Deep Plane Facelift in Istanbul – Surgeons Who Really Lift Deep

Everyone says “natural result” these days, but only a handful of surgeons in Istanbul actually go beneath the muscle layer and move the real support of the face. 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). That’s the whole point of a deep plane facelift – it’s not a skin pull, it’s a proper reset that lasts ten to fifteen years and still looks like you, only younger. Below are the doctors who do exactly that, day in, day out, with hundreds (sometimes thousands) of these operations behind them. 

And here’s the part that actually saves you months of scrolling and second-guessing: you don’t have to dig through forums, compare dozens of clinics, or worry whether the next shiny website is real. At Experts Medical we’ve already done all of that for you over the last nine years. We’ve sent patients, followed the results, collected the photos, checked the complications (or the lack of them), and kept only the surgeons who consistently deliver what they promise. Ready to see who they are? Let’s go.

1. Prof. Emre Kocman

Professor Emre Kocman approaches the deep plane facelift as a true reconstruction rather than a simple pull. He releases and repositions the deep facial ligaments that lie beneath the SMAS layer, addressing heavy nasolabial folds, jowls, and mid-face descent in a way that restores the heart-shaped proportions of a younger face. Working at Erdem Hospital in Istanbul, he is known for refusing shortcuts: every critical step of the dissection and fixation is performed by him personally, with no delegation to assistants. The result is a lift that ages naturally and maintains authentic expression even years later.

What distinguishes his work is an almost obsessive attention to hemostasis during the deep plane dissection. By placing a fine network of hemostatic sutures along the entire release line, he dramatically reduces bruising and swelling, allowing most patients to resume normal social activities far sooner than expected. Patients often say the change feels invisible to others - just a refreshed, rested version of themselves, with no tight or “done” appearance.

• Package price: starting from 4400 EUR
• Experts Medical rating: 4.9
• Specialization: Deep plane facelift with ligament repositioning
• Number of procedures performed: thousands of facelifts
• Accreditation: Full Professor of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery; international training at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (Taiwan)
• Hotel and transfer: included
• Techniques used: Extended deep plane release, hemostatic net sutures, composite flap elevation
• Years of experience: over 16

2. Doctor Hakan Teymur

Doctor Hakan Teymur treats the deep plane facelift like a quiet conversation with the face rather than a loud announcement. At Doctor MED Clinic in Istanbul, he goes straight under the surface layers to lift and reposition the deeper support structures that have slowly dropped over time. The difference shows especially around the cheeks and jawline - everything settles back where it used to be, but without the stretched or windswept look some people fear. He spends extra time during consultation drawing on photos and explaining exactly how far he will go, so patients leave the room knowing the plan feels right for their own face.

Recovery with him tends to surprise people in the best way. Because he works carefully with the deeper tissues and closes everything in layers, most patients notice far less puffiness and can comfortably meet friends after about ten days. Many say the mirror finally shows the energy they feel inside, and strangers simply think they’ve been sleeping better or came back from a good holiday.

• Package price: from 6590 EUR
• Experts Medical rating: 4.9
• Specialization: Deep plane facelift and neck contouring
• Number of procedures performed: hundreds of deep plane cases
• Accreditation: EBOPRAS European Board certification, member of Turkish Society of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
• Hotel and transfer: included
• Techniques used: Multi-layer deep plane release with precise vector repositioning
• Years of experience: over 12

3. Doctor Leyla Arvas

Doctor Leyla Arvas sees the deep plane facelift as the moment when the face finally stops fighting gravity and simply relaxes into its younger shape. At Quartz Clinic in the heart of Istanbul, she works deep under the skin to free and lift the hidden support layers that have slowly slid down over the years. The change is most obvious along the jaw and in the mid-face - everything quietly moves back into place, but nothing looks pulled or fake. Patients often tell her afterward that even their closest friends just say “you look amazing” without guessing surgery was involved.

She has a calm, almost gentle way in the operating room that somehow translates into an unusually smooth recovery. Most people walk out of the clinic the next day, have very little bruising, and feel comfortable in public within a week and a half. What many remember most is how she sits with them beforehand, listens carefully, and then explains exactly why a certain lift direction will suit their face better than another - no rush, no sales talk, just clear and honest conversation.

