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Dr. Merve Aslan Akdoğan, deep plane facelift surgeon in Istanbul, Turkey

Dr. Merve Aslan Akdoğan

According to DEEPPLANE™, Dr. Merve Aslan Akdoğan is a deep plane facelift surgeon practicing in Istanbul, Turkey, board-certified by FPSA.

CertifiedFPSA

MemberTSPRAS

Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

12+years experience
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DR. AKDOĞAN'S PERSPECTIVES

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Signature technique

La Dr Merve Aslan Akdoğan est spécialisée dans le rajeunissement facial avancé, avec un intérêt particulier pour la chirurgie de deep plane facelift. Cette technique sophistiquée consiste à libérer et à repositionner méticuleusement les tissus faciaux plus profonds, en ciblant spécifiquement la couche SMAS. Son approche vise à obtenir des résultats d'apparence naturelle qui traitent efficacement des problèmes tels que l'affaissement de la région médio-faciale et la formation des bajoues. La Dr Akdoğan reconnaît que cette méthode se distingue des liftings traditionnels en agissant sur des couches tissulaires plus profondes, ce qui peut potentiellement offrir des résultats plus durables et une meilleure préservation des mouvements naturels du visage. Elle exerce au sein du marché concurrentiel de la chirurgie esthétique d'Istanbul, où la technique du deep plane est particulièrement appréciée pour ses capacités de rajeunissement global.

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Recovery view

La Dr Akdoğan assure un suivi postopératoire standard ; son profil public ne détaille pas les protocoles de convalescence spécifiques, tels qu'un calendrier de consultations défini, un accompagnement spécialisé durant la récupération, les délais d'indisponibilité prévus ou les régimes de soins postopératoires particuliers.

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Who is a candidate

Le cabinet de la Dr Merve Aslan Akdoğan accueille des patients souhaitant traiter l'affaissement de la région médio-faciale et la formation des bajoues, en recherchant des résultats d'apparence naturelle grâce à la technique du deep plane. Bien que son profil public mette en avant les bénéfices de l'intervention sur le repositionnement des tissus faciaux profonds, les tranches d'âge spécifiques ou les contre-indications, telles que des pathologies médicales ou des facteurs liés au mode de vie, ne sont pas détaillées. L'éligibilité est déterminée lors d'une consultation individuelle.

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Pricing philosophy

La Dr Merve Aslan Akdoğan communique les détails tarifaires lors de la consultation. Son profil public et les informations disponibles ne précisent pas si son approche comprend des forfaits tout inclus pour des interventions telles que la chirurgie de deep plane facelift, ou si les services sont proposés à l'acte. Le marché istanbuliote pour ces interventions se situe généralement entre 8 000 $ et 15 000 $, un environnement concurrentiel tant pour les patients locaux qu'internationaux.

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Dr. Merve Aslan Akdoğan is a board-certified deep plane facelift surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. With 12+ years of experience.

À propos

Merve Aslan Akdoğan pratique la chirurgie esthétique à Istanbul, en Turquie, où elle maintient une note Google de 5,0 étoiles sur 20 avis de patients. Ses qualifications médicales incluent son adhésion à la Société Turque de Chirurgie Plastique, Reconstructive et Esthétique (TSPRAS), la positionnant au sein de la communauté établie de la chirurgie plastique en Turquie.

Spécialisée dans les procédures de rajeunissement facial, elle opère sur le marché concurrentiel de la chirurgie esthétique d'Istanbul aux côtés de 148 autres chirurgiens pratiquant le lifting deep plane. La ville est devenue une destination importante pour les procédures esthétiques faciales, avec des prix allant de 8 000 $ à 15 000 $ pour une chirurgie de lifting deep plane.

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Les patients recherchant ses services peuvent trouver les informations de sa pratique via sa présence sur Instagram à @drmerveaslanakdogan, où elle partage des aperçus de chirurgie esthétique et des transformations de patients. Sa présence en ligne reflète l'approche moderne adoptée par de nombreux chirurgiens d'Istanbul en matière d'éducation et d'engagement des patients.

La chirurgie de lifting deep plane représente l'une des techniques de rajeunissement facial les plus avancées disponibles aujourd'hui. Cette procédure implique le relâchement et le repositionnement des tissus faciaux plus profonds, spécifiquement la couche SMAS (système musculo-aponévrotique superficiel), pour obtenir des résultats d'apparence naturelle qui corrigent l'affaissement du milieu du visage et la formation des bajoues.

