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Facelift in Turkey
Facelift in Turkey costs from €5,410 — about 61% less than in the UK & EU. Compare verified surgeons, read reviews and get a free all-inclusive quote.
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Facelift in Turkey: what you should know before you book
A facelift — the medical term is rhytidectomy — lifts the sagging tissues of the lower face and neck: the jowls along the jaw line, the deep folds between the nose and the mouth, and the loose skin and bands under the chin. It is also one of the operations where the price gap between Turkey and Western Europe is largest. On our site a facelift in Turkey starts at €5,410, and that is the list price for international patients, not an introductory offer.
The price is only one part of the decision. A good facelift looks like a rested version of your own face, not a pulled one, and that depends on the technique the surgeon chooses for your anatomy, on how the deeper layers are lifted, on the anaesthesia and on careful aftercare. A facelift also needs more time than many patients expect: around ten days in Turkey and several weeks before you feel ready to be seen at close range.
This guide explains the costs, the techniques, the trip and recovery, the risks and how to check a surgeon. The hospitals and surgeons that perform facelifts on our site are listed on this page with their prices. A quote is free, and you decide only after a surgeon has seen your photos.
Facelift in Turkey: how it works
- 1Send your photos and questions
Free and without obligation: tell us what you want to change and send a few photos — by form or WhatsApp.
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A surgeon reviews your case and you receive a personal plan with the price, usually within 24 hours. Compare hospitals; nothing is paid in advance.
- 3Travel, surgery and aftercare
Airport pick-up, examination, surgery and check-ups in Istanbul, then follow-up with your surgeon after you fly home.
Facelift in Turkey: hospitals and prices
Hospitals on our site that perform Facelift, with each hospital's own list price for international patients, shown in your currency.
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Types of Facelift in Turkey and prices
| Type | Price in Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Mini Facelift | Price on request | Get price |
| Deep Plane Facelift | Price on request | Get price |
| Endoscopic Facelift | Price on request | Get price |
| AccuTite Facelift | Price on request | Get price |
| SMAS Facelift | Price on request | Get price |
What happens after you send your request
- Within about 2 hours
A coordinator replies in your language by WhatsApp or e-mail.
- Within 24 hours
A surgeon reviews your photos and you receive a written plan with the surgeon's name and the price.
- You decide
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How much is a facelift in Turkey?
A facelift in Turkey costs from €5,410 to €5,410 at the hospitals and surgeons listed on this page; prices are shown in your currency, so you can read the facelift cost in Turkey in pounds, euros or dollars. Across the Turkish market, packages for international patients mostly fall between about €3,000 and €8,000. A mini facelift sits at the lower end, a full SMAS facelift in the middle, and a deep plane facelift with a neck lift at the upper end. A quote far below that range usually means a thread lift or a skin-only procedure sold as a "facelift", or costs that appear after you arrive.
Turkish prices below are hospital package prices; the other figures are approximate private-sector totals and vary widely between surgeons and cities.
| Country | Typical price of a full facelift | What is usually included |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | €5,410 – €5,410 | Surgeon, anaesthesia, one or two nights in hospital, tests, dressings and compression garment, medication, check-ups and stitch removal, transfers; hotel nights often included |
| United Kingdom | about £9,000–£15,000; deep plane often £12,000–£20,000 or more | Surgeon, anaesthesia and hospital; consultations and follow-up sometimes extra |
| United States | about $15,000–$25,000 or more | The surgeon's fee alone averages roughly $9,000–$10,000 in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons' statistics; anaesthesia and facility fees are billed on top |
| Germany | about €8,000–€15,000 | Surgeon, anaesthesia and hospital stay |
Deep plane facelift cost in Turkey
A deep plane facelift usually costs more than a SMAS facelift because the operation is longer and fewer surgeons perform it routinely; in Turkey it is typically quoted between about €5,000 and €10,000, depending on the surgeon and whether a neck lift, fat transfer or eyelid surgery is added. In the UK the same operation commonly costs £15,000 or more.
