turbinate hypertrophy, sinusitis) be corrected at the same time?
Yes. As a Professor of Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) and Facial Plastic Surgery, Prof. Dr. H. Baki Yılmaz evaluates the entire nasal airway via HD endoscopy and addresses septal deviation, valve stenosis, and concha hypertrophy in the same surgical session.
What factors determine the cost of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery?
Surgical fees depend on whether the procedure is primary or revision rhinoplasty, cartilage graft requirements, combined functional ENT/sinus procedures, and VIP hotel/transfer preferences. A tailored treatment plan is provided after an in-person or free 3-angle photo evaluation.
Kadıköy Bağdat Avenue Rhinoplasty & ENT Private Clinic (Istanbul Asian Side)
6–8 minutes walking distance from Feneryolu or Söğütlüçeşme Marmaray stations; direct connection via Kadıköy M4 Metro and Söğütlüçeşme Metrobus hub.
Direct access via Eurasia Tunnel, Bosphorus Bridge, and Kalamış coastal road to Bağdat Avenue No: 85A/2, with public and private parking facilities adjacent to the building.
30–35 minutes from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and direct VIP chauffeur transfer from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Kadıköy.
Peer-Reviewed Medical References, Clinical Guidelines & Publication History
- Fokkens WJ, Lund VJ, Hopkins C, et al. European Position Paper on Rhinosinusitis and Nasal Polyps 2020 (EPOS 2020). Rhinology. 2020;58(Suppl S29):1-464. ↗
- Ishii LE, Tollefson TT, Basura GJ, et al. Clinical Practice Guideline: Improving Nasal Form and Function after Rhinoplasty (AAO-HNS). Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2017;156(2_suppl):S1-S30. ↗
- Gerbault O, Daniel RK, Kosins AM. The role of piezoelectric instrumentation in rhinoplasty surgery. Aesthet Surg J. 2016;36(1):21-34. ↗
- Hopkins C, Gillett S, Slack R, Lund VJ, Browne JP. Psychometric validity of the 22-item Sinonasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22). Clin Otolaryngol. 2009;34(5):447-454. ↗
