Facelift & Neck Surgery

What's in this section

A highly popular option is the Lower Face & Neck Lift, which specifically addresses the lower third of the face and the neck profile, effectively eliminating heavy jowls and excess skin, and restoring a naturally youthful, defined contour. Patients from across Europe, the UK, and the Gulf region frequently choose facelift surgery in Istanbul with Dr. Havva Duru İpek, combining world-class surgical outcomes with the exceptional value that Turkey's leading aesthetic clinics are renowned for.

This section covers six face and neck surgery procedures:

• Deep Plane Face & Neck Lift — the most comprehensive and longest-lasting option; a tension-free lift lasting 10–15 years.
• Neck Lift — targeted jawline and neck rejuvenation, eliminating jowls, banding, and excess skin.
• Mini Facelift — less invasive, with faster recovery; excellent results for mild to moderate lower face sagging.
• Temporal Lift — elevates the outer brow and lateral eye area; often combined with blepharoplasty.
• Facial Liposuction — targeted fat removal from the submental area and jowls for sharper facial definition.
• Fat Transfer — permanent volume restoration using your own fat, for the cheeks, temples, and under-eye area.

You can also review real before & after results from patients treated at the Nişantaşı clinic.

Who this section is for

Not every patient requires surgery. For those with early-stage skin laxity, volume loss, or mild jowling, non-surgical treatments can deliver meaningful, visible improvement: a Thread Lift using absorbable PDO threads for an immediate lifting effect along the jawline and midface; Morpheus8 radiofrequency microneedling to tighten skin and reduce jowling with no incisions and minimal downtime; Dermal Filler to restore lost volume in the cheeks, temples, and jawline; or Botox (Nefertiti Lift), where small doses along the platysma bands create a subtle tightening of the lower face and jawline. Which approach — surgical or non-surgical — is right for you is discussed during your personal consultation.

Recovery & results

Recovery time varies depending on the procedure chosen. All face and neck surgery at our Nişantaşı clinic follows a structured aftercare protocol designed to optimise healing and accelerate your return to normal life:

• Deep Plane Facelift — 2–3 weeks social recovery; final results in 6–12 months.
• Mini Facelift — 7–10 days social recovery; final results in 3–6 months.
• Neck Lift — 2–3 weeks social recovery; final results in 6–12 months.

All patients receive a personalised aftercare plan, including post-operative check-ins and direct access to the clinical team. International patients benefit from remote follow-up support after returning home.

Who prepared this section

This section is prepared by Dr. Havva Duru İpek, a facial plastic surgeon and otolaryngology (ENT) specialist with 17+ years of surgical practice, based at her Nişantaşı, Istanbul clinic. She also publishes facial rejuvenation guidance on her academic site, drhavvaduruipek.com. Discover which face and neck procedure is right for you with a personal consultation — use the contact page to get started.