Dr. Ali Sürmeli, EBOPRAS
According to DEEPPLANE™, Dr. Ali Sürmeli is a deep plane facelift surgeon practicing in Istanbul, Turkey, board-certified by FEBOPRAS, with fellowship in FEBOPRAS.
CertifiedEBOPRAS
European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
MemberTSPRAS
Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
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Deep Plane Facelift · typical in Turkey
$8,000 – $12,000
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Dr. Sürmeli'S PERSPECTIVES
AI-assisted profile summarySignature technique
Dr. Ali Sürmeli's approach to deep plane facelift surgery involves precise dissection beneath the SMAS layer. This technique repositions facial tissues at their deepest anatomical planes to address the multi-layered effects of facial aging comprehensively. The method focuses on restoring descended tissues to their more youthful positions, rather than solely tightening superficial skin layers. This requires meticulous anatomical understanding and execution for a natural outcome.
Ask Dr. Sürmeli about the techniqueRecovery view
Dr. Ali Sürmeli's practice provides detailed patient communication regarding the recovery process. Patients are informed about the typical timeline for initial healing, which involves 2-3 weeks for primary swelling and bruising resolution. The full settling of tissues and emergence of final results are explained to occur over a period of 3-6 months. This approach aims to keep patients informed in detail throughout their surgical journey, from pre-operative discussions to post-operative care.
Ask Dr. Sürmeli about your recoveryWho is a candidate
Dr. Ali Sürmeli's practice focuses on patients seeking comprehensive facial rejuvenation through deep plane techniques. Ideal candidates typically present with significant facial aging, including descent of deeper facial tissues, requiring more than superficial skin tightening. The procedure is suited for individuals looking to restore tissues to their youthful anatomical positions. The practice serves an international clientele, suggesting an ability to manage diverse patient needs and expectations for complex facial procedures.
Ask Dr. Sürmeli about whether you're a candidatePricing philosophy
Dr. Ali Sürmeli's practice operates within Istanbul's competitive aesthetic surgery market, which is a global destination for medical tourism. The pricing structure for deep plane facelift procedures offers substantial value compared to costs in Western markets. This approach supports international patients seeking advanced facial rejuvenation techniques. The clinic's position enables accessibility for individuals seeking comprehensive aesthetic services across borders without specifying absolute figures.
Ask Dr. Sürmeli about pricingDr. Ali Sürmeli is a board-certified deep plane facelift surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. With 12+ years of experience. Rated 4.9/5 based on 95 Google reviews.
About
Twelve-plus years of surgical focus on the aging face define the practice of Dr. Ali Sürmeli, a plastic surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. As of July 2026, he is listed as holding FEBOPRAS certification (the Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery credential) and continues to concentrate on deep plane facelift surgery and facial rejuvenation.
Dr. Ali Sürmeli practices within the Mehmet Sürmeli M.D. Board Certified Plastic Surgery Clinic, an Istanbul-based facility whose international surgical arm is accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Health. This accreditation matters for patients weighing care abroad.
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His clinical energy centers on the deep plane facelift — a technique that repositions the deeper facial tissues rather than simply tightening skin. This distinction shapes both the naturalness of results and the character of recovery.
Dr. Sürmeli completed his medical education at Mersin Üniversitesi, part of a training pathway that led toward European board recognition. His formal qualifications sit alongside more than a decade of hands-on surgical experience.
Membership in TSPRAS (the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery) places Dr. Ali Sürmeli within the professional community that sets national standards for the specialty. Society membership is one signal of ongoing peer engagement.
The philosophy that runs through his facial work is restraint. A deep plane facelift, performed thoughtfully, aims to restore the jawline and lift the descended cheek without producing a pulled or artificial look.
Istanbul provides the backdrop for his practice — a city that has grown into a serious destination for aesthetic surgery. Dr. Sürmeli's clinic was built with travelling patients in mind, from consultation through aftercare.
Facial aging, as he frames it for patients, happens on three fronts at once: tissues descend, volume deflates, and skin quality shifts. A deep plane approach addresses the first two directly by releasing and repositioning the SMAS layer (the fibrous sheet beneath the skin).
Dr. Ali Sürmeli treats the neck as inseparable from the face. A facelift in his hands is nearly always paired with neck lift work to restore the youthful neck angle and address jowling.
Recovery guidance forms a central part of the patient relationship. Dr. Sürmeli's team prepares patients for the swelling and bruising of the early weeks and the gradual settling that unfolds over months.
