Facelift Turkey Cost 2026

A facelift, medically known as rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure used to address selected signs of facial aging, particularly sagging tissues, jowls and changes affecting the lower face and jawline.

Depending on the patient’s anatomy, treatment may also involve the neck, while separate procedures can be considered when concerns involve the eyelids, brow, facial volume or skin surface.

A facelift is not one standardized operation. Techniques vary according to the tissues being treated, the degree of facial laxity, previous surgery, neck anatomy and the individual patient’s goals.

The aim should be an individualized improvement while preserving the patient’s natural facial characteristics rather than attempting to create a completely different face.

You can also explore other Face Aesthetic treatments in Turkey.

Facelift Turkey Cost 2026

Current Clinic Care Center published estimates for 2026 are:

These are estimated treatment prices rather than guaranteed prices for every patient.

The final cost may vary according to:

• The facelift technique
• Degree of facial tissue laxity
• Whether the neck also requires treatment
• Primary or revision surgery
• Surgical complexity
• Type of anesthesia
• Operating facility fees
• Preoperative medical assessment
• Additional procedures
• Follow-up requirements
• Accommodation and transfers when included

Patients travelling to Turkey should receive a written treatment plan explaining the exact operation proposed and the services included in the quoted price.

Who Provides Facelift Treatment?

Clinic Care Center is a medical tourism provider that coordinates the treatment process for international patients.

Facelift procedures are performed by Op. Dr. Abdolreza Khash, a Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon.

The procedure is performed at Beylikdüzü Kolan Hospital in Istanbul.

The patient’s medical assessment, suitability for surgery and individual treatment plan are evaluated by Op. Dr. Abdolreza Khash before the procedure. The surgical technique, such as SMAS, Deep Plane or another appropriate approach, is selected according to the patient’s facial anatomy, degree of tissue laxity, previous surgery and individual treatment requirements.

What Is a Facelift?

A facelift is designed to reposition and reshape selected tissues of the face.

Depending on the operation, treatment may address:

• Facial skin laxity
• Jowls
• Changes along the jawline
• Descended facial tissues
• Selected deeper facial folds
• Loose tissues extending toward the neck

Modern facelift surgery usually involves more than simply removing excess skin.

The deeper facial tissues may also be repositioned according to the chosen surgical technique.

The skin is then redraped over the newly positioned tissues and excess skin may be removed.

What a Facelift Cannot Do

A facelift cannot stop the aging process.

It also does not automatically treat every feature associated with facial aging.

For example, facelift surgery is not primarily designed to correct:

• Excess upper-eyelid skin
• Drooping eyebrows
• Fine surface wrinkles
• Sun damage
• Skin pigmentation
• Every type of volume loss

Separate procedures may sometimes be considered for these concerns.

For example:

• Blepharoplasty addresses selected eyelid concerns.
• Brow Lift addresses brow and forehead position.
• Facial Fat Transfer may be discussed when volume loss is a separate concern.

The treatment plan should reflect the patient’s actual anatomy rather than automatically combining multiple procedures.

Who May Be Suitable for Facelift Surgery?

A facelift may be discussed with adults who:

• Have facial tissue laxity or jowls that may benefit from surgery
• Are generally healthy enough for an elective surgical procedure
• Do not have medical conditions that significantly impair healing
• Have realistic expectations
• Understand possible scars and complications
• Do not smoke or can follow their surgeon’s recommendations regarding smoking

Chronological age alone does not determine whether someone needs a facelift.

Two people of the same age can have very different:

• Skin quality
• Facial fat distribution
• Bone structure
• Degree of laxity
• Neck changes
• Treatment goals

The decision should therefore be based on the current anatomy rather than a fixed age.

SMAS Facelift

The SMAS, or superficial musculoaponeurotic system, is a fibromuscular tissue layer beneath the skin.

SMAS facelift techniques address this deeper layer rather than relying solely on skin tension.

Different approaches to the SMAS exist.

Depending on the surgeon’s plan, the SMAS may be:

• Tightened
• Folded
• Repositioned
• Partially elevated
• Modified using another technique

The term “SMAS facelift” therefore describes a family of surgical approaches rather than one identical operation.

A SMAS facelift should not be advertised as providing an exact 10-year result for every patient.

Deep Plane Facelift

A Deep Plane Facelift uses a deeper anatomical plane and typically involves releasing selected retaining structures so that facial tissues can be mobilized and repositioned.

The technique may be useful for selected patterns of facial aging.

