Face and neck lift in Turkey

When the jowls and the neck have loosened together, treating only one makes the other look older. A face and neck lift repositions the cheeks and jawline and tightens the neck in the same operation, restoring a clear angle between jaw and neck.

Through a small incision under the chin, the surgeon can tighten the platysma muscle bands and remove excess fat. The facelift incisions continue behind the ear, where the neck skin is redraped and trimmed without tension.

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• Clear jaw-to-neck angle
• Treats neck bands
• One operation, one recovery
• All-inclusive package €4,500

At a glance

Anaesthesia	General anaesthesia
Procedure time	4–6 hours
Hospital stay	1 night
Stay in Türkiye	10 days
Back to work	14 days
Back to sport	6 weeks
Final result	6 months
Scars	Around the ear and a small one under the chin

Who is it for?

People with sagging cheeks and jowls together with loose neck skin, visible neck bands or a soft jaw-to-neck angle, usually from their fifties onwards.

What is done on the neck

Depending on your anatomy: tightening of the platysma muscle (platysmaplasty), removal of fat under the chin and redraping of the neck skin. A short compression strap may be worn for the first days.

Why one operation

Treating face and neck together gives a harmonious result and one recovery period instead of two. It is also more economical than two separate operations.

Reading your own neck in the mirror

Look at your profile with your head level. Is there loose skin hanging below the jaw, vertical cords when you clench your teeth, or fullness under the chin? Each points to a different part of the neck work. Noticing which ones bother you helps you describe your goals clearly.

Take photos the same way when you send them to New City Clinic: front, sides and 45°, with the chin level and then slightly lowered.

Profile balance: chin and neck together

A small chin makes even a well-lifted neck look softer. For some patients the surgeon suggests a chin implant or fat transfer to the chin alongside the face and neck lift, so the profile is balanced from nose to neck.

This is optional and discussed only when it would genuinely help. It adds a short procedure but no separate trip.

Clothes, collars and daily life during recovery

Bring loose, front-opening tops and avoid high, tight collars for the first weeks while the neck is tender. Scarves help on the journey home and while bruising fades.

Avoid bending your head forward for long periods, such as reading on a phone in your lap, during the first weeks. More practical advice is in your written plan and on the official website, newcityclinic.com.

Recovery

One night in hospital. The neck feels tight for a few weeks, which is normal. Swelling and bruising largely settle in two weeks; stitches are removed between days 7 and 10.

What you should know

• Swelling, bruising and a feeling of tightness in the neck
• Haematoma, infection or delayed healing
• Rarely, temporary facial nerve weakness
• Small irregularities under the chin

Every surgical procedure carries risk. Your surgeon will explain the risks that apply to you during the examination.