Mini facelift price in Turkey
A mini facelift is shorter and often done under local anaesthesia with sedation, so it usually costs noticeably less than a full facelift — in Turkey mostly about €2,500–€4,500. It treats early jowls only; if your neck is loose as well, a mini facelift is the wrong operation, however attractive the price.
What makes one facelift more expensive than another:
- Technique: a deep plane facelift takes longer and requires more experience than a SMAS plication or a mini facelift.
- Neck: adding a neck lift with tightening of the platysma muscle adds operating time and cost, but for most patients over 50 it is part of the same plan.
- Additional procedures: eyelid surgery, a brow lift or fat transfer done in the same session.
- Hospital and surgeon: a full hospital with an intensive-care unit costs more than a day clinic, and surgeons who do many facelifts charge more.
What a facelift package usually includes: the surgeon's and anaesthesiologist's fees, the operating theatre, one or two nights in hospital, blood tests and an ECG, drains if used, dressings and the compression garment, medication for the first days, the check-ups and stitch removal, airport–hotel–hospital transfers and an interpreter. Many packages include several hotel nights. Flights, extra nights, a companion's costs and later touch-ups are usually not included — ask for the list in writing.
Payment: at the hospitals on our site you pay the hospital directly when you arrive, by card or in cash; requesting a quote costs nothing and commits you to nothing. We do not arrange loans — be careful with any clinic that asks for a large deposit by bank transfer before you have had a consultation.
Types of facelift: deep plane, SMAS, mini and more
"Facelift" is a family of operations. They differ in how deep the surgeon works under the skin, how much of the face and neck is treated and how long the incisions are. Under the skin of the cheek lies a firm layer of connective tissue and muscle, the SMAS (superficial musculo-aponeurotic system); lifting this layer, rather than only the skin, is what makes a modern facelift natural and long-lasting.
| Type | What it treats | How it works | Time in Turkey |
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| Deep plane facelift | Jowls, deep nose-to-mouth folds, flattened cheeks, often with the neck | The surgeon goes beneath the SMAS and releases the ligaments that hold the cheek down, so skin and deeper tissue move up together as one unit | 10–12 days |
| SMAS facelift | Jowls and the lower face; the most widely performed full facelift | The SMAS is tightened by folding and stitching (plication) or by removing a strip of it (SMASectomy), then the skin is redraped without tension | 10 days |
| Mini facelift | Early jowls in patients roughly 40–55 with a good neck | Shorter incisions around the ear and a limited SMAS lift; often local anaesthesia with sedation | 7 days |
| Endoscopic facelift | The mid-face and the brow, usually in younger patients | Small incisions in the hairline or mouth; the tissue is lifted with a camera and fine instruments | 7–8 days |
| AccuTite facelift | Small areas of loose skin and fat, such as the jowls or under the chin | Radiofrequency energy under the skin through tiny openings; tightens, does not lift | 3–4 days |
| Facelift with neck lift (lower face and neck lift) | Jowls together with loose neck skin and bands | A full facelift plus tightening of the platysma muscle, often through a small incision under the chin | 10–12 days |
Deep plane or SMAS facelift?
Both lift the deeper layer and both can give an excellent result. A deep plane facelift moves the cheek and the folds beside the mouth more, and because the skin stays attached to the tissue beneath, many surgeons find it avoids a pulled look. It takes longer and works closer to the facial nerve branches, so it is for surgeons who do it often. A SMAS facelift is shorter and suits many faces where the jowls are the main problem. Studies have not shown either to be clearly superior for every patient; the surgeon's experience with the technique matters more than its name.
What is a "one-stitch facelift"?
The "one-stitch facelift" offered by some clinics is not a facelift in the surgical sense: a permanent or dissolving suture is passed under the skin from a small incision near the temple or ear to suspend the cheek. It can soften early sagging for a while, but it does not remove loose skin or tighten the neck, and the effect is limited and shorter-lived. Treat it as a variant of a thread lift, not as a cheaper version of the operations above.
Facelift, thread lift or a non-surgical facelift?