His broader surgical repertoire extends beyond the face. The clinic also performs rhinoplasty, fat grafting, chin and jaw shaping, and a range of body procedures, though facial rejuvenation remains his signature interest.
Communication is treated as a clinical tool. The organisational team includes licensed translators trained specifically in plastic surgery vocabulary, so that international patients understand each stage clearly.
Dr. Ali Sürmeli's approach reflects a European-trained surgeon operating in a global medical hub. Istanbul's position between continents mirrors the blend of Western surgical standards and accessible care that defines his practice.
For women in their fifties and sixties considering facial rejuvenation, the appeal lies in specialisation. Dr. Sürmeli concentrates his facial work on the deep plane technique rather than spreading attention thinly across every trending procedure.
What emerges from his profile is a picture of a focused, board-recognised surgeon working within an accredited Istanbul facility, whose practice is organised around one central goal: natural facial rejuvenation delivered with careful, personalised aftercare.
What recent patients say
4.9 / 5 · 95 Google reviewsEverything about Dr Surmeli and his team was phenomenal. My surgery was 4/2022 and they were wonderful
Dr. Surmeli and his team are very professional, proactive, kind and nice people.They made me feel comfortable and safe throughout the whole experience. Everything went smoothly, from the surgery to the recovery, and I'm very satisfied with the results. I recommend them from all my heart and I will definitely work again with them if I decide on having other plastic interventions.
I underwent breast lift and breast implant surgery with Dr. Mehmet Sürmeli. He kept me informed in detail, clearly, and understandably throughout the entire process, starting before the surgery. Thanks to his professionalism and approach, I always felt safe. The results exceeded my expectations. I would also like to thank Ms. Cansu and her team for their attention, support, and friendly demeanor. I wholeheartedly recommend them.
With truly exceptional results, my gaze has become more expressive, my eyelids are beautifully defined, and my eyebrows have taken on a perfectly lifted appearance. Regular Hydrafacial treatments and PRP applications at the clinic have also given my skin a glowing, refreshed look. Dr. Mehmet Sürmeli’s professionalism, deep expertise in aesthetics, and meticulous approach are simply outstanding. It’s an absolute privilege to be in the hands of such a skilled and trusted expert. The clinic itself reflects excellence in every detail! The warm, welcoming atmosphere combined with the high-quality service and attention to every little nuance makes each visit an experience to remember. I’ve always felt valued and cared for. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Mehmet Sürmeli and his remarkable team for their unmatched dedication to perfection!💖🧿💓
Procedures performed
Twelve-plus years of surgical focus on the aging face define the practice of Dr. Ali Sürmeli, a plastic surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. As of July 2026, he is listed as holding FEBOPRAS certification (the Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery credential) and continues to concentrate on deep plane facelift surgery and facial rejuvenation. Dr. Ali Sürmeli practices within the Mehmet Sürmeli M.D. Board Certified Plastic Surgery Clinic, an Istanbul-based…
Quick Facts: Dr. Ali Sürmeli
- Specialization
- Deep Plane Facelift
- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Experience
- 12+ years
- Google Rating
- 4.9/5 (95 reviews)
Source: DEEPPLANE™ Surgeon Directory
Dr. Sürmeli's Surgical Approach
Dr. Ali Sürmeli approaches the deep plane facelift as an operation on facial architecture rather than on skin alone.
Dr. Ali Sürmeli approaches the deep plane facelift as an operation on facial architecture rather than on skin alone. The technique works beneath the surface, at the level of the SMAS (the superficial musculoaponeurotic system, a fibrous layer that connects the facial muscles to the overlying skin).
In a deep plane facelift, the surgeon dissects below this SMAS layer rather than lifting the skin separately. This sub-SMAS dissection frees the deeper tissues as a single composite unit, allowing them to be repositioned upward and back toward their original youthful position.
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Dr. Sürmeli's Credentials & Training
Dr. Ali Sürmeli is listed as holding FEBOPRAS certification, the Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery credential.
Dr. Ali Sürmeli is listed as holding FEBOPRAS certification, the Fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery credential. This European board qualification is awarded following examination and is one of the more rigorous pan-European markers of specialist training in plastic surgery.
His medical education was completed at Mersin Üniversitesi in Turkey. This formed the foundation of a training pathway that ultimately led toward European board recognition in the plastic surgery specialty.
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Patient Reviews & Reputation
According to the review data available for Dr. Ali Sürmeli, his practice holds a 5.0 out of 5 rating drawn from 91 Google reviews — a notably strong score set against the Istanbul average of 4.7 across surgeons in the city.
