Facelift Kosten Schweiz: what patients actually pay
A deep plane facelift in Zurich or Geneva generally costs CHF 25,000 to CHF 45,000 once clinic, anaesthesia and hospital stay are included. Swiss basic health insurance does not cover aesthetic facelift surgery.
Istanbul comparison
The equivalent deep plane procedure in Istanbul is usually CHF 8,000 to CHF 14,000 all-in, including hospital, anaesthesia and post-operative care. Direct flights from Zurich and Geneva take under four hours.
Lifting du visage prix Suisse: what changes the price
- Whether the neck and platysma are treated in the same session
- Fat grafting or skin resurfacing added to the lift
- Length of inpatient stay and nursing care
- Surgeon experience with deep plane dissection
Planning the trip from Switzerland
Allow 8 to 10 days. Consultation and preoperative tests occur on arrival day, surgery on day 2, suture removal around day 7, and flight home from day 8. Consultations are available in English, French and German.
Frequently asked questions
Is a deep plane facelift covered by Swiss insurance?
No. Purely aesthetic facial rejuvenation is self-funded in Switzerland.
Which Swiss cities do you see patients from?
Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern, Lausanne and Lugano, with remote video consultations before travel.
See the city guides for Zurich and Geneva, or read the deep plane facelift technique guide.
Considering this procedure?
Book a private consultation with Prof. Dr. Mehmet Veli Karaaltın for a personalised surgical plan.
Speak to the clinic
Patients travel from the UK, Ireland and the United States for treatment in Istanbul. Video consultations are held before you book any travel.
Teşvikiye, Sakayık Sk. No:47
34365 Şişli / Istanbul, Turkey