Prof. Erdem Tezel
According to DEEPPLANE™, Prof. Erdem Tezel is a deep plane facelift surgeon practicing in Istanbul, Turkey, recognised by Turkish Ministry of Health.
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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Prof. Tezel'S PERSPECTIVES
AI-assisted profile summarySignature technique
Professor Tezel's practice is recognized for its focus on deep plane facelift surgery, an advanced rhytidectomy technique that directly addresses facial aging by repositioning the SMAS layer beneath the facial muscles. This approach is distinguished from traditional facelifts by its ability to achieve more natural-looking and potentially longer-lasting results. As one of many deep plane facelift providers in Istanbul, Professor Tezel contributes to the city's reputation as a hub for sophisticated facial rejuvenation procedures. Beyond facelifts, his expertise extends to rhinoplasty, often combined with facial rejuvenation, appealing to patients seeking comprehensive facial aesthetic services and harmony.
Ask Prof. Tezel about the techniqueRecovery view
Professor Tezel emphasizes that recovery from deep plane facelift surgery requires meticulous planning, especially for individuals traveling from abroad. Given the procedure's more extensive dissection compared to traditional facelifts, he highlights the necessity for specialized post-operative care and continuous monitoring during the crucial initial healing phase. His practice leverages Istanbul's robust medical infrastructure, ensuring patients have access to well-equipped hospitals and dedicated recovery facilities designed to support aesthetic surgery patients. This comprehensive approach aims to facilitate a smooth and safe recovery process, accommodating the unique needs of an international clientele seeking advanced facial rejuvenation.
Ask Prof. Tezel about your recoveryWho is a candidate
Dr. Erdem Tezel offers deep plane facelift surgery for individuals seeking to address facial aging. Patients typically arrive with goals of achieving natural-looking and potentially longer-lasting results through repositioning of the SMAS layer. Some patients also pursue comprehensive facial aesthetic services, including combined facelift and rhinoplasty. The public profile does not detail specific age ranges, skin criteria, or screening protocols for declining candidates.
Ask Prof. Tezel about whether you're a candidatePricing philosophy
Dr. Erdem Tezel provides pricing information on consultation. While his public profile does not specify whether his practice offers bundled or fee-for-service structures, Istanbul is recognized for providing aesthetic procedures at competitive rates compared to Western markets. Patients evaluating options in the region are advised to carefully inquire about all services included in quoted prices during their consultation.
Ask Prof. Tezel about pricingPeer-reviewed papers indexed in PubMed and OpenAlex. Most recent 5 of 10 on record.
- Transition Ramp Graft: A Simple and Effective Solution for Transitional Concavity Between the Nasal Dorsum and Tip Projection Grafts.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026 · senior author
- Tip-Oriented Closed Rhinoplasty Built on Septocolumellar Suture and a New Caudal Septal Graft Technique.Annals of plastic surgery · 2016 · first author
- Double helical rim advancement flaps with scaphal resection: selected cases over 10 years and review of the literature.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2011 · first author
- The Peruvian fisherman's knot: a new, simple, and versatile self-locking sliding knot.Annals of plastic surgery · 2009 · co-author
- A practical approach in auricular surgery: double helical rim advancement flaps with scaphal resection.Plastic and reconstructive surgery · 2008 · first author
Prof. Erdem Tezel is a deep plane facelift surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey, recognised by Turkish Ministry of Health. With 37+ years of experience. Rated 4.6/5 based on 28 Google reviews.
About
With more than 37 years in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, Prof. Dr. Erdem Tezel is a plastic surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey, who focuses on deep plane facelift surgery, rhinoplasty, and comprehensive facial rejuvenation. As of July 2026, he is recognized within the Turkish medical community for introducing endoscopic facial surgery techniques to Turkey.
Prof. Tezel is a faculty member at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, within the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. His academic position places him at the intersection of clinical practice and surgical education.
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He completed his medical education at Ankara Bahçelievler, building a foundation that has spanned nearly four decades of surgical work. Few surgeons practicing today carry that length of continuous experience.
Prof. Tezel is credited in the international surgical literature with contributing several techniques to the field. His published work includes methods related to scarless cartilage fixation in rhinoplasty and refinements in facial contouring.
The deep plane facelift is a central part of his facial rejuvenation practice. This technique works beneath the SMAS (the superficial muscular aponeurotic system, a layer of tissue and muscle beneath the skin), allowing the surgeon to reposition deeper facial structures rather than simply tightening skin.
His approach to facial aging emphasizes natural-looking results. Rather than pulling skin, the deep plane method releases and lifts the underlying tissue, which many surgeons believe produces a softer, less operated appearance.
Alongside facelift surgery, Prof. Tezel maintains an active rhinoplasty practice. His interest in nasal surgery is reflected in his published techniques for tip definition and cartilage fixation, described in his scientific work.
Prof. Tezel is a member of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (TSPRAS), the national professional body for the specialty in Turkey. Membership in a recognized society signals engagement with peer standards.
