Turkey's medical-tourism scene centres on four cities. For eyelid surgery, here's how they compare so you can pick the right base.
| Detail | Typical in Turkey |
|---|---|
| Price range | €1,500 – €3,500 |
| Procedure time | 1–2 hours |
| Anaesthesia | Local + sedation |
| Downtime | 7–10 days |
| Recovery | 2–4 weeks |
| Stay in Turkey | 4–6 days |
Istanbul
The largest hub — the most clinics and the deepest surgeon specialisation, especially for hair transplant and rhinoplasty. Known for hair transplant, rhinoplasty, cosmetic surgery, dental. Fly into Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW). The widest choice of clinics and surgeons, easy international flight connections, and large private hospital groups — but a busy megacity, so pick accommodation close to your clinic.Antalya
The “treatment plus holiday” city — popular for dental work and a calmer, resort-style recovery. Known for dental, hair transplant, cosmetic surgery. Fly into Antalya Airport (AYT). A Mediterranean resort city: many patients combine treatment with a relaxed beach recovery. Strong for dental tourism and increasingly for hair and cosmetic work.Izmir
A quieter Aegean alternative to Istanbul with solid private hospitals. Known for cosmetic surgery, dental, hair transplant. Fly into Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB). A coastal Aegean city, quieter than Istanbul, with established private hospitals and a milder pace for recovery.Ankara
The capital — strong hospital infrastructure, a smaller dedicated medical-tourism scene. Known for cosmetic surgery, dental. Fly into Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB). The capital, with major university and private hospitals; fewer dedicated medical-tourism clinics than Istanbul but strong general healthcare infrastructure.How to choose for eyelid surgery
Start with where the strongest, most-verified clinics for *your* procedure are, then weigh the recovery environment you want (busy hub vs calmer coast) and flight convenience. The city is a tie-breaker; the surgeon and facility are the decision.About Eyelid Surgery in Turkey
Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) removes excess skin, fat, and muscle from the upper and/or lower eyelids to correct droopiness, puffiness, and bags under the eyes. It can also improve peripheral vision obstructed by sagging upper eyelids.
Turkey is a popular destination for blepharoplasty thanks to experienced oculoplastic and plastic surgeons who perform high volumes of this procedure. Turkish clinics offer both surgical and non-surgical eyelid rejuvenation options.
The procedure takes about 1-2 hours, often under local anesthesia with sedation. Recovery is relatively quick — most patients return to work within 7-10 days, with bruising fading within 2 weeks.
