What is Head and Neck Surgery?

Head and neck surgery is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in complex anatomical regions such as the head, neck, face, mouth, throat, and upper airway. This discipline has a multidisciplinary structure, combining branches like otolaryngology, plastic–reconstructive surgery, and oral–maxillofacial surgery. The goal is to preserve the patient’s essential functions, such as breathing, hearing, and swallowing, while maintaining aesthetic integrity.

Scope of Head and Neck Surgery

Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery (ENT)
Hearing loss, sinusitis, snoring, nasal obstruction, throat infections, and nasal structural deformities are evaluated in this field.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
It provides solutions for both aesthetic and functional needs, such as facial aesthetics, facial paralysis rehabilitation, and tissue repair after wounds or trauma.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
It encompasses surgical procedures for the mouth, jaw, and facial region. This includes implant placements, jaw surgeries, and fracture repairs.

Tumor Surgery
Surgical treatment of masses in the thyroid, salivary glands, and neck lymph nodes constitutes an important part of head and neck surgery.

Trauma Surgery
Facial and neck injuries from accidents or impacts, bone fractures, and soft tissue repairs fall within this scope.

How long do head and neck surgery procedures take?

The duration of the operation varies depending on the type of procedure, the extent of the surgery, the patient’s health, and the anatomical characteristics of the area. A personalized time plan is provided during the consultation.

Who is suitable for head and neck surgery?

Individuals with ENT (ear, nose, and throat) problems
They may seek consultation due to functional issues such as hearing loss, sinusitis, snoring, or adenoid problems.

Individuals with thyroid disorders
Surgical treatment may be necessary for conditions such as goiter, nodules, or thyroid cancer.

Individuals who have experienced trauma
Fractures and tissue damage in the face or neck may require surgical intervention.

Individuals seeking aesthetic enhancement
Procedures such as facelift, neck lift, rhinoplasty, and eyelid surgery provide both aesthetic and functional benefits.

Individuals experiencing facial paralysis
Surgical approaches are applied to restore facial muscle function.

Individuals with genetic anomalies
Congenital facial and neck deformities can be surgically corrected.

Is there an age limit for head and neck surgery?

There is no specific age limit. What matters is the patient’s overall health, skin condition, and expectations from the procedure. While aesthetic surgeries are generally preferred in adulthood, interventions such as thyroid surgery or trauma repair can be performed regardless of age.

Our Head and Neck Surgery Services

Aesthetic Surgery
Facelift, neck lift, rhinoplasty, and eyelid surgery provide a younger, more balanced, and natural facial appearance.