Ankara is one of Turkey's main medical-tourism hubs. The capital — strong hospital infrastructure, a smaller dedicated medical-tourism scene. Here's how it stacks up specifically for eyelid surgery.
| 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 |
What Ankara is known for
Ankara is particularly associated with cosmetic surgery, dental. The capital — strong hospital infrastructure, a smaller dedicated medical-tourism scene.The recovery experience
The capital, with major university and private hospitals; fewer dedicated medical-tourism clinics than Istanbul but strong general healthcare infrastructure. You'll fly into Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB); major hospital groups in the city include Memorial, Medical Park, university hospitals.Does the city change the result?
The city matters less than the surgeon and facility you choose within it. Ankara gives you a particular pool of clinics and a certain recovery environment — but verify the specific clinic the same way wherever you go.Bottom line for eyelid surgery
If Ankara's strengths (cosmetic surgery, dental) match your procedure and you want the capital — strong hospital infrastructure, a smaller dedicated medical-tourism scene., it's a strong choice — provided you verify the individual clinic.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.
