Istanbul · International patients
Facial Rejuvenation in Turkey with Dr. Gülsüm Barutcu is a general (surgical) / local (non-surgical)-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 0–1 nights hospital stay; most international patients stay 7–10 days in Istanbul.
Surgery, structure and refinement — sequenced for natural ageing.
True facial rejuvenation is rarely one procedure. Dr. Barutcu designs personalised programmes layering surgical lift, eyelid surgery, brow lift, structural fat transfer and selective non-surgical work for results that look like nothing other than yourself, rested.
Duration
Varies by combination
Anaesthesia
General (surgical) / Local (non-surgical)
Hospital stay
0–1 nights
Recovery
10–21 days depending on combination
Results
Refined at 6 months
Benefits
Who is a candidate?
Surgical technique
Surgical components (facelift, blepharoplasty, brow lift) are combined with structural fat transfer, and finished — months later — with selective non-surgical refinement.
We start with a detailed analysis of facial proportions, volume loss, skin quality and ageing patterns. From there, surgical and non-surgical components are sequenced over 6–12 months.
FAQ
Most international facial rejuvenation 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 — facial rejuvenation is performed in a fully accredited private Istanbul hospital with a board-certified anaesthesia team and full ICU support if needed.
Depends on combination. Blepharoplasty: 7–10 days. Facelift: 14–21 days. Plan accordingly.
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 0–1 nights, and the remaining days cover dressing changes, drain removal and a final check with Dr. Barutcu before you fly home.
10–21 days depending on combination. 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.