Eyelid Surgery Cost

In 2026, upper blepharoplasty in Istanbul costs €1,800–€3,200, lower blepharoplasty €2,400–€3,800, and combined upper and lower surgery €3,200–€5,500 — typically 50–70% less than the UK (£3,500–£7,000 combined), Germany (€3,500–€6,000 combined) or the United States ($4,500–$9,000 combined). As with rhinoplasty and facelift surgery, the price gap reflects lower operating costs and currency, not lower surgical quality.

How Much Does Eyelid Surgery Cost in Turkey vs. the US, UK and Europe?

Blepharoplasty is one of the more accessible surgical options in facial plastic surgery in terms of both complexity and price, but the total cost still depends heavily on which lids are treated and whether the procedure is combined with other eyelid work such as ptosis repair or Asian double eyelid surgery. Here is the 2026 comparison.

2026 Cost Ranges

• Upper blepharoplasty, Istanbul: €1,800–€3,200. The more straightforward of the two procedures, with a shorter operating time.
• Lower blepharoplasty, Istanbul: €2,400–€3,800. Greater technical complexity due to orbital anatomy and lower lid support assessment.
• Combined upper and lower, Istanbul: €3,200–€5,500. One anaesthesia and one recovery period rather than two.
• Asian double eyelid surgery, Istanbul: €2,000–€3,800, depending on incisional or non-incisional technique.
• United Kingdom: £3,500–£7,000 for combined upper and lower surgery.
• United States: $4,500–$9,000 combined, with anaesthesia and facility fees often billed separately.
• Germany: €3,500–€6,000 combined.

Why Combining Upper and Lower Surgery Saves Money

Many patients benefit from addressing both eyelids in a single surgical session. A combined procedure requires only one anaesthesia and one recovery period, which is more cost-effective than two separate surgeries with two separate sets of clinic and hospital fees — even though the combined price is naturally higher than either procedure alone.

What's Included in an Istanbul Package

A reputable Istanbul eyelid surgery package typically includes the surgeon's fee, anaesthesia (surgical or an awake, local-anaesthesia option where suitable), the accredited facility fee, and scheduled follow-up visits — including the suture removal appointment 5–7 days after surgery. International patients typically also receive hotel nights and transfer coordination as part of the package.

What's NOT Included (Usually)

Flights, meals outside the hotel, any additional nights beyond the recommended stay, and treatment for conditions unrelated to the eyelid itself — such as a descended brow, which is addressed with a temporal or brow lift rather than blepharoplasty. Ask explicitly whether your case may benefit from combining procedures.

Red Flags on Price

Eyelid surgery is a millimetre operation — the difference between a rested, natural result and an obviously operated one is measured in very small amounts of tissue. A price significantly below the ranges above raises questions about surgeon experience specifically with blepharoplasty, not general aesthetic surgery volume. Ask how many blepharoplasty procedures the surgeon performs and verify their specialty board certification.

True Cost Calculation

Add round-trip flights, travel insurance and a small contingency fund to the surgical package price. Even with these added, eyelid surgery in Istanbul typically remains 50–65% more affordable than equivalent care in the UK, US or Western Europe.

Cost matters, but for a procedure performed in millimetres, surgeon experience matters more — pay enough to be treated by a specialist with genuine blepharoplasty volume in a properly accredited facility.

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