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A deep plane facelift is one of the most advanced techniques in facial rejuvenation. Unlike more surface-level lifts, it repositions the deeper muscle and fat layers, giving results that look more natural and last longer. Studies show that over 85–90% of patients report being satisfied with their facelift results within the first year, with significant improvements in quality of life (Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018). Turkey has become a hub for this procedure: skilled surgeons, modern hospitals, and a patient-focused approach make the country a trusted choice for facial surgery. At Experts Medical, we’ve selected the best specialists for you, based on the real outcomes of more than 12,000 patients who had treatments and surgeries with us. Choosing the right surgeon is essential - not only for achieving natural results but also for avoiding complications that can happen when the surgery isn’t done with precision.
1. Prof. Ercan Karacaoglu
Prof. Ercan Karacaoglu is a well-known plastic surgeon in Istanbul with nearly three decades of experience in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. He works at Memorial Hospital and is trusted by many international patients for his skill with complex procedures, including deep plane facelifts. His career spans both Turkey and the United States, where he trained and later taught plastic surgery at Brown University.
Beyond facelifts, he regularly performs breast surgery, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, tummy tucks, and liposuction. He holds the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS) certification and is a member of international societies such as ISAPS and ASPS. With more than 30 international publications and a long teaching history, Prof. Karacaoglu is recognized not only for his surgical work but also for contributing to the global field of plastic surgery.
- Package price: from 11000 EUR (full facelift)
- Experts Medical doctor’s rating: 4.9 / 5
- Specialization: Facelift, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, breast surgery, liposuction, tummy tuck
- Number of procedures performed: 1000+
- Accreditation: EBOPRAS, ISAPS, ASPS
- Hotel and transfer: Included
- Years of experience: 29+
2. Dr. Celal Alioglu
Dr. Celal Alioglu is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon based in Istanbul with more than a decade of professional experience. After graduating from Karadeniz Technical University in 2012, he trained at Saglik Bilimleri University’s Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Hospital, one of Turkey’s top centers for plastic surgery. During his residency he gained wide exposure to reconstructive and microsurgical cases, and later refined his skills in Brazil under Dr. Raul Gonzalez, a surgeon well known for body contouring and buttock surgery.
Today, Dr. Alioglu performs a broad range of operations, including facelifts, rhinoplasty, abdominoplasty, liposuction, and breast surgeries. He works with Medicana Hospital in Istanbul and is a member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons, as well as other national associations.
- Package price: from 4500 EUR
- Experts Medical doctor’s rating: 4.8 / 5
- Specialization: Facelift, rhinoplasty, abdominoplasty, breast surgery, liposuction, hair transplantation
- Number of procedures performed: 500+
- Accreditation: Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association
- Hotel and transfer: Included
- Years of experience: 11+
3. Dr. Ilker Manavbaşı
Dr. Ilker Manavbası is a plastic surgeon in Istanbul with more than 25 years of clinical experience. He is well known for advanced body contouring procedures, especially liposuction and Brazilian butt lift, where he applies modern methods like VASER and PAL liposuction for precise fat removal and shaping. His practice also covers deep plane facelifts, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and breast operations. Many international patients choose him for complex cases that require both technical accuracy and aesthetic balance.
After graduating from Ankara University in 1999, Dr. Manavbaşı trained further at Hacettepe University and later gained experience in the United States at the Zeeba Clinic in Cleveland, as well as in Finland and Sweden. He also worked with Prof. Onur Erol in Istanbul, a highly regarded name in plastic surgery. Over his career, he has introduced new rhinoplasty techniques at international symposiums and published in peer-reviewed journals. He is a member of several professional bodies, including the Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association and the Rhinoplasty Society.
- Package price: from 9500 EUR (face lift +neck lift +temporal lift +eyelids and facial fat injection)
- Experts Medical doctor’s rating: 4.9 / 5
- Specialization: Liposuction, body contouring, BBL, facelift, rhinoplasty, breast surgery, eyelid rejuvenation
- Number of procedures performed: 1500+
- Accreditation: Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association, Rhinoplasty Society, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association
- Hotel and transfer: Included
- Years of experience: 25+
4. Dr. Safak Aktar
Dr. Safak Aktar is a plastic surgeon with more than 15 years of experience, focusing on facial and body procedures. He trained at Dicle University and later specialized in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery at Van Yuzuncu Yil University. Over the years, he has worked in several hospitals and private clinics, including Esteworld and now Medicana Hospital in Istanbul.
