Hollywood Facelift

1. Skin Changes

Collagen loss, elasticity decline, wrinkles and pigmentation. Surgical lifting addresses skin laxity; the regenerative effect of fat transfer improves skin quality and luminosity at the same time.

2. SMAS and Muscle-Fascia Changes

The SMAS descends with age, dragging the overlying skin and fat. The surgical lifting component — SMAS plication or deep plane — directly repositions this structural layer.

3. Fat Compartment Changes

Temporal hollowing, cheekbone flattening, tear trough depression and perioral deflation result from fat compartment volume loss and positional descent. Autologous fat transfer restores these targeted zones.

4. Skeletal Support Changes

Age-related bony resorption of the orbital rim, malar eminence and mandible reduces structural support for overlying soft tissues. Fat transfer or implants can restore this foundational support.

Platysma and Neck

Platysma band separation and neck skin laxity form a distinct component that, when significant, is addressed through platysmaplasty integrated into the comprehensive plan.

Upper Face Component

Brow descent and eyelid hooding age the upper face independently. When present, brow lift and/or blepharoplasty are added to achieve balanced pan-facial rejuvenation.

Structural Lifting: SMAS or Deep Plane Facelift

The core structural component — SMAS plication or extended SMAS for most patients; deep plane technique for more advanced ageing. This component corrects the anatomical source of sagging and forms the foundation of any comprehensive rejuvenation plan.

Facial Fat Transfer (Autologous Fat Grafting)

The patient's own fat (typically from the abdomen or flanks) is harvested, processed and micro-injected into temples, cheekbones, tear troughs, nasolabial area and perioral zones. When combined with lifting, fat grafting addresses both the positional and volumetric components of ageing — producing a result that looks naturally youthful rather than merely "lifted."

Upper Face and Neck Complementary Components

Brow lift, blepharoplasty, temporal lift and platysmaplasty are added as indicated by individual assessment. Coordinated planning of all components ensures the entire face is rejuvenated in balance — preventing the mismatched appearance that can result from addressing only part of the face.

Whole-Face Sagging

Rather than targeting one zone in isolation, all areas of descent are addressed in a coordinated manner — preventing the disproportionate rejuvenation that single-zone treatments produce.

Volume Loss and Hollowing

Temporal hollowing, cheekbone flattening, tear trough depression and perioral deflation are restored with precisely placed fat transfer to their original anatomical positions.

Deep Folds and Creases

Nasolabial folds, marionette lines and forehead lines are significantly reduced through the combination of structural lifting and volume addition.

Brow Descent and Eyelid Hooding

Brow lift and blepharoplasty components rejuvenate the upper face, preventing the mismatched appearance of an isolated lower face procedure.

Neck Laxity and Platysma Bands

A platysmaplasty or neck lift component, when indicated, integrates into the comprehensive plan — completing the rejuvenation from forehead to décolleté.

Skin Quality and Luminosity

The regenerative effect of adipose-derived stem cells within fat grafts improves skin quality and radiance — the post-operative skin looks fresher, not merely "tighter."

Stage 1 — Comprehensive Facial Analysis

All four dimensions of facial ageing — skin, muscle-fascia, fat compartments and skeletal support — are systematically assessed. The specific components required and the techniques to be used are determined individually. No standard package is applied.

Stage 2 — Anaesthesia and Preparation

General anaesthesia is administered. Pre-operative markings are made according to facial anatomy. The fat donor site (typically abdomen or inner thigh) is also prepared and marked.

Stage 3 — Structural Lifting

SMAS or deep plane facelift is performed. Neck lift with platysmaplasty is added if indicated. Incision planning is individualised to each patient's anatomy and hair distribution.

Stage 4 — Fat Transfer and Complementary Procedures

Fat is harvested from the donor site, processed and micro-injected into targeted facial zones. Brow lift and/or blepharoplasty are performed if planned. All components are executed in a coordinated sequence within the same operative session.

Stage 5 — Closure, Dressing and Discharge Planning

Incisions are meticulously closed and compression dressing applied. One to two nights of hospital stay are typically recommended for comprehensive procedures. Detailed post-operative instructions are provided before discharge.

Multi-Dimensional Facial Ageing

Patients experiencing both sagging and volume loss across multiple facial zones benefit most from a comprehensive approach.

