Facelift
Mini Face Lift
A limited-incision facelift that lifts the lower face and jawline with less downtime than a full facelift.
Is it safe?
Your hospital holds the same JCI accreditation as Cleveland Clinic and Johns Hopkins. Verified by TEMOS for international patient safety.
Will the price change?
Your price is locked before you book. Surgery, hospital, hotel, transfers, aftercare — one number, no extras.
What if something goes wrong?
Mandatory insurance required by Turkish law. If a revision is needed — flights, hospital, surgeon — covered. You never pay twice.
Who's my surgeon?
Confirmed before you pay. Full credentials, specialisation, and patient results shared upfront. No last-minute switch.
What happens after I fly home?
24/7 WhatsApp with your coordinator. Scheduled video check-ups with your surgeon. 12 months, not 12 days.
Medical References
- [1]Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2023). Deep-plane facelift results last an average of 10-12 years, significantly longer than SMAS techniques at 5-7 years. doi:10.1097/PRS.0000000000010234
- [2]Aesthetic Surgery Journal (2022). Modern facelift techniques achieve a complication rate below 3% in accredited hospital settings with board-certified surgeons. doi:10.1093/asj/sjac089
What is Mini Face Lift?
A mini face-lift uses shorter incisions and targeted SMAS tightening to correct early jowling and mild mid-face sagging. It delivers a noticeable refresh with less downtime than a full rhytidectomy, making it ideal for patients in their 40s and 50s who want to address the first visible signs of facial ageing.
How Does Mini Face Lift Work?
- 1Video consultation with facial analysis to confirm you are a good candidate for the limited-incision approach
- 2Short incisions are made around the ear, hidden in natural creases
- 3The surgeon tightens the SMAS layer in the lower face and jawline area
- 4Excess skin is trimmed and closed with fine sutures for minimal scarring
- 5A light compression bandage is placed and you recover in your private room before transferring to the hotel
Who is a Good Candidate for Mini Face Lift?
- Patients with early to moderate jowling and loss of jawline definition
- Adults typically aged 40-55 with good skin elasticity
- Those wanting facial rejuvenation with a shorter recovery period
- Individuals who feel injectable treatments are no longer providing enough lift
- Non-smokers or patients willing to stop smoking at least 4 weeks before surgery
Why Choose Mini Face Lift at MedProper?
Shorter Incisions
Incisions are limited to the area around the ear, resulting in less scarring and a faster healing process.
Quicker Recovery
Most patients return to social activities within 7-10 days compared to two weeks for a full face-lift.
Natural-Looking Lift
SMAS tightening at the structural level avoids a stretched appearance and preserves natural facial movement.
All-Inclusive Package
Your €3,412 package covers the procedure, hospital care, hotel stay, transfers, medications, and 12-month aftercare.
What is the Recovery Timeline?
Day 1
Surgery & Observation
The procedure takes 1.5-2.5 hours. You rest in a private room with a light compression bandage before transferring to the hotel.
Day 2-5
Hotel Recovery
Mild swelling and bruising peak around day 2-3 then steadily improve. Gentle short walks are recommended.
Day 5-7
Suture Removal
Stitches are removed at the clinic. Bruising is usually concealable with makeup by this stage.
Week 2
Return to Normal Life
Most patients resume desk work and light social activities. Avoid strenuous exercise for another 2 weeks.
Month 1-3
Final Settling
Minor residual swelling fades and the rejuvenated jawline contour becomes fully defined.
Quick Facts
Duration
1.5 - 2.5 hours
Hospital Stay
Day case or 1 night
Recovery
7 - 10 days before social activities
Permanence
5 - 8 years
Anaesthesia
General or local with sedation
Results Visible
Immediate improvement; final result at 2 - 3 months
Frequently Asked Questions
If your main concern is early jowling and mild lower-face laxity with reasonably elastic skin, a mini face-lift is often sufficient. If you have significant mid-face sagging, deep nasolabial folds, or neck laxity, a full face-lift will deliver a more comprehensive result. Your surgeon will advise during the consultation.
Results typically last 5-8 years. Because the lift is less extensive, natural ageing may become noticeable sooner than with a full face-lift, but you will still look younger than if you had not had the procedure.
It can be performed under general anaesthesia or local anaesthesia with sedation, depending on your preference and the surgeon's recommendation.
Yes. Common combinations include neck liposuction, eyelid surgery, or fat transfer to the cheeks for added volume restoration.
The €3,412 all-inclusive package covers the surgeon's fee, anaesthesia, hospital stay, medications, 5-star hotel accommodation, VIP airport transfers, and 12 months of remote follow-up.
Last medically reviewed: April 2026
Quick Facts
- Duration
- 1.5 - 2.5 hours
- Hospital Stay
- Day case or 1 night
- Recovery
- 7 - 10 days before social activities
- Permanence
- 5 - 8 years
- Anaesthesia
- General or local with sedation
- Results Visible
- Immediate improvement; final result at 2 - 3 months
What's Included
- Private hospital stay
- Hotel for the nights in your plan
- VIP airport transfers
- Compulsory medical-tourism insurance
- All medications & dressings
- Compression garments
- 12-month follow-up care
- 24/7 patient coordinator
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Facelift Turkey — Rhytidectomy Istanbul from €3,412
Facelift at MedProper Istanbul from €3,412 all-inclusive. Mini and full SMAS by board-certified surgeons. JCI-accredited, hotel and transfers included.
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Your procedure is performed at a 45,000 m² state-of-the-art hospital with 12 operating rooms, advanced surgical technology, and VIP patient suites. International accreditations ensure the highest standards of patient safety and care.
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