Facelift & Neck Lift Before and After56 year old woman
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The Patient's Goals
“Weighted down” was how this 56-year-old USA patient described her reflection during her virtual consultation — gravity’s accumulation across the lower face and neck, jowls and laxity giving her features a heaviness her energy contradicted daily.
Her facelift and neck lift before and after was photographed at two weeks, a timeline worth keeping in mind while reading the result.
Surgeon's Expert Approach
At 56, with genuine muscle-level laxity, her surgeon ruled out surface-level lifting on longevity grounds and built a structural plan:
- Deep-layer facelift: the SMAS repositioned at depth — the correction that holds, because it moves the layer that actually descended.
- Structural neck lift: the platysma tightened and the accumulated laxity beneath the jaw cleared, releasing the “weight” she had named.
- Dual-protocol recovery care: the clinic’s post-operative programme — including oxygen and light-therapy support — aimed at exactly the kind of early presentability her photos demonstrate.
What the after photos show: the heaviness lifted in the literal sense — a defined jaw, a clean neckline, and a two-week face already fit for company, with further refinement still to come.
Her follow-ups continued by video after her return to the USA, on the schedule set out in our patient journey.
The Results: A Detailed View
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Hear directly from our patients about their experience with the AKM Clinic team.
Lisa Canada
I had a face, neck and arm lift at AKM. I’m just over 4 weeks post and couldn’t be happier with the results. The entire experience was wonderful! My coordinator, Khadija made me feel comfortable from beginning to end! I highly recommend AKM and will definitely go back for other procedures!
Barbara United Kingdom
It has been 4 months since my surgery. Everything is great, The most important thing is l love the way l look, l look exactly how l wanted. Meaning l look natural, just almost 40 years younger. I pulled Facebook - majority voted 37ys. I also had face, neck, chest, and hands CO2 laser. My skin is flawless.
Jammal Canada
I have had face and neck lift with AKM Clinic they have been so good to me and my operation went so smoothly🥰 i would like to thank my doctor here and also to the team 💐
Julie USA
I am beyond grateful I went with AKM Clinic for my deep plane face and neck lift, upper eyelid, and co2 laser. Dr. Akif has magic hands and my results are truly incredible! I came from the US and assistant Emine was the best in assuring every detail was coordinated and communicated with me beyond my expectations every step of the way. 10 out of 10 to the entire team! I couldn’t be more pleased!
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