An endoscopic facelift rejuvenates the upper and mid face — forehead, brow, temples and cheeks — through a few tiny incisions hidden in the hairline, using a camera. It lifts a heavy brow and a dropped midface vertically for an open, rested look, with minimal scars and a fast recovery.
An endoscopic facelift lifts the brow, temples and midface vertically through a few hidden hairline incisions, using a camera. It takes 1.5–3 hours, leaves no long facial scar, and most patients return to social life in 7–10 days. It is ideal for early-to-moderate upper/mid-face ageing.
- Camera-assisted lift of the forehead, brow, temples and midface through tiny hidden incisions.
- Best for a heavy/dropped brow, temple hollowing and early cheek descent — especially in younger patients.
- Scars are hidden in the hairline; there is no long scar in front of the ear.
- General anesthesia/sedation, 1.5–3 hours; back to social life in 7–10 days.
- Often combined with eyelid surgery, a deep plane facelift or fat transfer.
- The lift opens the eyes and refreshes the face without a pulled look, and lasts for years.
| At a Glance | Details |
|---|---|
| Procedure | Endoscopic facelift — camera-assisted upper/mid-face lift |
| Duration | 1.5–3 hours |
| Anesthesia | General or deep sedation |
| Hospital stay | Day case or 1 night |
| Back to social life | 7–10 days; heavy activity ~3 weeks |
| Scars | Hidden in the hairline |
| Longevity | Lasting; years of a lifted upper/mid face |
| Who it suits | Early-to-moderate upper/mid-face ageing, good skin |
Contents— 23 sections
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What Is an Endoscopic Facelift?
It is a camera-assisted (endoscopic) rejuvenation of the upper and mid face — forehead, brow, temples and cheeks — through a few short incisions hidden in the hairline rather than a long facial incision.
The first signs of facial ageing are often in the upper face: the brow drops, the forehead furrows deepen, the temples hollow and the outer eye looks heavy or tired. Soon after, the cheek begins to descend. A traditional facelift is designed for the lower face and does little for this upper-face heaviness.
An endoscopic facelift addresses exactly this region. A fine camera passed through 3–5 hidden hairline incisions lets the surgeon release and reposition the brow, temple and midface vertically, at the correct height — restoring an open, rested look without a long scar and with a fast recovery.
For the deepest, longest-lasting midface result the endoscopic deep plane facelift is used; for the lower face and jawline a deep plane facelift; and the eyes are refined with eyelid surgery.
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Technique & Treated Areas
The endoscopic facelift is defined by keyhole access and a vertical lift of the upper and mid face. The main targets are:
Raises a heavy brow and smooths the forehead through hidden incisions.
Lifts a descending cheek vertically for a fuller, younger midface.
Adds a sub-SMAS release for the most powerful, lasting midface lift.
Combined with eyelid, fat transfer or a lower facelift for whole-face balance.
Botox and fillers can soften early upper-face signs temporarily but cannot reposition a dropped brow or cheek; only a lift does that.
Visual Technique Test: Your Face and the Right Approach
Choose the illustration closest to you and see the likely approach. This is a self-assessment, not a diagnosis.
👉 Tap the picture that looks most like you — the recommendation appears instantly.
This tool is for information only; the exact technique and suitability are determined only by examination.
Live Facelift Simulator: Heavy → Lifted
Drag the slider and watch a schematic face lift from heavy and tired to open and refreshed. Fully private — no data is ever sent.
If the tool doesn’t load, open it here. This simulation is for information only and does not make a diagnosis — a definitive assessment is possible only in consultation.
Who Is a Good Candidate — and Who Is Not?
Suitable candidates
- A heavy or dropped brow, hooded outer eye and temple hollowing
- Early midface (cheek) descent with good skin elasticity
- Younger patients wanting minimal scars and downtime
- Non-smokers or those able to quit, with realistic goals
Situations to postpone/assess
- Advanced lower-face jowls and neck laxity (a lower facelift suits better)
- Very heavy, inelastic forehead skin (assessed individually)
- Uncontrolled chronic illness or a bleeding disorder
- Active smoking (wound-healing risk)
An endoscopic facelift restores the upper and mid face; the lower face and neck are addressed with complementary procedures when needed.
What Bothers You Most?
Select what troubles you most and see a likely approach. This is preliminary; the exact plan is made in consultation.
👉 Tap the option that fits you best — you’ll instantly see guidance and a WhatsApp link.
This tool is for information only; technique and suitability are determined only by examination.
How It Compares
| Technique | Best for | Scars | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endoscopic facelift | Brow, temple & midface | Hidden in hairline | 7–10 days |
| Endoscopic deep plane | Powerful vertical midface lift | Hidden in hairline | 7–10 days |
| Deep plane facelift | Lower face, jowls, jawline | Hidden around the ear | 10–14 days |
| Botox / filler | Very early signs (temporary) | None | 0 days |
In short: endoscopic facelift for the upper/mid face with minimal scars; a lower/deep plane facelift when jowls and jawline dominate. Examination decides.
How Is It Performed? (Step by Step)
Hidden access
Through 3–5 hidden hairline incisions the endoscope is introduced — no long facial scar.
