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At Soraca Med, face lift surgery in Antalya starts from €2,700, and a combined face and neck lift is planned individually after a surgeon’s assessment. The final price depends on the technique (mini, SMAS or deep plane), whether the neck or eyelids are treated at the same time, and how long you stay in hospital. Most international patients spend 6 to 10 days in Antalya before flying home. Every treatment plan at Soraca Med is reviewed by our plastic surgeon, Dr. Gökhan Bacak.
This guide explains what you actually pay for, how the main facelift techniques differ, what recovery looks like week by week, and how to judge whether a clinic is safe. The medical information follows published patient guidance from plastic surgery societies and NHS hospitals; your own surgeon’s instructions always take priority.
Face Lift Cost in Antalya at a Glance
| Item | Typical detail at Soraca Med |
| Starting price | From €2,700 (face lift) |
| Neck lift added | Priced after assessment; neck lift alone starts from €2,700 |
| Anesthesia | General anesthesia or sedation, decided by the surgeon and anesthetist |
| Hospital stay | Usually 1 night, longer if your surgeon advises |
| Time in Antalya | 6 to 10 days |
| Return to desk work | Around 2 weeks |
| Final result | 3 to 6 months, once swelling settles |
The price you see is a starting price. A written quote is prepared after you send photos and your medical history, and it is confirmed at the in-person consultation in Antalya before surgery. You can compare it with other procedures on our aesthetic surgery price list.
What Determines the Final Face Lift Price?
No two faces age in the same way, which is why a fixed price for every patient would not be honest. These are the factors that move the price up or down:
- Technique: A mini facelift treats the lower face through shorter incisions and takes less operating time than a SMAS or deep plane facelift.
- Combined areas: Adding a neck lift, upper or lower eyelid surgery, fat transfer or a brow lift increases operating time and the overall fee.
- Anesthesia and hospital time: Longer operations need more anesthesia time and sometimes a longer hospital stay.
- Skin quality and previous surgery: Revision facelifts and very lax or sun-damaged skin can make surgery more complex.
- Package choices: Hotel category, number of nights and companion travel change the total cost, not the surgical fee.
When you compare quotes, compare what is included rather than the headline number alone. A low price that excludes the anesthetist, hospital night or follow-up checks is not a cheaper operation.
Types of Facelift Surgery and Who They Suit
Mini Facelift
A mini facelift uses shorter incisions around the ear to tighten early jowling and mild laxity of the lower face. It suits patients in their 40s or early 50s with good skin elasticity. Recovery is usually shorter, but the effect is more limited and tends to last fewer years than a full facelift.
SMAS Facelift
The SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) is the supportive layer beneath the skin. In a SMAS facelift the surgeon tightens or folds this layer before redraping the skin, so the lift does not rely on skin tension alone. This is one of the most widely performed techniques for moderate jowls and lower-face laxity.
Deep Plane Facelift
In a deep plane facelift the surgeon releases ligaments and moves the deeper tissues of the cheek and jawline as one unit. It can give a more natural correction of the midface and nasolabial area, but it is technically demanding, works closer to branches of the facial nerve and often has more swelling in the first weeks. Surgeon experience matters more with this technique than with any other.
Face Lift with Neck Lift
Loose neck skin, vertical neck bands and fat under the chin are not corrected by a facelift alone. A combined face and neck lift treats the jawline and neck together through connected incisions, which usually gives a more balanced result than treating the face only.
What Is Included in a Face Lift Package?
A typical Soraca Med face lift package includes:
- Surgeon’s fee and operating theatre costs
- Anesthesia and pre-operative blood tests
- Hospital stay after surgery
- Hotel accommodation for the remaining nights
- Airport and hospital transfers in Antalya
- Post-operative medication and compression garment
- Dressing changes, stitch removal and follow-up visits
- A patient coordinator during your stay
Ask any clinic for the package contents in writing. It protects you and makes quotes from different clinics comparable.