However, it should not automatically be described as:

“more natural, safer and longer-lasting than SMAS facelift for everyone.”

Recent comparative reviews suggest that both Deep Plane and SMAS approaches can produce effective and durable outcomes, while their complication profiles and surgical characteristics differ.

The appropriate technique should depend on:

• Facial anatomy
• Degree and distribution of laxity
• Midface and jowl changes
• Neck anatomy
• Previous surgery
• Surgeon assessment and experience
• Individual treatment goals

A more extensive or deeper technique is not automatically the correct choice for every patient.

SMAS vs Deep Plane: Which Is Better?

There is no single facelift technique proven to be ideal for every face.

When discussing SMAS and Deep Plane approaches, useful questions include:

• Which tissues need repositioning?
• Is the main concern the jowls, lower face, midface or neck?
• Has the patient had previous surgery?
• How much tissue mobility is required?
• What scar pattern is planned?
• What are the specific risks of the proposed technique?

The procedure should be selected because it matches the anatomical problem, not because one technique is currently more popular on social media.

What Is a Mini Facelift?

A Mini Facelift is a broad term generally used for a more limited-incision or more limited-dissection facelift procedure.

It may be considered in selected patients with less extensive lower-face laxity.

A mini facelift is not simply a full facelift with a shorter recovery.

Its limitations depend on the amount of correction that can safely be achieved.

Patients with more advanced:

• Jowling
• Skin laxity
• Neck laxity
• Platysmal changes

may require a more extensive procedure.

Read more about Mini Facelift Surgery in Turkey.

Facelift vs Neck Lift

A facelift and a neck lift are related procedures but they are not identical.

A facelift focuses primarily on selected facial tissues and jowls.

A Neck Lift may address concerns such as:

• Loose neck skin
• Platysmal bands
• Selected submental tissues
• Jawline-to-neck transition

Some patients may benefit from both procedures during the same operation.

Others may primarily require facial treatment or neck treatment.

A facelift should not automatically be sold together with a neck lift simply because the procedures are commonly combined.

The indication for each area should be evaluated separately.

Facelift vs Fillers and Non-Surgical Treatments

Non-surgical procedures and facelift surgery do not provide the same type of structural correction.

Fillers and other minimally invasive treatments may help address selected:

• Volume changes
• Fine lines
• Skin concerns
• Early facial changes

in appropriate patients.

However, they cannot reproduce the same degree of tissue repositioning as surgical facelift procedures when substantial laxity is present.

This does not mean non-surgical treatments are ineffective.

They simply treat different concerns and may be more appropriate for some patients.

The decision should be based on anatomy and treatment goals rather than describing one category as universally superior.

Can a Facelift Restore Lost Facial Volume?

Facelift surgery primarily repositions tissues.

It does not automatically replace all volume that may have been lost with aging.

Some patients may have separate volume loss involving areas such as:

• Cheeks
• Temples
• Midface
• Selected facial depressions

When appropriate, Facial Fat Transfer or another volume treatment may be discussed separately.

However, adding fat transfer is not mandatory for every facelift.

Overfilling can also create an unnatural appearance.

The “Windblown” or Over-Pulled Appearance

Patients sometimes worry that facelift surgery will create an excessively tight or “windblown” appearance.

An unnatural result can be influenced by factors including:

• Excessive tension
• Direction of tissue repositioning
• Skin management
• Facial anatomy
• Scar behavior
• Surgical planning

However, it is inaccurate to claim that unnatural results occur only because another surgeon used an “outdated horizontal technique.”

Different facelift approaches can produce good or poor results depending on how they are selected and performed.

No technique can guarantee a completely natural result.

The goal should be improvement while maintaining recognizable facial characteristics.

Where Are Facelift Incisions?

Incision patterns vary according to the procedure.

A traditional facelift incision may begin around the temple hairline and continue around the ear before extending toward the lower scalp.

Additional incisions may be required when the neck is treated.

A limited-incision or mini facelift may use a shorter incision pattern.

The surgeon should explain:

• Where the incisions will be
• How far they may extend
• Whether the hairline could be affected
• How previous scars may affect the plan

before surgery.

Are Facelift Scars Invisible?

No.

Every surgical incision can leave a scar.

Facelift incisions are generally planned around:

• Hairlines
• Natural ear contours
• Skin creases

with the intention of making scars less noticeable.

However, it is inappropriate to guarantee that scars will be:

• Invisible
• Completely hidden
• Impossible to detect
• Identical in every patient

Scar appearance can depend on:

• Skin characteristics
• Genetics
• Tension
• Infection
• Wound healing
• Smoking
• Previous surgery

Unfavorable scarring is a recognized complication of facelift surgery.

