Istanbul · International patients
Deep Plane Facelift in Turkey with Dr. Gülsüm Barutcu is a general-anaesthesia procedure performed in a fully accredited private hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. Dr. Barutcu is a board-certified female plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon and an ISAPS member. The procedure involves a 1 night hospital stay; most international patients stay 7–10 days in Istanbul.
A true anatomical lift that restores the face you remember.
The deep plane facelift releases ligaments and lifts the SMAS layer as a single unit, repositioning volume rather than stretching skin. The result: a refreshed, naturally lifted face — never windswept, never pulled.
Duration
4–5 hours
Anaesthesia
General
Hospital stay
1 night
Recovery
Sutures out day 7 · Social downtime 14–21 days
Results
Visible at 6 weeks · Refined at 6 months
Benefits
Who is a candidate?
Surgical technique
Dissection beneath the SMAS releases the retaining ligaments (zygomatic, masseteric, mandibular). The composite flap is repositioned vertically, restoring youthful proportions without tension on the skin.
Traditional SMAS plication tightens superficial tissues; the deep plane lift releases ligaments and moves fat pads back to their youthful position. The difference is dramatic — and lasting.
Most patients combine deep plane facelift with neck lift and upper/lower blepharoplasty for full facial harmony in a single recovery period.
FAQ
Most international deep plane facelift patients stay 7–10 days in Istanbul, allowing time for pre-op consultation, surgery, post-operative checks and the first stage of recovery before flying home.
Yes — deep plane facelift is performed in a fully accredited private Istanbul hospital with a board-certified anaesthesia team and full ICU support if needed.
Return to desk work after 2–3 weeks. Light makeup can cover residual bruising by day 14.
Results are long-lasting and natural. Ageing continues, but the structural improvements achieved are designed to age with you gracefully.
Pre-op tests, surgery, hospital stay, medications, garments, VIP airport transfers, luxury hotel accommodation, translator support and follow-up care via WhatsApp with Dr. Barutcu.
Plan for 7-10 days in Istanbul. Day 1 is your face-to-face consultation and pre-operative tests, surgery follows on day 2, your hospital stay is 1 night, and the remaining days cover dressing changes, drain removal and a final check with Dr. Barutcu before you fly home.
Sutures out day 7 · Social downtime 14–21 days. Swelling and bruising settle over the first 2-3 weeks; most patients feel socially presentable within 10-14 days and return to full activity gradually under Dr. Barutcu's guidance.
Most patients are cleared to fly 7-10 days after surgery, once drains are removed and the wounds are healing well. On the flight you wear your compression garment, walk every hour and stay well hydrated to reduce clot risk.
It is not mandatory - our team handles airport transfers, hospital admission, translation and hotel check-in - but a companion is recommended for the first 48 hours after surgery, especially for combined body procedures.
Follow-up continues directly with Dr. Barutcu on WhatsApp: you send photos at week 1, week 4, month 3 and month 6, and receive guidance on scar care, compression garments, massage and returning to sport.
Begin
Book a free online consultation with Dr. Barutcu. We respond within one business day with a personalised surgical plan and transparent quote.