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How Much Does Cleft Lip or Palate Repair Cost in Istanbul?

Cleft lip or palate repair in Istanbul typically costs from $2,500 to $5,400. Pricing depends on whether the surgery addresses the lip, palate, or both, as well as the surgeon's specialty level. Patients save around 83% compared to the US, where the average cost is $23,000. Istanbul packages usually include the surgical procedure, anesthesia, specialized hospital recovery, and airport transfers.

  • Procedure complexity: Combined repairs for both lip and palate generally cost 30-50% more than single-site surgeries.
  • Clinical accreditation: JCI-accredited centers often have higher fees due to strict international safety and quality standards.
  • Surgeon expertise: Professors with extensive craniofacial experience typically command a premium for complex or revision cases.
  • Nasal deformity correction: Secondary surgeries for nasal reconstruction or adult revisions often increase the total treatment budget.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Istanbul serves as Turkey's elite hub for multidisciplinary craniofacial care, concentrating more JCI-accredited specialists than Antalya. Choosing professors like Tayfun Apuhan, who has performed 4,000 procedures, provides access to advanced techniques at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. Memorial Şişli Hospital, the first Turkish hospital to earn JCI status, offers high success rates for international patients from 167 countries.

Data verified by Bookimed as of November 2026, based on patient requests and official quotes from 85 clinics worldwide. Median costs are based on real invoices (2025–2026) and updated monthly. Actual prices may vary.

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Best Cleft Lip or Palate Repair Clinics in Istanbul: 24 Verified Options and Prices

The Bookimed clinic ranking is based on data science algorithms, providing a trusted, transparent, and objective comparison. It takes into account patient demand, review scores (both positive and negative), the frequency of updates to treatment options and prices, response speed, and clinic certifications.
Memorial Şişli Hospital
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital
Memorial Göztepe Hospital
Anadolu Medical Center
Medipol Mega University Hospital
Hospitaprime Clinic
Emsey Hospital
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Cleft Lip or Palate Repair Overview in Turkey

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Surgery Time - 2 hours
Stay in the country - 10 days
Rehabilitation - 30 days
Anesthesia - General anesthesia
Requests processed - 4449
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Hasan Sahin

20 years of experience

Dr. Hasan Sahin is a plastic surgeon at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He has performed over 12,000 surgeries for more than 5,000 patients globally. Dr. Sahin is board-certified by the Turkish Society of Plastic Surgeons. He handles complex primary and secondary restorative procedures for the face and body.

  • Specializes in rhinoplasty, breast aesthetics, and body contouring.
  • Expertise includes craniofacial surgery, hand surgery, and microsurgical procedures.
  • Certified in flap dissection, wound healing, and microsurgery techniques.
  • Offers consultative services for complex revision cases and functional nose procedures.
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Kadriye Ipek Uzunoglu

16 years of experience

Dr. Kadriye İpek Uzunoglu is among the best cosmetic and plastic surgeons at Memorial Şişli Hospital, specializing in cleft lip and palate repair.

  • Trained in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery at Sivas Republic University
  • Observer at University of Alabama's Division of Plastic Surgery
  • Member of Turkish Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery Association
  • Participated in multiple national congresses and courses on plastic surgery
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Melikgazi Ozturk

9 years of experience

Specialist in plastic reconstructive surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital, focusing on cleft lip and palate repairs.

  • Extensive training in plastic and aesthetic surgery
  • Worked at multiple leading hospitals in Turkey
  • Research background from Erciyes University
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Yavuz Selim Yildirim

19 years of experience

Dr. Yildirim trained at top US institutions including Johns Hopkins and Harvard, specializing in facial plastic surgery at Boston Children's Hospital.

  • Expertise in cleft lip and palate repair among other facial procedures
  • Multiple research awards in otolaryngology and rhinology
  • Associate professor with academic roles at Bezmialem Vakif University
  • Extensive training in pediatric otolaryngology at leading US hospitals

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Anonymous • Deep Plane Facelift
United States of America
Aug 1, 2026
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It felt like Dr
What stood out was the surgeon's personal attention. He personally checked on me after surgery. Beforehand, Dr. Yaman explained his deep plane technique very clearly for my facelift, which also included my upper and lower eyes, brows, and a lip lift. This personal touch was part of the overall atmosphere. Every thing had a positive vibe; everyone was professional and warm, and the facilities and transportation were exceptional. It felt like Dr. Yaman really cared for you as a person. My recovery is progressing about as expected. I received a clear aftercare guide and had no additional expenses. For me, a little more language support could be useful, but it didn't hinder the process.
Every thing had a positive vibe, everyone was professional and warm, facilities and transportation were exceptional, Dr Yaman really cared for you as a person
I think maybe for me little more language, but it didn’t hinder me

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Updated: 11/01/2026
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Anna Leonova
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