Non-Surgical Aesthetics

Facial Rejuvenation

A non-surgical facial plan that may combine suitable injectables and skin treatments.

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Approach
A combined, staged plan
Options
Injectables, peels, microneedling, laser
Time in Istanbul
Often 2–4 days
Downtime
From none to about a week
Overview

About Facial Rejuvenation

Facial rejuvenation is not a single procedure but a plan that addresses the different signs of skin ageing: fine lines, loss of volume, uneven tone, sun damage and reduced skin quality. It may combine anti-wrinkle injections, fillers or skin boosters with treatments such as chemical peels, microneedling or laser.

The order and spacing of treatments matters. Some can be done in one visit, while others need several sessions weeks apart, or a recovery period before travel. A good plan also includes daily sun protection and skin care, which have a large effect on long-term results.

Suitability

Who it may be suitable for

  • Several concerns at once, such as fine lines, dullness and mild volume loss
  • Wanting gradual, natural-looking improvement rather than a dramatic change
  • Willingness to use sun protection and follow a skin-care routine
  • Not pregnant or breastfeeding, and no active skin infection or cold sore in the area

These are general points only. Whether a treatment is suitable for you is decided by the treating clinician after examining you in person and reviewing your medical history and current medication.

The process

How it works

  1. Photo review

    You share photos and a short description of what bothers you. The clinician gives a first view of which options may help and which are unlikely to.

  2. In-person assessment

    The clinician examines your face and skin, goes through your medical history and explains the expected effect, its limits and the risks before you consent.

  3. Treatment plan

    The clinician agrees which treatments to start with, which to do on this trip and which to leave for later or for a clinic near home.

  4. Check and aftercare

    You receive written aftercare instructions and a contact for questions. A review is arranged in person or by photos, depending on how long you stay.

Aftercare

What to expect and aftercare

  1. First days

    Depending on the treatments, you may have redness, swelling, mild peeling or small bruises. Use only the products the clinic recommends on treated skin.

  2. First weeks

    Avoid strong sun exposure and use a high-factor sunscreen every day, as treated skin is more prone to pigmentation.

  3. Months 1–3

    Skin-quality treatments improve gradually as the skin renews itself. Further sessions may be planned according to the original plan.

Timelines vary between people. Always follow the aftercare instructions from your treating clinic.

Good to know

Risks and considerations

  • Peels, microneedling and laser can cause temporary redness and peeling, and in some skin types, patches of darker or lighter skin.
  • Combining several treatments on one trip can increase swelling and downtime, so the clinician may spread them out.
  • Results are gradual and depend on skin type, sun exposure, smoking and ongoing skin care.
  • Rarely, filler can block a blood vessel (vascular occlusion). This is an emergency that can damage the skin and, very rarely, affect vision, so it must be treated straight away by the clinic.
  • Infection, lumps and delayed inflammatory reactions are uncommon but possible, sometimes weeks or months later.
  • Results vary between people, are temporary and cannot be guaranteed. Maintenance treatments are needed to keep the effect.
FAQ

Common questions

Can everything be done in one trip?

Sometimes, but not always. Treatments that need several sessions or a longer recovery may be spread over more than one visit or continued with a clinic near home.

Is facial rejuvenation an alternative to a facelift?

It can improve skin quality and soften some signs of ageing, but it cannot lift significantly sagging skin in the way surgery can. The clinician will tell you honestly if surgery would be the better option.

How long should I stay in Istanbul?

Most injectable and skin treatments take a single appointment, but staying nearby for at least one or two days afterwards lets the clinic see you if anything unexpected happens. Your coordinator confirms timings and how the follow-up review will work once you are home.

How is the cost decided?

It depends on the treatment plan the clinician recommends after examining you, for example the areas treated, the amount of product and the number of sessions. You receive a written quote before anything is booked, with no obligation to proceed.

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Next step

Talk to a coordinator about Facial Rejuvenation

Share your details and a coordinator will reply with clear next steps. There is no obligation to proceed.

This page is general information, not medical advice; a treating clinician confirms your plan after assessment. ELAVIA Global coordinates care; clinical evaluation and treatment are delivered by independent, licensed partner facilities and their specialists.