Restore Youthful Contours, Reduce Wrinkles, and Reclaim Your Confidence
A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic surgical procedure that lifts and tightens facial skin, underlying muscles, and fat pads to reduce visible signs of aging. It helps restore youthful contours by addressing:
- Sagging and lax skin folds
- Wrinkles and deep creases (e.g., smile lines)
- Jowls and fat deposits around the jawline
- Loose or drooping skin on the neck (double chin, “turkey neck”)
At Medical Park, facelifts may be performed alone or combined with other procedures (such as eyelid surgery or neck lift) for comprehensive rejuvenation.
🔍 Types of Facelift Procedures at Medical Park
Each patient has unique features and aging patterns. That’s why Medical Park offers different facelift techniques tailored to your needs:
🔹 Conventional Facelift
This classic approach provides the most dramatic rejuvenation, especially for patients with significant sagging skin and deeper wrinkles. The surgeon makes incisions around the hairline and ears, tightening underlying tissues and removing excess skin for a smoother, more youthful contour.
🔹 SMAS Facelift (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System)
This advanced technique goes beyond skin tightening and addresses the deeper muscular layer (SMAS). By lifting and repositioning the SMAS, surgeons achieve longer-lasting and more natural-looking results compared to skin-only techniques. It is considered the gold standard for patients with moderate to severe facial sagging.
🔹 Deep Plane Facelift
This technique goes deeper than the SMAS lift, repositioning the skin, fat, and muscles together in one layer. It is especially effective for patients with more advanced signs of aging, providing a very natural outcome by avoiding the “pulled” look and restoring volume to hollow areas.
🔹 Mid-Face Lift
Focused on the central region of the face, this technique lifts sagging cheeks, reduces deep nasolabial folds, and restores volume to the mid-face. It is particularly effective for patients who want to rejuvenate the cheek area without a full facelift. The incisions are usually made within the hairline or inside the mouth, making scars virtually invisible.
🔹 Mini Facelift
The mini facelift is less invasive and best suited for patients with early signs of aging. Smaller incisions are made around the ears, targeting mild sagging in the lower face and jawline. Recovery is faster compared to a full facelift, and the results are subtle but effective, offering a refreshed look without a drastic change.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
Not everyone needs the same type of facelift. You may be considered a good candidate if you meet the following criteria:
- Sagging skin along the cheeks, jawline, or neck
- Deep folds around the nose and mouth
- Loose skin or excess fat under the chin
- Non-smokers (or willing to quit before and after surgery)
- Free from serious medical conditions that could interfere with healing
- No uncontrolled diabetes, bleeding disorders, or severe heart issues
📝 Consultation and Pre-Surgery Preparation
At your facelift consultation, Medical Park’s expert surgeons conduct:
✅ Full physical exam
✅ Medical history review
✅ Blood tests and scans
✅ Personalized surgical planning
Before surgery, patients may be asked to:
✅ Adjust or stop certain medications
✅ Quit smoking and alcohol use
✅ Follow a healthy diet and lifestyle
🏥 What to Expect During Surgery
✅ Performed under local anesthesia with sedation
✅ Takes 2–4 hours depending on the type of facelift
✅ Incisions placed around hairline, ears, or creases to minimize scarring
✅ Skin and underlying structures lifted and reshaped, excess skin trimmed
✅ Same-day discharge or short hospital stay for monitoring
Why Choose Medical Park for Your Facelift?
✅ 27+ hospitals across Turkey with advanced surgical suites
✅ 210+ sterile operating rooms with international accreditation
✅ Board-certified surgeons with decades of experience
✅Proven Expertise – Over 25 years of experience in advanced surgical care
✅ Dedicated international patient services, interpreters, and travel support
🏥 Facilities and Experience
Medical Park offers an exceptional healthcare environment that goes beyond clinical excellence—combining advanced diagnostic technology, comfort-driven design, and a patient-first philosophy in every detail.
From the moment patients walk in, they are welcomed into modern medical centers equipped with state-of-the-art imaging units, private VIP lounges, and streamlined check-up departments designed for efficiency and discretion. Every step of the check-up journey is carefully coordinated—from bloodwork to specialist consultations—minimizing wait times while maximizing comfort.
Patients benefit from:
✅ Cutting-edge MRI, CT, and ultrasound equipment
✅ Digitally integrated records for seamless consultations
✅ International patient coordinators fluent in multiple languages
✅ Stylish, hotel-like waiting areas and VIP suites
✅ On-site cafés, concierge services, and private reporting rooms
Whether you’re a local resident or an international visitor, Medical Park delivers an environment where premium healthcare meets peace of mind.
