Quartz Hospital
From AUD $1,100. The final price depends on the number of threads used, the specific material chosen, and the clinic location. Patients save around 73% by travelling to Turkey from Australia, where this procedure costs AUD $4,200 on average. Fees generally cover the medical procedure, local anaesthetic, and initial post-treatment check-ups.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While Istanbul is the main hub, clinics like Quartz Hospital and Ento Surgical Medical Center frequently serve Australian patients. Choosing these facilities often provides access to specialists like Dr. Nur Afsar, who holds advanced certification in Tesslift techniques. This expertise allows for more precise contouring. Larger centres also use 4D ultrasound or AI-supported imaging to ensure accurate thread placement.
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Dr Nur Afsar has performed 900+ aesthetic procedures and holds a specialised master's degree in medical aesthetics.
Dr. Esra Ozbasli is a board-certified OB-GYN and Genital Cosmetic Surgeon in Istanbul. She specializes in robotic surgery and women's aesthetic procedures. Dr. Ozbasli practiced as an academician at Acıbadem University for 12 years. She is also ECFMG-accredited for medical practice in the United States.
Op. Dr. Semih Özçınar is a plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He earned his M.D. from Ankara University and completed his plastic surgery residency at İnönü University. He is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).
His scientific work includes an oral presentation at the 2022 National Congress of the Turkish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery titled "Retrospective Analysis of Regional, Free, and Local Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction." He also wrote a thesis on the effect of septocolumellar flap use on nasal tip projection in rhinoplasty.
He has completed training in ISAPS Live Surgery Rhinoplasty, the ISAPS World Congress 2022 in Istanbul, Bosphorus Breast Live Surgery, the 9th Rhinoplasty & Facial Aesthetics fresh cadaver course, BTS International Aesthetic in Sweden, and FABCAST meetings. His focus areas are facial aesthetics, breast surgery, body contouring, and reconstruction.
Professor Cemal Firat is a highly academic plastic surgeon who specialises in complex maxillofacial and aesthetic reconstruction at Medical Park Antalya.
Thread lifts in Turkey are generally safe. Patients may experience common side effects like swelling, bruising, and skin dimpling. Risks include thread migration, infection, or visible threads if placement is too shallow. Specialists in Istanbul often use absorbable PDO threads to minimise long-term complications.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Many Istanbul clinics now combine thread lifting with Ultherapy or Radiesse. This can improve the final results. Dr Nur Afsar at Quartz Hospital uses Tesslift training for deeper, more secure thread placement. This precision often reduces the risk of threads becoming visible or migrating.
Patient Consensus: Patients in Turkey report immediate swelling and a pulling sensation. They note that results are subtle rather than a full facelift effect. Clear communication about thread brands helps manage follow-up care back in Australia. English medical reports are also helpful.
Thread lift recovery in Turkey typically spans 1 to 3 weeks. Results last between 1 and 3 years. Patients usually fly home within 2 days of treatment. Specialists such as Dr Nur Afsar at Quartz Hospital use Tesslift and Radiesse to stimulate collagen for skin rejuvenation.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Turkish clinics such as Quartz Hospital and Ento Surgical Medical Center report treating Australian patients. The procedure takes 60 minutes. Still, surgeons recommend staying 2 days in Istanbul. This allows them to check the thread placement before the flight back to Australia.
Standard thread lift packages in Turkey typically cover the procedure and local anaesthesia. They also include 1–2 hotel nights and private transfers. From $790. This saves Australians up to 73% compared to the $2,900 average in Australia.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Clinics in Istanbul often bundle Tesslift mesh threads with non-surgical Ultherapy or Radiesse. Antalya providers like SALUSS Medical Group offer lower starting prices around A$2,900. Verify if these include 4-star or 5-star accommodation before booking.
Patient Consensus: Patients find Turkey packages convenient as they include airport pickups, coordinators, and hotel stays. Most advise confirming if medications and follow-up telehealth visits are bundled or charged as extras.
Thread lifting in Turkey is a minimally invasive procedure designed to be low-pain using local anaesthesia. While initial lidocaine injections may sting, specialists use them to numb the treatment area. Patients typically feel pressure or tugging sensations rather than sharp pain during the insertion.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Specific training significantly impacts patient comfort. Dr Nur Afsar at Quartz Hospital holds specialised Tesslift training. This technique is designed to minimise tissue trauma. Choosing doctors with these credentials often results in less bruising and a smoother recovery.
Patient Consensus: The local anaesthetic injections are the most intense part of the experience. Recovery in Turkey involves feeling tight rather than in constant pain, especially when smiling or sleeping.
PDO threads in Turkey primarily treat the face and neck to lift sagging skin. Specialists frequently treat the jawline, cheeks, nasolabial folds, brows, and the under-eye area. Leading Istanbul clinics also apply threads to the neck and décolletage to improve skin texture.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Many patients focus on facial lifting. However, Istanbul clinics like Quartz Hospital now specialise in Tesslift technology. This mesh-style thread offers much higher tensile strength than standard PDO. It works well for heavy jawlines where traditional threads might fail to hold.
Patient Consensus: Patients in Turkey find thread lifts most effective for sharpening the jaw and mid-face. They suggest requesting a detailed count of threads per zone before starting clinic appointments.
Patients can combine thread lifts with various cosmetic treatments in Turkey for more comprehensive facial rejuvenation. Common combinations include dermal fillers, botulinum toxin, and energy-based skin tightening. Specialists often perform these together during a single visit to address volume loss, wrinkles, and sagging skin.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Data from 15,600+ requests shows Istanbul clinics often bundle thread lifts with skin tightening. Dr Nur Afsar at Quartz Hospital even integrates Tesslift threads with Ultherapy. This combination targets both deep tissue and the skin surface for a long-lasting effect.
Patient Consensus: Patients in Turkey find combining treatments efficient for medical travel. Many suggest requesting a written plan for proper sequencing and enough recovery time before flying back to Australia.