Skin grafting for acne scars in Istanbul typically costs from $2,400 to $2,400. Pricing depends on the complexity of the donor site and the total area of scarring treated. Patients save around 70% compared to the US, where this procedure costs $10,500 on average. Standard medical bundles in the city generally include the surgical procedure, anesthesia, and follow-up examinations.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Istanbul holds more JCI-accredited hospitals than any other city in Turkey, including Memorial Şişli, the first Turkish hospital to earn this status. For complex scar revision, choosing these multi-specialty centers provides access to advanced robotic surgery and dermatology departments under one roof. Specialists like Dr. Hakan Bulam, who is FEBOPRAS certified, offer specialized expertise that justifies mid-range pricing over smaller diagnostic clinics.
| Turkey | The UK | The USA | |
| Skin grafting for acne scars | from $2,500 | from $3,500 | from $8,000 |
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 Makbule Dundar has specialized in dermatology and venereology for over 27 years of experience, focusing on skin treatments at top clinics in Istanbul.
Dr. Hakan Bulam is a European Board Certified Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon specializing in facial procedures with 40+ published articles.