His key expertise lies in rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, facelifts, and fat injections, and he is especially popular with European patients. Dr. Aktar has published more than 25 papers on reconstructive and aesthetic surgery and is an active participant in national and international medical conferences. He is also a member of the Turkish Medical Association.
- Package price: from 10000 EUR
- Experts Medical doctor’s rating: 4.9 / 5
- Specialization: Facelift, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, fat injections, liposuction, breast surgery
- Number of procedures performed: 800+
- Accreditation: Turkish Medical Association
- Hotel and transfer: Included
- Years of experience: 15+
5. Dr. Ali Can Günenç
Dr. Ali Can Günenç is a plastic surgeon based in Istanbul with training from Istanbul University and Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital. He holds both Turkish board certification and the European Certificate in Plastic Surgery (EBOPRAS). Despite being at an earlier stage compared to some senior colleagues, he has already built solid experience in both reconstructive and aesthetic procedures.
His surgical portfolio is wide, covering rhinoplasty, facelifts, breast augmentation and reduction, abdominoplasty, liposuction, and facial fat injections. According to published records, he has performed more than 1,200 plastic surgeries - including over 300 rhinoplasties and nearly 300 facelifts. He currently operates at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul and is an active member of the Turkish Association of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery.
- Package price: from 5500 EUR
- Experts Medical doctor’s rating: 4.5 / 5
- Specialization: Rhinoplasty, facelift, breast surgery, liposuction, abdominoplasty, facial fat injections
- Number of procedures performed: 1,200+ (including 321 rhinoplasties, 299 facelifts)
- Accreditation: EBOPRAS, Turkish Association of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery
- Hotel and transfer: Included
- Years of experience: 10+ (specialist since 2019)
6. Dr. Engin Ocal
Dr. Engin Ocal is a board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 15 years of experience in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. He studied medicine in Istanbul before completing his specialization at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey’s leading medical schools. His training included advanced courses in microsurgery, orthognathic surgery, maxillofacial reconstruction, and functional rhinoplasty, both in Turkey and abroad.
His surgical practice covers a wide range of procedures, from rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty to breast surgeries, facelifts, blepharoplasty, and body contouring. He has also been involved in academic research with several international publications on reconstructive techniques, flap surgery, and nasal reconstruction after cancer treatment. Today, Dr. Ocal consults and performs surgeries at both Memorial Hospital and Doku Medical Clinic in Istanbul.
- Package price: from 6800 EUR
- Experts Medical doctor’s rating: 4.9 / 5
- Specialization: Rhinoplasty, facelifts, breast surgery, blepharoplasty, body contouring
- Number of procedures performed: 7000+ (estimated from career scope and volume)
- Accreditation: European and Turkish Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, ISAPS member
- Hotel and transfer: Included
- Years of experience: 15+
7. Dr. Aykut Gok
Dr. Aykut Gok is a plastic surgeon in Istanbul with more than a decade of clinical experience. He trained at Istanbul University and later specialized in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery at Kocaeli University. Over the years, he has refined his skills in breast surgery, facelifts, rhinoplasty, and body contouring. Patients also know him for performing combination surgeries, which can safely address several concerns in one procedure.
Alongside his surgical work, Dr. Gok has taken part in international training, including microsurgery courses in Romania and postgraduate studies in advanced techniques. He is a member of both Turkish and European plastic surgery associations and currently performs operations at Nişantaşı Hospital.
- Package price: from 6500 EUR
- Experts Medical doctor’s rating: 4.8 / 5
- Specialization: Facelifts, breast surgery, rhinoplasty, body contouring
- Number of procedures performed: Not specified
- Accreditation: European Board of Plastic Surgery, Turkish Council of Plastic Surgery
- Hotel and transfer: Included
- Years of experience: 10+
8. Prof. Emre Kocman
Prof. Emre Kocman is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Istanbul with more than 16 years of experience. He has performed over 16,000 procedures, with a strong focus on face and neck lifts, liposuction, breast surgery, abdominoplasty, and BBL. Known for his use of hemostatic sutures, he reduces bleeding and bruising during surgery, which helps patients recover more comfortably and with better results.
