Tracheal shave in Istanbul typically costs from $5,900. The total depends on the surgeon's experience, chosen technique, and whether the procedure is standalone or part of facial feminization surgery. Patients save around 0% compared to the US, where this procedure costs $4,000 on average. Most Istanbul clinics offer all-inclusive packages covering surgeon fees, anesthesia, one night of hospital stay, hotel accommodation, and airport transfers.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Istanbul serves as Turkey's primary hub for specialized facial feminization surgery, offering more concentrated expertise than Antalya or Izmir. Surgeons like Dr. Ömer Faruk Deveci, who trained at Washington University, provide high-value care by combining Western techniques with Istanbul’s all-inclusive service model. Choosing JCI-accredited institutions like Memorial Bahçelievler ensures access to advanced technology, such as 3T MRI, within a cost-effective bundle.
| Istanbul | The UK | The USA | |
| Tracheal Shave | from $5,900 | ≈ $4,800 | from $4,000 |
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Please note that each patient"s recovery process is unique and can vary from what is outlined above.
Dr. Yaman treats 500-600 patients annually, specializing in natural-looking results across various procedures, including tracheal shaves.
Dr. Uzunoglu is a top-rated revision rhinoplasty surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital, known for precision in aesthetic procedures.
Dr. Erol Bozbora is an ENT specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He completed a 2013 internship at the World Health Organization (WHO) in Switzerland. Dr. Bozbora also gained international experience during a clinical internship in Vienna, Austria. He treats a variety of ear, nose, and throat conditions.
Dr. Aydin Onen is a Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist. His clinical interests include face and neck lift, rhinoplasty, breast aesthetics, and body contouring and liposuction. He also performs abdominoplasty, gynecomastia surgery, blepharoplasty, otoplasty, temporal and brow lift, fillers and Botox, fat and nanofat injection, and medical aesthetic treatments.
Education: Ege University Faculty of Medicine, 2012–2018. Residency in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Manisa Celal Bayar University, 2018–2024. Experience: Plastic Surgery Specialist, Bayburt State Hospital, 2024–2025. Training: Basic Microsurgery at Necmettin Erbakan University. Cadaver and live surgery courses. Ege University Experimental Animals Certificate. Member: Turkish PRAS and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association. Publication: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2025. Topic: EGF preconditioning and fat graft survival. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-025-05203-1.
Written by Mariia Mytrofankina