If your sagging is mild, a non-surgical facelift — fillers, threads, ultrasound or radiofrequency tightening — may be enough for now. These treatments improve skin quality and volume, but they cannot reposition deeper tissue or remove skin, and they need repeating.
| Question | Non-surgical treatments and threads | Surgical facelift |
|---|---|---|
| Jowls and neck | Mild improvement at best | Clear correction of jowls and, with a neck lift, of the neck |
| Loose skin | Cannot be removed | Removed and redraped |
| How long it lasts | Fillers about 9–18 months, threads about 1–2 years | Many years; the face keeps ageing, but from a younger starting point |
| Downtime | Hours to a few days | About 2–3 weeks before you go out without people noticing |
| Anaesthesia | Local or none | General anaesthesia or deep sedation |
A facelift does not treat volume loss or surface wrinkles: facial fat transfer is often added, and fine lines are treated with peels, laser or dermatology treatments.
Are you a good candidate for a facelift in Turkey?
Most patients who have a facelift are between about 45 and 70, but age matters less than the face: you are usually a good candidate if you have jowls along the jaw line, a softened jaw angle, deep folds beside the mouth or loose skin and bands in the neck, your skin still has some elasticity, your weight is stable and you are in good general health. Patients in their late thirties or forties with early changes are often better served by a mini facelift or non-surgical treatment.
Who should wait or not have surgery abroad: anyone who cannot stop nicotine for four to six weeks before and after surgery, because it sharply raises the risk of skin loss; patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure, the main cause of bleeding under the skin after a facelift; poorly controlled diabetes, a bleeding disorder or blood thinners that cannot be paused; a large planned weight loss; and anyone who cannot stay the full recommended time. Tell your surgeon about every medicine and supplement — aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E and ginkgo increase bleeding.
How a facelift is performed
A full facelift takes about three to five hours, and up to six with a neck lift and eyelid surgery; a mini facelift takes about two hours. Most full facelifts in Turkey are done under general anaesthesia; some surgeons use deep sedation with local anaesthesia.
- Incisions: the incision usually starts in or along the hairline at the temple, runs in the natural crease in front of the ear or just inside its edge, around the earlobe and behind the ear into the hairline. For the neck, a short incision under the chin is added.
- Deeper layer: depending on the technique, the SMAS is tightened, partly removed or — in a deep plane facelift — lifted with the cheek after the retaining ligaments are released.
- Neck: fat under the chin may be removed and the edges of the platysma muscle stitched together to smooth vertical bands.
- Skin and closure: the skin is redraped without tension, the excess is removed, and the incisions are closed with fine stitches. Thin drains may be placed for a day.
Most patients spend one night in hospital, two after a long combined operation, and leave with a soft compression garment for the chin and neck.
Combining a facelift with a neck lift, eyelid or brow surgery
A facelift is often combined with other operations: one trip and one anaesthetic, but more operating time and swelling, so a careful surgeon limits the total.
- Neck lift: the most common combination. A facelift lifts the jowls and the side of the neck; the centre of the neck — fat and muscle bands under the chin — is treated through the neck lift incision. For many patients over 50 the two are a single operation.
- Eyelids: eyelid surgery (from €2,090) removes hooded upper lids and puffy lower lids; a lower eyelid surgery on its own costs from €1,260. Combined with a facelift it adds about one to two hours.
- Brow lift: a heavy, low brow pushes skin onto the upper lid; a brow lift (from €1,650) lifts the upper third of the face, while the facelift treats the lower two thirds.
- Fat transfer: fat taken from the abdomen or thighs restores volume in the cheeks, temples and under the eyes.
- Lips and chin: a lip lift shortens a lengthened upper lip; a chin implant strengthens a weak jaw line.
Younger patients sometimes ask about a fox eye surgery (from €2,030) instead of a facelift; it lifts the outer brow and corner of the eye, not the jowls or the neck, so it answers a different question.
Your facelift trip to Turkey, day by day
Plan 10 days in Istanbul for a full facelift, 10–12 days with a neck lift or other procedures, and about 7 days for a mini facelift. A typical plan:
- Day 1 — arrival and consultation: airport pick-up and hotel check-in. You meet the surgeon in person: examination, photos, the final plan and the final price in writing.