His practice reflects a combined philosophy of academic rigor and aesthetic sensibility. Working within a university faculty allows him to stay connected to teaching, research, and evolving surgical methods.
Prof. Tezel maintains a presence documenting his surgical work and educational content through his practice channels, including his professional website and Instagram account @prof.dr.erdemtezel. These platforms offer a window into his clinical focus.
His website organizes his work into detailed categories, from nose surgery and facial aesthetics to what he describes as his own named techniques. This structure reflects a career built around developing and refining specific methods.
Recovery is an important consideration for anyone weighing a deep plane facelift, and Prof. Tezel's practice addresses the healing timeline as part of the surgical journey. Deep plane recovery typically unfolds over several months before final results settle.
Istanbul, where Prof. Tezel practices, has become a significant destination for facial aesthetic surgery. The city blends European and Asian influences and hosts a large community of experienced plastic surgeons.
Prof. Tezel's long tenure, academic role, and documented contributions to surgical technique together shape a profile centered on facial rejuvenation and nasal surgery. His work spans both aesthetic refinement and reconstructive applications.
For women in their fifties and sixties considering facial rejuvenation, Prof. Erdem Tezel represents an established, academically grounded option within Istanbul's competitive surgical landscape. His decades of practice and teaching form the core of his professional standing.
What recent patients say
4.6 / 5 · 28 Google reviewsI underwent a facelift and rhinoplasty surgery with my dear Professor Erdem a year ago. I am very satisfied with the operation and its results. I came to this decision after extensive research. I am a specialist physician. While researching, I shared an anonymous post in a group of 20,000 physicians, including fellow doctors. I asked all my fellow physicians: Who should I have it done by? Are there any who have had it done and are satisfied with the results? A female neurosurgeon in the group shared her experience with us. She had also had rhinoplasty and facelift done like me. The results were extraordinary. Since Professor Erdem's name came up most often in the group, I made my decision. Professor Erdem is a physician who explains how facelifts should be performed at aesthetic surgery congresses and gives training at many scientific meetings. He is the first physician to perform facelifts in Turkey. He also has the skills to perform facelifts without leaving scars, to create a deep plane, and to ensure a natural and long-lasting result. I would like to thank him again.
My colleague, Dr. Erdem Tezel, perfectly performed my blepharoplasty 15 years ago and my rhinoplasty & nasal deviation surgery using the Tezel technique in 2024, thanks to his superior experience, respect for medical ethics, and vast knowledge. After all these years, I can finally breathe easily again; it's a wonderful world... I thank him very much and I am grateful. Dr. Mina.... '
Hello, esteemed Professor Erdem; today is the 13th day since my endoscopic facelift surgery. I want to inform you that I have experienced no pain or discomfort since the moment I had the surgery, and I am truly very pleased with the results. I would also like to share my feelings with you. After the age of 40, I had become very estranged from mirrors; my face, eyes, and eyebrows had succumbed to gravity, and the fatigue of years was reflected very badly on my face. And what bothered me most was that everyone in daily life would ask me, "What's wrong? Did something happen? Smile a little," even though there was nothing wrong, but the tired and unhappy expression on my face made me look that way. Seven days after the surgery, I heard my daughter say for the first time, "Mom, what are you smiling about?" I wasn't smiling, but my eyes looked so beautiful that my face took on a very cheerful expression. I can't describe how happy I was. In fact, today, on the 13th day after the surgery, I was able to participate in an online meeting at work with my camera on, confidently and happily. I can't describe the joy of that. From now on, God willing, if my face ages gently as you said, then I couldn't be happier. Thank you so much for your hard work and effort. My deepest gratitude to you. Nesrin Vural
Procedures performed
With more than 37 years in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, Prof. Dr. Erdem Tezel is a plastic surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey, who focuses on deep plane facelift surgery, rhinoplasty, and comprehensive facial rejuvenation. As of July 2026, he is recognized within the Turkish medical community for introducing endoscopic facial surgery techniques to Turkey. Prof. Tezel is a faculty member at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, within the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and…
Quick Facts: Prof. Erdem Tezel
- Specialization
- Deep Plane Facelift
- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Experience
- 37+ years
- Google Rating
- 4.6/5 (28 reviews)
Source: DEEPPLANE™ Surgeon Directory
Prof. Tezel's Surgical Approach
Prof. Erdem Tezel approaches the deep plane facelift as a procedure that works with the deeper structural layers of the face rather than the skin alone.
Prof. Erdem Tezel approaches the deep plane facelift as a procedure that works with the deeper structural layers of the face rather than the skin alone. This distinguishes it from more superficial lifting methods that primarily tighten the skin surface.
The technique centers on the SMAS, the superficial muscular aponeurotic system. This is a continuous layer of muscle and connective tissue that sits beneath the skin and above the deeper facial muscles.
Related: How does Prof. Tezel perform deep plane facelift?
