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Dr. Ali Aliyev brings _doctor_8635_years_ of experience with 900+ upper arm liposuction procedures performed. The procedure may cost around $3,530–$4,400, typically covering surgery, 1–2 nights hospital stay, 3 nights luxury hotel accommodation, VIP transfers, and pre-op assessment. Private Yüzyıl Hospital holds Turkish Society for Quality accreditation and operates 5 specialized surgical suites. Dr. Aliyev personally evaluates each patient for customized treatment plans.

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Private Yüzyıl Hospital is a multispecialty hospital serving Gebze since 1996. It treats 250,000 patients per year across 32 departments. Core specialties include laparoscopic surgery, cardiology, neurology, urology, and aesthetic surgery.

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From the very beginning of my journey through to returning home to Australia, I felt supported, cared for, and completely confident in my decision.\n\nA very special thank you to Liliia from Bookimed, who assisted me throughout the entire process. She coordinated everything for my surgery and made what could have been an overwhelming experience feel so much easier. She was always helpful, responsive, and reassuring, and I am so grateful for her support.\n\nDr. Ilker Manavbasi was absolutely amazing from the moment we first met until the day I left Istanbul. I underwent a tummy tuck, breast reduction, and 360 liposuction, and I honestly could not be happier with my results. They are even better than I had hoped for and have completely exceeded my expectations.\n\nDr. Ilker’s nursing team were also wonderful and supported me every step of the way. A special mention must go to Ceyda, who stayed in communication with me via WhatsApp throughout my entire stay in Istanbul. 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I absolutely love my results and am beyond grateful for the whole experience. ❤️\n\nI would recommend them without hesitation to anyone considering surgery in Istanbul."},"what_not_like_text":{"en":"I do t have any negativity, I was so happy with the whole experience"}},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"I would recommend them without hesitation to anyone considering surgery in Istanbul."}}},{"id":26735,"user":{"id":1011467,"name":"Inessa Lihacheva ","country_code":"EE","country_name":{"en":"Estonia"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"recommend","value":7},{"name":"manager","value":0},{"name":"relative_price","value":0}],"text":{"en":"What stood out most in this experience was the constant and very attentive support every step of the way. 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Week 1: Rehabilitation

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Week 2-4: Rehabilitation

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Month 2: Final Result

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