- Day 2 — tests and surgery: blood tests, an ECG and the anaesthesia check in the morning, then the operation. You stay one or two nights in hospital.
- Day 3 — first check and discharge: drains, if used, are removed, the dressing is changed and you return to the hotel with the compression garment.
- Days 4–6 — hotel recovery: rest with your head raised, short walks, soft food, no bending or lifting. Swelling peaks on days 2–3.
- Days 6–10 — stitches and final check: the stitches in front of the ear come out first, those behind the ear and in the hairline a few days later; the surgeon checks the result and gives you written aftercare instructions.
- Day 10 or later — flight home: once the surgeon confirms you are fit to fly.
- After you are home: photo follow-up with the surgeon through the hospital's international patient team at about one, three, six and twelve months.
Do not book a return flight before your surgeon has agreed the date, and travel with a companion if you can — the first three days are much easier with help.
Recovery after a facelift, week by week
Most people feel ready to be seen at work or by friends after two to three weeks, return to sport after about six, and see the final result after six to twelve months. A realistic timeline:
- Week 1: swelling, bruising and tightness; the cheeks and ears are numb. Pain is usually moderate. Sleep on your back with your head raised and wear the compression garment.
- Week 2: the stitches are out and bruising fades, coverable with make-up from about day 10; the jaw line may still feel lumpy.
- Weeks 3–4: most people look presentable at a normal distance. Desk work and social life are possible; avoid heavy exercise, saunas and hair colouring.
- Weeks 5–8: light exercise from about four weeks, the gym from about six. The scars are pink; protect them from the sun.
- Months 3–6: remaining swelling settles, feeling returns to the cheeks and ears, and the jaw line and neck become sharper.
- Months 6–12: the scars fade to fine pale lines and the final result is visible.
Not smoking, controlled blood pressure and sun protection on the scars all help.
Flying home after a facelift
Most surgeons allow you to fly once the stitches are out and the incisions checked, usually around day 8–10. The main reason to wait is not the flight itself but the first week's risks: bleeding under the skin (a haematoma) and early problems with healing are easiest to treat while you are still near your surgeon.
A long operation and a long flight both raise the risk of blood clots. Wear compression stockings, walk in the aisle every hour, drink water and avoid alcohol and heavy suitcases. Increasing swelling on one side, severe pain or shortness of breath need medical care immediately. Our guide to flying after surgery explains more.
Risks of a facelift: what studies show
A facelift is a safe operation for healthy patients in a proper hospital, but it is a long operation on the face, and some complications are specific to it. The figures below come from large reviews in journals such as Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the Aesthetic Surgery Journal and from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons' patient information.
- Haematoma: a collection of blood under the skin is the most common significant complication, reported in roughly 1–4 in 100 women and in more men — in several series about 7–8 in 100 — mostly in the first 24 hours. High blood pressure is the main risk factor. A larger haematoma is drained in the operating theatre.
- Nerve injury: numbness of the cheeks and ears is expected and improves over months. The great auricular nerve, which gives feeling to the ear, is the nerve most often injured. Weakness of a branch of the facial nerve — an uneven smile or brow — is uncommon, in most studies around 1–2 in 100, and usually recovers within weeks to months; permanent weakness is rare, well under 1 in 100.
- Skin loss and wound problems: small areas of skin behind the ear can heal slowly. The risk is many times higher in smokers, which is why surgeons insist on stopping nicotine.
- Scars: usually fine, but thick or widened scars, a visible scar in front of the ear or a pulled-down earlobe ("pixie ear") can occur and may need a small correction.
- Other: infection (uncommon, around 1 in 100 or less), hair loss along the temple incision, asymmetry, a result that relaxes sooner than expected, blood clots and the general risks of anaesthesia.
You lower the risks by choosing a surgeon who performs facelifts routinely, having the operation in a hospital with an anaesthesiologist present, stopping nicotine, controlling your blood pressure, pausing blood-thinning medicines and supplements as instructed, staying the full time in Turkey and following the aftercare. See also is plastic surgery in Turkey safe?