Hair Loss Around Facelift Incisions

Temporary or permanent hair loss can occur around facelift incision sites.

This may affect:

• Temporal hair
• Sideburn position
• Hair immediately surrounding an incision

The risk varies according to technique and individual healing.

Temporary shedding may improve over time in some patients, but a website should not promise that all hair loss will regrow within exactly three to six months.

Hairline and hair density should be considered during surgical planning.

Numbness and Changes in Sensation

Temporary numbness or altered sensation is possible after facelift surgery.

Patients may notice changes involving:

• Cheeks
• Ears
• Jawline
• Neck
• Areas surrounding the incisions

Sensation often changes during healing, but recovery time varies.

The statement:

“Nerves regenerate and normal feeling always returns within three to six months.”

is too absolute.

Persistent changes in sensation are a recognized surgical risk.

Facial Nerve Injury

The facial nerve controls muscles responsible for facial movement.

Facial nerve injury with weakness is a recognized possible complication of facelift surgery.

Depending on the nerve and degree of injury, weakness may involve different facial movements.

Not every postoperative asymmetry represents permanent nerve injury because swelling and temporary weakness can also influence facial movement.

However, unexpected weakness should be evaluated by the surgical team.

The possibility of nerve injury should be discussed as part of informed consent rather than omitted from patient information.

Other Risks and Possible Complications

Facelift surgery has potential risks including:

• Anesthesia complications
• Bleeding
• Hematoma
• Deep vein thrombosis
• Cardiac or pulmonary complications
• Facial nerve injury with weakness
• Fluid accumulation
• Infection
• Numbness or altered sensation
• Persistent pain
• Poor wound healing
• Skin loss
• Prolonged swelling
• Skin irregularities or discoloration
• Hair loss around incisions
• Unfavorable scarring
• Asymmetry
• Unsatisfactory results
• Need for additional treatment or revision surgery

The individual risk profile depends on health history, surgical extent and any procedures performed at the same time.

Hematoma After Facelift

A hematoma is a collection of blood beneath the tissues.

It is an important recognized complication after facelift surgery.

Possible warning signs can include:

• Rapidly increasing swelling
• Increasing pain or pressure
• Marked asymmetry
• Significant bruising
• Other unexpected changes

A rapidly enlarging postoperative swelling should be assessed rather than automatically treated as normal recovery.

The treating team should explain which symptoms require urgent contact.

Skin Healing and Skin Loss

Poor wound healing and skin loss are recognized facelift complications.

Risk can be affected by factors including:

• Smoking
• Circulation
• Tissue tension
• Previous surgery
• Certain health conditions
• Individual healing characteristics

Smoking status is therefore important before surgery.

Patients should provide accurate information about:

• Cigarettes
• Nicotine products
• Medications
• Supplements
• Previous wound-healing problems

and follow their surgeon’s perioperative instructions.

What Type of Anesthesia Is Used?

Facelift surgery may be performed using:

• Intravenous sedation
• General anesthesia

depending on the operation and patient.

The appropriate method may depend on:

• Facelift technique
• Procedure duration
• Additional surgery
• Patient health
• Patient comfort
• Anesthesia assessment

Therefore, every Clinic Care Center facelift price should not automatically be described as including general anesthesia unless that is the anesthesia actually planned for the individual patient.

Drains and Bandages After Facelift Surgery

A bandage may be placed around the face after surgery to help manage swelling and bruising.

Small drainage tubes may also be used in some patients to remove accumulated blood or fluid.

However:

• Not every patient requires a drain
• Drain removal is not automatically fixed at one or two days
• Not every patient uses the same bandage
• Duration depends on the procedure and recovery

The surgical team should give individual instructions on:

• Drain care
• Bandages
• Wound care
• Medication
• Follow-up

Compression Garments and Lymphatic Massage

Some postoperative plans may include a facial support garment.

The type and duration can vary according to:

• Surgical technique
• Neck treatment
• Swelling
• Surgeon preference
• Individual recovery

A universal statement such as:

“All facelift patients must wear compression for exactly two weeks.”

should be avoided.

Similarly, lymphatic massage should not be described as an obligatory hidden cost for every patient.

It may be recommended in selected recovery plans, but suitability and timing should be determined by the treating team.