Alongside his clinical practice, Prof. Kocman has held academic roles and trained future surgeons. His career includes work in Turkey and abroad, including a two-year period in Kazakhstan. Since 2021, he has focused on private practice, offering individualized treatment plans. He currently operates at Gunesli Erdem Hospital in Istanbul.
- Package price: from 4400 EUR (face and neck lift)
- Experts Medical doctor’s rating: 4.9 / 5
- Specialization: Face and neck lifting, liposuction, mammoplasty, abdominoplasty, BBL
- Number of procedures performed: 16,000+ (including 6,400+ facelifts)
- Accreditation: Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
- Hotel and transfer: Included
- Years of experience: 16+
9. Dr. Serkan Sabanci
Dr. Serkan Sabanci is a plastic surgeon in Istanbul with over 20 years of clinical experience. He works across a wide range of procedures, from rhinoplasty and facelift surgery to breast aesthetics, liposuction, and BBL.
Since 2012, Dr. Sabancı has been running his own private practice in Üsküdar and also performs surgeries at Orion Surgery Center. His training includes specialization at Çukurova University, and he remains an active member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Patients appreciate his versatile approach, especially those looking for combined facial and body procedures.
- Package price: from 4950 EUR
- Experts Medical doctor’s rating: 4.6 / 5
- Specialization: Rhinoplasty, facelift and neck lift, breast aesthetics, liposuction, BBL, hair transplantation
- Number of procedures performed: 8000+ (estimated across career)
- Accreditation: Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
- Hotel and transfer: Included
- Years of experience: 20+
Deep Plane Facelift Results and Patient Satisfaction
A deep plane facelift works by lifting the deeper muscle and fat layers, not just tightening the skin. That’s why the results usually look smoother and last longer. Recovery takes a little patience - swelling and bruising are normal in the first weeks, and most people feel comfortable going out again after about a month.
When it comes to satisfaction, the numbers are encouraging. A European study using the FACE-Q tool found clear improvements in how patients rated their appearance and quality of life just months after surgery. Another long-term follow-up on midface lifts reported that most patients described themselves as “extremely satisfied,” even years after the procedure (Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2017). And a review of patient feedback on facelift outcomes showed positive ratings in over 90% of cases, with natural results and recovery experience being the biggest factors (Springer, 2024).
So while the exact numbers vary by study, the pattern is consistent: most facelift patients report high satisfaction, better confidence, and noticeable quality-of-life gains after surgery.
Why Patients Trust Experts Medical
At Experts Medical, we see our role as more than just connecting you with a clinic. Our job is to make sure you don’t have to face all the stress and guesswork that usually comes with planning treatment abroad. From the very first consultation, we listen carefully, collect your medical history, and prepare everything so that the right doctor can evaluate your case. Once we know what you need, we match you with specialists who are not only qualified on paper but also proven through real patient results. Over 12,000 people have already gone through this journey with us, and their experiences shape how we continue to guide others.
The Advantages We Bring
What sets us apart is that our help doesn’t cost you anything extra. You pay directly at the clinic, and we take care of all the organization: scheduling, medical document translation, travel logistics, and 24/7 support while you’re abroad. For children and patients with rare diagnoses, we even help with charitable foundations to reduce treatment costs. And if complications ever arise, we’re here to step in and find the best solution.
Key Benefits of Working With Us
- No extra fees - payment is made directly at the clinic
- Selection of only verified doctors and accredited hospitals
- Over 12,000 patients have already trusted our team
- Full travel and treatment organization, from visas to transfers
- 24/7 support before, during, and after your treatment
- Help with foundations for children and complex cases
Final Thoughts
A deep plane facelift is not a decision to rush. It’s a powerful procedure that can turn back the clock in a way that feels natural, but it also requires a surgeon with real skill and experience. Turkey has become one of the few places where patients can find that balance - advanced techniques, modern clinics, and specialists who focus on both safety and aesthetics.
What matters most is choosing the right surgeon. Done well, this surgery can lift not only your face but also your confidence. Done poorly, it can lead to complications or results that don’t feel like you. That’s why at Experts Medical we don’t just hand you a list of names - we guide you to the doctor who matches your needs, your health, and your expectations.
If you’re considering a deep plane facelift, let us help you take the guesswork out of it. We know how to connect you with surgeons in Turkey who have the right track record and the right approach. Your face deserves nothing less than expert hands.
