Facelift and Blepharoplasty in Turkey combine lower-face tightening with eyelid rejuvenation during a single surgical session, typically lasting 3.5–5 hours.
According to Mayo Clinic’s blepharoplasty recovery guidance, bruising and swelling in the eyelid area often resolve within 10–14 days. Combined surgery avoids repeat anaesthesia and may shorten total recovery compared with staged procedures when combining facelift and eyelid surgery is appropriate.
However, when planned operative time approaches or exceeds 6 hours, or when individual health factors are present, your surgeon may recommend staging the procedures separately for safety.
Facelift and Blepharoplasty Turkey package prices
Latest internally compiled package estimates (mid–late 2025) from JCI-accredited partner hospitals in Istanbul range from €4,200 to €7,200 for facelift combinations, depending on technique and inclusions, in line with a broader facelift cost guide when like-for-like inclusions are compared.
These figures exclude flights and insurance, and exchange rates vary.
This guide helps you decide which combination suits your anatomy, understand what each pairing adds to surgery and healing, and recognise when staging may be safer.
Choosing the right facelift combination
Lower-face sagging and neck laxity share root causes: weakened SMAS tissue, descending fat pads, and loose skin, which is why technique choice (including SMAS and deep-plane options) can change operative time and recovery expectations.
Treating both zones together often delivers more seamless results than staged procedures.
Pairing a facelift with eyelid surgery addresses drooping lids and midface descent in one session, avoiding repeat anaesthesia and consolidating recovery time.
When neck contouring adds value
Consider adding neck work if you have:
- Visible platysmal banding or muscle cords
- Submental fullness resistant to weight loss
- Jawline definition loss extending below the chin
- Neck laxity that matches or exceeds lower-face ageing
This pairing extends neck-lift muscle work from the jawline to the platysma, reducing the visible step-off that may appear when procedures are separated.
When eyelid surgery suits your goals
Blepharoplasty pairing works well when:
- Hooded upper lids obscure the natural crease
- Under-eye bags or hollowing create persistent tiredness
- Lower-lid laxity contributes to an aged appearance
- Neck contour remains acceptable without intervention
This combination requires less OR time and involves no deep muscle dissection below the jaw.
Candidacy for combined facelift and eyelid surgery
A combined facelift and eyelid surgery approach may suit you if:
- Hooded upper lids obscure the natural eyelid crease or affect peripheral vision.
- Under-eye bags or hollowing persist despite adequate rest.
- Lower-face laxity (jowls, nasolabial folds) is visible, but the neck contour remains acceptable.
- You have no history of significant dry-eye issues or have been cleared by an ophthalmologist, and you have a clear plan for choosing an eyelid surgeon whose experience matches your eye history.
- Contact lens wearers should discuss a plan for the approximately 2-week restriction period.
Safety and staging considerations
Surgeons often use a total operative time of around 6 hours as a planning threshold. If the combined procedure approaches or exceeds this, or if individual risk factors are present, staging may be recommended.
Factors that typically favour staging include:
- BMI above 35
- Uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension
- Active smoking (cessation typically requires several weeks before and after surgery)
- Bleeding disorders or anticoagulant use requiring bridging
- Plans for multiple additional procedures, such as fat transfer, rhinoplasty, or chin augmentation
What affects facelift package costs in Turkey
Rather than itemising country-by-country prices, this section highlights the factors that drive cost differences across combination options.
Added OR time by combination
Combination Additional OR Time Typical Total Length
Facelift + Neck Lift 30–60 minutes 4–6 hours
Facelift + Blepharoplasty 45–90 minutes 3.5–5 hours
In short, adding blepharoplasty typically extends surgery by 45–90 minutes, while neck work adds 30–60 minutes. Total combined procedures usually range from 3.5 to 6 hours.
What packages typically include
- Surgeon and anaesthesiologist fees
- Hospital stay (1–2 nights)
- Transfers
- Hotel for the patient and a companion
- Coordinator support
What packages typically exclude
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Visas
- Revision surgery beyond standard warranty terms (typically 6–12 months for surgical complications)
Confirm line-by-line inclusions before booking. Reputable clinics provide written quotations that clearly list exclusions.
Key cost drivers
- Technique complexity: deep-plane facelift technique work or extensive platysma tightening increases OR time
- Hospital nights: extended monitoring adds daily facility charges
- Revision policy wording: Some warranties cover only complications, not aesthetic refinement
- Surgeon experience: higher-volume surgeons may command premium fees
What changes the quote for eyelid surgery
If blepharoplasty is added to a facelift package, the following factors typically affect the final quote:
- Eyelid scope: upper lids only, lower lids only, or both (four-lid surgery adds time)
- OR time: typically 45–90 minutes additional
- Aftercare items: lubricating drops, eye shields, cold compress supplies
- Revision policy wording: confirm whether eyelid-specific revisions are covered or excluded
How to compare facelift quotes fairly
Before confirming any package, verify in writing:
- Are all stated inclusions itemised (surgeon fee, hospital fee, anaesthesia, transfers, hotel)?
