Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
Turkey, Istanbul
Murat Yaman
11 years of experience
Clinic is certified :
The cost of bottom surgery in Turkey typically ranges from $9,000 to $15,000. Prices vary depending on the specific procedure (vaginoplasty, phalloplasty, metoidioplasty), the clinic, and the surgeon’s experience. Complexity, type of reconstruction, and hospital stay also affect the total cost. In the United States, the average price is $45,000 (per ASPS), so bottom surgery in Turkey can be about 73% less than in the U.S.
Turkish clinics usually include pre-op consultations, anesthesia, surgery, hospital stay, basic post-op care, and routine follow-up visits in the price. In the U.S., the base fee often covers only the surgeon, with anesthesia, hospital, and aftercare billed separately. Always confirm exactly what’s included in your package with each clinic.
| Turkey | The UK | The USA | |
| Bottom surgery | from $9,000 | from $20,000 | from $30,000 |
Dr. Yaman performs 500-600 procedures annually, specializing in natural-looking results for a variety of plastic and reconstructive surgeries at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.
Dr. Ilker Tinay is a Urological Oncologist with expertise in minimally invasive surgery, neo-bladder reconstruction, and urological cancers. He works at Anadolu Medical Center. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University and completed his urology residency at Marmara University.
Dr. Tinay is an executive board member of the Association of Urooncology. He also serves as Secretary of the Bladder Tumours Research Group. He is on the Board of Directors of the Urological Surgery Association, Northern Marmara Branch. Dr. Tinay is a member of the European Association of Urology and the American College of Surgeons.
Prof Dr Baris Nurogluu brings extensive urology expertise to bottom surgery, backed by decades of specialized training and practice.
Prof. Tonguc Isken brings over _doctor_9768_years_ of expertise in plastic and reconstructive surgery, with a focus on complex procedures at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.
Written by Mariia Mytrofankina
Written by Mariia Mytrofankina
Written by Mariia Mytrofankina
Written by Mariia Mytrofankina
Written by Mariia Mytrofankina
Bottom surgery is a gender-affirming procedure to alter genitalia for aligning with one's gender identity.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While Turkish law is strict for citizens, international patients often experience a much faster timeline. Data shows the process from inquiry to surgery takes only 2–3 months in Turkey. This contrasts with the 1–3 year wait times common in Western countries. Clinics like Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital and VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital maintain JCI accreditation, ensuring these expedited timelines do not compromise international safety standards.
Patient Consensus: Many patients appreciate that private clinics offer remote video consultations to review medical history before travel. They emphasize the importance of arranging local post-operative care in their home country before departing for Istanbul.
Full recovery after bottom surgery in Turkey typically takes 12 months for tissues to settle and sensation to return. While initial hospital discharge occurs within 7 days, patients must wait 6 to 8 weeks for primary wound healing and 3 months before resuming sexual activity.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Data shows Turkish clinics often implement aggressive post-operative protocols that may reduce long-term complications. While U.S. costs average $45,000, choosing JCI-accredited centers in Istanbul like Lokman Hekim provides high-level safety at 73% savings. This financial flexibility often allows patients to stay locally for several weeks, improving early-stage recovery monitoring.
Patient Consensus: Focus on the 3 to 6-month window for social recovery when scars fade and basic functions stabilize. Commitment to lifelong dilation is essential to prevent depth loss and avoid months of corrective delays.
Verifying a Turkish surgeon for bottom surgery requires confirming their Turkish Medical Association (TTB) registration and board certification in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery (TSPRAS). Seek Surgeons with European Board (EBOPRAS) or International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) credentials to ensure global safety standards.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Clinical volume is the most reliable indicator of success in Turkey. While many surgeons hold impressive titles, top-tier specialists like those at Anadolu Medical Center or Lokman Hekim often manage over 1,000 procedures annually. Surgeons who actively publish international research, such as Dr. Cevper Ersoz with over 130 publications, typically stay updated on the latest reconstructive techniques.
Patient Consensus: Former patients emphasize requesting private photo galleries of 50 or more identical procedures. Many recommend video calling 3 to 5 recent patients to hear unfiltered truths about complication rates and aftercare quality.
Turkish all-inclusive bottom surgery packages bundle medical fees, private hospitalization, and travel logistics into a single price. Standard inclusions feature the primary surgical procedure, preoperative testing, 3–7 nights of specialized in-clinic recovery, hotel stays, and VIP airport-to-clinic transfers for a seamless experience.
Bookimed Expert Insight: While many clinics like Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital utilize JCI-accredited facilities, the most comprehensive packages often include 5–10 nights of hotel accommodation. Our data shows that high-volume centers performing 1,000+ specialized surgeries annually typically offer more robust in-person follow-up schedules. Always verify if your package includes 1–3 in-person post-op visits before departure, as these are critical for monitoring healing.
Patient Consensus: Expect to budget 20–30% extra for long-term recovery needs like specialized dilation tools and lubricants. Patients often find that while travel is covered, extended stays for managing minor healing concerns are usually out-of-pocket expenses.