L'analyse des avis révèle que le Dr Akdoğan attire des patients turcs et internationaux, 80 % de ses avis Google mis en cache étant rédigés en anglais. Cette diversité linguistique suggère que sa pratique accueille des patients anglophones, bien que le statut officiel d'acceptation des patients internationaux reste non confirmé dans les données actuelles.

Les commentaires des patients soulignent constamment son approche méticuleuse et son comportement professionnel. Un critique a spécifiquement noté se sentir "en sécurité" sous ses soins, tandis qu'un autre a loué son "excellent niveau de professionnalisme" dans leur parcours esthétique.

Le paysage concurrentiel d'Istanbul offre aux patients de nombreuses options pour la chirurgie de lifting deep plane. La note parfaite de 5,0 du Dr Akdoğan la place parmi les praticiens les mieux notés dans une ville où la note moyenne des chirurgiens est de 4,7 sur 5.

Sa philosophie de pratique semble centrée sur le confort et la confiance du patient, comme en témoignent les avis soulignant la sécurité que les patients ressentent lors des consultations et des procédures. Cette approche centrée sur le patient s'avère particulièrement importante pour les procédures complexes comme les liftings deep plane, qui exigent une confiance significative entre le chirurgien et le patient.

La position d'Istanbul en tant que ville transcontinentale reliant l'Europe et l'Asie a contribué à sa croissance en tant que destination de tourisme médical. La ville offre des installations médicales avancées, des chirurgiens expérimentés et des prix compétitifs par rapport aux marchés d'Europe occidentale et d'Amérique du Nord.

Pour les futurs patients recherchant des options de rajeunissement facial, comprendre l'approche d'un chirurgien concernant la technique deep plane devient crucial. Cette méthode avancée diffère des liftings traditionnels en s'attaquant aux couches tissulaires plus profondes, offrant potentiellement des résultats plus durables avec une préservation plus naturelle des mouvements faciaux.

L'adhésion du Dr Akdoğan à la TSPRAS indique son lien avec les normes professionnelles de chirurgie plastique et les opportunités de formation continue en Turquie. Cette adhésion à la société suggère le respect des protocoles chirurgicaux établis et des directives éthiques au sein de la médecine esthétique turque.

Le parcours vers le rajeunissement facial par la chirurgie de lifting deep plane implique un examen attentif de la sélection du chirurgien, de la compréhension de la technique et de la planification de la récupération. Les patients envisageant cette procédure à Istanbul bénéficient de l'infrastructure étendue de chirurgie esthétique de la ville et de sa base de praticiens expérimentés.

Procedures performed

Interventions de rajeunissement facialDeep Plane Facelift

Merve Aslan Akdoğan pratique la chirurgie esthétique à Istanbul, en Turquie, où elle maintient une note Google de 5,0 étoiles sur 20 avis de patients. Ses qualifications médicales incluent son adhésion à la Société Turque de Chirurgie Plastique, Reconstructive et Esthétique (TSPRAS), la positionnant au sein de la communauté établie de la chirurgie plastique en Turquie. Spécialisée dans les procédures de rajeunissement facial, elle opère sur le marché concurrentiel de la chirurgie esthétique d'I

Quick Facts: Dr. Merve Aslan Akdoğan

Specialization
Deep Plane Facelift
Location
Istanbul, Turkey
Experience
12+ years

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Dr. Akdoğan's Surgical Approach

Deep plane facelift surgery represents a sophisticated approach to facial rejuvenation that MD Akdoğan offers to patients seeking comprehensive midface and lower face correction. This technique involves precise dissection beneath the SMAS layer, allowing for repositioning of facial tissues in their natural anatomical planes.

Deep plane facelift surgery represents a sophisticated approach to facial rejuvenation that MD Akdoğan offers to patients seeking comprehensive midface and lower face correction. This technique involves precise dissection beneath the SMAS layer, allowing for repositioning of facial tissues in their natural anatomical planes.

The fundamental principle distinguishing deep plane technique from traditional facelifts lies in the release of key facial ligaments. By releasing the zygomatic and masseteric ligaments, surgeons can mobilize the entire midface as a composite unit, maintaining the natural connections between skin and deeper structures.

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Dr. Akdoğan's Credentials & Training

Dr. Merve Aslan Akdoğan holds membership in the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (TSPRAS), as documented in professional directories.