- How many hospital nights are included, and what is the cost per additional night if needed?
- Is telemedicine follow-up included, and for how long?
- What does the revision policy cover (complications only, or aesthetic refinement)?
- What currency is the quote in, and is pricing guaranteed for a specific period?
- What exclusions apply (flights, insurance, visas, medications beyond immediate post-op)?
Price estimates based on aggregated quotes from JCI-accredited partner hospitals, mid–late 2025; final quotes depend on technique, case complexity, and currency fluctuations.
Facelift before-and-after expectations
Before-and-after photographs can help set realistic expectations. When reviewing images, look for consistent lighting, angles, and timeframes (Day 1, Week 2, Month 3, Month 6, and Year 1 show true healing progression). Ask for unedited photo sets whenever possible.
Individual results vary based on skin quality, age, anatomy, and lifestyle factors. A facelift can make the face look more refreshed, but it does not stop the natural ageing process. Long-term results depend on sun protection, weight stability, and any maintenance treatments your surgeon recommends.
Recovery after combined facelift and eyelid surgery
Combined procedures do not usually double total healing time, but certain phases differ depending on which surgery accompanies your facelift. Most patients require approximately 10–14 days before social visibility is comfortable, and 3–4 weeks before returning to normal activities.
Combined recovery timeline
Phase Eyelid milestones Neck-work milestones Facelift milestones
Day 1–3 Cold compresses (10–15 min on, then off) first 24h; eye shields during sleep; lubricating drops begin Drains may be in place (removed within 1–3 days); compression garment worn continuously Swelling begins; rest with head elevated
Day 4–7 Bruising and swelling gradually reducing; no contact lenses yet Compression continues 5–7 days; sutures may be removed Days 5–7 Swelling often peaks Days 2–4; your surgeon reviews travel readiness at an early follow-up
Day 10–14 Bruising typically resolved; no makeup 10–14 days; contacts may resume ~Week 2 Compression worn at night for 1–2 more weeks Most visible bruising fading
Week 3–4 Drops continue 2–4 weeks as needed Numbness along jawline may persist Results begin to look natural; makeup can cover residual bruising
Month 3 Final eyelid contour becoming clearer Numbness may continue for months Swelling largely resolved; intermediate results visible
Month 6–12 Scars within natural crease typically well-hidden Sensation often returns; some numbness may persist Final facelift contour settles; scars mature over 12–18 months
Key numbers: eyelid bruising typically resolves in 10–14 days; final facelift contour settles between Months 6–12. Travel timing should follow your surgeon’s clearance.
What neck work adds to recovery
Neck contouring introduces drain management and extended compression requirements not present in a facelift alone.
Additional considerations:
- Bruising may extend into the lower neck and upper chest
- Numbness along the jawline and anterior neck may persist for several months
- Temporary weakness of the lower lip can occur and often improves over weeks to months; persistent deficits are uncommon
What eyelid surgery adds to recovery
According to Mayo Clinic, bruising and swelling typically resolve within 10–14 days. According to Memorial Sloan Kettering cold compress schedule guidance, applying cold compresses for 10–15 minutes on, then off, during the first 24 hours may help reduce swelling.
Additional considerations:
- Blepharoplasty recovery timeline planning often includes eye shields worn during sleep for the first few nights
- Contact lens restriction for approximately 2 weeks
- Eye makeup avoided for 10–14 days
- Lubricating drops are often prescribed for 2–4 weeks to prevent dryness
Fit-to-fly timing: Your surgeon will confirm when flying is appropriate based on your early recovery. Minor delays occasionally occur, so book flexible travel tickets that allow date changes.
Warning signs during facelift recovery
Understanding which symptoms warrant contact helps catch complications early and reduces unnecessary worry about normal healing.
Normal during the first 72 hours
- Moderate swelling and bruising, particularly at peak (Days 2–4)
- Mild to moderate discomfort controlled by prescribed medication
- Slight temperature elevation (under 38°C / 100.4°F)
- Numbness or tingling along incision lines
- Minor asymmetry in swelling between sides
Contact your surgeon within 24 hours.
- Rapidly expanding swelling on one side (may indicate haematoma)
- Fever above 38.5°C (101.3°F)
- Increasing redness, warmth, or discharge at incision sites
- Pain worsening rather than improving after Day 3
- New difficulty closing one eye fully (after blepharoplasty)
Seek emergency care immediately.
- Sudden severe headache with vision changes
- Difficulty breathing or swallowing
- Calf pain, swelling, or warmth in one leg (possible DVT symptoms)
- Chest pain or shortness of breath
Facelift surgery risks and complications
Haematoma remains the most common major early complication after facelift surgery. The ASPS facelift safety information also highlights risks such as bleeding, infection, fluid collection, and facial nerve injury. A meta-analysis of SMAS vs deep-plane facelifts found haematoma rates of approximately 2–3%, depending on the surgical approach, with deep-plane techniques around 3% and SMAS techniques around 2%. The same analysis noted that infection rates remain low and permanent nerve injury is rare.