Recovery After Facelift Surgery

Recovery varies according to:

• Surgical technique
• Extent of treatment
• Neck surgery
• Additional facial procedures
• Health status
• Individual healing

During the early period patients may experience:

• Swelling
• Bruising
• Tightness
• Numbness
• Tenderness
• Temporary asymmetry
• Reduced facial movement from swelling

The surgical team should provide specific instructions about:

• Washing the face
• Hair care
• Makeup
• Sleeping position
• Physical activity
• Incision care
• Medication
• Follow-up appointments

A fixed recovery timetable should not replace these individualized instructions.

When Can I Return to Work or Go Out in Public?

There is no universal fourteen-day rule.

Many patients may feel more comfortable socially after the major swelling and bruising decrease, but the timing varies.

Factors include:

• Surgical extent
• Bruising
• Swelling
• Type of work
• Additional procedures
• Individual healing

A patient working from home may return to work differently from someone with a physically demanding or public-facing job.

Residual swelling can continue after a patient feels comfortable returning to everyday activities.

When Can I Exercise?

Exercise should be resumed gradually.

Early strenuous activity may increase:

• Blood pressure
• Swelling
• Bleeding risk
• Discomfort

The surgeon should advise when the patient can resume:

• Walking
• Cardio
• Weight training
• High-intensity exercise
• Contact activities

The correct timetable depends on the procedure and recovery.

When Will I See the Final Facelift Result?

Improvement becomes more visible as swelling and bruising decrease.

However, the early postoperative appearance is not the final result.

The tissues continue to:

• Settle
• Heal
• Soften
• Change as swelling decreases
• Develop mature scars

over time.

For this reason, early tightness, swelling or asymmetry should not automatically be judged as the permanent result.

How Long Do Facelift Results Last?

Facelift results can be long-lasting, but there is no guaranteed number of years that applies to every patient.

Aging continues after surgery.

Future facial appearance may be influenced by:

• Genetics
• Skin quality
• Sun exposure
• Smoking
• Weight change
• Tissue aging
• Further procedures

Therefore, claims such as:

• SMAS lasts exactly 10 years
• Deep Plane lasts 12–15 years
• Mini Facelift lasts five to seven years

should not be presented as guaranteed timelines.

Some patients may maintain changes longer than others.

Facelift With Blepharoplasty

Facelift surgery does not directly address the eyelids.

A separate Blepharoplasty may be considered when there is an independent indication involving upper or lower eyelid tissues.

The procedures can be combined in selected patients.

However, combining them increases:

• Surgical extent
• Swelling
• Recovery requirements
• Anesthesia time
• Overall risk considerations

Blepharoplasty should therefore not automatically be added merely to make the entire face appear equally “young.”

Facelift With Brow Lift

A Brow Lift primarily addresses eyebrow and forehead position.

It is separate from lower-face facelift surgery.

The two may be combined when the patient has separate indications in both areas.

The goal should not be to perform every available facial operation at the same time.

The safety and benefit of combined surgery should be evaluated individually.

Travelling to Turkey for Facelift Surgery

International patients should understand the full treatment plan before travelling.

Important questions include:

• Which facelift technique is proposed?
• Why was it selected?
• Is neck surgery also required?
• Where will the incisions be?
• What anesthesia is planned?
• Where will surgery take place?
• How long is the expected early recovery?
• Will drains be used?
• When will postoperative examinations occur?
• How long should the patient remain in Turkey?
• Who should be contacted after returning home?
• What happens if a complication develops?

Photographs can assist with an initial discussion, but they cannot replace an appropriate medical and surgical assessment when one is required.

How Long Should I Stay in Turkey?

There is no universal requirement for:

• Two hospital nights
• Seven hotel nights
• Or another fixed package duration

for every facelift patient.

The recommended stay can depend on:

• Surgical extent
• Anesthesia
• Drain or wound follow-up
• Swelling
• Additional procedures
• Health history
• Recovery progress
• Planned flight duration

Medical follow-up requirements should determine the stay rather than the hotel package alone.

When Can I Fly Home?

A patient should not be promised a fixed fit-to-fly date before surgery.

The decision may depend on:

• Recovery from anesthesia
• Swelling
• Bleeding
• Wound condition
• Infection
• Mobility
• Pain control
• DVT risk
• Additional procedures
• Length of the flight

Return travel should be planned with the treating team.

What May Be Included in a Facelift Treatment Plan?

Depending on the written quotation, treatment arrangements may include some or all of:

• Surgeon and medical team fees
• The specified facelift procedure
• Anesthesia
• Operating facility fees
• Preoperative medical assessment
• Prescribed medication
• Hospital stay when required
• Dressings or postoperative garments
• Follow-up appointments
• Accommodation
• Airport reception
• Local transfers
• Patient coordination services

All inclusions should be confirmed in writing.