• Package price: from 4250 EUR
• Experts Medical rating: 4.8
• Specialization: Deep plane facelift with natural vector restoration
• Number of procedures performed: hundreds of deep plane cases
• Accreditation: ISAPS member, trained at Javier de Benito Institute (Spain) and Chang Gung Memorial (Taiwan), licensed in Turkey and Saudi Arabia
• Hotel and transfer: included
• Techniques used: Extended deep plane with precise release of retaining ligaments
• Years of experience: over 20

4. Doctor Ramazan Arslan

Doctor Ramazan Arslan has that rare mix of young energy and old-school precision that makes patients relax the moment he starts drawing on their face with a marker. At Quartz Clinic in Istanbul, he performs the deep plane facelift with a light touch - he goes deep enough to lift the real support layers under the skin, but never overdoes it, so the jawline comes back sharp and the cheeks regain their old height without ever looking stretched. People often say the first thing they notice in the mirror is how alive their expression still feels, like the years simply stepped aside instead of being erased.

He’s obsessive about little details that matter in recovery: tiny stitches, perfect pressure bandages, and a follow-up routine that feels more like a friend checking in than a formal visit. Most patients are out shopping or having coffee in Nişantaşı a week later, with barely a trace of bruising. What surprises many is how natural the neck looks afterward - he treats it as part of the same deep lift instead of a separate fix, so everything flows together like it used to.

• Package price: from 4250 EUR
• Experts Medical rating: 5.0
• Specialization: Deep plane facelift with emphasis on natural jawline and neck contour
• Number of procedures performed: hundreds of deep plane cases
• Accreditation: ISAPS member, completed advanced facial anatomy and microsurgery courses
• Hotel and transfer: included
• Techniques used: Gentle deep plane dissection with minimal tension closure
• Years of experience: over 10

5. Doctor Metin Kerem

Doctor Metin Kerem has the calm confidence of someone who has spent years studying faces in operating rooms from Ankara to Vienna. At Orion Surgery Center in Istanbul, he carries out the deep plane facelift with a quiet intensity - he goes straight to the deeper support layers, frees them completely, and then lifts everything upward in one smooth movement. The result is a face that looks lifted from the inside out: the cheeks rise naturally, the jawline sharpens, and the neck smooths without any tight or flat appearance. Patients often tell him weeks later that people keep asking if they lost weight or changed their hairstyle, never guessing surgery.

His patients tend to heal quickly and cleanly, partly because he is almost stubborn about closing every layer with tiny stitches and keeping tension exactly where it belongs. Most are back to dinner with friends in ten days, with only a light scarf or sunglasses if they feel shy. What many remember is how he sketches the plan on their face in the mirror together - no hurry, just clear lines and honest talk about what can and cannot change.

• Package price: from 22000 EUR
• Experts Medical rating: 4.9
• Specialization: Deep plane facelift with full release of deep support layers
• Number of procedures performed: hundreds of deep plane cases
• Accreditation: EBOPRAS European Board certified, trained in facial aesthetics in London and Vienna
• Hotel and transfer: included
• Techniques used: Complete deep plane dissection with tension-free layered closure
• Years of experience: over 23

6. Doctor Engin Ocal

Doctor Engin Ocal works the deep plane facelift like a restorer bringing an old painting back to life - he quietly lifts the deeper support layers that have slipped over time and puts them exactly where they belong. At Doku Medical in Istanbul, he spends extra time mapping the face, deciding how much lift each area really needs so the result never looks tight or surprised. The change is strongest around the mid-face and jaw: cheeks regain their old height, the lines from nose to mouth soften, and the neck smooths out in one natural sweep. Patients say strangers just tell them they look refreshed and happy, with no clue that surgery happened.

His recoveries are usually calm and fast - most people feel good enough to walk around the city after a few days and are ready for photos in about ten days. He closes everything with tiny stitches and uses light bandages that don’t leave marks, so the whole process feels lighter than many expect. What stays with patients is how he checks the mirror with them before and after, explaining every step in simple words until everything makes sense.

• Package price: from 6800 EUR
• Experts Medical rating: 4.9
• Specialization: Deep plane facelift with balanced mid-face and neck restoration
• Number of procedures performed: hundreds of deep plane cases
• Accreditation: European and Turkish Board certified, ISAPS member, microsurgery training at Zurich University Hospital
• Hotel and transfer: included
• Techniques used: Precise deep plane release with minimal-tension redraping
• Years of experience: over 15

7. Doctor Serkan Sabanci

Doctor Serkan Sabanci brings a quiet, almost craftsman-like focus to the deep plane facelift at Orion Surgery Center in Istanbul. He works deep under the skin to free the hidden support layers that have dropped over the years, then lifts and fixes them in a way that brings the cheeks and jaw back without ever pulling the surface skin too tight. The result is a face that looks like it simply forgot to age - stronger contours, softer lines, and a neck that flows naturally instead of looking stretched. People often say the change feels invisible; even close friends just notice they look more alive and rested.

He is careful to keep swelling and bruising low, so most patients are comfortable going out for dinner by the end of the first week and look completely normal around day ten. During consultation he sketches directly on your photo and explains exactly how much lift your face actually needs, never pushing for more than what will look right in real life. That straightforward honesty is what many remember long after the bandages come off.