How to choose a facelift surgeon in Turkey
Patients often search for the "best facelift surgeon in Turkey" or the best deep plane facelift surgeon. There is no single best surgeon for every face, but there are clear criteria — and they also answer the question whether it is safe to have a facelift in Turkey: it is as safe as the surgeon and hospital you choose.
- Specialty and volume: a facelift should be performed by a specialist in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, or by a facial plastic surgeon with ENT training, who performs facelifts regularly — ask how many per year and which technique. Check registration with the Turkish Ministry of Health and membership of the Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (TSPRAS) or ISAPS.
- Before-and-after photos of faces like yours: patients of your age with a similar neck, photographed from the same angles at least six months after surgery. Look at the hairline, earlobes and scars, not only the jaw line.
- A hospital and an anaesthesiologist: make sure the operation takes place in a licensed hospital with an anaesthesiologist present throughout. The hospitals on our site hold Ministry of Health licences and several are JCI-accredited.
- A real consultation: a good surgeon asks about blood pressure, smoking and medicines, explains which technique fits your face, what it will not change, and gives you a written plan.
- Reviews: facelift in Turkey reviews are most useful when they describe the recovery and the result after several months, not only the hotel and the transfers.
Red flags: a price far below the market, pressure to pay a deposit quickly, no surgeon's name until the day of surgery, a "facelift" that turns out to be threads, and promises of a guaranteed result. Our guide on how to choose a safe surgeon in Turkey has a checklist, and you can compare plastic surgery options in Istanbul and the surgeons and hospitals on our site.
Facelift results: what to expect and how long they last
A good facelift gives a defined jaw line without jowls, a smoother neck and softer folds beside the mouth, while the face still looks like yours. It does not stop ageing: the face continues to change, but from a younger starting point, and long-term studies have found that most patients still look younger than they would have without surgery ten years later. A deep plane or SMAS facelift usually lasts longer than a mini facelift or a skin-only lift; sun protection, a stable weight and not smoking help the result last.
Judge the result after six to twelve months. Facelift Turkey before-and-after photos from surgeons at our partner hospitals are shown on this page; look at faces that started like yours, and compare the profile and the neck, not only the front view. You will also find real facelift in Turkey reviews from patients below.
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Before-and-after photos from surgeons who perform Facelift at our partner hospitals.
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Facelift in Turkey reviews
Reviews of the hospitals and surgeons on this page that perform Facelift, with reviews about this treatment first. Reviews from Google are marked.
4.6Based on 2,122 reviews
Maisha Mapimhidze
Service was great, Ismael, Esrah and Dr Murat took great care of me along with all the nursing team.
Taka Mapimhidze
Had a great experience. The staff took really good care of me. Especially Esra and Ismael and Dr Murat Yaman
Irina
I recently had an abdominoplasty with liposuction at the Lokman Hekim clinic with Dr. Murat Yaman. I want to express my gratitude to him for his skillful hands. He truly is a God-given doctor. The results exceeded all my expectations, and the recovery was easy and almost painless. I also want to note that the staff at this clinic is very responsible and attentive. They say that the staff is the face of the clinic, and Lokman Hekim can be proud of its staff. I especially want to mention nurse Esra Nezir, who surrounded me with care and attention. She is a person with a big heart and a kind soul. I recommend your clinic 100%. You are the best 🫶
Ana Betancourt
LOKMAN HEKIM❤️ ⭐ My Hospital Experience I want to share my experience after my surgery at the hospital. Overall, I am very grateful for the care I received. I especially want to thank the nurses, the doctors, the translator, Dr. Murat, Ismael, and Esra Nezir, who looked after me and supported me throughout the entire process. Their treatment and attention were excellent, and they made me feel supported during my stay. What I think they should improve significantly is the hospital food. Personally, I found it quite poor, and in my case, there was a major problem because I am celiac and I informed them from the beginning that I needed gluten-free food. Even so, on two occasions, they made mistakes and brought me food that wasn't suitable for a celiac. This worried me especially because for a celiac, it's not just a simple food preference, but something that requires a lot of care. I think the kitchen staff should be better informed and pay much more attention to these kinds of needs. I would also improve the transfer from the hospital to the hotel. When I arrived