Facelift Turkey (Rhytidectomy): Cost & Partner Surgeons in Istanbul

A facelift in Turkey, medically known as a rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic procedure designed to reduce visible signs of aging by lifting and tightening the deeper layers of facial and neck tissue, restoring a naturally refreshed appearance. As the face ages, skin loses elasticity and the underlying support structures descend, producing jowls, deep folds and a loose jawline that skincare alone cannot address. A facelift repositions those tissues rather than simply pulling the skin, which is what produces a natural, not over-tightened, result.

Turkey has become one of Europe’s leading destinations for facelift surgery, with board-certified facial plastic surgeons operating at costs that are typically 60 to 70 percent lower than in the UK. Luna Clinic Medical Travel Services is a medical travel coordination company in Istanbul: we introduce patients to independent partner surgeons who hold board certification from the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (TSPRAS) and operate within Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited hospitals.

From your first enquiry, a bilingual coordinator manages your travel, accommodation, transfers and interpretation, while every clinical decision, from suitability and the choice of facelift type to surgical technique and aftercare, is made independently by your chosen partner surgeon at their own accredited facility. Luna does not perform surgery and does not guarantee outcomes.

Indicative prices, last checked in July 2026. Turkey figures are starting prices quoted in euro by independent partner surgeons and cover the items listed. UK figures are typical private prices in pounds sterling and are shown for comparison only. Your surgeon sets the final price after assessment.

How much does a facelift in Turkey cost?

Facelift Turkey cost typically starts from €3,400, with most patients paying between €3,400 and €4,500 depending on the technique used. That is roughly 60 to 70 percent lower than the £8,000 to £15,000 charged in the UK or the $10,000 to $25,000 charged in the US, while maintaining high medical standards. Most international patients travel on an all-inclusive facelift Turkey package that bundles the surgical fee, anaesthesia, hospital stay, VIP transfers, hotel accommodation and follow-up into a single transparent quote.

Face lift Turkey cost varies with the type of facelift chosen (Mini, Mid, Full, SMAS or Deep Plane), the surgeon’s experience, the facility, and whether you combine it with a neck lift or eyelid surgery. Luna presents the surgeon’s medical fee and the travel coordination fee side by side, so you can make a genuine comparison with home-country pricing. Your surgeon provides the final quote after consultation.

• Type of facelift. A mini face lift for early jowling costs less than a full or deep plane facelift that repositions the entire midface. A face and neck lift together sits at the higher end.
• Surgeon’s experience. Highly experienced, reputable partner surgeons typically charge more for their work, which is the single biggest factor in a natural result.
• Combined procedures. Adding a neck lift, brow lift or eyelid surgery in the same trip changes the fee but often reduces overall cost versus separate surgeries.
• Facility and stay. JCI-accredited hospitals and the recommended stay (typically 7 to 10 nights) influence the total all-inclusive package.

Facelift Turkey all-inclusive package: what’s included

International patients travelling to Istanbul for facelift surgery typically book an all-inclusive package covering every element of their journey. A Luna-coordinated facelift package includes:

• Full surgical fee with the board-certified partner surgeon, anaesthesiologist and theatre team
• Pre-operative blood tests, heart evaluation and medical history review
• Hospital stay and nursing care at a JCI-accredited facility
• Post-operative wound care kit and medications
• VIP airport, hotel and clinic transfers throughout your stay
• 4-5 star hotel accommodation for the recommended stay (typically 7 to 10 nights)
• Dedicated bilingual patient coordinator throughout your stay
• Follow-up appointment with your surgeon before your return flight
• Structured remote check-ins coordinated with your partner surgeon after you return home

Package pricing starts from €3,400 with full cost transparency. Clinical follow-up is conducted by your surgeon, not by Luna. Your surgeon provides the final quote after consultation.

Types of facelift

Your partner surgeon recommends the approach that fits your anatomy and degree of aging, rather than defaulting to the most common option. Common types include:

Mini facelift

A less invasive option with smaller incisions and shorter recovery, ideal for mild to moderate sagging in the lower face and jawline, often chosen by patients in their 40s.

Mid facelift

Focuses on the middle of the face, lifting sagging cheeks and smoothing deep folds around the nose and mouth without altering the lower face.

Full facelift

A comprehensive lift of the whole face and neck for more advanced aging, tightening skin and underlying muscle for the most dramatic change.

SMAS facelift

Lifts and repositions the muscle layer beneath the skin (the Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) for longer-lasting results than a skin-only lift.

Deep plane facelift

Releases the facial ligaments and repositions the midface as a unit, suited to advanced aging and severe jowling with natural, long-lasting outcomes.

Neck lift

A lower rhytidectomy or platysmaplasty that addresses a sagging neck and “turkey neck”, most commonly combined with a facelift for a harmonious result.

Facelift Turkey before and after: what results to expect

For facelift surgery, reviewing facelift Turkey before and after results is the single most informative step when choosing a surgeon, because outcomes depend on the surgeon’s technique, your skin quality and elasticity, and the degree of aging present. A mini facelift result looks very different from a full or deep plane result on the same face.

Facelift surgery is known for high satisfaction, with a reported success rate of over 95 percent and a patient satisfaction rate around 90 to 95 percent when performed by an experienced surgeon on a suitable candidate. After healing, most patients report a smoother, tighter and more youthful contour that typically lasts several years. Where available, before-and-after images are sourced from the partner surgeon’s own practice, shown as examples only, and do not guarantee a similar result for your case.

Facelift Turkey recovery time

Recovery varies by the type of facelift and how your body heals; your surgeon sets your individual timeline. The general trajectory is:

1. 1 weekSwelling, bruising and tightness are normal. Sutures are typically removed around days 5 to 7. Most initial swelling begins to subside by the end of the week.
2. 3 weeksMost bruising and swelling has significantly reduced and many patients feel comfortable in social settings and can return to desk-based work.
3. 4 weeksNoticeable improvement, with much of the swelling gone. Many patients resume normal routines while continuing sun protection and aftercare.
4. 3 monthsFinal results become visible as swelling and tightness resolve, revealing a smoother, more youthful appearance.
5. 6 monthsResults are fully settled and natural. Any residual tightness has resolved, and the rejuvenated result is long-lasting.

Am I a good candidate for a facelift in Turkey?

Only the independent partner surgeon you consult with can confirm suitability. In general, good candidates are in good general health, have sagging facial skin, loose skin around the neck, wrinkles around the mouth and nose, or sagging tissue along the jawline, and hold realistic expectations. Most facelift patients are aged 45 to 75, though skin condition and overall health matter more than age; healthy patients in their 70s can safely have a facelift if they are medically fit and non-smokers.

A modern facelift produces a natural, refreshed result rather than an over-tightened look, because current SMAS and deep plane techniques lift the deeper tissue layers instead of pulling the skin. Choosing an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon is the single biggest factor in a natural outcome. Preparation is the same as for any operation: pause smoking, ask your surgeon whether to pause over-the-counter aspirin and anti-inflammatory drugs, and follow your surgeon’s instructions closely. If a blood thinner was prescribed to you, only the clinician who prescribed it can tell you to stop.

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