Facial Movements After Liquid Facelift in Buca
Buca, the district of Izmir with the youngest population, the most vibrant campus life, and a social pace that never sleeps, offers a multifaceted life, from the shopping crowds of Forbes Street to the tranquility of Şirinyer Park, from the academic energy of Dokuz Eylül University to the natural beauty of Hasanağa Garden. In this dynamic environment, “natural expression” is as important as appearance for both students and employees and academics. Developed for those who cannot risk the risks and long recovery period of a surgical operation, “Liquid Facelift” is the most preferred non-surgical rejuvenation method in aesthetic clinics in Buca. However, the biggest concern for those considering this procedure is: “Will my face become expressionless?”, “Will I look strange when I smile?”, “Will I lose my facial expressions?” These concerns often stem from confusing Botox with filler treatments. Liquid facelift, however, is a procedure that supports sagging tissue, not freezes muscles.
Liquid facelift is a procedure that lifts anatomically sagging areas of the face (cheeks, temples, jawline) by supporting them with dermal fillers. The materials used are not neurotoxins (Botox), but rather volumizing gels such as Hyaluronic Acid or Calcium Hydroxyapatite. Therefore, this procedure does not block nerve-muscle transmission. So you can frown if you want, and smile if you want. However, it is normal to experience a “different” sensation in the first few days after the procedure due to the volume and slight swelling under the skin. This sensation is not a loss of facial expressions, but rather a process of “tissue adaptation”.
First 72 Hours: Feeling of “Tension and Restriction”
You may feel a tightness in your face immediately after leaving the clinic. This is due to the lifting effect created by the filler and the slight swelling caused by the needle insertions.
The Relationship Between Swelling and Facial Expressions:The humid air or hot days of Buca may slightly increase swelling. Because the swelling in your face slightly stretches your skin from the inside, you may feel a “resistance” when smiling or talking. It may feel as if your skin is telling you “don’t smile too widely”. This is a temporary condition and usually within 3-4 days, as the swelling subsides, your facial expressions will completely soften and become natural.
Things to Consider in Buca’s Social Life
Living in Buca means eating simit and boyoz, having long conversations with your friends in cafes, and laughing heartily. When and how should you return to these activities after a liquid facelift?
Eating and Drinking (Chewing): For the first 24 hours after the procedure, especially if temple and jawline fillers were injected, excessive chewing of hard foods should be avoided. Instead of Buca’s famous bagels or hard-shelled sandwiches, soup, yogurt, or soft meals should be preferred. Excessive chewing can put pressure on the filler, which has not yet fully settled.
Laughing and Yawning: The filler material is ready to take shape within the first 48 hours. Laughing loudly or yawning with your mouth wide open can put pressure on the fillers in the nasolabial (side of the nose) or cheek areas. Therefore, staying in a “smiling” mode for the first 2 days is ideal for the filler to settle.
Speaking: For academics or teachers, giving lectures will not pose a problem. Normal speech and facial expressions do not affect the filler. Only overly exaggerated facial expressions should be avoided.
Dynamic Filler Technology and Naturalness
Previously used, rigid fillers could remain “like a mold” under the skin when making facial expressions. However, today, “Dynamic Fillers” (Resilient Hyaluronic Acid) used in top-segment clinics in Buca adapt to the stretching and contraction of the skin.
When you smile, the filler also stretches, and when you become serious, it returns to its original form. Thanks to this technology, it is not obvious from the outside that you have had a procedure done on your face; you will simply look more rested and lifted. Your expressions will not freeze, only the “tired sagging” on your face will disappear. Process and Feeling Chart
We have summarized how your facial movements will feel in the days following the procedure in the chart below.
| Time Period | Feeling Condition | Restricted Facial Expressions | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| First 24 Hours | Tension, mild numbness (anesthetic effect), feeling of fullness. | A slight resistance is felt. | Avoid excessive facial expressions and chewing hard. |
| 2. – Day 3 | Swelling is at its peak, the face feels tight. | Smiling may be a little difficult. | Eat soft foods, drink plenty of water. |
| Week 1 | Swelling subsides, tissue begins to soften. | Facial expressions relax and become natural. | Full return to social life (Crispy foods are allowed)est!). |
| Week 2 | The filler completely integrates with the tissue. | NO. You will feel like your own tissue. | Go to your follow-up appointment. |
Tınaztepe Wind and Sensitivity:Buca, especially the campus area and higher parts, is windy. Your skin may be a little sensitive in the first few days after the procedure. Cold wind can cause stinging in the edematous tissue. Protecting your face when going outside or preferring indoor spaces in very windy weather will increase your comfort.
Common Misconceptions: Will I Get a Mask Face?
The formation of a “mask face” or “pillow face” in liquid facelift procedures is entirely related to dosage errors and the use of the wrong product.
Correct Application: The goal is not to inflate the face, but to support the ligaments. When a small amount of filler is placed at the correct “lifting points,” the face does not swell, it only lifts upwards. In this case, it is impossible for facial expressions to be lost.
Incorrect Application: If filler is injected randomly and excessively under the skin, the face swells and facial expressions are “buried.” Experienced physicians in Buca eliminate this risk by working with the principle of “Less is More.”
Conclusion: Change Your Fatigue, Not Your Expression
In conclusion, liquid facelift in Buca is not done to freeze your face or transform you into someone else; it is done to erase the fatigue, sagging, and sad expression that time has created on your face.
Once you overcome the adaptation period of a few days after the procedure, you will notice that your laughter, smiles, and speech are as natural as before, but look much younger and more dynamic. A face where you can laugh freely, reflect your emotions with your facial expressions, but not succumb to gravity is the main goal of liquid facelift.