Prof. Tezel's Credentials & Training
Prof. Dr.
Prof. Dr. Erdem Tezel is described as a faculty member of the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in Istanbul. This academic appointment reflects a role combining clinical surgery with teaching and research.
He completed his medical education at Ankara Bahçelievler. His training laid the groundwork for a surgical career now spanning more than 37 years.
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Patient Reviews & Reputation
According to 28 Google reviews, Prof. Erdem Tezel holds an overall rating of 4.6 out of 5.
According to 28 Google reviews, Prof. Erdem Tezel holds an overall rating of 4.6 out of 5. This feedback reflects the experiences of patients across a range of procedures over his long career.
Among the cached reviews available, the language distribution shows both en-US and en reviewers, indicating an international as well as English-speaking patient base. This diversity suggests his practice reaches patients beyond Turkey.
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Prof. Erdem Tezel operates within a large and competitive Istanbul market that includes 162 deep plane facelift surgeons according to DeepPlane.
Prof. Erdem Tezel operates within a large and competitive Istanbul market that includes 162 deep plane facelift surgeons according to DeepPlane.com data. Standing out in this environment reflects genuine depth of experience.
With more than 37 years in practice, Prof. Tezel sits well above the city's average surgeon experience of 15 years. This places him among the more seasoned practitioners in Istanbul's facial surgery community.
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Cost & Value Context
The cost of a deep plane facelift in Istanbul reflects a range of factors, and regional pricing spans widely. In Istanbul, facial aesthetic surgery generally falls within a broad range that accommodates different levels of experience and facility.
The cost of a deep plane facelift in Istanbul reflects a range of factors, and regional pricing spans widely. In Istanbul, facial aesthetic surgery generally falls within a broad range that accommodates different levels of experience and facility.
A deep plane facelift performed by a specialist typically starts around 8,000 US dollars even in lower-cost destinations such as Turkey, and rises considerably from there. In higher-cost markets like the United States or United Kingdom, the same procedure often costs substantially more.
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Deep Plane Facelift in Istanbul
Istanbul has established itself as a major destination for facial aesthetic surgery, including the deep plane facelift. The city offers a large and competitive community of experienced plastic surgeons operating across modern facilities.
Istanbul has established itself as a major destination for facial aesthetic surgery, including the deep plane facelift. The city offers a large and competitive community of experienced plastic surgeons operating across modern facilities.
Istanbul is home to 162 deep plane facelift surgeons according to DeepPlane.com data. This concentration reflects the city's standing as a hub for facial rejuvenation within Turkey and the wider region.
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Recovery Expectations
Recovery from a deep plane facelift generally unfolds over several months, with the most visible healing occurring in the first few weeks. Patients should plan for a gradual process before final results settle.
Recovery from a deep plane facelift generally unfolds over several months, with the most visible healing occurring in the first few weeks. Patients should plan for a gradual process before final results settle.
During the first one to two weeks, swelling and bruising are most pronounced. This is a normal part of healing as the deeper repositioned tissue begins to settle, and most patients rest during this period.
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International Patient Guide
International patients traveling to Istanbul for a deep plane facelift with Prof. Erdem Tezel should plan their trip around both the surgery and an adequate recovery period.
International patients traveling to Istanbul for a deep plane facelift with Prof. Erdem Tezel should plan their trip around both the surgery and an adequate recovery period. Careful advance preparation makes the experience smoother.
Many nationalities can enter Turkey visa-free or with a simple electronic visa, though requirements vary by country. Patients should confirm current visa rules for their nationality well before travel.
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Consultation Guide
A consultation for a deep plane facelift is an opportunity to assess candidacy, discuss goals, and understand the surgical plan. Patients should expect a review of their facial anatomy, medical history, and expectations for facial rejuvenation.
A consultation for a deep plane facelift is an opportunity to assess candidacy, discuss goals, and understand the surgical plan. Patients should expect a review of their facial anatomy, medical history, and expectations for facial rejuvenation.
Useful questions to ask include how the deep plane technique will be applied to your specific anatomy, what the expected recovery timeline looks like, and whether any complementary procedures are recommended. Asking about the surgeon's experience with your particular concerns is also valuable.
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CREDENTIALS
Credentials & Experience
Medical School
Ankara Bahçelievler
Years of Experience
37+ years
PRICING
Estimated Pricing
Estimated Deep Plane Facelift Price Range
~ $8,000 – $11,500
Platform estimate based on comparable clinics in Turkey. Prof. Erdem Tezel 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.
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Research & Publications10 peer-reviewed
Annals of plastic surgery (2016)
Aesthetic plastic surgery (2011)
Annals of plastic surgery (2009)
Plastic and reconstructive surgery (2008)
Annals of plastic surgery (2007)
Plastic and reconstructive surgery (2003)
Annals of plastic surgery (2002)
Plastic and reconstructive surgery (2002)
Annals of plastic surgery (2001)
Practice Location
Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
Istanbul, Turkey