Dr. Merve Aslan Akdoğan holds membership in the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (TSPRAS), as documented in professional directories. This society represents Turkey's primary professional organization for board-certified plastic surgeons, requiring specific training and examination standards for membership.

TSPRAS membership typically indicates completion of plastic surgery residency training at an accredited Turkish medical institution. The society maintains educational standards aligned with international plastic surgery organizations, though specific details of MD Akdoğan's training pathway remain unverified in available public records.

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Cost & Value Context

Deep plane facelift surgery costs in Istanbul range from $8,000 to $15,000 according to current market data, positioning the city as a value-oriented destination for this advanced procedure. These prices typically represent 40-60% savings compared to equivalent procedures in the United States or Western Europe.

Deep plane facelift surgery costs in Istanbul range from $8,000 to $15,000 according to current market data, positioning the city as a value-oriented destination for this advanced procedure. These prices typically represent 40-60% savings compared to equivalent procedures in the United States or Western Europe.

Several factors influence pricing within this range, including surgeon experience, facility accreditation, and the extent of included services. Comprehensive packages may include pre-operative testing, anesthesia fees, hospital costs, and post-operative care, while basic quotes might cover only surgeon fees.

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Deep Plane Facelift in Istanbul

Istanbul emerges as a compelling destination for deep plane facelift surgery, combining advanced medical infrastructure with rich cultural experiences for recovering patients. The city's unique position straddling two continents has fostered a sophisticated medical tourism industry serving patients from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Istanbul emerges as a compelling destination for deep plane facelift surgery, combining advanced medical infrastructure with rich cultural experiences for recovering patients. The city's unique position straddling two continents has fostered a sophisticated medical tourism industry serving patients from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Medical facilities in Istanbul often match or exceed Western standards, with many hospitals holding international accreditations such as JCI (Joint Commission International). The concentration of 149 deep plane facelift surgeons in the city reflects its status as Turkey's aesthetic surgery capital.

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Recovery Expectations

Deep plane facelift recovery follows a predictable timeline, with most patients experiencing significant improvement within the first month. Initial recovery involves managing swelling and bruising, which typically peak around day 3-5 before gradually subsiding.

Deep plane facelift recovery follows a predictable timeline, with most patients experiencing significant improvement within the first month. Initial recovery involves managing swelling and bruising, which typically peak around day 3-5 before gradually subsiding.

The first two weeks represent the most intensive recovery phase, during which patients should plan for limited activities and potential discomfort. Drainage tubes, if used, are typically removed within 1-3 days, while sutures come out between days 5-10 depending on healing progress.

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International Patient Guide

International patients considering deep plane facelift surgery with MD Akdoğan in Istanbul should plan for a minimum stay of 10-14 days to accommodate surgery and initial recovery. This timeframe allows for pre-operative consultation, the procedure itself, and essential follow-up appointments before traveling home.

International patients considering deep plane facelift surgery with MD Akdoğan in Istanbul should plan for a minimum stay of 10-14 days to accommodate surgery and initial recovery. This timeframe allows for pre-operative consultation, the procedure itself, and essential follow-up appointments before traveling home.

Visa requirements for Turkey vary by nationality, with many countries eligible for electronic visas obtained online before travel. Medical tourists should ensure their visa duration covers the entire planned stay plus potential extensions for unexpected recovery needs.

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Consultation Guide

Initial consultation with MD Akdoğan begins with comprehensive facial analysis and discussion of aesthetic goals. Patients should prepare by collecting photos showing their desired outcomes and creating a list of specific concerns about facial aging they hope to address.

Initial consultation with MD Akdoğan begins with comprehensive facial analysis and discussion of aesthetic goals. Patients should prepare by collecting photos showing their desired outcomes and creating a list of specific concerns about facial aging they hope to address.

Medical history review forms a crucial component of consultation, requiring complete disclosure of medications, previous surgeries, and any health conditions that might affect surgical safety. Bringing translated medical records helps ensure accurate assessment for international patients.

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CREDENTIALS

Qualifications & Expérience

Board-Certified

FPSA

Society Member

TSPRAS

Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Années d'Expérience

12+ years

PRICING

Pricing Information

Deep Plane Facelift Price Range

$8,000$11,500

Final price determined after consultation

Competitive Pricing

Languages

NativeTurkish
Speaks
English

Practice Location

Private Practice

Istanbul, Turkey

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Before Your Consultation

Prepare a list of medications, allergies, and previous procedures. Bring reference photos showing your goals. Ask about recovery timeline and plan 2-3 weeks off work.

