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Awake Deep Plane Facelift Under Local Anesthesia in Istanbul
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Prof. Dr. Suleyman Tas performs the deep plane face and neck lift with the patient awake, under local anesthesia. There is no general anesthesia. You are awake, comfortable and pain-free throughout, and you walk out the same day to your hotel with your private nurse.
What is an awake facelift?
An awake facelift is a facelift performed while the patient is conscious. Instead of being put to sleep, your face and neck are numbed with local anesthesia. The experience is much like a long dental or hair-transplant session.
The term "awake facelift" is sometimes used for small, skin-only lifts. At Prof. Dr. Suleyman Tas Clinic it means a full deep plane face and neck lift, in which the deeper layer of the face (the SMAS, or superficial musculoaponeurotic system) is released and repositioned together with the skin, combined if needed with a temporal lift, forehead lift, eyelid surgery, fat transfer or lip lift in the same session.
Why Prof. Dr. Tas operates under local anesthesia
These are long operations, usually six to eight hours. After more than ten thousand patients, Prof. Dr. Tas performs them under local anesthesia because waking up from general anesthesia after a long facial operation raises blood pressure, and that increases the risk of bleeding and nausea. Under local anesthesia you stay awake and comfortable, and you walk out the same day.
One patient at a time
Prof. Dr. Tas operates on only one patient per day, and he performs no surgery on the day before yours. That day belongs to you: he meets you face to face, goes through every detail with you, and prepares himself physically and mentally for your operation. On the day of surgery he is one hundred percent concentrated on you and nothing else.
Who is a good candidate?
There is no age limit; men and patients who have had a previous facelift are welcome. To be accepted you must:
not smoke for at least six months before surgery, and never after;
have a normal BMI (body mass index);
not be pregnant or breastfeeding;
have any chronic condition, such as high blood pressure or diabetes, under control with medication and followed by your doctor. Untreated high blood pressure is a bleeding risk and is not accepted;
not use blood thinners, even if you could stop them, because stopping blood thinners for surgery raises the risk of clots; and
be able to talk with Prof. Dr. Tas directly in English or Turkish, without an interpreter.
Prof. Dr. Tas decides in the consultation whether to accept you. He only operates when he believes the result will meet your expectations.
Your week in Istanbul
Day one: face-to-face analysis with Prof. Dr. Tas and pre-operative tests.
Day two: your surgery under local anesthesia, six to eight hours. You walk out the same day to your hotel with your private nurse.
Six nights at Vital Fulya, five metres from the clinic and next to Acibadem Fulya Hospital, a JCI-accredited hospital. One companion stays in your room at no extra cost. You have a private nurse, Istanbul discovery tours and a daily hyperbaric oxygen session to support healing.
Last day: final check-up with Prof. Dr. Tas, then you fly home.
Most patients return to social life in 7 to 10 days and are camera-ready in 2 to 3 weeks. For one year you are followed online, with the direct phone numbers of Prof. Dr. Tas and your private nurse.
Risks
Every facelift carries risks, whether it is done under local or general anesthesia. These include bleeding and hematoma, infection, visible scarring, temporary or, rarely, permanent nerve weakness, skin problems, asymmetry and the need for further surgery. Local anesthetic itself has side effects and dose limits. Prof. Dr. Tas discusses your individual risk level with you in the consultation.
Price
The TAS Signature Lift costs 30,000 USD, all-inclusive: Prof. Dr. Tas combines everything your face needs in one session under local anesthesia. Chosen individually, a deep plane facelift is 15,000 USD and a deep plane neck lift 10,000 USD. See the full facelift cost in Turkey.
Awake facelift before and after: real patients
These are real patients of Prof. Dr. Suleyman Tas, shown on his own Instagram and YouTube channels. Every face is different and results vary from person to person; your own plan is decided at your consultation.
An 80-year-old doctor, operated on awake under local anesthesia
She is a doctor, and so is her daughter. At her age general anesthesia was not a safe choice, so Prof. Dr. Tas performed a scarless facelift with laser skin tightening and nano fat grafting under local anesthesia while she stayed awake and comfortable. The video below has been watched more than 3.8 million times on YouTube.
Neck lift and upper eyelid surgery under local anesthesia
A neck lift combined with upper eyelid surgery, done under local anesthesia without general anesthesia. Watched more than 1.9 million times on YouTube.
The most-watched facelift on the channel: 14.6 million views
Facelift, neck lift and brow lift with fat grafting and laser, seven days after surgery, all in one session. With more than 14.6 million views, it is the most-watched facelift video on the YouTube channel of Prof. Dr. Tas.
74 years old: 12.5 million plays on Instagram
Facelift, neck lift, upper eyelid surgery, temporal lift, lip lift, laser skin tightening and nano fat grafting in a single session. Played more than 12.5 million times, this is the most-watched facelift reel on the Instagram account of Prof. Dr. Tas.
See more results: facelift before and after gallery · deep plane facelift in Istanbul · facelift cost in Turkey 2026.
About Prof. Dr. Suleyman Tas
Prof. Dr. Suleyman Tas is a board-certified plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon who has practised at his Ministry of Health–approved clinic in Terrace Fulya, Istanbul, for more than twenty years. He is the author of three books, including Rhinoplasty in Practice (CRC Press, 2020), more than 40 publications and five patents, and he teaches his techniques to surgeons at international live-surgery courses. He performs every operation personally.
Frequently asked questions
Can a deep plane facelift be done under local anesthesia?
Yes. Prof. Dr. Tas performs every deep plane face and neck lift under local anesthesia, without general anesthesia.
Will I be awake during the facelift?
Yes. You are awake, comfortable and pain-free, much like a long dental or hair-transplant session.
How long does the operation take?
Usually six to eight hours.
Do I stay in hospital?
No. You walk out the same day and go to your hotel with your private nurse.
Can neck lift or eyelid surgery be added?
Yes. In the TAS Signature Lift, Prof. Dr. Tas combines everything your face needs, including neck lift and eyelid surgery, in one session.
Find out if you are a candidate
Send your photographs for a free pre-assessment; they go directly to Prof. Dr. Tas. Or book your online consultation (300 USD, deducted from your surgery fee if you are accepted).
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