4 Plastic Surgery Procedures to Try in the New Year: Dr. Arzu Akçal's Aesthetic Surgery Tips – Upper Eyelid Surgery, Fat Transfer, Breast Lift, Tummy Tuck

For me, New Year's celebrations start in November. I begin decorating my home and office and reflecting on whether there are things I'd like to change about myself, my work, or my family in the coming year. Those who follow me on social media know about the lists I share every year before New Year's. These lists often include goals like watching at least five new plays, reading at least ten books, attending five concerts, doing sports, practicing yoga, and exploring new places. This year, I decided to add aesthetic surgery procedures to my list to encourage my patients.

Adding upper eyelid surgery to my list is primarily because I see this procedure as the gateway to facial rejuvenation surgeries. Without upper eyelid surgery, achieving a youthful, dynamic, and rested appearance is impossible with tired-looking eyes. As a surgical procedure, it's both short and has a fast recovery time of about a week. If you have this surgery during the holiday season before New Year's, you'll enter the new year with refreshed and youthful looks, and you can easily return to work with makeup at the end of your one-week break. When done well, the scars become nearly invisible. Upper eyelid surgery is suitable for anyone over 30 with excess skin on their upper eyelids causing a tired appearance.

Fat transfer, in my opinion, is one of the most important procedures in aesthetic surgery, both in terms of cost and the results achieved. It's especially effective when combined with upper eyelid surgery. If you're undergoing upper eyelid surgery and have deep forehead lines, pronounced under-eye hollows, or deep nasolabial folds, I also recommend fat transfer to the face in the same session. After fat transfer, there are typically no significant bruises, but some swelling and edema may develop. However, both bruising and swelling noticeably decrease by the end of the first week. Since the fat used in the procedure is taken from the patient, there's no risk of allergic reactions.

Breast lift is a procedure you should carefully consider. The breast is a significant organ for women and deserves special attention. If the nipples point downward and a pencil case, not just a pencil, fits under your breasts, it's time to consider this surgery. If breast volume is insufficient, a breast augmentation procedure can also be performed during the breast lift, with silicone implants added to increase volume. Before undergoing this surgery, you must quit smoking and add quitting smoking to your healthy living goals for the new year. If you quit smoking, reach a suitable weight, and choose a skilled plastic surgeon, both you and we will be very happy. As Can Yücel said to his daughter whose breasts were beginning to grow, "Use them well."

IN THE NEW YEAR!!!

If you need a tummy tuck, don't hesitate to have it done. If you've had two or more children, lost a significant amount of weight, and now have excess skin and fat in your abdominal area, a tummy tuck is the only solution to your problem. During the tummy tuck procedure, the loosened abdominal wall muscles are also tightened, giving you a slimmer waistline. If you have excess fat around your waist, liposuction can be performed during the same session to remove these stubborn fat deposits.

I wish you a healthy, peaceful, and happy year where you're at peace with yourself and those around you.