Female to male (FTM) surgery in Zaren Clinic

Established in 1980, Zaren Clinic is a multi-specialty health tourism institution based in Istanbul. The facility operates across four specialized departments. It coordinates medical journeys for international patients. It functions as a clinic and coordination center for surgical procedures performed in JCI-accredited hospitals. The center holds Ministry of Health approval and adheres to ISO and GMP standards. Surgeons at the clinic include board-certified specialists with training in the United States and Europe.

Accreditations and Healthcare Standards

Zaren Clinic maintains several international certifications that verify its service and safety protocols:

• JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation
• TEMOS certification for international medical tourism
• ISO 9001:2015 quality management system certification
• Licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health
• Member of TURSAB (Association of Turkish Travel Agencies)

Procedures are performed in hospitals that meet JCI or Ministry of Health safety requirements. Every case includes pre-operative screenings – blood work, ECG, and anesthesiology checks.

Hair Restoration and Plastic Surgery

The clinic uses Sapphire FUE for its flagship hair restoration procedures. This method uses a sapphire-tipped medical pen to open channels for graft transplantation. Sapphire tips cause less skin damage than steel blades, so healing tends to be faster. Graft collection from the donor area typically takes around two hours under local anesthesia.

Specialists also perform several body contouring and facial plastic surgeries:

• Vaser Liposuction – uses ultrasound to break down fat cells
• HD Liposculpture – defines muscle highlights during fat removal
• Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping)
• Breast augmentation
• Facial rejuvenation

Cosmetic procedures include post-operative follow-up support to monitor recovery in Istanbul.

Bariatric Surgery and Obesity Care

Weight loss services focus on metabolic improvement through surgical and medical intervention. Surgeons perform Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and One-Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB). OAGB combines restrictive and malabsorptive effects to help patients achieve significant weight reduction. Eligible patients can often schedule surgery within 1–2 weeks of arriving in Türkiye.

Standard recovery for gastric sleeve surgery includes a 2–3 day hospital stay. Patients then rest in a hotel for 4–7 days before traveling home. The clinic provides a structured diet plan starting with clear liquids for two weeks. Nutritional consultations support long-term weight management.

Dental Aesthetics and Neurosurgery

Dental planners offer All-on-4 implants, which use four implants to support a full bridge. CBCT scans and X-rays determine bone density and implant positioning. Specialists also provide E-max and laminate veneers for smile makeovers and zirconium crowns for restoration. Custom drill guides are fabricated based on diagnostic imaging.

The neurosurgery department treats brain and spinal cord disorders through surgical intervention:

• Microdiscectomy – a spinal surgery with reported 90–95% success rates
• Spinal fusion – used for stabilization with 70–90% success rates
• Brain tumor removal for benign or malignant growths
• Cerebral aneurysm treatment

Surgeons stay involved during recovery to manage potential complications and provide emergency access.

Advanced Diagnostic and Treatment Technology

The clinic uses specialized diagnostic equipment to guide oncology and neurosurgery care:

• PET-CT scans – uses radioactive tracers to detect cancer and track its spread
• CBCT – 3D dental imaging for precise implant placement
• Fibroscan – non-surgical way to check liver health
• Fine-needle aspiration and frozen section biopsies
• BRAF gene mutation testing for targeted cancer therapy

Molecular diagnostics and tumor marker tests help create personalized treatment paths for oncology patients.

Services for International Patients

Zaren Clinic provides end-to-end logistics for patients arriving from abroad. Multilingual experts offer services in English, Russian, Arabic, German, and Turkish. Patients have access to 24/7 medical consultants via online platforms for immediate guidance. Personal assistants and translators accompany patients throughout their medical appointments.

Travel logistics include airport transfers in private chauffeured vehicles. Accommodation is arranged in contracted 4- and 5-star hotels near the medical facilities. After treatment, patients receive verbal and written instructions to manage recovery at home safely.