Patients should not assume that every quoted facelift price automatically includes:

• General anesthesia
• Two hospital nights
• Seven hotel nights
• A 4- or 5-star hotel
• VIP transfers
• Lymphatic massage
• All postoperative garments
• Treatment of complications
• Free revision surgery

unless these are specifically included in the written treatment offer.

Frequently Asked Questions About Facelift Surgery

How much does a facelift cost in Turkey in 2026?

Current Clinic Care Center estimates are approximately:

• Full / SMAS Facelift: $4,500–$6,000
• Deep Plane Facelift: $6,500–$8,500
• Mini Facelift: $3,500–$4,500
• Facelift + Neck Lift: $6,000–$8,000

The final cost depends on the individual surgical plan.

Is Deep Plane Facelift better than SMAS?

Not for every patient.

Both approaches can provide effective facelift results, and the appropriate technique depends on facial anatomy, surgical goals and the surgeon’s plan.

Does Deep Plane Facelift last 15 years?

There is no guaranteed lifespan for a facelift result.

Results can be long-lasting, but natural aging continues.

What is the difference between a Mini Facelift and Full Facelift?

A Mini Facelift generally involves a more limited surgical approach and may suit selected patients with less extensive laxity.

A full facelift can address more extensive facial changes.

Does a facelift include a neck lift?

Not automatically.

A Neck Lift may be added when there is a separate indication involving the neck.

Does facelift surgery remove every wrinkle?

No.

Facelift surgery primarily addresses tissue laxity and sagging.

Fine surface wrinkles, pigmentation and skin texture may require different treatments.

Will my scars be invisible?

No.

Incisions are positioned with the aim of making scars less noticeable, but all surgical incisions can leave permanent scars.

Can I lose hair around the incision?

Temporary or permanent hair loss around incisions is a recognized possible complication.

How long does numbness last?

There is no exact duration for every patient.

Sensation often changes during healing, but persistent sensory changes are possible.

Can a facelift damage a facial nerve?

Facial nerve injury with weakness is a recognized potential complication.

It should be discussed before surgery.

Will I have drains?

Possibly.

Drains are used in some facelift operations but are not mandatory for every patient.

Is lymphatic massage required?

Not universally.

It may be recommended in selected recovery plans, but it should not be presented as mandatory for all facelift patients.

When can I return to work?

It depends on surgical extent, swelling, bruising, occupation and individual healing.

There is no guaranteed fourteen-day return date.

Can facelift surgery be combined with eyelid surgery?

Yes, in selected patients when there is also a separate indication for Blepharoplasty.

Can it be combined with a brow lift?

Yes, when the patient also has an appropriate indication for Brow Lift Surgery.

Can facial fat transfer be added?

It may be considered when facial volume loss is a separate concern.

Read more about Facial Fat Transfer in Turkey.

Are facelift results permanent?

Facelift changes can be long-lasting, but the natural aging process continues.

No surgical result should be described as permanently unchanged.

Medical References

American Society of Plastic Surgeons – Facelift / Rhytidectomy

American Society of Plastic Surgeons – Facelift Candidates

American Society of Plastic Surgeons – Facelift Procedure

American Society of Plastic Surgeons – Facelift Risks and Safety

American Society of Plastic Surgeons – Facelift Recovery

American Society of Plastic Surgeons – Facelift Results

PubMed – The Deep Plane versus SMAS Facelift: A Systematic Review

PubMed – Deep Plane vs SMAS Facelift: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

PubMed – A Systematic Review and Comparative Analysis of Rhytidectomy Techniques

Request Information About Facelift Surgery

Contact the Clinic Care Center patient coordination team for information about facelift options, current treatment cost estimates, consultation availability and the next steps.

For international patients, photographs may assist with an initial discussion but cannot determine the final surgical technique or guarantee a result.

Before travelling, patients should receive clear information about:

• The facelift technique proposed
• Why that technique is recommended
• Whether neck surgery is also proposed
• Incision and scar locations
• Type of anesthesia
• Possible risks and complications
• Whether drains or postoperative garments may be used
• Expected recovery
• Recommended stay in Turkey
• Return-travel planning
• Follow-up after returning home
• Services included in the written quotation

The final treatment recommendation should be based on an individualized medical and surgical assessment.

The information on this page is intended for general education and does not replace diagnosis, medical advice or consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.