Before & after
Before-and-after photographs: ask which procedures were performed, when the after photograph was taken and how the case compares with your concerns. Individual results vary.
Face and neck lift planning with EBOPRAS-certified Prof. Dr. Atacan Emre Koçman at IME Clinic in Istanbul. A combined operation can address facial sagging and neck changes together; the technique, extent and suitability are agreed after assessment.
Free Video ConsultationA combined facelift and neck lift plans treatment for the face and neck together when both areas contribute to your concerns. The facial part can use a deep plane or another SMAS technique, while neck work is tailored to skin, fat and muscle banding.
When suitable, treatment can be carried out in one operation with a shared recovery period. The benefits, extent, anaesthetic plan and alternative of staged surgery should be discussed individually.
A combined face and neck lift plans treatment for the lower face and neck together. The facial component may use a deep plane or another SMAS technique. Neck treatment can involve skin, fat and the platysma muscle; the agreed plan should name the steps included.
Combining procedures may share one operation and recovery period. The extent of surgery, health and anaesthetic assessment determine whether a combined or staged plan is suitable. A single recovery does not mean identical recovery or risk for every patient.
Read about the deep plane facelift technique
General sources for this guide: ASPS: facelift techniques · ASPS: deep plane facelift technique · ASPS: neck lift procedure · BAAPS: facelift and necklift patient information (PDF) · NHS: surgery abroad and aftercare
These resources describe general patient guidance; they do not confirm a result or a treatment protocol for an individual patient.
Both combined and staged surgery may be considered. The plan depends on your health, the areas being treated and the extent of surgery.
| Feature | Combined (one surgery) | Separate surgeries |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia | Once | Twice |
| Recovery | One period; timing depends on surgical extent and healing | Two separate recoveries |
| Result harmony | Face and neck balanced together | Each area and the interval are planned separately |
| Total cost | Itemized quote for the agreed combined plan | Itemized quotes for each agreed stage |
| Travel to Istanbul | Travel planned around assessment and follow-up | Travel planned around each stage and follow-up |
A consultation may consider the following concerns and health factors:
A video consultation with Prof. Dr. Emre Koçman at IME Clinic can discuss your photographs and goals. Final suitability and the surgical plan require medical assessment and an examination.
These stages are a general planning guide. Work, exercise, swelling and travel have different recovery milestones; your surgical team should give you individual instructions.
Rest and follow the instructions for dressings, medicines and wound care. Swelling, bruising and tightness can occur.
Bruising and swelling change gradually. Your team sets the timing of reviews and any suture removal.
Some patients plan a return to light work in this period. Normal activity and exercise need separate advice from the surgeon.
Residual swelling and scars may take months to settle; the final appearance is assessed as healing progresses.
Agree the Istanbul review schedule and return travel with the surgical team. Fitness to fly requires an individual assessment.
Surgery does not stop ageing. The duration and appearance of the improvement differ between patients.
The price depends on the agreed surgical plan. Ask IME Clinic for a written, itemized quote separating surgery, surgeon and anaesthesia fees, facility and overnight care, tests, medicines and reviews. Confirm whether accommodation, transfers and interpretation are included, and what additional care or a longer stay would cost.
Your exact price depends on your anatomy and the extent of each procedure. Request a personalized quote through a free video consultation.
Face and neck surgery has risks. Your health, the extent of the operation and healing affect your individual risk; discuss the expected benefit, limitations and alternatives before consent.
Discuss your individual risks with Prof. Dr. Emre Koçman at IME Clinic, including anaesthesia and blood clot risks, medicines, smoking or nicotine use, aftercare and how complications would be managed. Seek advice promptly for severe pain or unexpected symptoms.
Before-and-after photographs: ask which procedures were performed, when the after photograph was taken and how the case compares with your concerns. Individual results vary.
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A facelift and neck lift can be performed together when both areas need treatment and the medical assessment supports it. The face may use a deep plane facelift or another SMAS technique. Confirm the neck lift steps included in the agreed plan.
Combining procedures is a possible option, but surgery is not risk-free. Health, anaesthesia and the extent of treatment affect suitability and risk. Ask about bleeding, infection, nerve injury, healing problems and whether a staged plan would be preferable.
There is no single price for every patient. Request a written quote from IME Clinic based on the agreed procedure and confirm surgery, anaesthesia, facility, tests, medicines and aftercare costs, together with any accommodation, transfers and interpretation. Ask about exclusions and possible additional care costs.
Recovery is individual. Some patients plan light work after roughly 2–4 weeks, while swelling and scars can take months to settle. The surgeon sets your review, activity and travel plan; a return flight should follow an individual fitness assessment. UK NHS guidance advises not flying for 7 to 10 days after facial cosmetic procedures, because surgery and air travel both increase the risk of blood clots; plan your Istanbul stay with this in mind.
The aim is a balanced change appropriate to your face and neck. Appearance cannot be guaranteed. Ask what is realistically achievable, what remains untreated and how photographs of comparable cases relate to your goals.
Additional blepharoplasty or a brow lift may be considered, but each adds to the treatment plan. Discuss the benefit, surgical extent and medical suitability of any addition before agreeing to a combined operation.
General patient information from plastic surgery professional associations. These resources are in English.
Dr. Atacan Emre Koçman is an EBOPRAS-certified plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon working with IME Clinic in Istanbul. For facelift and neck lift consultations through IME Clinic, contact the IME patient coordination team on WhatsApp: +90 546 524 83 34.
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