Release
Under camera guidance the brow, temple and midface tissues are released so they can move.
Vertical lift & fixation
The brow and midface are repositioned at the correct height and fixed; incisions are closed.
Planning and vectors
Anesthesia
Endoscopic access
Release
Vertical repositioning
Closure and dressing
Recovery — Day by Day, Week by Week
Recovery is usually quick because the incisions are small and there is no long facial wound.
Aftercare: What to Do and What to Avoid
✓ Do
- Keep the head elevated and use cold packs in the first days
- Keep hairline incisions clean and dry as advised
- Attend follow-ups and take medication as directed
- Protect healing skin from the sun
✕ Avoid
- Smoking and alcohol (impair wound healing)
- Heavy exercise, bending and straining for ~3 weeks
- Sauna and very hot showers early on
- Rubbing or massaging the forehead early on
Possible Risks and Safety
In experienced hands it is safe; still, you should know the possibilities:
- Swelling & bruising: expected around the forehead/eyes and settles within weeks.
- Temporary scalp numbness: common and usually recovers over weeks to months.
- Hematoma: a blood collection that is drained if needed.
- Hairline/scar change: incisions are hidden; rarely a small scar or hair thinning can occur.
- Asymmetry or over-elevation: careful, conservative fixation avoids a surprised look.
- Infection: rare; managed with sterile technique and follow-up.
Quitting smoking is the single most important risk-reducing step; blood thinners are adjusted with your doctor’s approval.
What to Check When Choosing a Surgeon
Keyhole work needs specific training and equipment for a safe, precise lift.
A conservative, natural brow position — not over-raised — is the mark of good technique.
The procedure should only be done in an accredited facility.
Balancing brow, eyes, midface and lower face gives a harmonious result.
Expected Change (Medical Illustration)
By law the surgeon cannot share real patient photos. The schematic below shows the typical change: a heavy brow and dropped midface become an open, refreshed upper face.
Illustrations are for information; personal results vary with anatomy, skin quality and technique and are not guaranteed.
Why an Endoscopic Facelift in Istanbul?
Turkey is a leading destination for facial rejuvenation, with high surgical expertise, accredited facilities and well-organised, value-focused care.
Command of current techniques such as endoscopic facial surgery.
A transparent journey covering surgery, stay, transfer and follow-up.
Ministry-approved, health-tourism-authorised operating rooms.
A multilingual team and a personal assistant.
Why Op. Dr. Ali Çetinkaya?
Preparing for Surgery
Brow position, upper/mid-face descent, skin quality and goals are assessed; the technique is chosen.
Smoking is stopped in advance where possible; blood thinners are adjusted with approval.
Necessary blood tests and an anesthesia review are done.
Suitable time off and accommodation are planned for recovery.
Questions to Ask at Your First Consultation
To decide well, it helps to ask these at your pre-assessment:
- 1Is an endoscopic facelift right for me, or is another technique better?
- 2How much will my brow be raised, and how natural will it look?
- 3Should the eyelids, midface or lower face be addressed in the same session?
- 4Where exactly are the incisions and how hidden are they?
- 5How long will recovery take and when can I return to social life?
- 6What are the risks and the chance of temporary scalp numbness?
- 7In which approved facility and under what anesthesia is it performed?
- 8How long will the result last?
Patients From Abroad / Out of Town
We host patients from 30 countries. You just come; we coordinate the rest.
Initial planning via photos and an online consultation.
Accommodation, transfer and appointments are planned.
The procedure, day case or 1 night stay and first check-up on site.
A check before you travel back, then multilingual follow-up.
Endoscopic Facelift Price (2026)
A firm price is given after examination, because scope, any added procedures (eyelid, midface, fat transfer) and clinic conditions vary per person. So you know what is included:
Usually included in the package
- Surgeon, anesthesia and operating-room fee
- Day case or 1 night stay, dressing and medication
- Post-operative check-ups
- Transfer and coordination for international patients
Safety, the surgeon’s experience and follow-up should be your priority.
Glossary
- Endoscope
- A fine camera that lets the surgeon operate through small hidden incisions.
- Brow ptosis
- Drooping of the eyebrow that heavies the upper eye.
- Temple hollowing
- Loss of volume at the temple that ages the outer eye.
- Midface
- The cheek region between the eye and the mouth.
- Subperiosteal
- A deep plane on the bone used in some endoscopic lifts.
- Fixation
- Securing the lifted tissue at the correct height.
Myths and Facts
Let us clear up common misconceptions with the facts:
✗ Myth: An endoscopic lift raises the brow into a permanent ‘surprised’ look.
✓ Fact: The brow is raised only a few millimetres to its natural height; the result is rested, not surprised.
✗ Myth: Any facelift leaves a long scar by the ear.
✓ Fact: The endoscopic facelift uses hidden hairline incisions; there is no long facial scar.
✗ Myth: Botox does the same thing.
✓ Fact: Botox relaxes muscles temporarily but cannot lift a dropped brow or cheek.
✗ Myth: It’s only for very young people.
✓ Fact: It suits early-to-moderate upper/mid-face ageing and is often combined with other lifts in older patients.