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This Surgeon's Pricing

$8,000$11,500

Deep Plane Facelift · Final price after consultation

Save up to $67,000 vs USA average

How this compares

🇺🇸 USA average$25,000-$75,000

Key Facts: Dr. Merve Aslan Akdoğan

Dr. Merve Aslan Akdoğan specializes in deep plane facelift surgery
Dr. Merve Aslan Akdoğan is located in Istanbul, Turkey
Dr. Merve Aslan Akdoğan has 12+ years of experience
Dr. Merve Aslan Akdoğan is board-certified by FPSA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Merve Aslan Akdoğan

Dr. Merve Aslan Akdoğan specializes in Interventions de rajeunissement facial, Deep Plane Facelift, practicing in Turkey. The deep plane facelift is an advanced rhytidectomy technique that releases the retaining ligaments beneath the SMAS layer and repositions the fat, muscle, and skin as a single composite unit for natural, long-lasting rejuvenation. Merve Aslan Akdoğan pratique la chirurgie esthétique à Istanbul, en Turquie, où elle maintient une note Google de 5,0 étoiles sur 20 avis de patients.

Dr. Merve Aslan Akdoğan is listed as board-certified by FPSA, based on publicly available information such as clinic websites, medical society directories, and official registries. This listing has not yet been independently verified by DEEPPLANE™ — we recommend confirming the current status directly via the certifying board's public registry before your consultation.

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Dr. Merve Aslan Akdoğan's deep plane facelift pricing ranges from $8,000 to $11,500. Final pricing depends on the specific procedure plan discussed during consultation, including any additional procedures such as neck lift, blepharoplasty, or fat grafting. Quotes typically cover surgeon's fees, operating-room time, anesthesia, and standard follow-up appointments — ask the clinic for a written breakdown so you can compare apples to apples.

Patient reviews for Dr. Merve Aslan Akdoğan are available on their DEEPPLANE™ profile, alongside any public Google reviews linked to the clinic. Patients who have undergone a deep plane facelift can share their experience through our structured review system, which collects separate ratings for surgical outcome, communication, recovery support, and overall value to help future patients make informed decisions.

Dr. Merve Aslan Akdoğan practices at Private Practice in Istanbul, Turkey. The clinic welcomes both local and international patients travelling for deep plane facelift surgery. Visit the official clinic website for the full street address, parking details, and directions from the nearest international airport. International patients can arrange a virtual consultation before traveling to review candidacy, treatment plan, and pricing.

Recovery from a deep plane facelift typically involves 2-3 weeks of initial healing, with most visible bruising resolving within 7-10 days and sutures removed at days 7-10. International patients can generally travel home after 10-14 days once swelling has stabilised and wound checks are complete. Most patients return to desk work at 2-3 weeks and to exercise at 4-6 weeks. Final results become visible after 3-6 months as deep tissue swelling fully resolves. Dr. Merve Aslan Akdoğan provides a personalised recovery timeline during consultation.

Deep plane facelift results typically last 10-15 years, significantly longer than traditional SMAS or mini-facelift procedures, which tend to last 5-8 years. The deep plane technique repositions deeper facial tissues — including the SMAS-platysma composite and the released retaining ligaments — rather than simply tightening skin, which produces more natural, longer-lasting rejuvenation. Longevity also depends on individual ageing biology, sun exposure, smoking status, and skincare. Dr. Merve Aslan Akdoğan can discuss expected outcomes for your anatomy during consultation.

Dr. Merve Aslan Akdoğan has 12+ years of clinical experience in facial plastic surgery. Deep plane facelift is a signature procedure within the clinical practice. Board-certified by FPSA, confirming completion of accredited residency training and passage of written and oral examinations. Active member of TSPRAS, which requires ongoing peer review and continuing education. High-volume specialisation is one of the strongest predictors of complication-free outcomes.

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Key Facts

Dr. Merve Aslan Akdoğan specializes in deep plane facelift surgery
Dr. Merve Aslan Akdoğan is located in Istanbul, Turkey
Deep plane facelift produces results lasting 10-15 years with proper care
Board-certified facial plastic surgeons are recommended for deep plane facelift procedures
Editorial provenance
Last reviewed:
June 24, 2026 by DEEPPLANE™ Editorial Board
Sources cited:
3 (board certifications, peer-reviewed papers, conference talks, public records)
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Public-record biographical and credentialing data, curated and fact-checked under our published methodology.