Face Lift Recovery Timeline
Recovery speed varies, but most patients follow a similar pattern:
| Time after surgery | What to expect |
| Day 1 to 2 | Swelling and tightness are greatest; any drains are usually removed; you rest with your head raised |
| Day 3 to 7 | Bruising starts to fade; first dressing changes; some stitches are removed around day 5 to 7 |
| Week 2 | Most patients feel comfortable in public and return to desk work; mild swelling and numbness remain |
| Weeks 3 to 6 | Light exercise is usually allowed again; avoid heavy lifting and strenuous sport until your surgeon clears you |
| Months 3 to 6 | Residual swelling settles and the final contour of the face and jawline becomes visible |
Numbness in front of the ears and along the cheeks is common and usually improves over several months. Sleep with your head elevated for the first week and avoid saunas, sunbeds and direct sun on healing scars.
When Can You Fly Home?
Most surgeons advise staying in Antalya for at least a week so that the first checks and stitch removal can be done locally. That is why our packages are planned for 6 to 10 days. Walking regularly, drinking enough water and wearing compression stockings on the flight help reduce the risk of blood clots.
Risks and How a Good Clinic Reduces Them
Every operation carries risks, and a responsible clinic explains them before you book. The main facelift risks are:
- Hematoma (bleeding under the skin): the most common early complication, more likely with high blood pressure, so blood pressure is controlled before and after surgery.
- Nerve injury: temporary weakness or numbness can occur; permanent facial nerve injury is rare.
- Wound healing problems and visible scars: much more likely in smokers, which is why stopping smoking several weeks before and after surgery is essential.
- Infection, asymmetry and hair loss near incisions: uncommon, and usually treatable.
Tell your surgeon about all medicines and supplements. Aspirin, some painkillers and supplements such as fish oil or vitamin E can increase bleeding and are usually stopped before surgery.
Are You a Good Candidate?
You are likely to be a good candidate if you are in good general health, do not smoke or are willing to stop, have a stable weight and are bothered by jowls, deep lines from nose to mouth or loose skin of the lower face and neck. A facelift does not stop ageing and does not change skin texture; treatments such as laser resurfacing or fillers may be combined for that.
How to Choose a Clinic for Face Lift Surgery in Antalya
- Confirm that surgery is performed by a qualified plastic surgeon in a licensed hospital, not in a hotel or day clinic without overnight care.
- Ask how many facelifts the surgeon performs and which technique they recommend for you and why.
- Look at unedited before and after photos of patients with a similar age and skin type.
- Check that an anesthetist is present and that you can stay in hospital after surgery.
- Make sure follow-up care, stitch removal and a contact person after you return home are included.
- Read independent reviews on Google and Trustpilot, not only reviews on the clinic’s own website.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a face lift cost in Antalya?
At Soraca Med, face lift surgery starts from €2,700. The final price depends on the technique, whether a neck lift or eyelid surgery is added, and the length of your stay, and it is confirmed after your consultation.
What is included in the face lift price?
The package usually includes the surgeon’s fee, anesthesia, pre-operative tests, hospital stay, hotel accommodation, airport and hospital transfers, medication, compression garment, stitch removal and follow-up visits.
How long do I need to stay in Antalya after a facelift?
Most patients stay 6 to 10 days so that dressing changes, stitch removal and the final check can be done before flying home.
How long does a facelift last?
A well-performed SMAS or deep plane facelift typically turns the clock back by many years, and the face then continues to age naturally from that improved starting point. Sun protection, not smoking and a stable weight help the result last longer.
Is a deep plane facelift better than a SMAS facelift?
Neither is best for everyone. A deep plane facelift can give a more natural correction of the midface but is more demanding and may have more early swelling. Your surgeon recommends the technique after examining your face.
When can I go back to work after a facelift?
Most patients return to desk work after about two weeks. Strenuous exercise and heavy lifting are usually avoided for four to six weeks or until your surgeon clears you.
Sources and Medical Information
This guide is general patient information. The medical details are based on published patient guidance, including:
It does not replace a consultation: your surgeon decides what is safe for you, and their personal instructions always take priority. Prices are Soraca Med starting prices and are confirmed in your written quote. Last updated: October 2026.