in Istanbul, I was picked up in a large, comfortable car, but after the operation, when I left the hospital, I was transferred in a car that didn't seem suitable for someone who had just had surgery. After surgery, I think it's important to have a spacious and comfortable vehicle. After I expressed my opinion, they did improve the transfers afterward, and my experience went back to being excellent. Despite these areas for improvement, I am grateful to everyone who cared for me and was with me during this process. And I hope that, now that I'm returning to Spain, they will continue to monitor my recovery and keep checking on me after the operation. It's very important for me to feel that the support and follow-up continue even after I return home. A heartfelt thank you to the nurses, doctors, translator, Dr. Murat, Ismael, and Esra Nezir for your care, kindness, and support. ❤️
Oleksandra Nekliudova
My experience at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital was truly outstanding from beginning to end. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the entire medical team for their professionalism, kindness, and exceptional level of care. From the very first moment I arrived, I felt safe, welcomed, and supported. A very special thank you goes to my translator, Olga. She stayed with me throughout every stage of my journey, helped with every question, translated everything clearly, and made me feel comfortable in a foreign country. Her kindness and support meant so much to me. I would also like to express my deepest appreciation to Dr. Murat Yaman’s head nurse and surgical assistant. Although I don’t know her name, she deserves special recognition. She was incredibly caring, attentive, gentle, and always ready to help. She made my recovery much easier, and I will always remember her warmth and compassion. My biggest thanks go to Dr. Murat Yaman. He is a truly gifted plastic surgeon with golden hands. He carefully listened to my needs, explained everything in detail, and created a beautiful, natural result that exceeded my expectations. I couldn't be happier with my decision to trust him. Thank you to everyone at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital for making this experience so positive. I wholeheartedly recommend this clinic and Dr. Murat Yaman to anyone looking for excellent medical care, honest advice, and amazing results. Thank you for helping make my dream come true! ❤️ My experience at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital exceeded all my expectations. From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank the entire clinic staff for their incredible professionalism, care, and warm attitude toward patients. From the first day, I felt calm, confident, and in good hands. A huge thank you to my translator, Olga. She accompanied me at every stage, was always there, helped with all my questions, supported me, and did everything possible to make me feel comfortable. Thanks to her, the language barrier simply disappeared. I'd like to express my special, deepest gratitude to Dr. Murat's head nurse and assistant. Unfortunately, I don't know her name, but I'll never forget her kindness, care, attentiveness, and genuine desire to help. It's people like her who create an atmosphere where you feel not just like a patient, but like someone you truly care about. And, of course, a huge thank you to Dr. Murat Yaman. He's a surgeon with golden hands, extensive experience, and an excellent sense of aesthetics. He carefully listened to all my requests, explained everything in detail, and achieved an even better result than I could have imagined. I'm happy I trusted him with my surgery. Thank you to the entire clinic team for the high level of medicine, humanity, and support. If you're looking for a clinic staffed by true professionals who treat patients with respect and care, I wholeheartedly recommend Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital and Dr. Murat Yaman. Thank you for making my dream come true! ❤️
Liam
From the first minute I arrived at the lokman hekim hospital to the second I left every member of staff was welcoming and polite and provided exceptional hands on patient care during my stay at this private hospital which only takes 10 minute drive from Istanbul saw airport , the hospital is state of the art and is very clean and well preserved,during my stay I underwent liposuction and gynecomastia surgery , the surgeon dr Murat yaman was very friendly and helpful with the questions I asked and explained the risks about the procedures and what to expect , the surgery itself went very smooth and he visited me multiple times to check how I was feeling after having the procedures and to also explain what the recovery process looks like going forward thankfully so far post surgery I havent had any problems and I’m now on the road to recovery . I would like to thank everyone who works on ward 4A floor 4 busra nurse
Facelift: guides and articles
Facelift Recovery Time: Day by Day and Week by Week
A realistic facelift recovery timeline — the first week day by day, then week by week — with the usual dates for washing your hair, work, driving, make-up and exercise.
