Cost guide · Facelift · Istanbul
Facelift in Turkey — Deep Plane Cost and Planning
A skin-only lift and a true deep plane release are not the same operation and should never carry the same price. Here is what changes a facelift quote in Istanbul, and what the K Face Lift adds.
Facelift pricing varies more than any other procedure because the label covers everything from a short-scar skin tightening to a full deep plane release with neck work, eyelids and fat grafting.
Prof. Dr. Karaaltın's K Face Lift and K Endoscopic Deep Plane techniques release the facial retaining ligaments so the lift is carried by deep tissue rather than skin — the reason results hold rather than flattening out.
What decides the price of your facelift
The technique your anatomy needs
Deep plane release, endoscopic midface work, neck platysma repair, eyelid surgery and fat grafting are each separate components. Your quote reflects which of them your face actually needs.
Time in theatre and length of anaesthesia
Theatre and anaesthesia are charged by time. A single-stage operation costs less than a combined plan that treats several areas in one session.
Combined procedures
Combining procedures in one anaesthetic is usually less expensive in total than travelling twice, and it shortens overall recovery.
Hospital grade and length of stay
Operating in an internationally accredited hospital with full intensive-care backup costs more than a day-surgery clinic — and it is the reason the safety record holds.
Revision or secondary surgery
Correcting previous surgery takes longer, needs more planning and sometimes extra grafting, so a secondary case is quoted above a primary one.
What the all-inclusive package covers
- Video consultation and surgical planning with Prof. Dr. Karaaltın personally
- Pre-operative examination, blood work and anaesthesia assessment
- Surgeon, anaesthetist and theatre fees in a JCI-accredited Istanbul hospital
- Hospital stay for the nights your procedure requires
- Post-operative garments, dressings and prescribed medication
- Airport transfers and hotel or recovery-suite coordination
- In-person recovery checks before you are cleared to fly
- Scheduled video follow-ups and 24/7 WhatsApp access after you fly home
Not included
- International flights
- Extended hotel nights beyond the planned recovery window
- Travel and medical-complication insurance (strongly recommended)
- Any secondary or unrelated procedure added after the original plan
Deep plane facelifts in London and major US cities are among the most expensive aesthetic operations available privately. The Istanbul package is materially lower while keeping the same accredited-hospital and anaesthesia standard.
K Face Lift — vertical vector, deep plane release
The retaining ligaments are released so the midface can be repositioned vertically rather than pulled back. Skin is redraped without tension, which avoids the swept, operated look and keeps the scar fine. Where indicated, the endoscopic variant reaches the upper and midface through minimal incisions.
Facelift in Turkey — your questions
How long do I stay in Istanbul for a facelift?
Plan 8–10 nights. Sutures, dressing changes and early swelling are all reviewed in person before you are cleared to fly.
Will people be able to tell I have had a facelift?
The aim of a deep plane technique is that they see a rested version of you, not a tightened one. Repositioning deep tissue instead of pulling skin is what keeps the result natural.
Why is surgery in Istanbul less expensive than in the UK or US?
The difference is the cost base — staff salaries, hospital overheads and insurance premiums in Turkey are far lower than in London or New York. It is not a difference in implant brands, hospital accreditation or the surgeon's training, all of which are international standard here.
How do I get an actual price for my case?
Send your photos and goals through the consultation form. After a private video call with Prof. Dr. Karaaltın you receive a written surgical plan for your facelift and an all-inclusive quote — no call-centre estimates before the surgeon has seen your case.
Is the price fixed once it is quoted?
Yes. The quote covers the plan you approve. If nothing changes in your plan, the price you are given before you travel is the price you pay.
What if I need a revision later?
Revision policy is discussed and written down before you travel, so you know exactly what is covered and what would be chargeable.
Ask about facelift in Turkey
Send your details and goals. Your request is saved to the clinic system and emailed straight to our team — Prof. Dr. Karaaltın reviews every case personally.
Travelling from the UK, Ireland or the United States
Most facelift patients fly in from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Dublin, New York, Los Angeles and Miami. Istanbul is roughly a four-hour flight from the UK and Ireland and is served by direct flights from major US hubs. Consultations happen by video before you book anything, and the clinic sits in Şişli, ten minutes from Nişantaşı hotels.
Clinic address
Teşvikiye, Sakayık Sk. No:47
34365 Şişli / Istanbul, TurkeyGet directions →
Talk to the clinic
English, Turkish and Arabic speaking coordinators.
Opening hours
Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00
Sunday: Closed
Istanbul time (UTC+3)
Get a written plan and an all-inclusive quote
Send your photos and goals — Prof. Dr. Mehmet Veli Karaaltın reviews every case personally before any price is given.