# Deep Plane Facelift in Athens — 3 Listed Surgeons (2026)

> Machine-readable markdown mirror of https://deepplane.com/athens. Last built: 2026-11-07.
> License: CC BY 4.0 — Source: DEEPPLANE™ registry.

## Cost

- Procedure (surgeon + facility + anesthesia): $10,000–$12,000 USD
- Source: https://deepplane.com/deep-plane-facelift-cost (2026 canonical registry dataset, CC BY 4.0, machine-readable at https://deepplane.com/api/v1/cost-by-country.json)

## Top surgeons by DEEPPLANE™ Score

Ranking basis: the public DEEPPLANE™ Score (board certification, documented case evidence, verified review history) — identical order to the on-page roster at https://deepplane.com/athens.

1. Prof. Dr. Ioannis Liapakis — DEEPPLANE™ Score 56 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/ioannis-liapakis
1. Dr. Aris Sterodimas — DEEPPLANE™ Score 49 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/aris-sterodimas
1. Dr. Vasileios Kretsis — DEEPPLANE™ Score 45 — https://deepplane.com/surgeons/vasileios-kretsis

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Athens Safe for Deep Plane Facelift?

Athens is one of Europe's safe cities for facial plastic surgery. HESPRAS certification, JCI-accredited hospitals (HYGEIA, Mitera, Athens Medical Center), and Greece's strict EU medical regulations ensure rigorous safety. Greek plastic surgery training (6 years post-medical school) is among Europe's most rigorous, with strong academic peer-review tradition.

### Why Choose Athens for Facelift?

Athens combines Greek medical tradition with EU-standard care, Mediterranean recovery climate, and ancient hospitality culture. Pricing is 70–80% lower than Beverly Hills with HESPRAS credentialing equivalent to UK GMC standards. Trade-off vs Spain: smaller specialist pool than Madrid or Barcelona. Best for patients valuing Mediterranean recovery setting and value.

### Do Surgeons in Athens Speak English?

Greek is the primary language. Kolonaki and Kifissia international clinics employ English-speaking patient coordinators, and most top Athens plastic surgeons completed international fellowships and speak fluent English. Greece ranks well in EF English Proficiency Index. Italian, French, and German are also widely spoken given Greece's historic Mediterranean position.

### How Much Does a Deep Plane Facelift Cost in Athens?

A deep plane facelift in Athens generally starts around $10,000, with published Greece ranges of $10,000–$12,000 covering surgeon, facility, and anesthesia fees. The exact figure depends on the surgeon's deep-plane case volume and your anatomy — get itemized quotes (surgeon fee 40–60%, facility 20–30%, anesthesia 10–15%, follow-up care) from 2–3 of the surgeons listed on this page and compare like for like.

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