Facelift in Turkey
A facelift or rhytidectomy repositions saggy skin around and below the mid-face. It is a commonly known procedure used to replenish the face’s elements.
Facelift surgery goals in Turkey
Facelift surgery enhances your facial balance, reduces wrinkles, and makes you look much younger.
By addressing specific face areas, you can achieve the following results with a facelift in Turkey:
- Restore the youthful contours of your face
- Enhance the facial balance and proportions
- Tighten the loose skin and reduce wrinkles
- Correct sagging around the jawline and neck
- Improve neck contour with a defined appearance
- Achieve long-lasting and natural-looking results
Facelift candidacy
At any age group facelift surgery can offer a better facial skin attachment.
For the best outcomes from the surgery one should have the followings:
- Be in good overall health.
- Stop smoking before and after surgery.
- Manage any medical conditions.
- Avoid blood-thinning medications before surgery.
Skin quality and surgery results
Usually, facelift surgery offers much better results when there is a good amount of skin elasticity. The surgical results last longer, the skin adapts to the repositioned underlying structure faster and patients achieve a smoother and more natural appearance.
Although it does not give certain results, you can check out your skin elasticity with a pinch test. Just gently pinch the skin on your cheeks, arm, or abdomen. If the skin bounces back to its original shape quickly it might suggest that you have good skin elasticity.
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Your facelift surgery package
When you opt for a facelift surgery in Turkey, you can benefit from these services with your package deal.
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Cost of facelift surgery in Turkey
Depending on the surgeon’s experience, the clinic location and the additional services included with the package deals facelift surgery can cost around €3,500 to €6,000 in Turkey.
Our price includes the accommodation, transportation, surgery fees, and recovery visits.
Average facelift surgery prices
Countries | Min. Price | Max. Price |
Turkey | €3,500 | €6,000 |
U.S | €8,280 | €15,870 |
U.K | €8,360 | €12,500 |
Germany | €7,440 | €11,350 |
Italy | €6,980 | €12,810 |
France | €7,900 | €13,190 |
Actual prices may vary due to factors such as inflation and exchange rates.
Many people choose Turkey for facelift procedure
Turkey is a popular choice for facelift surgery due to its cost-effectiveness, sustainable results, and appealing travel experience.
The chart illustrates the rise in medical tourism, showing significant demand even during the pandemic in 2021. This upward trend is anticipated to continue into 2024 and beyond.
Facelift procedures and surgery techniques
SMAS facelift, deep-plane facelift, and minimal access cranial suspension (MACS) lift are the surgical options for a facelift procedure. Each designed to fix specific problems like sagging jowls, deep smile lines, or loose neck skin. Surgeons choose the best method based on what each patient needs.
Doctors may apply the following to lift the face skin:
- The surgeon cuts the skin over marked areas.
- Cut skin is lifted gently from the underlying skin tissues.
- The SMAS layer is tightened by folding or removing the extra skin tissues.
- Finally, the extra skin is trimmed and the remaining skin is stitched back in carefully.
SMAS facelift
“In an SMAS procedure, the surgeon lifts and tightens the layer of tissue under the skin called the SMAS.”
What is the SMAS layer?
The SMAS is a fibrous layer that covers the facial muscles and is continuous with the platysma muscle in the neck. It acts as a connective tissue network between the skin and deeper structures.
The SMAS is responsible for facial expressions and contributes to the structural support of the face. Aging affects this layer, leading to sagging and loss of elasticity, which manifests as jowls, deep nasolabial folds, and an overall drooping appearance.
Deep-plane rhytidectomy
“In a deep-plane facelift procedure, the surgeon lifts and tightens deeper layers, including the muscle and fat.”
This method focuses on the deeper anatomical planes beneath the SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) layer, offering a more comprehensive approach to restoring youthful facial contours.
Deep-plane rhytidectomy involves a meticulous approach to lifting and repositioning both the SMAS and the deeper facial tissues. Unlike traditional facelifts that primarily target the SMAS layer, the deep-plane technique includes lifting the facial soft tissues from their deeper attachments. This helps for more profound and natural-looking results.
Minimal access cranial suspension (MACS)
“During a MACS, the doctor uses special stitches to lift the tissue without making large cuts focusing on minimizing scarring and recovery time.”
The MACS lift specifically targets the mid-face and neck areas, making it an excellent choice for individuals looking to correct sagging skin and restore youthful contours without extensive surgery.
The procedure utilizes suspension sutures to lift and secure the facial tissues, providing a more youthful appearance with less downtime and a quicker recovery compared to traditional facelift techniques.
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Planning a facelift surgery in Turkey 🛫
Before coming to Turkey for your facelift surgery, here are some of the things you should know:
Simple visa process
The Turkish government permits tourists from many countries to stay up to 90 days on a tourist visa.
Bring a companion
You can invite a friend or family member to join you, and they can benefit from our package deals as well.
7-8 Days duration of stay
The entire process, including evaluation, surgery, and recovery, typically takes around 5-7 days.
VIP transportation
Experience comfort with our VIP transfer service, ensuring timely transport to any necessary destinations.
Luxurious accommodation
Stay in 4-5-star hotels where you'll enjoy a home-like atmosphere.
No need for follow-up visits
We offer online follow-ups and maintain contact for up to a year, there’s no requirement to return to Turkey unless you choose to.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gain advanced knowledge over what happens after the surgery, and how long the recovery lasts for face lift operation.
Is the skin removed during a facelift procedure?
Yes. During a facelift, surgeons tighten the tissue under the skin and remove excessive overlaying skin from the face and neck.
How long will the facelift last?
A facelift procedure is not permanent. It can last around 10 years, depending on the applied area of the face and biological factors.
How long does it take to recover after a facelift?
For a couple of weeks, you might experience bruising and swelling. In the first months, it is normal to have a strange feeling over the face. Usually, after 2-3 months, your face feels normal again.