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Case Study 2: Scarless Facelift and Upper Blepharoplasty for Early Facial Ageing
Updated: Sep 19
Case summary
Patient: 28-year-old woman from Dubai, UAE
Procedures: scarless facelift, upper blepharoplasty
Surgeon: Prof. Dr. Suleyman Tas, Prof. Dr. Suleyman Tas Clinic, Istanbul
Goal: a lifted, defined face and fresh upper eyelids with minimal scarring and a natural result
The patient's concerns
Facial ageing is not only a matter of age. Genetics, weight changes, sun exposure and skin quality can cause laxity much earlier than expected. This patient came from Dubai at 28 with sagging cheeks and a sagging lower face, excess fullness in the cheeks, general skin laxity and heavy upper eyelids with excess skin. She wanted to look defined and fresh, not "done".
Why a facelift at a young age?
Young patients with early laxity have excellent skin elasticity and heal quickly, which is why minimally invasive techniques work especially well for them. When the deep tissues are repositioned early, the correction is subtle, recovery is short and the result ages very naturally. For patients with significant laxity, fillers and threads alone often add volume without restoring lift, and can make the face look heavier.
What was done
Scarless facelift
Using his minimally invasive approach, Prof. Dr. Tas lifted and tightened the sagging facial tissues through small, concealed access points instead of the long incisions of a traditional facelift. The cheek fullness was repositioned and contoured, and the jawline was redefined. Less scarring and a quicker recovery were priorities for this young patient. Learn more on the facelift page.
Upper blepharoplasty
As skin loosens, the upper eyelids can look heavy and hooded. Upper blepharoplasty removed the excess eyelid skin and, where needed, a thin strip of muscle, with the scar hidden in the natural eyelid crease. It is important to distinguish this from a brow lift, which raises the eyebrow itself; in this case the brows were well positioned and eyelid surgery alone was the right choice. See blepharoplasty in Turkey.
Result
The patient achieved the result she hoped for: a lifted, contoured face with a clean jawline and bright, open eyes. The holistic approach treated each concern individually while producing a unified, well-balanced look appropriate to her age.
Recovery
Swelling and mild bruising peak in the first three days. Eyelid stitches are removed after five to seven days, and most patients return to social life at around two weeks. The final result is visible at about three months.
Frequently asked questions
Am I too young for a facelift?
Age alone does not decide. If there is true tissue laxity, a minimally invasive lift can be the most natural solution even in the late twenties or thirties.
Is a scarless facelift really scar-free?
The access points are very small and hidden, so scars are practically invisible once healed.
Can upper blepharoplasty be combined with a facelift?
Yes, and it is common. It adds little recovery time and completes the rejuvenation.
Next step
Browse the case studies page and the facelift before and after gallery, or contact Prof. Dr. Suleyman Tas Clinic to discuss your own plan with Prof. Dr. Suleyman Tas.
How long do facial rejuvenation results last?
A surgical lift typically holds for around a decade because it is carried by the deeper layer rather than the skin. Ageing continues, so sun protection, skin care and non-surgical maintenance still matter.
Where are the scars?
In the natural creases in front of and behind the ear and inside the hairline, placed so that hair and make-up cover them while they fade over the following months.
About the author
Prof. Dr. Suleyman Tas is a European Board-certified plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon based in Istanbul with over 20 years of experience, author of Rhinoplasty in Practice (CRC Press) and founder of the Closed Atraumatic Rhinoplasty Course. Read verified patient reviews or book a consultation.
This article is for general information and does not replace an individual medical consultation.
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