Read moreFacelift Scars: Where They Are and How They Heal
Every facelift leaves scars — around the ear and in the hairline. Here is exactly where they run, how they change over a year and which problems can be corrected.
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How Long Does a Facelift Last? And the Best Age for One
A facelift does not stop the clock, and there is no single best age for one. Here is what studies say about how long results last and how to judge the right time.
Read moreFrequently asked questions
At the hospitals and surgeons on our site a facelift costs from about €5,400 for international patients (shown in your currency on this page). Across the Turkish market, packages usually cost about €3,000–€8,000; a mini facelift is at the lower end and a deep plane facelift with a neck lift at the upper end. Your exact price is written on your quote after the surgeon has reviewed your photos.
A private facelift in the UK usually costs about £9,000–£15,000, and a deep plane facelift often £12,000–£20,000 or more, depending on the surgeon, the city and whether a neck lift is included. Check whether consultations and aftercare are in the price.
A deep plane facelift in Turkey is typically quoted between about €5,000 and €10,000, depending on the surgeon and whether a neck lift, fat transfer or eyelid surgery is added. It costs more than a SMAS facelift because it takes longer and requires more experience.
A mini facelift in Turkey mostly costs about €2,500–€4,500. It suits early jowls in patients with a good neck; if the neck is loose, a full facelift with a neck lift gives a better result.
It is as safe as the surgeon and hospital you choose. Choose a plastic surgeon who performs facelifts routinely and shows before-and-after photos of faces like yours, in a licensed hospital with an anaesthesiologist present, stop nicotine, control your blood pressure and stay the full time in Turkey.
A SMAS facelift tightens the deeper layer of the face by folding or trimming it and then redrapes the skin. A deep plane facelift goes beneath that layer and releases the ligaments, so the cheek and skin move up together. Both can look natural; the surgeon's experience with the technique matters more than its name.
Usually the surgeon and anaesthesiologist, the operating theatre, one or two nights in hospital, tests, dressings and the compression garment, medication, the check-ups and stitch removal, transfers and an interpreter, and often several hotel nights. Flights, extra nights and later touch-ups are usually not included.
Plan about 10 days for a full facelift, 10–12 days with a neck lift or other procedures and about 7 days for a mini facelift, so the stitches are removed and the incisions checked before you fly.
A full facelift takes about three to five hours, up to six with a neck lift and eyelid surgery. A mini facelift takes about two hours. Most patients stay one night in hospital.
Bruising fades over about two weeks and most people feel ready to be seen at work or socially after two to three weeks. Exercise is usually allowed after four to six weeks. Remaining swelling and numbness settle over three to six months, and the final result shows after six to twelve months.
Most patients describe a tight, swollen and numb feeling rather than strong pain; the first days are controlled with tablets. Severe or increasing pain on one side should be reported straight away, because it can be a sign of a haematoma.
The incisions run along the hairline, in the natural crease in front of the ear or just inside its edge, and behind the ear. After six to twelve months they are usually fine pale lines that are hard to see; a neck lift adds a short scar under the chin.
If you have loose skin, fat or vertical bands under the chin, yes — a facelift alone mainly treats the jowls and the side of the neck. For most patients over 50 the two are planned as one operation.
Yes. Eyelid surgery and a brow lift are common additions; fat transfer is also often added. Combining saves a second trip but adds operating time and swelling, so the surgeon limits the total.
It is a suture suspension rather than a facelift: a stitch passed under the skin lifts the cheek a little. It does not remove loose skin or treat the neck, and the effect is smaller and shorter-lived than a surgical facelift.
Most surgeons allow flying once the stitches are out and the incisions checked, usually around day 8–10. Wear compression stockings, walk in the aisle and drink plenty of water to lower the risk of blood clots.
A deep plane or SMAS facelift usually lasts many years; long-term studies show most patients still look younger than they otherwise would ten years later. The face keeps ageing, and a mini facelift tends to last less long.
Look for a plastic surgeon who performs facelifts regularly, can explain which technique fits your face, and shows before-and-after photos of patients like you at least six months after surgery, operating in a licensed hospital. Send your photos through this page to compare surgeons' plans and prices.
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