Why the surgeon matters more here
Any facelift relies on skill, but the deep plane technique raises the bar. Releasing the ligaments of the cheek and jaw and moving the tissues as one unit requires a detailed understanding of facial anatomy. The difference between a natural result and a flat or uneven one often lies in decisions made millimetre by millimetre.
That is why the first question should always be who will operate, not which technique is being sold. A technique name on a website tells you little; the surgeon’s training and approach tell you much more.
Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç at New City Clinic
At New City Clinic, deep plane facelifts are performed by Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç, a specialist in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. His particular interest in microsurgery and complex reconstruction means daily work with the deeper layers of tissue, which translates well to the precision a deep plane lift demands.
He reviews your photos when you first enquire, meets you in person in Istanbul before surgery and follows your recovery once you are home. You are not handed from one doctor to another along the way.
Questions specific to the deep plane
When you speak to any surgeon about this operation, these questions help you understand their approach:
- Why do you recommend a deep plane lift for me rather than an SMAS or mini lift?
- How will you treat my neck, and will it be part of the same operation?
- Would fat transfer help my cheeks or temples alongside the lift?
- How long will I need in Istanbul, and when will the stitches come out?
- How will you follow my recovery after I return home?
Judging a clinic as a whole
A confident surgeon answers these without hesitation and links each answer to your own face. Pay attention to whether the neck and the volume of the cheeks are part of the conversation: a deep plane lift on its own, without considering these, can leave the result looking incomplete. At New City Clinic the written plan states which areas are treated and why, so you can compare it with what you were told at the consultation.
The surgeon works within a system: a licensed hospital, an anaesthetist, nurses, a coordinator and an interpreter. New City Clinic is a Health Türkiye authorised organisation with TÜRSAB licence no. 17659, and it works with known private hospitals in Istanbul such as Medicana, Acıbadem and Medipol.
Ask any clinic to put the surgeon, the hospital and the number of nights in writing before you book. You can read the surgeon’s profile and the list of hospitals on the official website, newcityclinic.com, and compare that with what other clinics are prepared to state.
Finally, ask how the surgeon prefers to be contacted if a question comes up after you are home. Clear lines of communication are part of good surgical care.
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