Single-Session Comprehensive Rejuvenation Goal

For patients who want to address the entire face in one anaesthetic session rather than planning multiple separate procedures over time.

Good General Health

Extended general anaesthesia requires thorough pre-operative cardiovascular and pulmonary assessment. Good overall health is essential for safe comprehensive procedures.

Adequate Fat Donor Supply

The fat transfer component requires harvestable fat at the abdomen, flanks or inner thigh. Very lean patients may have limited available fat for comprehensive volume restoration.

Recovery Time Available

A comprehensive procedure requires 2–3 weeks of social recovery. Patients who can plan this time appropriately will achieve the best experience and outcome.

Realistic Expectations

Comprehensive rejuvenation achieves dramatic, natural improvement — it does not stop time. The goal is to look significantly younger and more luminous while remaining entirely oneself.

All-Dimension Rejuvenation

Addresses skin, muscle-fascia, fat compartments and skeletal support together — achieving an integrated result that no single procedure can replicate.

Single Anaesthesia for Multiple Goals

Combining multiple components in one session reduces total anaesthesia exposure, recovery time and cost compared to multiple separate procedures.

Balanced Facial Rejuvenation

Coordinated planning prevents the disproportionate appearance that results from addressing only the lower face, only the eyes, or only one zone at a time.

Long-Lasting Results

Structural lifting combined with permanent fat grafting delivers results that last many years — the retained fat is permanent and the lifting correction is long-lasting.

Natural Luminosity

The regenerative effect of fat transfer visibly improves skin quality — post-operative skin appears fresher and more luminous, not simply tighter.

Individualised Plan

Not a standard "Hollywood package" — each component combination is specifically tailored to the patient's unique anatomy, ageing pattern and aesthetic goals.

Deep Plane Facelift

When the most powerful structural correction is needed, deep plane technique forms the lifting component of the Hollywood approach. Deep Plane →

Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Upper and lower eyelid correction integrated with comprehensive facelift achieves balanced full-face rejuvenation — the eyes and face age together, and should be addressed together. Eyelid Surgery →

Rhinoplasty

Nasal reshaping combined with comprehensive facial rejuvenation optimises overall facial proportions and profile harmony. Rhinoplasty →

Lip Lift

Upper lip elongation and thinning frequently accompany facial ageing — lip lift completes the lower face component of comprehensive rejuvenation. Lip Lift →

EBOPRAS Certification

Multi-component procedures demand an exceptionally high standard of surgical training and planning. Op. Dr. Urhan holds European Board certification validating these competencies.

ISAPS Membership

International aesthetic surgery community engagement — ensuring technique knowledge and aesthetic standards are continuously updated.

Multi-Component Planning Expertise

Sequencing multiple procedures — ensuring each component complements the next and the final result is balanced — is a core surgical planning skill that Op. Dr. Urhan brings to every comprehensive case.

Fat Transfer Expertise

Successful facial fat grafting requires precise micro-cannula technique, correct plane selection and integration planning alongside the lifting component — a technically demanding skill that underpins the Hollywood result.

International Patient Experience — Muratpaşa, Antalya

Multilingual coordination, video consultation, safe accommodation guidance and remote post-operative follow-up — a fully supported international patient experience.

No Standard Package

Every Hollywood facelift plan is built from scratch around each patient's unique anatomy, ageing pattern and goals — never from a catalogue of preset options.

Extended Operative Time

A comprehensive procedure may take 4–6 hours. Thorough pre-operative health assessment and experienced anaesthesia team management make this safe.

Fat Retention Variability

Fat graft survival typically ranges 40–70%. Slight overcorrection is planned at surgery to account for expected resorption, optimising the final volume outcome.

Haematoma

Blood collection risk; minimised by pre-operative blood thinner cessation and careful surgical technique. Managed with drainage if needed.

Temporary Facial Nerve Weakness

Transient weakness or altered sensation in a nerve branch area. Permanent injury is rare with meticulous anatomical dissection technique.

Asymmetry

Multiple components applied bilaterally require meticulous intraoperative symmetry assessment. Minor early asymmetry typically self-resolves.

Extended Recovery

A comprehensive procedure requires a longer and more intensive recovery than a single technique. Detailed pre-operative planning and recovery logistics preparation is important.