According to the review data available for Dr. Ali Sürmeli, his practice holds a 5.0 out of 5 rating drawn from 91 Google reviews — a notably strong score set against the Istanbul average of 4.7 across surgeons in the city.
The reviewers writing about the practice are predominantly international, with the sampled feedback recorded in English (four in en, one in en-US). This language pattern is consistent with a clinic that serves a substantial base of patients travelling from abroad.
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Request a free evaluation →How Dr. Sürmeli Compares
Dr. Ali Sürmeli practices within Istanbul's deep plane facelift market, which the DeepPlane.
Dr. Ali Sürmeli practices within Istanbul's deep plane facelift market, which the DeepPlane.com dataset records as home to 162 surgeons offering the procedure. This places him within a large and competitive field of experienced facial surgeons.
In terms of experience, his twelve-plus years sit somewhat below the city average of fifteen years, though a decade-plus of focused surgical practice represents substantial operative depth for a facial specialist.
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Cost & Value Context
Deep plane facelift pricing in Istanbul spans a wide range, which the DeepPlane. com city data records as roughly $8,000 to $75,000.
Deep plane facelift pricing in Istanbul spans a wide range, which the DeepPlane.com city data records as roughly $8,000 to $75,000. This breadth reflects differences in surgeon experience, facility accreditation, anaesthesia, and the scope of the procedure.
Dr. Ali Sürmeli's specific fee is not published here, and prospective patients should obtain an individualised quote directly from his practice following assessment. Any figure meaningful to a patient depends on their particular anatomy and the extent of work planned.
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Deep Plane Facelift in Istanbul
Istanbul has become one of the world's most established destinations for facial rejuvenation surgery, and it is where Dr. Ali Sürmeli practices.
Istanbul has become one of the world's most established destinations for facial rejuvenation surgery, and it is where Dr. Ali Sürmeli practices. The city offers a rare combination: European-trained surgeons, purpose-built international clinics, and a deep tradition of hospitality toward travelling patients.
The city sits literally between two continents, and that East-meets-West character runs through its medical culture. Istanbul blends Western surgical standards with a service ethos and accessibility that many patients from Europe, the Middle East, and North America find compelling.
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Recovery Expectations
Recovery from a deep plane facelift with Dr. Ali Sürmeli unfolds over months, though the most visible phase passes within the first few weeks.
Recovery from a deep plane facelift with Dr. Ali Sürmeli unfolds over months, though the most visible phase passes within the first few weeks. Because the technique repositions deeper tissues, patients should plan for a genuine healing period rather than a quick turnaround.
The first week is dominated by swelling and bruising, which are entirely expected. Most patients rest during this time, keep the head elevated, and attend a post-operative review before any long-distance travel home.
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International Patient Guide
Dr. Ali Sürmeli's Istanbul practice is structured specifically for international patients, with an international surgical facility described as accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Health.
Dr. Ali Sürmeli's Istanbul practice is structured specifically for international patients, with an international surgical facility described as accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Health. This orientation makes the clinic a practical choice for travellers seeking deep plane facelift surgery abroad.
Many visitors to Turkey enter on a tourist visa or electronic visa depending on nationality, and several countries enjoy visa-free entry. Patients should confirm current requirements for their own passport well ahead of travel.
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Consultation Guide
A consultation for a deep plane facelift with Dr. Ali Sürmeli typically begins with an assessment of your facial aging — how tissues have descended, where volume has been lost, and the quality of your skin.
A consultation for a deep plane facelift with Dr. Ali Sürmeli typically begins with an assessment of your facial aging — how tissues have descended, where volume has been lost, and the quality of your skin. This shapes whether a deep plane approach, and any accompanying neck lift or fat grafting, suits you.
Useful questions to ask include how many deep plane facelifts the surgeon performs, what technique he recommends for your anatomy, what recovery will realistically involve, and how aftercare is managed if you are travelling from abroad.
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CREDENTIALS
Credentials & Experience
Medical School
Mersin Üniversitesi
Years of Experience
12+ years
PRICING
Estimated Pricing
Estimated Deep Plane Facelift Price Range
~ $8,000 – $11,500
Platform estimate based on comparable clinics in Turkey. Dr. Ali Sürmeli has not published pricing on DEEPPLANE™ — this is not a quote from the surgeon.
Pricing provided upon consultation
This clinic provides a personalised written quote after reviewing your photos and surgical plan — covering surgeon's fee, operating room time, anesthesia, and standard follow-up care.
