Advanced facial rejuvenation — lifting deeper structures for natural, long-lasting results.
Surgery duration
6-7 hours
anaesthesia
General
anaesthesia
Hospitalization
1 day
Stitch removal
1 week
Balance, Beauty, and Lasting Confidence
Deep Plane Facelift: Advanced Facial Rejuvenation at a Deeper Level
The Deep Plane Facelift is a highly advanced facial rejuvenation technique that targets the deeper structural layers of the face rather than simply tightening the skin. By repositioning the underlying muscles and connective tissues as a single unit, this approach restores youthful contours with natural-looking, long-lasting results. It is particularly effective for treating sagging in the mid-face, jowls, and neck—areas that cannot be adequately corrected with non-surgical treatments.
Clarity First
How it works
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Personalized Surgical Planning
Each Deep Plane Facelift begins with a detailed surgical plan tailored to your facial anatomy and aging pattern. Incisions are strategically designed along the hairline and behind the ears to allow precise access while remaining discreet and well-hidden.
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Deep Plane Repositioning
The skin and underlying SMAS (muscle and connective tissue layer) are lifted together as a single unit. By repositioning these deeper structures, the face and neck are restored from within—creating a naturally lifted appearance with long-lasting support.
03
Contour Refinement
Once the deeper layers are repositioned, excess skin is carefully adjusted and refined. This step smooths wrinkles and restores youthful definition to the cheeks, jawline, and neck—without creating a tight or artificial look.
04
Precision Closure
All incisions are closed with meticulous precision. Suture lines are concealed within the hairline and natural creases behind the ears, allowing scars to heal discreetly and become barely noticeable over time.
Benefits
Why choose Deep Plane Facelift?
01
Lifts the skin, SMAS layer, and retaining ligaments as a single anatomical unit—allowing deeper wrinkles to soften while restoring natural firmness to the face and neck.
02
Repositions sagging facial tissues rather than simply tightening the skin, redefining the cheeks, jawline, and neck for a naturally youthful contour.
03
Targets the underlying structural layers where aging truly begins, delivering results that remain fresh, balanced, and long-lasting for many years.
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Enhances overall facial harmony while preserving natural expressions—without a tight, pulled, or artificial appearance.
Who is a candidate?
Recommended to those who:
- Seek comprehensive rejuvenation of the face and neck rather than a superficial lift
- Have advanced skin laxity and deeper tissue sagging that cannot be adequately corrected with skin tightening alone
- Experience significant descent of the cheeks, jawline, and lower face due to aging
- Desire long-lasting, structurally stable anti-aging results rather than temporary improvement
Seamless Experience
Patient Journey
Step 1. Online Consultation
Our doctor will meet you via secure video consultation to carefully evaluate your facial structure, skin laxity, and aesthetic goals.
Step 2. Treatment Proposal
A fully personalized surgical plan is prepared, outlining technique, recovery expectations, and projected outcomes.
Step 3. Reservation Deposit
With a 30% down payment, your surgical journey officially begins and your operating slot is secured.
Step 4. Surgery Date Confirmation
Your operation date and time are confirmed and scheduled by the hospital team.
Step 5. Travel Date Planning
Our team provides detailed guidance to ensure a seamless travel and accommodation experience in Istanbul.
Step 6. Arrival in Istanbul
You are expected to arrive at least 1 day before surgery for final evaluations and preparation.
Step 7. Pre-Operative Preparation
Comprehensive pre-operative blood tests and anesthesiology consultation are completed at the hospital.
Step 8. Surgery Day
Your facelift procedure is performed using advanced surgical techniques designed to restore natural firmness and facial harmony.
Step 9. Hospital Discharge
You will typically stay 1 night in the hospital for professional monitoring and comfort.
Step 10. Bandage Removal
Post-surgical dressings are carefully removed during your scheduled follow-up visit.
Step 11. Return Home
You may return home once your surgeon confirms that your recovery is progressing safely.
Step 12. Online Follow-Up
Your healing process is monitored through scheduled online consultations to ensure refined and long-lasting results.
Step 1. Online Consultation
Our doctor will meet you via secure video consultation to carefully evaluate your facial structure, skin laxity, and aesthetic goals.
Step 2. Treatment Proposal
A fully personalized surgical plan is prepared, outlining technique, recovery expectations, and projected outcomes.
Step 3. Reservation Deposit
With a 30% down payment, your surgical journey officially begins and your operating slot is secured.
Step 4. Surgery Date Confirmation
Your operation date and time are confirmed and scheduled by the hospital team.
Step 5. Travel Date Planning
Our team provides detailed guidance to ensure a seamless travel and accommodation experience in Istanbul.
Step 6. Arrival in Istanbul
You are expected to arrive at least 1 day before surgery for final evaluations and preparation.
Step 7. Pre-Operative Preparation
Comprehensive pre-operative blood tests and anesthesiology consultation are completed at the hospital.
Step 8. Surgery Day
Your facelift procedure is performed using advanced surgical techniques designed to restore natural firmness and facial harmony.
Step 9. Hospital Discharge
You will typically stay 1 night in the hospital for professional monitoring and comfort.
Step 10. Return Home
Post-surgical dressings are carefully removed during your scheduled follow-up visit.
Step 11. Return Home
You may return home once your surgeon confirms that your recovery is progressing safely.
Step 12. Online Follow-Up
Your healing process is monitored through scheduled online consultations to ensure refined and long-lasting results.
Meet Dr. Kemal Uslu
ENT & HEAD AND NECK SURGEON
With over 12 years of experience, Dr. Kemal Uslu is an ENT and Head and Neck Surgeon with a refined focus on facial aesthetics.
His clinical practice includes rhinoplasty, facelift procedures, buccal fat removal (bichectomy), blepharoplasty, otoplasty, and comprehensive facial rejuvenation treatments.
He is a member of the European Rhinologic Society, the Facial Plastic Surgery Association, and the Turkish Society of Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery.
Dr. Uslu is also officially certified for international health tourism and welcomes patients from around the world.