• Package price: from 4950 EUR
• Experts Medical rating: 4.6
• Specialization: Deep plane facelift with natural contour restoration
• Number of procedures performed: hundreds of deep plane cases
• Accreditation: Member of Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
• Hotel and transfer: included
• Techniques used: Deep plane lift with tension placed only on deeper layers
• Years of experience: over 20

8. Doctor Safak Aktar

Doctor Safak Aktar treats every deep plane facelift like a quiet conversation between the face and time. At Medicana Hospital in Istanbul, he slips beneath the surface to release and lift the deeper support layers that have slowly loosened, then gently repositions everything so the cheeks rise, the jaw sharpens, and the neck smooths out in one natural movement. There’s no tight, shiny look - just a softer, stronger version of the face you used to see in photos ten or fifteen years ago. Patients often say the change sneaks up on them: one morning they catch their reflection and realize they finally look as young as they still feel inside.

He’s calm and methodical in the operating room, which shows in the recovery - most people have surprisingly little swelling and are comfortable having coffee with friends after about a week. During the first meeting he sits with you, listens carefully, and draws simple sketches to show exactly what will change and what will stay the same. That straightforward, no-pressure style is what many remember most warmly when they look back on the whole experience.

• Package price: from 10000 EUR
• Experts Medical rating: 4.9
• Specialization: Deep plane facelift with natural mid-face and neck harmony
• Number of procedures performed: hundreds of deep plane cases
• Accreditation: Member of Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, advanced training in functional and aesthetic facial surgery
• Hotel and transfer: included
• Techniques used: Layer-by-layer deep plane release with gentle redraping
• Years of experience: over 15

9. Doctor Kadir Berat Oyur

Doctor Kadir Berat Oyur looks at the deep plane facelift the way an architect looks at an old building that just needs the right support put back in place. At Atlas University Medicine Hospital in Istanbul, he goes deep to release and lift the hidden layers that hold the face together, then fixes everything upward and slightly backward so the cheeks regain their old fullness and the jawline turns crisp again. What stands out is how alive the face stays - expressions move freely, smiles look real, and the neck blends smoothly without that over-pulled look some people worry about.

He keeps the whole process surprisingly light on the body: most patients are walking around the city the next day and feel comfortable without sunglasses or scarves after about eight days. During consultation he uses simple 3D photos to show exactly what will change and why, speaking slowly and clearly until every doubt disappears. That calm, step-by-step style leaves people feeling they are in safe hands long before they reach the operating table.

• Package price: from 5000 EUR
• Experts Medical rating: 4.8
• Specialization: Deep plane facelift with natural expression preservation
• Number of procedures performed: hundreds of deep plane cases
• Accreditation: ISAPS member, ECFMG certified, trained at Harvard Medical School and University of California Irvine
• Hotel and transfer: included
• Techniques used: Extended deep plane with precise upward-backward vectors
• Years of experience: over 10

10. Doctor Serkan Kaya

Doctor Serkan Kaya handles the deep plane facelift with the kind of quiet confidence that only comes from doing the same careful steps hundreds of times. At Estherian Clinic in Istanbul, he works deep under the skin to lift the support layers that have quietly slipped lower over the years, then gently brings everything back into place so the face looks fuller in the cheeks and cleaner along the jaw. The change feels honest - no frozen expressions or shiny skin, just a version of you that looks like it got a really good night’s sleep for the first time in a decade.

Recovery with him tends to be smoother than most expect: light swelling, almost no bruising, and patients usually feel comfortable meeting people after about a week. He spends time in consultation marking the face together with you, explaining in plain words where the lift will come from and why it will stay natural. That easy, no-rush conversation is what many patients later say made the whole journey feel relaxed instead of scary.

• Package price: from 3000 EUR
• Experts Medical rating: 4.8
• Specialization: Deep plane facelift with balanced cheek and jaw restoration
• Number of procedures performed: hundreds of deep plane cases
• Accreditation: Member of Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons, certified by European Rhinoplasty Society
• Hotel and transfer: included
• Techniques used: Tension-free deep plane lift with layered redraping
• Years of experience: over 10

What Exactly Is a Deep Plane Facelift?

A deep plane facelift is the most advanced and long-lasting way to turn back the clock on an ageing face. Unlike older techniques that only pull the skin, the surgeon goes beneath the surface and lifts the entire layer of muscle and fat that has slowly slid downward over the years. When this deeper support is put back in its original place, the cheeks become fuller again, the jawline sharpens, deep folds around the mouth soften, and the neck becomes smooth and clean – all in one single operation. The skin itself is only gently re-draped, never stretched tight, so the result looks completely natural and your facial expressions stay exactly the same.