Complications to discuss with your surgeon
- Haematoma: blood collection under the flap; risk elevated by uncontrolled hypertension and blood-thinning medications
- Nerve injury: temporary weakness can occur and often improves over weeks to months; persistent deficits are uncommon
- Skin necrosis: risk is higher with active smoking before surgery, consistent with BAAPS facelift and necklift risks
- Infection: rates remain low with prophylactic antibiotics
- Eyelid malposition: retraction or incomplete closure can occur after blepharoplasty; most cases respond to conservative management
- Contour irregularities: minor asymmetry is inherent; significant issues requiring correction occur in a small percentage of cases
When staging facelift procedures, it may be safer
Your surgeon may recommend separating extensive facial work into two operations when the total operative time would be high or when individual risk factors are present.
Published evidence in an operative duration complication risk meta-analysis shows that longer operations increase post-operative complication odds, with morbidity odds rising as operative time increases. Some surgeons use 6 hours as a pragmatic planning threshold to consider staging, particularly when other patient risk factors are present.
Factors that may favour staging:
- BMI above 35
- Uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension
- Active smoking (cessation typically requires several weeks before and after)
- Bleeding disorders or anticoagulant use requiring bridging
- Multiple additional procedures planned (fat transfer, rhinoplasty, chin augmentation)
The interval between staged procedures depends on the rate of healing. It is determined individually—your surgeon will advise based on your recovery.
Selecting a qualified Istanbul facelift clinic
For combination procedures, prioritise facilities with JCI certification or Turkish Ministry of Health approval. JCI standards on patient safety and quality improvement provide a framework for consistent care delivery.
When evaluating clinics:
- Request before-and-after photos specific to combined cases (not isolated procedures)
- Ask for the annual volume of dual-procedure facelifts
- Confirm structured follow-up: coordinator contact within 24 hours of discharge, photo review at regular intervals, and clear emergency protocols
Combined facelift and eyelid surgery FAQs
Latest internally compiled estimates (mid–late 2025) from JCI-accredited Istanbul hospitals range from €4,200 to €7,200, depending on technique and inclusions. Adding blepharoplasty typically increases OR time by 45–90 minutes. Prices exclude flights and insurance. Request an itemised quote that lists surgeon fees, hospital nights, transfers, and revision policy terms before booking.
For most healthy candidates, combining these procedures is considered safe when performed by an experienced surgeon in an accredited facility. According to published literature, haematoma rates range approximately 2–3% depending on the technique. When total OR time approaches 6 hours or individual risk factors are present, your surgeon may recommend staging procedures separately for safety.
Most patients require 10–14 days before social visibility is comfortable and 3–4 weeks before returning to normal activities. According to Mayo Clinic, eyelid bruising typically resolves within 10–14 days. Facelift swelling peaks on Days 2–4 and largely subsides by Month 3. Final contour settles between Months 6–12.
Your surgeon will advise when flying is appropriate based on your early recovery. Minor delays occasionally occur, so book flexible travel tickets. Many international patients plan about a week or more for early checks, but your surgeon may advise a different timeline. Arrange follow-up care with a doctor in your home country before departure.
Request itemised details: surgeon fee, hospital fee, anaesthesia, hospital nights, hotel nights, airport transfers, telemedicine follow-up duration, and revision policy terms. Confirm what is excluded (flights, travel insurance, visas, medications beyond immediate post-op). Ask whether pricing is guaranteed for a specific period and in which currency.
Turkish packages typically bundle hospital stay, hotel, transfers, and coordinator support into one price. UK and Australian quotes are often higher and generally do not include accommodation or aftercare coordination. However, patients travelling to Turkey must factor in return flights and travel insurance. Request itemised quotes from both markets to compare like-for-like.
According to NHS guidance and published literature, uncontrolled hypertension, blood-thinning medications, active smoking, a BMI above 35, and diabetes can increase the risk of complications. Haematoma (blood collection) is the most common major early complication, occurring in approximately 2–3%. The risk of skin necrosis is substantially higher in smokers. Thoroughly discuss your medical history during the consultation.
Yes, though results vary. A systematic review reported fat-graft retention rates of 26–83%, with a pooled average around 40%. Adding fat grafting increases OR time by approximately 30–60 minutes. Surgeons often slightly overcorrect to account for expected resorption. Discuss whether this addition aligns with your goals during the consultation.
Final considerations
A combined facelift and eyelid surgery plan in Turkey can offer comprehensive facial rejuvenation at a lower cost than in the UK, US, or Australia, with JCI-accredited facilities that follow international safety standards. However, outcomes depend on realistic expectations, careful selection of the surgeon, and commitment to structured aftercare.
Published literature shows haematoma rates of 2–3% depending on technique, with infections remaining low and permanent nerve injury rare. For a personalised assessment and a detailed quote tailored to your anatomy and goals, consider scheduling a video consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon.
