Skin grafting for acne scars in Istanbul typically costs from $200. The final cost depends on the graft count, treated area size, and technique, such as punch grafting for ice-pick scars. In the US, similar procedures cost around $4,800 on average. Patients save around 96% compared to US prices. Standard inclusions often cover surgeon fees, anesthesia, and initial consultations.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Istanbul concentrated more JCI-accredited clinics than any other Turkish city, including Memorial Şişli, the first to earn this status. Higher-tier centers like Memorial Bahçelievler offer LEED-certified environments and advanced diagnostics. While mid-tier clinics offer savings, choosing FEBOPRAS-certified surgeons like Hakan Bulam ensures the procedure meets high international aesthetic standards regardless of the facility’s price bracket.
| Istanbul | The UK | The USA | |
| Skin grafting for acne scars | from $200 | ≈ $3,200 | ≈ $2,500 |
Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Pre-Operation
Day 3: Skin Grafting Surgery
Day 4-7: Post-Operation
Week 1-2: Rehabilitation
Week 3-4: Rehabilitation
Week 5-8: Rehabilitation
Remember, each patient"s case is unique, and the timeline above is a general guide.
Dr. Nur Afsar is a medical aesthetics specialist at Quartz Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on non-surgical facial contouring and evidence-based skin rejuvenation. Dr. Afsar follows a personalized approach to restore patient self-confidence. She holds a Master’s Degree in Medical Aesthetics.
Dr. Emre Günenç is a Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He has worked there since 2026. He trained at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu Training and Research Hospital, one of Istanbul’s largest and busiest centers. This gave him broad operative experience.
Education: Acıbadem University. Plastic Surgery residency at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu Training and Research Hospital. Specialist posts: Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital (2024–2025) and Cemil Taşcıoğlu Training and Research Hospital (2024).
Accreditations: Member of the Turkish Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Association. Courses: 42nd Basic Microsurgery Course, ISAPS 5th Aesthetic Istanbul, and 4th Full Circle Rhinoplasty Live Surgery. He has also attended many national congresses and focused rhinoplasty and facial aesthetics courses. Focus: natural, balanced, and functional results in rhinoplasty, and in breast, body, and facial procedures.
Dr. Hakan Bulam is a European Board Certified Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon specializing in facial procedures with 40+ published articles.
Dr Makbule Dundar has specialized in dermatology and venereology for over 27 years, focusing on skin treatments at top clinics in Istanbul.