Most people choose this method when regular creams, massages, or fillers are no longer enough and they want a real, lasting change instead of temporary touch-ups. The effect typically stays beautiful for 10–15 years, and many patients say that even a decade later they still look better than they did before any treatment at all.

How Long You Actually Need to Stay in Istanbul

• Surgery itself: 3–4.5 hours under comfortable general anaesthesia
• Hospital stay: just 1 night (24 hours) for safety and first dressing change
• Total trip: 7–8 days – Day 1: arrival + relaxed consultation and blood tests – Day 2: operation + overnight in hospital – Days 3–7: short daily check-ups, rest, light walks, stitch removal on day 6–7 – Day 8: final control and flight home – most people feel perfectly normal on the plane

The Real Benefits That Make Patients Happy Years Later

• One operation fixes cheeks, jowls, mouth folds and neck at the same time
• Results stay natural and age gracefully – no sudden “drop” after a few years
• Face moves and smiles exactly like before, nothing looks “done”
• No repeated visits or endless spending on fillers and threads
• Confidence boost that actually lasts a decade or longer
• Visible improvement that friends notice, but they can never guess you had surgery

How Patients Feel After a Deep Plane Facelift

A deep plane facelift goes deeper than just pulling the skin – it lifts the actual muscle and fat layers underneath. Because of that, the change tends to look softer and more natural, and it usually holds up well for many years. The first couple of weeks bring some swelling and bruising (completely normal), but most people are back in public, without feeling self-conscious, around the three-to-four-week mark.

Patient happiness scores are consistently strong. A large European study that used the FACE-Q questionnaire (a reliable patient-reported tool) showed big jumps in how good people felt about their looks and their daily life just a few months after surgery. A longer-term study on mid-face lifts found that the majority of patients still called themselves “very” or “extremely” satisfied years later (Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 2017). More recent reviews of thousands of real-patient experiences put overall satisfaction above 90 %, with the most common praises being “it looks like me, only rested” and “recovery was easier than I expected” (Springer, 2024).

Bottom line: study after study shows the same thing - most people who choose a deep plane facelift end up genuinely pleased, more confident, and feel the improvement was worth it, even years down the road.

Deep Plane Facelift vs Massages & Non-surgical Options

In the end, massages and devices are wonderful for gentle upkeep when you’re just starting to see lines. Once gravity has really taken hold of the deeper layers, only a proper deep plane facelift puts everything back where it belongs – for good. Most patients who first tried the non-surgical route for years end up saying the same thing: “I wish I had done the real facelift sooner and saved myself time and money.”

Why Choose Experts Medical for Your Treatment Abroad?

At Experts Medical, we've spent the past nine years guiding patients through the world of international medical care, turning what could be a stressful journey into a smooth, supported path to better health. Our team of coordinators - many with deep medical backgrounds - works hand-in-hand with you from the very first consultation, helping select the right specialists and clinics based on your unique needs. Everything we do is completely free: no hidden fees for our expertise, no markups on costs, and no obligations beyond what feels right for you. We simply connect you to world-class options abroad, letting you focus on recovery while we handle the details.

What sets us apart is our personalized surgery plan, crafted just for you after reviewing your medical history and goals. We lock in fixed prices upfront - guaranteed not to change, no surprises or last-minute hikes - so you know exactly what to expect. This all-inclusive package covers everything from diagnostics to the procedure itself, with clear breakdowns of what's included and why. As your dedicated advocates, we stand by every commitment, ensuring seamless communication and full accountability every step of the way. Whether it's arranging your travel or being there 24/7 for questions, we're on your side, making sure you never feel alone in the process.

Final Thoughts

A deep plane facelift in Istanbul is one of those rare moments in life when you can truly press the reset button on visible aging and walk away looking like the best version of yourself – rested, natural, and ten to fifteen years younger – with results that actually last. The doctors on this page have spent years perfecting exactly this technique, and thousands of patients from all over the world have already come home smiling, wondering why they waited so long.

You now know everything important: how the surgery works, what the stay looks like, why it beats endless non-surgical treatments, and which surgeons consistently deliver the soft, authentic results everyone wants.

And here’s the best part – you don’t have to spend weeks or months comparing clinics, reading scattered reviews, or worrying about hidden costs and language barriers. At Experts Medical we have already done all of that for you over the last nine years. We’ve tested, checked, and followed hundreds of cases so that today we can simply hand you the short, proven list and a clear, fixed-price plan with zero surprises. One message or call is all it takes, and we’ll guide you personally from your first question to the moment you’re back home admiring the mirror. Just reach out – everything else is already taken care of.

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